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Hot Tub PartsYou will find that even with regular maintenance and servicing, eventually some of your hot tub parts will need replacing. Like all mechanical devices, they will wear out at some stage but the more you look after them, the longer they'll last.
Your Questions About Hot Tub Heaters PartsNo power going to my hot tub? My hot tub just had all new parts put in motor, filter, heater, and thermostat. It was working great and staying consistent at 101 degrees. Two days ago, I was about to get in and the water was only 68 degrees! The filter and jets worked fine. I went out to see what was going on and i flipped the switch for the reset button on the heater. The next day, the water was at 78 degrees so i know the heater did kick on. However, today when i checked on it, it was 83 degrees but the water was just sitting still. The filtration didnt come on all day or night. Anyone have any ideas on why this is happening? I checked the GFI and it shows that its turned on. I was also wondering if its safe for me to turn off the power at the GFI and turn it back on again. Any help would be appreciated...
The Sage answers: Don't use the gfi for a switch it will screw it up sooner than you think. Check for a loose screw connection after turning it off inside of course.
Thomas asks… Hot tub C/B Trips instantly? I have a 5 or 6 year old hot springs hot tub. About a week ago I bought it from a gentleman that said his dog chewed off the cord and the tub hasn't been on for 2 years. when I pulled the electrical box the heater control panel was burnt up so I ordered a new one and installed it. the hot tub is running on a 115v 20 amp ground fault circuit breaker. Every time I flip the c/b it trips instantly. I went through and one by one disconnected the piece parts (pump, heater, filter, ect...) until they were all disconnected. When this didn’t narrow down the problem I I disconnected the the black jumper wire that goes from the heater circuit panel to the main control circuit panel and flipped the c/b and it stayed on. as soon as I hooked the black wire back up it popped again. I have replaced the ground fault circuit breaker hoping that I just got a bad c/b but that was not the case. Any help you can give me would be very much appreciated.
The Sage answers: Many hottubs that I have wired require a larger breaker that that. I'm glad you have it on a ground fault breaker. Check the power lable to see what voltage and amps it uses. Be sure to have a ground rod at the hottub as well, grounded straight to the unit, with the ground wire coming from the breaker box. It worries me a little that your breaker trips instantly, If your heater is failing to ground, even 5 milli amps should trip a ground fault device. If you need to correct your power supply to the hottub and the new breaker, if needed, still trips then you should check the wiring and components, or have it checked for a ground fault. No one wants to get electrocuted! Good luck, be safe.
Donald asks… How do i change 221v to 110v? OK all another question may seem redundant but i'd like to ask if i change a 220v to 110v on a hot tub will it make it not run as well which i would think because of the heater and exc parts or will it work ? So question how to do 221v to 110v
The Sage answers: My answer is given for information purposes only. I accept no liabililty for the answers and will not guarantee their accuracy. Any work is yours and yours alone. I don't want to sound condescending, but since you are asking these questions, it suggests that your electrical knowledge is somewhat limited. I cannot say it any other way: you need to be EXTREMELY careful about electrical wiring and water systems. It can be a lethal combination if you don't know what is involved and make a mistake. In addition, there are serious grounding, insulation and GFCI requirements that need to be considered. To explain the theory and requirements is far beyond the scope of Yahoo answers. I strongly suggest that you consult with a licensed electrician and give him or her the job. They would have the expertise and more importantly, they would be liable for any problems. To do this yourself with limited knowledge is not only foolhardy, but highly dangerous - you are taking risks with possible fatal outcomes. Here is my 'technical answer'. Rewiring probably won't work for several reasons: 1. The heating element is designed to output a given amount of watts of heat at 220 V -- when you halve the voltage, it will only give 1/2 the wattage / heat. Your hot tub will take at least twice as long to heat, if at all. (The heating element has a fixed resistance, and is designed for 220 V.) 2. The pump might be designed for 220 V, to simplify the hot tub's wiring. You would need to check the pump's input voltage requirement and probably replace it, if it cannot be rewired to 110 V (some can, others cannot.) If the pump is designed for 110 V, then you would not need to do anything. 3. If the controls are electronic, they probably have a 110 V main circuit. Again, I really suggest you don't do this yourself. You wouldn't do open heart surgery on yourself to save a few bucks. Hire an electrician to do it right, and be safe.
David asks… How do I fix low flow on hot side of tub? I suspect that after water heater replacement by contractor, that
something may have blocked the line somewhere. When the contractor told me to turn on the hot water,
this is the valve that I turned on first. I did not relate this problem at first to the water heater
replacement. This is a delta single lever valve. I took it apart and there was some white particles on the ball
part of the valve. I cleaned it off and turned the water on with the valve removed to try to flush it out, but
it didn't help much. How can I clear out the line? with the valve out and the water flowing free, you can see
the difference between the hot and cold. the cold side has high pressure, but the hot is
definantly lower flow, so I don't think the valve is the cause! No help from the contractor!
The Sage answers: Is the low pressure from one faucet only or from all faucets in the house? If it is just one, I would shut off the water to that faucet, disconnect the hot line from the faucet and flush it out. By turning the water on, you can determine if you have good pressure. If the water comes out with good pressure, you know the problem is in the tap set. If this is the case, remove the tap set from the sink, open the taps up. Try blowing air with your mouth into the cold and hot inlet. Does it feel like the hot is more restricted? That will also give you an indication that the problem is in the tap. You can then pour CLR inside the openings afterwards. Any minerals will get dissolved as the CLR goes through. You can also put the tap set inside a large bowl with the taps open inside CLR and let it soak in. Rinse it off in water really well and try blowing inside of it again. Is there a difference? If yes, reinstall it.If not, it may require a disasembly of the valves and seals. Hope it helps.
Steven asks… Can rust be extracted from a fluid (water) by using magnets? In my hot tub, I am assuming I have a part that has
lost it's protective coating (probably a component of the pump). After a week or so after changing the water,
the water turns reddish to black.
The Sage answers: Yes Powered by Yahoo! Answers
What are the parts needed to install a hot tub? I just bought a used hot tub and I am not positive it came with all the parts but I have no idea what a hot tub requires. I am going to call a electrician to install the hot tub but I would like to have some idea of what I am doing before I call an electrician. I know you need some type of heater, what type are you suppose to get? Is the heater suppose to be attached to your house? Are there extra parts you need for the heater?…any information would be great! I am a clueless hot tub owner.
The Sage answers: Look for mfg. Name, model type write down all info you can find. Mfg.sometimes will email an owners manual with tips to take care of it, make sure you have room in the box to add a 240 volt heater w/50 amp.breaker ck electric codes, most need a manual shutoff within 15 ft of the tub. The equipment pack with most of the plumbing parts and topside controls is the best way to go,the starting price is $1000. If all you need is a heater and $1500. For the equip. Pack. 120 volt is a joke for a tub. Get 2 sets of filters clean often. Good luck you’ll need it.
Jenny asks… where can i find the cheapest parts for a spa / hot tub online? i need the circuit
board and control panel for my hot tun and need where to find cheap parts.
The Sage answers: Ebay.com lol u saw it coming
Thomas asks… hot tub parts? what are the things
called that split a pipe into like 8 others that go to jets
The Sage answers: I always heard it referred to as a “manifold.” I built mine with a series of T or 4-way PVC connectors.
George asks… I have a cal spa hot tub that needs parts I have the serial number but how do I figure out what model it is?
The Sage answers: Call Cal Spa and they will tell you from your serial #.
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