The time it takes for a heat pump to heat a spa depends on several factors, including the spa's size, the starting water temperature, the desired temperature, and the heat pump's capacity. Typically, a heat pump can raise the temperature of a spa by about 1 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. Therefore, heating a spa from a cool temperature to a comfortable level can take anywhere from several hours to a full day, depending on these variables. Proper insulation and covering the spa can help speed up the heating process.
The price of a spa pump will vary depending on brand, size and power required for the spa. Generally, spa pumps will cost in the region of å£40 or $70.
Is this heat pump approved by your local codes or that of NSPF for use in or around swimming pools? I think not. Not a good idea to mix water and electricity. Yes you could, if you live in a very hot climate... heat pumps would only be able to heat water to spa temperature if the weather was very hot all the time. It works the reverse of an air conditioner, but relys on outside air to convert cold to hot water.
Some common problems with old spa pumps are caused by several issues. Debris can get caught up in the spa pump, it can have bad bearings, and it could have a bad seal. If it has a bad seal or bad bearing, it will be better in the long run just to buy a new pump.
It depend where you live at the speed limit
An electric heat pump needs heat available to pump. If it is 30 degrees outside, heating a spa to 102 or so, may be impossible unless the heater has some type of alternative heat source. A properly sized, gas fired heater can take care of a larger range of heating needs. A combination heat pump and natural gas heater, probably with a controller, really makes the issue more difficult, expensive, and would require a lot of study for efficient, cost effective operation. Bottom line: In really mild climates a heat pump might do the job. In cooler climates the gas heater rules. And where a wide range of temperatures and high heat demand is wanted by the customer, a gas heater is the only way to go. A backup heat pump may take years to payout. HM Louisiana
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Yes it does and trust me I'm a builder.
There is no time limit on SPA Tasks.
The check valve between the spa and the pool is defective.
WalMart and eBay have that product.
no but when the jets are the spa warms up faster It doesn't actually heat up faster with them on. The jets help circulate the water so that the temperature of the water throughout the spa will more quickly be even. If your spa is properly designed the jets shouldn't matter at all, in fact, since jets use outside air to cause the bubbles if the outside air is colder than what you heat it too (100+ degrees) then the jets will actually cool the spa down more quickly.
There should be valves to redirect the water to and from the spa. Ken