Optimal Filtration Cycle Duration

How many hours a day should my filtration cycle run?

For portable spas it is recommended that the filtration cycle run between 4 - 8 hours per day, depending on your usage and swim spas should run between 12 - 16 hours per day, depending on usage.
Please note: If you use your spa on a regular basis you will need to run your spa filtration for a longer period of time per day ( portable spa 6 or 8 hours).

How do I adjust my spa filtration cycle?

The SV series spa controller filtration cycles run in blocks eg; 2,4,6,8 hour periods, these blocks  are broken up over the 24 hour period.

To adjust the filtration time period:
  1. Hold down the Up & Down arrow
  2. Navigate the modes until you reach FILT
  3. Press OK
  4. Then adjust the amount of hours you want the filtration to run.
  5. Press OK 
To adjust the filtration cycle block: 
  1. Hold down the Up & Down arrow
  2. Navigate the modes until you reach F.CYC
  3. Press OK
  4. Then adjust to the hour cycle you require
  5. Press OK
Watch the video below for more information on changing settings.

How to adjust the filtration settings on your SpaNetâ„¢ SV controller

Watch the video below to learn how to adjust the settings on your SpaNetâ„¢ SV controller.

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