I’m thinking about installing a peristaltic pump on my hot tub to add liquid chlorine daily, automated by Home Assistant. From my reading so far, it sounds like Stenner is the most popular brand of pump, but their specs say maximum operating temperature of 104°F. I live in the desert where the temperature is higher than this all summer, sometimes reaching 125. Does anyone have experience with Stenner or other types of pump in a hot climate?
Peristaltic pump in hot climate
- Thread starter llamafilm
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- Jun 24, 2021
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- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
I think you should trust the manufacturer’s recommendation. However, I think you will find the degradation of chlorine to be an equal or worse problem to fight.
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Indeed that is annoying, the chlorine disappears within 24 hours. Are you implying that I should switch to bromine? My local pool supply store doesn't carry that so I made the decision to use liquid chlorine a long time ago. Maybe I should go back and reconsider that.
Then again, I don't really use the spa during the hot summer months, so maybe the pump would survive.
Then again, I don't really use the spa during the hot summer months, so maybe the pump would survive.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,512
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
I was not. I cannot guide you on bromine. My comments were only with respect to running the pump in temperatures hotter than the manual states it should, and the degradation of chlorine in heat.
What brand of spa? What equipment?
Chlorine depletion is caused by many things, some intentional. You may have a good ozone or UV system and it's doing exactly what it's supposed to, or biofilm growing in your pipes eating up your fc and you need to purge with ahhsome.
Post a detailed description of your maintenance routine and chemicals used, any symptoms (cloudy water, odor, etc), and the equipment used or a pic of the equipment area, circuit board, and wiring diagram on the control box cover.
Chlorine depletion is caused by many things, some intentional. You may have a good ozone or UV system and it's doing exactly what it's supposed to, or biofilm growing in your pipes eating up your fc and you need to purge with ahhsome.
Post a detailed description of your maintenance routine and chemicals used, any symptoms (cloudy water, odor, etc), and the equipment used or a pic of the equipment area, circuit board, and wiring diagram on the control box cover.
- Feb 6, 2015
- 6,169
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
You may want to consider adding a SWG to the hot tub.
I believe the Saltron Mini is one option.
I believe the Saltron Mini is one option.
@PoolStored makes a very astute observation. The pump idea makes dosing a moving target, probably limiting reliability to situations like vacations.