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Circulation Pump Based Heating Systems
The idea of the dedicated low volume circulation pump originated many years ago. This method of continuously circulating and heating the water is probably the most commonly manufacturered system today.
Rebuilding Pumps
The purpose of these sections are to show you how to repair spa pumps. While every effort is made to be sure that virtually all areas of complexity are covered, you may find it more difficult or sometimes easier to accomplish this task. Use common sense. If your pump(s) are different from those that are depicted here, then do not use these instructions. This pages are for general reference only.
Spa and Hot Tub System Upgrades
One of the nicest things you can do for yourself and your spa is a new spa control system and equipment package. With complete equipment replacement and installation of fully digital spa controls. Having done many of these over the last 3 years, so far, I've only experienced 1 failure of a new spa control system, and that was due to a horrific power surge.
Thermal Efficiency Issues
A lot can be said these days regarding the ability of a spa to retain heat. However, in the portable spa market, these days, it is virtually a non-issue.
From Coleman®, to Sof-Tub® to even the inexpensive Jacuzzi® brand spas at Home Depot. There's hardly a portable spa manufactured out there that won't retain heat extremely well. So, in most cases these days, it's definitely nothing to lose sleep over.
There are three different ways that heat is transferred:
Conduction. One surface touching another.
What does SPA service COST?
Unfortunately, with the sales of spas increasing year to year, there are not enough qualified technicians available to service the spas almost anywhere in this country. This has been confirmed by others I have talked to around the United States, and this problem doesn't seem to have a solution at the moment.
This makes owning a spa that much more difficult for the homeowner, and it is the biggest reason why this site even exists.
Spa-Buyer's Guide, used
The majority of this section is dedicated to buying a used spa. However, most of the information will apply to evaluating a spa at a home you are about to purchase.
Buying a used spa, much less moving one, can be a very risky proposition. Before you make the decision to spend the money on one, be sure that you have addressed the issues that will immediately confront you once you have acquired it:
The move of the spa from the seller's location to your home
Electrical hookup
Repair expenses to be incurred once you get it set up
Spa-Buyer's Guide, new
All too often I am asked, "Which brand of spa should I buy?", or "What's the best spa?". Realistically, this isn't a fair question, because there are too many GOOD spas on the market, and with the amount of money to be spent being the biggest concern of the consumer, it can be very confusing to answer.