Posts filed under “Spa Pumps”

Has anyone here used a heat pump type pool heater?

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My propane heater is beyond repair and needs to be replaced. I'd like to replace it with something that's more efficient and doesn't require refills. That means an electric heater (there are no natural gas lines in my neighborhood). Has anyone here used one of the newer heat pump models? Is the increased efficiency worth [...]

I need a new spa pack, Is one spa pack better than another?

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I have a hercules spa pack that the board went out on and burned up two elements before I figured it out. It's a digital control, 220v system with a two speed pump, blower, ozone generator, and light that all need to hook back up. My gate valves say 1 1/2 on them. I've seen [...]

What’s the best energy efficient pool pump?

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I have an in-ground pool without a spa, only holds 10,000 gallons. I need a new pump, and I want to get one that's very energy efficient, but I don't want to pay more than 0 (hopefully a lot less). What's my best option?

How long does it take to heat a spa?

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On average, for an in ground spa, how long should it take to heat? It started at 76 degrees, it’s been on for about an hour and is only at 79 degrees. It’s a gas heat pump, if that helps… I don’t know how many gallons, it’s just an average size.

Spa connected to pool drains (1/2 way) when pump shuts down?

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Hi, I've a spa connected to my pool (not heated), a couple of days ago i noticed that when the pool pump shuts off, the water in the spa drains about 1/2 way (i don't think there's a leak, because i don't have to regularly put water in the pool, i think the water from [...]