Once you’ve entered the desired temperature on your hot tub’s control panel, you expect the heater to keep the water heated consistently. Temperature fluctuations of more than a couple degrees are not normal.
Testing Spa or Hot Tub Heater Elements
Good heater elements between 4.0 and 5.5kw should have the following results: 9–12 ohms of resistance Good continuity Draw 15-25 amps at 240v You test the element by using an Ohm meter, or any multi-meter will work also. Just place it on Ohms, at 1000, and place your test leads on each of the terminals (power […]
Spa & Hot Tub Plumbing Repair Tips
Sometimes water can escape the loop, finding its way into cracks and crevices no larger than 1 mm, and dripping on the ground, beneath your spa. Hot tub plumbing repair more commonly involves the equipment (pump/filter/heater/purifier), but a bad glue joint, leaky union, or cracked pipe could have also brought you to this page.
Spa & Hot Tub Ozone Problems
Ozone is one of the world’s most powerful sanitizers – over 200 times more powerful than chlorine. But one day your spa ozonator will quietly quit working. Spa ozone is produced in a small ozonator underneath the spa cabinet, and it is delivered to the water by a small hose that carries the O3 gas […]
Replacing a Hot Tub Circulation Pump
Running your hot tub all the time puts wear and tear on the pump, and makes the average lifespan about 7-9 years. If you need to replace a hot tub pump, here are the steps to do it yourself.
How to Fix Hot Tub Air Lock
Hot tub air lock happens when air gets trapped inside the plumbing, and the circulation pump is unable to prime. This keeps water from flowing through the water lines, preventing the pump(s), heater and jets from working normally.
Hot Tub Leak Repair Using Leak Sealer
In cases where there is no obvious puddle beneath an obvious drip, you may want to try a hot tub leak repair sealer. Leisure Time’s Leak Seal is the product for you!
Hot Tub Filter Leak Repair
Common hot tub filter leaks can include cracked filter housings, leaking o-rings or gaskets, or pipe fittings that have shrunken or otherwise lost their seal where the pipes connect.
Cost to Repair a Hot Tub
Many hot tub problems can be cheap to fix, but larger equipment purchases can be costly. Let’s look at costs for some common spa repairs and equipment replacements.
Troubleshooting Spa Circuit Boards
Hot tub circuit boards handle all of the spa program modes, monitors the operation of spa equipment, and most importantly, keeps the spa hot and ready to use.