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Move it yourself as it isn't that hard or that heavy. Of course assuming you don't have any insurmountable issues i.e. backyards that are hard to navigate. I find it hard to believe that somone would charge $600 though.

I'd be all over it if my HS left. They are easy to work on and the PP mentioned replacing the motomassage - mine just replaced after 12 years and cost about $95 shipped. Biggest things is make sure of no leaks as everything else is not that costly to replace i.e. heater, circ pump, board, etc. For that money, that gives plenty of room for parts as needed.

Ozone is pretty much worthless and is more show than dog. Disconnect it and use the spa without it. If you want to replace it, one can go online and pretty much buy a universal. I always get a kick out of dealers charging an unbelievable amount for a $75 unit that takes 5 minutes to install these days.

I'm a fan of HotSprings. They do cost a bit more but typically have solid dealers and provide a worry free product. I have owned two and whenever my current on goes away - 13 years and counting, I'll buy another.

Ozone is pretty much worthless. If you really want it, order one online and put it in yourself and save most of the $500.

I live in an area that has huge lighting storms. I don't bother and if the unit is running or not if you lose power makes no difference.

Doublecheck to make sure the heater isn't airlocked first.

If I remember correctly when I wired my tub Hot Springs does something a bit unique. All you have to do is look at a wiring schematic to make sure things are done correctly. If I remember correctly it had something to do with either the neutral or the ground. Follow the schematic on the back of your compartment door and doublecheck - sorry my memory sucks .

I currently have my tub on Trex. It's been there ten years and performs fine and would never do wood. I've also built decks with ChoiceDeck and TimberTech with no issues. Years back there was an issue with Trex in some climates but have seen no problems at all even with the "old" stuff. As mentioned, the joists and posts give the support not the decking. I will never own another wood deck.

Obviously, you do not read the posts. I do not write down or remember any prior tests. My question ultimately was what I needed to do to get rid of the roughness / scale so I could drain the tub. In over 20 years of owning a tub, I have never had the problem and don't anticipate having it again with fresh water. As mentioned, the answer was not given so I was forced to give up without the information you claim you need as you sell another test kit. I've gotten along fine with strips over the twenty years and plan on for the next twenty.

Any thoughts?

Hi Village. My ph popped up to about 7.8! The tub is still pretty rough so I added ph down a few minutes ago. I'm was hoping to clear up the roughness so I could change water this weekend. Is it asking too much for the rough surface to clear up?

The lucky thing is that most ozone installations in residential spas are more of a marketing tool and really do not do much at all so it is often a moot point. That's what I always figured but was never sure. I didn't get out there last night with severe rain and a few inches of hail. I'll get out there tonight and revise the #'s and see if the residue is dissipating or not. Thanks for yout time on this.

Thanks. I do have ozone so is the bromine level of 2 still too low? My goal is to get the deposits off the tub (and assuming the heater and pump) and then drain the tub, clean the filters and start fresh. It's only a 300 gallon tub so it's not a huge issue to drain and clean. Is there any chemical flushes that would help before I drain it? I'll check the roughness again tonight and let you know. As to using strips, I've been negligent is getting a test kit as that's been on my "to do" list for some time. I think you have finally pushed me into buying one. Thanks for your help and I'll repost the status this evening.

Hardness: 250 Total bromine: 2 PH: 6.8 reduced with ph down last night from about 7.2 TA: 80 (now) Added fresh water last month not used until last week a few times. No history as I've never had problems. test with strips It seems like it may be clearing up or my imagination is kicking in wishfully. Thank you