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Deluxe Hot Tub Spa Storage Steps Grey or Redwood Color
Deluxe Hot Tub Spa Storage Steps Grey or Redwood Color
Paypal   US $69.95
calcium hardness increaser Pool SPA 5 QUARTS
calcium hardness increaser Pool SPA 5 QUARTS
Paypal   US $15.99
calcium hardness increaser Pool SPA lot of 6 quarts
calcium hardness increaser Pool SPA lot of 6 quarts
Paypal   US $15.99
Spa Guy Deluxe 6 Person Portable Plug and Play Luna Hot Tub with 20 Jets
Spa Guy Deluxe 6 Person Portable Plug and Play Luna Hot Tub with 20 Jets
Paypal   US $2,450.00
SPA GUY SPAS New 7 Foot SPS 52 hot tub tubs
SPA GUY SPAS New 7 Foot SPS 52 hot tub tubs
Paypal   US $3,600.00
New Spas Winter Harbour 5HP 32 Jet Hot Tub Therapy Spa Parts Labor Wrnty
New Spas Winter Harbour 5HP 32 Jet Hot Tub Therapy Spa Parts Labor Wrnty
Paypal   US $3,295.00
Fir Real Portable FIR Infrared Sauna with Himalayan Salt Lamp
Fir Real Portable FIR Infrared Sauna with Himalayan Salt Lamp
Paypal   US $314.98
SPA GUY SPAS New 8 foot Bali hot tub tubs
SPA GUY SPAS New 8 foot Bali hot tub tubs
Paypal   US $4,500.00
SPA GUY SPAS New 7 Foot SEASONS hot tub tubs
SPA GUY SPAS New 7 Foot SEASONS hot tub tubs
Paypal   US $3,800.00
SPA GUY SPAS New 8 ft Comet hot tub tubs
SPA GUY SPAS New 8 ft Comet hot tub tubs
Paypal   US $4,000.00
SPA GUY SPAS New 8 person Mystic hot tub tubs
SPA GUY SPAS New 8 person Mystic hot tub tubs
Paypal   US $3,800.00
Hayward Colorlogic LED spa light
Hayward Colorlogic LED spa light
Paypal   US $350.00
15HP 3450RPM Swimming Pool Pump Above Ground 1500W Spa Fountain Water w Filter
15HP 3450RPM Swimming Pool Pump Above Ground 1500W Spa Fountain Water w Filter
Paypal   US $172.95
New 25 ColorLogic Spa Light 120V 50 Ft Cord w Stainless Steel Face
New 25 ColorLogic Spa Light 120V 50 Ft Cord w Stainless Steel Face
Paypal   US $359.00
Pentair WhisperFlo Pump 15HP Energy Efficient
Pentair WhisperFlo Pump 15HP Energy Efficient
   US $195.00
Pentair WhisperFlo Pump 75HP Standard Efficiency
Pentair WhisperFlo Pump 75HP Standard Efficiency
   US $145.00
FIR Real Portable FIR Infrared Sauna with Concentrace Minerals
FIR Real Portable FIR Infrared Sauna with Concentrace Minerals
Paypal   US $319.98
300 mg hr Spa Ozone Generator Hot Tub Water Ozonator
300 mg hr Spa Ozone Generator Hot Tub Water Ozonator
Paypal   US $49.99
Hot Tub Spa Deluxe with 30 jets
Hot Tub Spa Deluxe with 30 jets
Paypal   US $1,300.00
HOT TUB 4 Person 11 Jets 2 HP DuraSport Spa Rio G Portable FREE BONUS Pack New
HOT TUB 4 Person 11 Jets 2 HP DuraSport Spa Rio G Portable FREE BONUS Pack New
Paypal   US $2,599.00
15hp SWIMMING POOL SPA FILTER WATER PUMP 15 hp 1100w MOTOR 40mm IN OUTLET
15hp SWIMMING POOL SPA FILTER WATER PUMP 15 hp 1100w MOTOR 40mm IN OUTLET
   US $140.04
POOL and SPA MAINTENANCE KIT Attachments Vacuum Brush Net Water Test Kit NEW
POOL and SPA MAINTENANCE KIT Attachments Vacuum Brush Net Water Test Kit NEW
Paypal   US $29.99
DreamMaker X 400 Hot Tub Spa Dream Maker Portable Spas
DreamMaker X 400 Hot Tub Spa Dream Maker Portable Spas
Paypal   US $2,999.00
Swimming Pool Enclosure Swim Spa Lap Pool Dome Cover
Swimming Pool Enclosure Swim Spa Lap Pool Dome Cover
Paypal   US $12,900.00
Swimming Pool Cover Safety Swim Spa Solar Pool Cover
Swimming Pool Cover Safety Swim Spa Solar Pool Cover
Paypal   US $6,490.00
Retractable Swimming Pool And Spa Enclosure Dome Cover
Retractable Swimming Pool And Spa Enclosure Dome Cover
Paypal   US $18,900.00
New 22 Swimming Pool Sand Filter with Valve and Hoses
New 22 Swimming Pool Sand Filter with Valve and Hoses
Paypal   US $159.00
WaterTech Blaster Max Pool Handheld Battery Cleaner Swimming Pool Spa Vacuum
WaterTech Blaster Max Pool Handheld Battery Cleaner Swimming Pool Spa Vacuum
Paypal   US $192.95
Rx Clear 3 Inch Sanitizer Chlorine Tablets 50 lbs
Rx Clear 3 Inch Sanitizer Chlorine Tablets 50 lbs
Paypal   US $106.49
3 Pack Nature 2 Spa Mineral Sanitizer Hot Tub Cartridge
3 Pack Nature 2 Spa Mineral Sanitizer Hot Tub Cartridge
