I am interested in buying this to cut down on my electrical costs. If I run an old Caldera Spa about 500 gallons. Would this help?
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Yes, I think this would work for your application. This not a float activated pump and requires at least 1/2" water to run. It's best if you have a way to turn on and off as once plugged in it will check for high water level every few minutes, if water is high it pumps until lower than 1/2" at pump.
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No. My electrician wired this thing in for me and we used the 3 40 amp breakers and #8 wire per the instructions. Here's something we noticed when first testing out the unit with water flowing through to our kitchen sink. With this small demand for hot water, only 2 of the 40 amp circuits were in use. One measured 32 amps, the second measured 27 amps, and the third measured 0. My electrician and I assume the unit holds the third circuit in reserve for situations where more hot water is required. Why heat up two circuits when only 2 are necessary, right? I'm assuming this is the case although I have not read this anywhere. You may want to call the company to be sure. We've been using the water heater for close to a month and it does a good job of delivering a steady stream of hot water for the shower. We're very pleased but there is a little longer delay waiting for the hot water to get to where we need it. If you live in an area where water prices are extremely high this would be a consideration. I have not gotten the first electric bill but I feel certain we will see a savings. Please let me know if anyone tells you different information. Thanks!
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Not sure, I would check your instruction booklet. If you don't have one go on line at SunPurity or sundance with the model #. My spa is seven years old.
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I run this pump for about 20 hrs a day at 1750 RPM. It uses less than 200watts. The old pump ran for 12 hrs a day and used around 1300watts. 200x21 = 4200. 1300x12 = 15600. Huge difference. My elec bills have been much lower. Also I have had no algae problem at all this summer, and still used less chemicals. I think it's because the water is constantly moving and not sitting still for as long. I have been very happy that I made the change to variable speed.
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It was designed to fit a wide range of Spa's. It has a low power consumption and will not be good enough for large spas though. Another point is that it only maintains the temp where it is turned on at. It will not heat the water hotter. Put it in our jacuzzi bathtub and its great. Keeps the water temp just where we want it for an hour or more. For this it is perfect.
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You could use the 11KW spa heater - you only have 1500 gallons or so - the 18KW would work but it is more than you need - it will however heat faster - let me know if you have additional questions - Lisa 866 408 3329 sales@worldwidepoolheaters.com
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It wont do a darn thing if you don't buy the pump that runs it. The pump is kinda big, and kind of expensive, but its on the shelf at home depot. Once you have both parts, it'll run like a gem. Mine circulates 3000 gallons per hour and its a thousand gallon tank. Makes a whirlpool, sucks in all the algae, by day three the water is crystal clear.
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I haven't noticed any changes in my electricity bill that could be attributed to this instant hot water system. While it works much like a conventional house electric hot water heater, it is only heating 2/3 of a gallon, not 30 or more gallons. It is under my kitchen sink and you can hear it cycle, much like a refrigerator does, to maintain the temperature. So, it is not really heating all the time, just as needed.
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It might do it, however it may very well be a time consuming process...U may want to start with a meter to narrow it down before you use this.
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Yes. Our pool is a similar size. Working well and we have saved $ on power costs.
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I'm sure it will. In my application the switch is mounted to the heater element housing for the purpose of sensing water is being pumped through the heater. The electrical switch part is letting the spa control circuitry know if there is water flowing through the heater or not. That control signal voltage could be 120V but more likely 5 to 12 volts DC, either way the switch can handle it.
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I think you may have to write to the manufacturer to find that out, but I can tell you that I have had this for several months and haven't noticed any difference in my water bill. Also, ITS AMAZING. The size just lets the water hit you everywhere instead of just on your back, or just on your shoulders. And if you turn off the lights and just let the LED's on, its like being in a spa. If you're thinking about buying it...doooooo it!!!
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Jerry I purchased mine for additional heat in my shop that is attached to my home , I also attached it to my 500 gal L.P. tank but you will need a regulator placed on that line , do not go direct from the tank with- out one !!! Note there is a slight smell , for the price it works great . any other questions contact me .
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This will definitely work but its a little overkill as this is a much bigger pump than you would need for that, but if money is not a concern then this is a great pump that would suit any experimental needs. This pump is designed for A/C and refrigeration pump downs to pull systems into a vacuum and boil off any moisture present down to 500 microns or less. Hope this info helps and good luck.
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The info. says for home use only @5 gal per min. my pools run arount 15/20 gal per min. My opinon is no!!
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This heater heats my 420 gallon spa ten degrees per hour for the 11 kw model. My concern about your application is that the heater is designed for very high flow from a spa pump and could be too fast for your pool. As I recall the flow is 60 gal/min.