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Q: What kind of maintenance does a whirlpool bath require? A: Very little if used often. We recommend a thorough cleaning once a year if the tub is used on a regular basis. Fill the tub with hot water, add about 3 table spoons of GEL type automatic dishwashing liquid and run for 15 minutes. Drain the water, refill with cold water, run to rinse and drain again. If the tub is not used at least once a month, then you should perform this cleaning operation once a month. If the tub has not been used for more than several months, you should run a pre-cleaning cycle. Fill the tub with hot water, and add 1/2 cup of bleach. (Nothing else.) Run for 15 minutes, drain and fill with cold water, run 5 minutes to rinse and drain the tub. Now run the standard cleaning cycle. DO NOT MIX BLEACH with any other cleaning agent! Q: What are the electrical/building requirements? A: This may change slightly based on your local building codes, but generally each whirlpool tub requires it's own dedicated 20Amp GFI circuit. If you go with one of the optional electrical heaters, it too requires it's own 20Amp GFI dedicated circuit. You will also be required to have an access panel to get to the pump should it need servicing. This access panel does not have to be ventilated, but it should be big enough to get the pump out. We suggest 12"x18" but you can go down to 12"x12" if need be. The larger access panel will make it a lot easier to service the pump. If the electric heater is not located near the pump, it too will require it's own access panel. 12"x12" is fine. (The passive heater is always mounted on the pump, so an additional access panel is not normally required.) Q: What size pump do you use? A: We use pumps from 1/3hp to 2hp. Since every system is custom, we will match the pump requirements to the system. Physically it's about 15" long and 10" tall. The electrical draw is from 9amps to 16amps, depending on the horsepower rating, 110Volts. (220 available for most sizes.) Q: What's the single biggest factor in whirlpool system performance? A: How it's plumbed. Smooth bends in large pipes (when possible) work better than PVC elbows. How the water is distributed from the pump's discharge to the jets has an enormous effect on the jets performance. Minimizing turbulence at the jets is also paramount. The suction (intake) of the system is also very important Q: How much does all this cost? A: The "average" price is about $1200. But you can spend more depending on your choice of tubs and systems. Q: Can you ship the tub? A: Yes. The price is about $100-175 for shipping most tubs. Cast Iron may be slightly more. | ||
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