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Got it...and I do have a separate valve for the "spa return". So I can easily turn it off and on. And while I have you all...can you recommend a way for me to auto control my spa temperature from my phone? Nothing fancy. Right now I do it manually by going outside to the heater and turn it...

This is great info everyone! My initial question (and remember I am new and novice to all of this) is that if I run my spa one evening and I plan to also use it the next day, I was trying to see if I need to completely re-heat it all over again or is there a way to keep as much of that warm...

Thanks everyone! Super helpful! And yes I will update my signature. I am literally 3 weeks new to pool ownership so just getting all this started. @JJ_Tex, I tried that and my pool builder advised against it as it may force to much pressure through the pump...or something? But I had that...

We have a raised spa that spills over into the pool. We live in FL and use a solar cover; however when the pump runs during the day the spa water spills over into the pool. The hot water we once had in there from the night before just goes away. Is there a way to have the warm water stay...

Just signed our contract for a new in-ground pool and spa...nervous and excited! and I know nothing :)