Anyone smart on hot tubs/spas?

[AKcharger]

Hi guys

Our new house has a cool hot tub/fort thing but it's missing the pump/heater. I was quoted $1700 to replace/fix it which seems outrageous so looks like yet another project I'll have to learn/fix myself

- do you have to match the pump to the  tub or will any pump do?
- is any part of working on pump/plumbing super hard or is it a good self help project (wiring complete)
- any good forums/sources of info?

[Tilar]

I won't claim to be even remotely knowledgeable on hot tubs but this might be the way to go.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spa-Control-Hot-Tub-Heater-Controller-Pack-230-115v-SMTD1000-2-Speed-115v-Pump-b-/291057486703?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43c460cb6f

[Mytur Binsdirti]

That place needs the Hefner grotto treatment.

[draftingmonkey]

You might check out these guys for parts (no affiliation)  http://www.spaguts.com/index.aspx
Also hop over to Youtube. They seem to have various videos which might be of help to you. Good luck on your endeavor.

[4cruzin]

What kind of hot tub is it?  Does the pool heater also heat the spa or is it electric? 

[AKcharger]

Whoa! Looks like I hit pay dirt thanks
- tiler, I didn't think of eBay, that's the EXACT set-up I need, I'm calling them tomorrow
- while the grotto is super cool, I'll have to settle for the gazebo and privacy fence 
- monkey and cruzin I'll check over both tomorrow. I just flew in from Anchorage and I'm beat!

Good info guys thanks!

[Tilar]

I just noticed they have a "Make Offer" button so you can probably save a few bucks on it. You're going to invite us all over for a run through the hot tub right?    Oh well, you're just a bit too far away.

I just flew in from Anchorage and I'm beat!

Good info guys thanks!

Arms tired I bet.     

[AKcharger]

Thanks Tilar yeah I saw that I'm waiting to hear from the guy to make sure it's the right one for mine (Leisure Bay) the ad says it fits 94% of spas out there???with my luck I'm that 6%

Sure once I'm all move in well have a big party. 

[mrsskip68]

We used to own a spa installation company in cali. So any questions, especially the electrical part, send to chuck! (skip68)    

[AKcharger]

We used to own a spa installation company in cali. So any questions, especially the electrical part, send to chuck! (skip68)    

Why do I have the feeling he's going to regret you made that offer 

Thanks ma;am...I do have a few!