What does ec mean on a hot tub

EconomyEcn or Ec is Alternating with Temp: The Spa is Operating in the “Economy” (Ecn or Ec) Heating Mode. The Water Temperature is Sampled Only during Programmed Filter Cycles. The Heater will Only operate and Heat up to Set Temperature during the Filter Cycles.

How do I get my hot tub out of EC mode?

Economy mode heats the spa to the set temperature only during filter cycles. ?Ec? or ?Ecn? will appear solid when the temperature is not current and will alternate with the temperature.

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Why is my hot tub in EC mode?

If the Ecn or Ec Message is ON Solid (Not Flashing) on the Display, the Spa is Operating in the Economy Heating Mode, but there is No current water temperature because the Spa is between Filter Cycles. Ecn or Ec is Alternating with Temp.

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What is EC mode on heater?

By default filter modes are 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening, the rest of the time the hot tub will use the insulation to keep the spa warm and retain heat. Economy is a good setting for those who use the hot tub daily.

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What does EC mean on Balboa hot tub?

Typically, water heats up by five to ten degrees Fahrenheit in an hour. Heating your hot tub to the desired temperature in the 100 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit range can take three to eight hours.

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How long does a hot tub take to heat up?

FINDING THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE FOR YOU

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the water temperature of a hot tub is best between 100°F and 102°F.

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What mode should I keep my hot tub on?

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As a general rule, a hot tub should be set between 98 and 104 degrees Farenheit even if not in use. For vacations lasting between 2 and 6 weeks, lower the temperature by 5 degrees. Beyond 6 weeks, consider powering down and draining.

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What mode should my hot tub be in?

So, should I leave my hot tub on all the time? Yes, you should leave your hot tub on all of the time. Hot tubs are designed to always be switched on and it’s more economical to keep the water hot than it is to heat it up from cold each time you want to use it.

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Should a hot tub be left on all the time?

Sleep mode is displayed as SL or SLP on your topside control. ECONOMY mode heats the spa water during filter cycles only. For example if your spa is set for 100 degrees it will heat until the water temperature reaches 100 as long as the filter cycle is running.

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Since the heater isn’t running for long periods of time, the water temperature can vary quite a bit. This makes it less than ideal if you are planning on using the hot tub. For this reason, it’s best to only run economy mode when you’re not going to be home for 2-3 days or more.

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What mode should I keep my hot tub on?

#1 Turn the temperature down on your hot tub

The easiest way to save money on your hot tub is to turn the temperature down a few degrees. Each degree will save you approx. 10% on your hot tub energy bill. This might be a good idea if you like it a bit cooler.

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