Restoring or Repairing a Hot Tub or Spa is a fun project. What I love most about what I do is the sheer variety of projects that I get to work ok. From custom new builds, to “rescue missions” where things have all gone wrong to restoring or repairing hot tubs and spas.
Category Archives: Support & Maintenance
07
Oct
Oct
In this article, I am going to talk about how to fix a noisy hot tub pump. This article was inspired by a friend of mine Paul who I helped today fix his own noisy hot tub pump. Whilst I don’t do on site work, I can never say no to a friend with a hot tub in need 🙂
04
Oct
Oct
Correctly sizing a hot tub pump isn’t just a case of plucking a number from thin air. Nor is it the case of just going “bigger is better” there is a little science, well, physics involved.
28
Sep
Sep
Configuring a Spa Pack is perhaps the last thing on your mind. I know from my own experience building a tub, getting things done as quick as possible is quite often a priority. You just want to fill it up, heat and get in it. This is the end goal.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related, Support & Maintenance
Using a Priming Circuit Above Ground on a Centrifugal Hot Tub Pump
15
Jun
Jun
I’ve mentioned many times on this blog and on my YouTube Channel that the position of the control room is really important. I actually have a full article here that explains the difference between above ground and below ground control rooms here.
Air Source Heat Pump Related, Support & Maintenance
How I Reduced the Running Costs of my Hot Tub by 66%
19
May
May
Looking for reduced hot tub energy or running costs? With the global increase in fuel costs, most notably, electricity costs, many of us hot tub owners are looking for ways to reduce the running costs of our tubs.
Air Source Heat Pump Related, Support & Maintenance
How I added an Air Source Heat Pump to an Existing Hot Tub
27
Apr
Apr
Many of you may have read my guide on how to add an air source heat pump to a hot tub, you can find that article here. In this post, I am going to share with the steps that I took to add an air source heat pump to this hot tub.
13
Dec
Dec
In this blog post, I will cover the hot tub wiring. Specifically, I am talking about how we can connect the various components to the Spa Pack. If you are looking for information on the Hot Tub Electric Requirements, then I have separate blog post on that.
Reviews & Info, Support & Maintenance
Review of Control My Spa (ControlMySpa) from Balboa – WiFi Module
04
Oct
Oct
In this blog post I am going to review the new ControlMySpa from Balboa which is the Wifi controls and App to control the BP series of Hot Tub Spa Packs.