Everything you need to identify and replace a hot tub pump wet end: parts, when to replace, frame size (48 or 56), discharge and unions.
Category Archives: Support & Maintenance
Materials and Construction Related, Support & Maintenance
Swim Jet Considerations: How to Choose One for Your Pool or Hot Tub
04
Nov
Nov
What to consider before adding a swim jet to a pool or hot tub: types, pool length, depth, compatibility and pump position.
27
Oct
Oct
Where to put the hose, how to stop air locks in shell and DIY tubs, what water to use, and what to do once it’s full, from first chemicals to heat-up time.
23
Oct
Oct
Spa pack died or due an upgrade? Here’s what to check before you buy a replacement: topside compatibility, outputs, voltage, heater size and plumbing.
Plumbing Related, Support & Maintenance
Do I Need to Replace My Hot Tub Topside Control? Fixes to Try First
17
Oct
Oct
Not every topside fault needs a new panel. Here’s what an overlay, a pin and a pack reconfigure can fix, and when replacing the topside is the only option.
Materials and Construction Related, Reviews & Info, Support & Maintenance, technology
Hot Tub Air Switches: The Ultimate Guide (How They Work, Faults and Replacement)
16
Oct
Oct
Air switches let you control a pump or blower from the water with no electricity at the button. Here’s how they work, why they fail and how to replace one.
Materials and Construction Related, Reviews & Info, Support & Maintenance
A Deep Dive into all things Sand Filters
09
Oct
Oct
Let’s dive into sand filters and explore how they work, their key components, and a few alternative filtration mediums.
02
Oct
Oct
Spa pack circuit board dead? Here’s how I decide whether to replace just the PCB or the whole pack, and what to check before you buy either.
Case Studies / Example Projects, Support & Maintenance
Wide Arc Stainless Steel Water Blade: Installation Tips
30
Sep
Sep
Installing a wide arc stainless steel water blade? Use its own pump, twin suction lines, the right pipe sizes and ball valves. Here is how.
28
Sep
Sep
Hot tub not heating? How to check it’s really the element, test it with a multimeter, and replace the element or the whole heater tube on a Balboa spa pack.