Spa/hot tub questions
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Valves are so you can service the pumps without draining the water. Which for a hotub seems pretty silly. Most of the new ht's I've seen done use the valves anymore. Just fill it and plug it in. Set temp to 99-100 and enjoy. Then check ph weekly and adjust.
What's the connector that is unplugged?
I noticed that, it looks like itsngoing to the control board
Could be the heater. I would assume some people unplug them so someone doesn't plug the hot tub in without there being any water in it and fry the heater. Smart move. Or it could be the ozonator. Which I hate those things. They never last.
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Thanks, I understand the red handled ball valve, but what are the other 4 white T handles?? They only go up and down.
I didn't even notice that until I posted the pictures. I'll take a look tonight.
Those are valves as well. Most likely used to shut the water off to the pump so the pump can be replaced.
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Is it 110v or 220v capable? If you can go 220 easily, I would do it. I converted mine a couple years ago and it has it's advantages. Make sure you clean and flush it really well.
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Thanks! That makes better sense.
It's 220. At least there a 220 breaker labeled SPA, but we recently found out that many of our breakers are mislabeled.
It's 220. At least there a 220 breaker labeled SPA, but we recently found out that many of our breakers are mislabeled.
I would get a manual if you don't have one.
hard to tell for sure, but that plug looks like the motor leads... looks too small for heater leads
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Looked tonight. It's actually the Ozone plug. WTF is that? does it need to be plugged in? Turns out the tub has a completely separate breaker just outside of the enclosure.
It also has a leak from under the black coupler on the output (r) side of the heater (see 1st pic in Post 2).
It also has a leak from under the black coupler on the output (r) side of the heater (see 1st pic in Post 2).
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Its part of the water purifcation, thats all
Looked tonight. It's actually the Ozone plug. WTF is that? does it need to be plugged in? Turns out the tub has a completely separate breaker just outside of the enclosure.
It also has a leak from under the black coupler on the output (r) side of the heater (see 1st pic in Post 2).
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Oh, easy enough. Since my 12 YO wants to have a hot tub party this weekend, I have a pro coming over today to check it out. He told me over the phone that the tub is around 14 years old. Said it might need a new heater unit. Yippee.
The ozone things are crap. I have yet to have one that has lasted for more than a couple of years.
I'd just leave it unplugged.
I'd just leave it unplugged.
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Any recommendations if I need a new heater?
I have no idea. If I were you I'd look at the model number you have and just see if you can find the same thing. I know there are some new heaters out there that are titanium and are supposed to last longer.
This is what I have in mine.
Hot Springs Heater 73790. Hot Springs Heater Assembly 73790 Replacement.
These guys have a lot to choose from.
This is what I have in mine.
Hot Springs Heater 73790. Hot Springs Heater Assembly 73790 Replacement.
These guys have a lot to choose from.
snap a picture of the leak, I will be on later. Hot tubs are pretty damn well built and simple overall, many was built in Renick WV(I know thats surprising) but out of the ones I have owned all was from the same manufacture( 5 times out of 10) in one form or another.
