Supermasterpig
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Same, I live with a house full of college aged sweaty guys. I make everyone rinse off by the hose if we just got done working out, other than that I just shock it a little more after a heavy bather load. After maxing it out *8-9 people* Its a toss of a coin if its even worth keeping that water depending how long its been in there.
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Replacing Heating Element
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
Thank you! I bled it out today one quick turn and air rushed out and a small drops of water. My hot tub is now running and heater is on with no problems. Doing a quick test to see if I put the temperature probe back in right and see if the water gets a little warmer. I will then turn heat off balance it when put heat back on. You guys are the best you saved me a lot of money and hassle. Is there a way to donate to the site I would love to give some back? -
Replacing Heating Element
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
So I should unscrew the union that is located before the heater? -
Replacing Heating Element
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
Got everything replaced, heater hooked back up everything tightened and filled tub up. When I try to run pump one sounds like no water is getting through and no bubbles come out the tub. Pump two purged all its water. I have checked both cut off valves and pull them down and up and it seems like the heater section is still cut off from everywhere else. Any suggestions? -
Replacing Heating Element
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
Thanks! on the heater it says 1 1/2 does that mean my pipe is 1 1/2 inches so I need to get 1 1/2 inch gaskets? -
Replacing Heating Element
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
Sorry for the bump, my other post has all those pictures. Would this heater element work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Spa-Heater-10-Teflon-Coated-Hot-Tub-Element-5-5KW-120-240V-25-4034ET-/261223160274?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd21d19d2 -
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Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
Yup I feel dumb.... I got it off only alittle bit of water left in there which is good. So now I need to order the element and put it in. I am attaching photos of the balboa pipe will any heating element at 5.5kw work? Sorry for the picture size I tried resizing them Also, I believe the device that monitors if water is running through the heater, I seen a video where someone just unscrewed it then screwed it back in. Do I need to take that off or can I just leave it attached? I was unsuccessful in unscrewing it by hand and did not want to break it. -
Replacing Heating Element
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
Thanks for the info. So I can simply just unscrew the heater from the two white nuts on each side? -
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Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
Hi, so I have been really busy and have not got around to replacing the element. I am to the part where I need to take the heater off the plumbing. http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff448/supermasterpig/IMAG0778_zpsef85baf2.jpg Are the white rings what I need to undo to take the heater off? If so the ring on the right has two screws I can unscrew, the one on the left has the screws facing towards the tub. Is there an easier to take it off? I am wondering if even a professional would be able to do it in such a small clearance. If I called someone out to take it out and replace it what would be a fair price? I am really nervous about the amount especially since its only about $50 for a new element. -
Replacing Heating Element
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
Well that is much cheaper than the heater itself. I read a tutorial and it seems pretty straight forward. Where is the best place to buy a heating element? -
Replacing Heating Element
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
I think I understand what you are saying for the most part. The heating element is this ? I do believe the cut off valves should work but I can always drain it, is there a way to check to make sure heater is working without filling up water *I assume no because the pumps would try to run*. I will give it a look some time this week and see what I am up against. You did say its pretty straight forward so I should be able to get it. Thank you for the help will keep you posted. -
Replacing Heating Element
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
I appreciate your concern preservedswine *like the user name* I know I came off sounding like I don't know my head from my arse. I did help wire it and have taken the ground for the heater off the board. I googled the part to get an estimate and seen a pipe that looked like one I have so I figured that's what the element is. When ever I do this work I flip off the spa breaker outside as well as the breaker inside. I also work on computers and soldier and do small electrical work on them. I know it is not the same but I think with some guidance I can do it. I tend to be cautious more than anything so I am confident I can fix it. if I feel like I am getting in to deep I will call someone in. None the less just ordering the part would save me money. -
Hi everyone, After troubleshooting why my breaker was tripping it was found out (much to the help of everyone here) that my heating element has gone bad. How do I replace it, I have a 2000 great lakes spa Manistee, my board says balboa. I have seen some balboa's for around 125 on the internet. My questions are: 1. Is the heating element a pipe? 2. How do I order a replacement *is there a code somewhere* 3. How do I take old one off and replace it with new one. Thank you for all the help.
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Outside Breaker Tripping
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
I am sorry to bump my thread but I don't really know how to move forward from here and my hot tubs been unused for two weeks. -
Outside Breaker Tripping
Supermasterpig replied to Supermasterpig's topic in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
Can anyone help me replace the heating element. Is there a serial number somewhere on it that I can look up the part for it. As well as how do I take it apart and replace it.