How Long Do I Run The Filtration Cycle?

• Filtration is critical to sanitizer performance and water clarity
• Overusing filtration may increase electricity costs, but underusing it leads to cloudy water and poor sanitation
• For tubs with two programmable cycles, a common guideline is:
  2–4 hours per cycle, depending on usage and climate
  Total 4–8 hours per day as a starting baseline

Electricity usage will depend on:

• Pump efficiency (2-speed or variable-speed pumps)
• Heater interlock (whether it activates during filtration)
• Climate (cold regions demand longer cycles)

✅ Suggested Follow-Up Actions:

• Test water clarity after trying shorter vs. longer cycles
• Track sanitizer demand—if chemicals are dropping too fast, your cycle may be too short
• Use your Spa Treatment Log App to experiment and document ideal durations
• Consider a charcoal pre-filter to reduce debris and minimize required filtration time