A practical guide to choosing a replacement or new pool pump: pump types, the US rules since 2021, sizing by turnover and head, self-priming, and matching the pump to your filter, heater and supply.
Tag Archives: Replacement
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related
Hot Tub Pump Union Sizes Explained (With a Collar Size Guide)
30
Oct
Oct
Hot tub pump union sizes are named after the pipe they fit, not the collar you measure. Here is how to pick the right one.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
How to Find a Replacement Hot Tub Headrest, Cushion or Pillow
26
Oct
Oct
Finding a replacement hot tub headrest can be tricky. Here is how to measure, match fixings and choose a generic one that fits.
25
Oct
Oct
A simple guide to deciding whether to repair or replace a faulty hot tub pump, with what is fixable, typical costs and the signs it is time to replace.
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.
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.
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.