Question:
if the heater is kicking on 18 times
for 10 minutes (total 180 minutes) to maintain a given temperature versus
running for 3 hours straight to come back to temperature, what's the
mathematical difference? What I'm missing here is some information about
how often and how long the heater kicks on throughout a given day to
maintain the desired temp; so for now my numbers are imaginary.
Answer:
In our case, with the heater/filter running for two, one-hour cycles,
we only lose a degree or two between cycles. Doesn't take long to get
it back. I usually open the cover and turn on the pump, then go back
in the house to change. By the time I get back, it's pretty close to
temp. Even if it isn't, it will be shortly after getting in.
