Spa Maintenance
August 3rd, 2009
Spa Maintenance
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 2 Person Infrared Sauna Spa Carbon Fiber Heaters  US $1,495.00 |  SPA GUY SPAS New 8 person Mystic hot tub tubs US $4,250.00 |  New Spas 6seat 48Jet 10HP Hot Tub Therapy Spa w Wrnty US $3,995.00 |
 Jandy® Colors Digital Color Changing Pool Light US $185.00 |  New Spas 5x7 Hot Tub Therapy BIG MASSAGE Spa Wrnty US $3,295.00 |  SPA GUY SPAS New 8 ft Comet hot tub tubs US $4,200.00 |
 Intex Saltwater System Chlorine Salt Water Chlorinator US $169.00 |  Hayward S200 Filter Pump Pond Filter Minimax Heater US $225.00 |  Swimming Pool Spa Water PH Chlorine Tester Electronic US $17.99 |
 Spa pack Gecko Aeware INXM next generation hot tub sys US $299.99 |  Hot tub spa pack controller Aeware inXM full functions US $299.99 |  Hot tub step handi step US $40.00 |
 1 1 2 SPAS POOLS ELECTRIC WATER PUMP GARDEN FOUNTAIN US $116.99 |  HAYWARD 15 HP ABOVEGROUND SWIMMING POOL PUMP SP1580X15 US $103.49 |  NEW Hayward NorthStar 15 HP Pool Pump SP4010X15NS US $449.00 |
 2010 Allegra Hot Tub Spa 48 Jets 6 HP 6 Person US $1,125.00 |  SPA GUY SPAS New 8 foot Bali hot tub tubs US $5,325.00 |  SPA GUY SPAS New 8 ft Fiji hot tub tubs US $5,325.00 |
 SPA GUY SPAS 5 Person Sunrise hot tub tubs US $3,650.00 |  SPA GUY SPAS New 7 Foot SUFFOLK hot tub tubs US $4,500.00 |  SPA GUY SPAS New 8 ft CLARKSVILLE hot tub tubs US $4,875.00 |
 SPA GUY SPAS New 8 person MPS 52 hot tub tubs US $4,100.00 |  SPA GUY SPAS New 7 Foot SEASONS hot tub tubs US $4,250.00 |  SPA GUY SPAS New 8 person MARTINSVILLE hot tub US $4,500.00 |
 NEW HOT TUB 2010 TAHITIAN SUPER JET TV SPA Tubs Spas US $4,999.00 |  Hot Spring Highlife Sovereign Hot Tub Potable Spa US $3,999.00 |  Swimming Pool Spa PH CL2 Chlorine Water Handheld Tester US $22.95 |
 Nature2 Spa Mineral Sanitizer US $17.00 |  2 Leisure Time TUB RUB Scrubber Pads SPA Hot Tub POOL US $11.75 |  NEW Swimming Pool Spa Water PH Chlorine Tester US $17.99 |
 NIB H100IDP1 HAYWARD 100k BTU PROPANE GAS POOL HEATER US $599.00 |  ZODIAC BARACUDA G3 or G4 LONG LIFE DIAPHRAGM W69698 US $9.99 |  Spa Cleaning MaintenanceTest KitsBromine Dispenser US $.99 |
 NEW TV HOT TUB MONTEGO BAY ULTIMATE JETS SPA Spas Tubs US $5,499.00 |  NEW TV HOT TUB FIJI EXTREME JET 2010 SPA Spas Tubs US $4,999.00 |  T K Pool Skimmer Frame and Net The best skimmer net US $22.95 |
 DROP IN SALTWATER SPA CHLORINATOR CHLORINE GENERATOR US $245.00 |  Zodiac Nature2 Pool Spa Purifier in Box US $9.95 |  Chofu Japanese Propane Hot Tub Spa Heater Off Grid US $750.00 |
 NEW TV HOT TUB ANTIGUA SUPER JET CUSTOM SPA Spas Tubs US $4,999.00 |  DROP IN SALT WATER SPA CHLORINATOR CHLORINE GENERATOR US $285.00 |  Spa Aquarium Tank Pool Water Chlorine tester pH Meter US $15.14 |
 Retractable Swimming Pool And Spa Enclosure Dome Cover US $18,900.00 |  Swimming Pool Enclosure Swim Spa Lap Pool Dome Cover US $12,900.00 |  Swimming Pool Cover Safety Swim Spa Solar Pool Cover US $6,490.00 |
 Pool Frog Aboveground Cycler Mineral Chemical kit new US $126.99 |  Barcelona 17 Jet 5 person Spa 110V 220V Factory Recert US $2,499.99 |  Hot Tub Spa Cover Lift build your own saveBONUS US $5.99 |
 HAYWARD 100K BTU Above Ground Pool Heater Spa PROPANE US $659.00 |  Compool LX3400 Equipment Control Panel Spa CP3400 US $699.00 |  Infinity 6 Person Spa 32 Jets Waterfall Ozone Radio US $700.00 |
 SALTWATER HOT TUB CHLORINATOR CHLORINE GENERATOR US $285.00 |  24 Round Above Ground Deluxe Pool Winter Cover US $40.99 |  Zodiac Nature 2 Spa Mineral Sanitizer Cartridge W20750 US $17.09 |
 27 Round Above Ground Deluxe Pool Winter Cover US $58.99 |  Palm Springs Inflatable Portable Spa WITH Cover Hot Tub US $499.99 |  EVM Econ A Coat An In Ground Pool and Spa Finish US $2,250.00 |
 24 Round Above Ground Supreme Pool Winter Cover US $53.99 |  Del Ozone MCD 50 High Output CD Spa Hot Tub Ozonator US $144.95 |  Palm Springs Classic Inflatable Portable Spa Hot Tub US $429.99 |
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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;
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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….
- 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.
- 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
About the Author
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