Paypal   US $51.95
Nature 2 Spa Stick Mineral Sanitizer Hot Tub 4PK Zodiac
Nature 2 Spa Stick Mineral Sanitizer Hot Tub 4PK Zodiac
Paypal   US $68.95
145 Above Ground Swimming Pool Sand Filter with Hoses
145 Above Ground Swimming Pool Sand Filter with Hoses
Paypal   US $129.00
Palm Springs Inflatable Portable Home PRO Spa Hot Tub
Palm Springs Inflatable Portable Home PRO Spa Hot Tub
Paypal   US $495.99
12PK Spa Frog Bromine Cartridge Replacement Best Value
12PK Spa Frog Bromine Cartridge Replacement Best Value
Paypal   US $79.99
Hayward heater 100000 btu for AG pool and spa H100ID1
Hayward heater 100000 btu for AG pool and spa H100ID1
Paypal   US $673.33
1 HP ON INGROUND SWIMMING POOLS WATER PUMP w Strainer
1 HP ON INGROUND SWIMMING POOLS WATER PUMP w Strainer
Paypal   US $134.99
MF 170 Micropure Disposable Hot Tub Filters set of 4
MF 170 Micropure Disposable Hot Tub Filters set of 4
Paypal   US $92.40
MF 170 Micropure Disposable Hot Tub Filters set of 8
MF 170 Micropure Disposable Hot Tub Filters set of 8
Paypal   US $184.81
Hot Tub Spa Bromine Generator Kit with Start Up Chemicals
Hot Tub Spa Bromine Generator Kit with Start Up Chemicals
Paypal   US $615.86
Swimming Pool Leaf Gulper Brush Vacuum w Bag Wheels
Swimming Pool Leaf Gulper Brush Vacuum w Bag Wheels
Paypal   US $24.95
Pentair Letro Legend Pool Cleaner New Model LL505G
Pentair Letro Legend Pool Cleaner New Model LL505G
Paypal   US $374.99
1 Zodiac Nature 2 W20750 Spa Mineral Sanitizer Cartridge
1 Zodiac Nature 2 W20750 Spa Mineral Sanitizer Cartridge
Paypal   US $17.75
Zodiac Nature2 Spa Hot Tub Mineral Sanitizer Cartridge 1 2 3 or 4 Pack
Zodiac Nature2 Spa Hot Tub Mineral Sanitizer Cartridge 1 2 3 or 4 Pack
Paypal   US $17.70
NEW HAYWARD H250FDN 250 K BTU Natural Gas Heater Pool
NEW HAYWARD H250FDN 250 K BTU Natural Gas Heater Pool
Paypal   US $1,498.95
Natural Chemistry Pool PerfectPHOSfree 3L Spa Chemical
Natural Chemistry Pool PerfectPHOSfree 3L Spa Chemical
Paypal   US $39.95
Nature Sauna NTC 6KW Steam bath spa generator
Nature Sauna NTC 6KW Steam bath spa generator
Paypal   US $450.00
New Swimming Pool pH Spa Water PH CL2 Chlorine Tester
New Swimming Pool pH Spa Water PH CL2 Chlorine Tester
Paypal   US $20.34
Nature Sauna NTC 9KW Steam bath spa generator
Nature Sauna NTC 9KW Steam bath spa generator
Paypal   US $480.00
Pool Blaster Max Pool Vacuum $149 FREE SHIPPING
Pool Blaster Max Pool Vacuum $149 FREE SHIPPING
Paypal   US $148.99
HAYWARD 100K BTU Above Ground Pool Heater Spa Nat Gas
HAYWARD 100K BTU Above Ground Pool Heater Spa Nat Gas
Paypal   US $686.66
Fix A Leak By Marlig For Swimming Pool Spa Hot Tub Leaks 32 oz
Fix A Leak By Marlig For Swimming Pool Spa Hot Tub Leaks 32 oz
Paypal   US $27.00
POOL SPA SKIMMER LEAF RAKE NET DEEP BAG ALUMINUM HANDLE
POOL SPA SKIMMER LEAF RAKE NET DEEP BAG ALUMINUM HANDLE
Paypal   US $11.50
12 x 24 Rectangle 12 Mil Blue Solar Pool Cover
12 x 24 Rectangle 12 Mil Blue Solar Pool Cover
Paypal   US $44.99
Natural Chemistry Pool Perfect Phos Free 3 Liter
Natural Chemistry Pool Perfect Phos Free 3 Liter
Paypal   US $38.99
MICHAEL PHELPS MP TRAINER 12 SWIM SPA NEW NOT INSTALLED $16200 LOCAL PICK UP
MICHAEL PHELPS MP TRAINER 12 SWIM SPA NEW NOT INSTALLED $16200 LOCAL PICK UP
Paypal   US $16,200.00
Hayward Goldline Aqua Rite Salt Cell for 40K Gallon Pool GLX CELL 15
Hayward Goldline Aqua Rite Salt Cell for 40K Gallon Pool GLX CELL 15
Paypal   US $479.99
Nature Sauna NTC 4KW Steam bath spa generator
Nature Sauna NTC 4KW Steam bath spa generator
Paypal   US $400.00
Rx Clear 3 Stabilized Chlorine Pool Tablets 25 lbs
Rx Clear 3 Stabilized Chlorine Pool Tablets 25 lbs
Paypal   US $63.94
16 x 32 Rectangle 12 Mil Clear Solar Pool Cover
16 x 32 Rectangle 12 Mil Clear Solar Pool Cover
Paypal   US $90.99
EZ Spa AllInOne Preventative Spa Chemical Solution 2lbs
EZ Spa AllInOne Preventative Spa Chemical Solution 2lbs
Paypal   US $35.99
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Spa Maintenance

