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This spa ran great for quite a few years, but I have been having problems with this spa for a few months. If I set the temperature to 104, the temp will vary from ~102-108. It is normally too high. It seems that whenever the filter/ozonator is running (2hrs x 2 times a day) the heater is also running. I haven't got my meter to the heater at the right time to test my theory, but that is what the spa acts like. Over the last three years, I have replcaed the heater, the control pad, and the two stage pump to repair other issues. I also have to replace the start up capacitor on the two speed motor every 6 months or so. I don't remember that this issue started after replacing any of these parts, but it is possible. Does anyone have any ideas, or any troubleshooting steps that I can take to help figure this out? I love the spa, but never know for sure what the temp is going to be when I want to get in! Thank you, Ron

My 2 speed pump on my Caldera C45 sometimes will not start in slow speed (it'll hum only), thus kicking out the controls and stopping all the cycles on the tub. I have tested the capacitor and it is fine. The exact motor/pump for the spa is $450+ http://www.spaandpoolstore.com/73023.html Is there any reason why this one won't work? http://www.amazon.com/Waterway-Speed-230V-Pump-3421221-1A/dp/B009CI43LI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362092546&sr=8-1&keywords=3421221-1A#productDetails I am looking for a reasonable cost replacement. I don;t mind going ahead and putting a new pump on the spa, It is about 6 years old. Any other ideas, options, or assistance is appreciated! Ron

I don't have any information on that particular model, but I have owned a Caldera C45 for the past two years and I am very happy with it. It has terrific build quality and we have had no issues at all with it. Ron

It's been two weeks since I switched over, and so far, I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER! The chlorine smell that was funky to me disappeared 2 or 3 days after I switched over. I Dichlored again last Saturday and I only detected the smell for one day, and only when initially opening the cover. I dichlored again last nite, and have noticed no smell at all. I have not had to add much MSP, either. I was expecting to add 2 Tbs a day, and I am only adding ~ 1 tsp a day. My levels are staying in the 'OK' on my test strips, and my water is clear as a bell! Thank you guys so much for your help. I only have one little issue. I have a small brownish/orange stain that developed near my skimmer housing, and also on a couple of jets near the housing as well. I am pretty sure they popped up just after changing my water, and have not 'grown' any since then. Any idea what that might be? Ron

My package came in this morning. I ran some flush thru the tub, and then I completely drained and refilled it. I balanced the water and added 2 tbs of dichlor. I installed my nature2 'thing' and got it back up and running. I'll post more information as I have it. Thanx, Ron

I hope N2 works out for you. If not, Baq will be your last stop. Let us know everything works out. It'll take at least a week for my supplies to get here. I'll report back as soon as I get a couple of weeks into the Nature2 method. Thank you, Ron

I ordered my supplies for Nature2 last nite. I hope it is the answer I am looking for! Thanx for all your help, Ron

Does the MPS have any odor?

I actually have been considering that very seriously. But I am worried that the Di-chlor once a week (ish) will still be an issue. hmmm..... Ron

Hi guys. To make a long story short, my sense of smell for chlorine or a part of it changed about a year ago. Now when I smell chlorine it stinks. When my wife washes whites with bleach in the house, I can't stand it, and my tub is not as enjoyable to me. I switched my Caldera C45 from chlorine to bromine a couple of weeks ago, and the smell is no better. My son and wife smell the chlorine smell, but it is not offensive to them like me. I don't have many issues with cloudy water, etc. I am thinking of changing to baquaspa and seeing if that helps. What I am wondering is if I need to use baquaspa brand for EVERYTHING? I already have pH up, pH down, alkalinity increaser, etc. for balancing my water. Can I still use them to balance the water, or must I use something specific for biguanide? I know I need to use the baquaspa sanitizer, oxidizer, and waterline control. Anything else? Thanks in advance!! Ron