EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
After casually looking for a used hot tub, I saw this Calspa on Craigslist for $250
The owner said the heater was out and that the pump leaked, plust there might be some other issues with it. They had it for about five years and never got around to fixing it. My main thing was that the tub itself was in good shape and didn't leak. The rest is easy to fix.
The heating element was burned out. A new one cost $110.
The heating pump didn't work and was probably the reason for the heating element burning out. I found the upgrade pump for $80 on ebay.
The circultion pump leaked at the main seal. A new giant O-Rring was $3
The drain valve leaked. I replaced it with a standard brass water spicket for $5
My Dad suggested that I run two electric lines. One for the heater and one for the circulation pump. Each will be on it's own dedicated 20 amp, 110 line. From what he told me, when using the hot tub, the heater turns off to give the circulation pump enough power to move the water. After some time, the water will cool with a 110 volt system.
The wood was in fair condition, but ugly. I replaced the bad pieces, patched the holes and gouges with bondo and then painted it. Steph wanted dark brown, which turned out GREAT!!!
Eddie
The owner said the heater was out and that the pump leaked, plust there might be some other issues with it. They had it for about five years and never got around to fixing it. My main thing was that the tub itself was in good shape and didn't leak. The rest is easy to fix.
The heating element was burned out. A new one cost $110.
The heating pump didn't work and was probably the reason for the heating element burning out. I found the upgrade pump for $80 on ebay.
The circultion pump leaked at the main seal. A new giant O-Rring was $3
The drain valve leaked. I replaced it with a standard brass water spicket for $5
My Dad suggested that I run two electric lines. One for the heater and one for the circulation pump. Each will be on it's own dedicated 20 amp, 110 line. From what he told me, when using the hot tub, the heater turns off to give the circulation pump enough power to move the water. After some time, the water will cool with a 110 volt system.
The wood was in fair condition, but ugly. I replaced the bad pieces, patched the holes and gouges with bondo and then painted it. Steph wanted dark brown, which turned out GREAT!!!
Eddie