Spa Repair – Part 1:My Spa Is Not Heating

Spa Repair –Part 1 – My Spa Is Not Heating

A modern spa is an amazingly complex piece of equipment. It consists of water pumps, heater, air pumps, computers, control systems, Ozonators, fiber optic lighting, sanitation systems, misters, stereo system, TV systems, filters, etc .etc.  Learning the basics of Spa Repair will save you thousands of dollars over the life time of your spa.

In this series we will take you through the most common issues facing a home owner.

Let start with the most common problem; “My Is Not Getting Warm”.

There could be many different reasons for this;

  1. Your spa filer (s), could be dirty. Most of the time the spa is not heating is simply a matter of removing your existing Spa Filter, rinsing them  with a high pressure hose and re-installing them again. The purpose of the filter is to catch debris. That debris needs to be removed from the filters a couple of times per month.  If your spa isn’t heating and you know that your filters haven’t been cleaned for a while…. Try it first. Now there is always the chance that your filters are ‘beyond all hopes of recovery’, in that case, please just go and get new ones. Good filter are important, not only for the heat in your spa, but mainly for your health.  The best method for testing this is remove the filters and see if the heat comes on…. If it does, your filter is  the culprit
  2. There are situation where the Spa Filters look perfectly white and clean but they are actually completely clogged. This happens if your spa water has high pH for a while. With high pH comes calcium deposits. It is very hard to see, but if you remove your spa filter and the heater turns on,  you have a filter issue
  3. Another reason why your spa isn’t heating could be that your pump is clogged with debris. This could happen if your filter was removed , for even short period of time, and something got sucked into the pump.  If you suspect that this has happened, you can either take out your toolbox and attempt to repair is yourself, or call your local spa repair company.
  4. One of the main reasons why your spa is not heating is that your heater is not working.  There are mainly two kinds of spa heaters, gas or electric. Most above ground spa have electric heat. An electrical heating element only last so long. The heating element is in contact with the water all the time. And its lifespan depends on how well the water chemistry has been kept up. For example; if the pH has been to low for a length of time, that means that the water is acidic. Acid eats metal and the heater is made of metal….
  5. Always check your incoming electrical power to the spa. It is very common that the problem is as simple as the a tripped circuit breaker. Just turn it back on again. A word of caution here: If you turn the circuit breaker back on and it trips again right away.  Call your local Spa Repair Company immediately. You have a problem here. Do not go inside the water until they have repaired it.
  6. The Pump…. A faulty pump will prevent the spa from heating up. The pump circulates the water over the heating element, causing the spa to get warm. If the pump stops the control system will not let the heater turn on.  One of the more common problems with the pump is that the pump seal has broken.  Most of the time it is hard to notice this problem early on.  It typically starts as a small tiny leak in the pump. The leak is progressively getting  bigger and bigger and my the time you see a trickle of water coming out from under the spa, you pump is in bad shape. Sometimes the seal can be replaced , but many times you will have to get a new pump. If you hear a “funny” sound from the pump, call your technician. If you caught it early enough you will have saved yourself $500-$700 typically.

Matts Elmstrom is a senior technician with Precision Spa in Los Angeles. He has extensive experience in helping homeowners minimize the cost of spa repairs

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Matts Elmstrom is a senior technician with Precision Spa in Los Angeles. He has extensive experience in helping homeowners minimize the cost of
spa repairs

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