jeffr72

We lost power for 4 days with temps in the teens. I checked once a day and learned the tub lost about 8 deg. per day. Hot Springs insulated this tub well. Jeffr72

Thanks Dan, checks in the mail (grin). jeff

Is it okay to leave the 1/8" line clamped letting the hot tub cycle normally? Jeff

Hi, My apologies for taking so long to reply. I clamped off the 1/8 line and the pulsating went away. It seems like the pressure may be somewhat less than normal, but I'm not sure. What does this mean ? thanks, jeff

Checked w/my electrician, wiring was 10 gauge

When it was installed we set it up for 220. It also has its own breaker. If it's running 20 amp, 110v, check voltage with the heater energized at the main terminal block, then check voltage with the heater off

Serial Number is J2D1014 I believe it was purchased 11/02, I've owned it for 3 1/2 years. I opened the panel and on the left side looks like the lines your talking about. That's where all the "noise" is. I know the electrician that installed the tub, will ask him about the size of the wire. He's always been top notch so I expect it will be of decent size. Not sure how to check the impeller. When the pump energizes, it just about reaches full power, but spends more time building up pressure. My times are off a bit, probably a second-.and a half to cycle. I tried with caps on and off. They are always completely submerged. One thing to add. This problem began when the water level was low, flush with the top of the 4 neck jets. The water has been this low before without a problem. thanks, jeff

I have a HS Jetsetter and when I power it on, the jets/pumps pulse. Full force for a second, then dies down to almost nothing for about a second. This 2 second cycle repeats regardless of jet settings. I removed the filters and nothing changed. Anyone ever experienced this? thanks in advance. jeff

I have a 2002 jetsetter and I have seen this occasionally as well. My first thought was to open the secondary drain during refill but the first time I tried it, I saw the 'dirty water' briefly and it dissipated. I have even tried Spa System Flush with no consistent results. I haven't seen it in a while (change water about every 60 days) and it's never been a problem other than I just don't like to see it. (grin) jeff

What's the price of a heater board ? Where are they available ? My local Hot Tub Co. stopped me in my tracks when I mentioned no voltage and said I would need a service call. thanks, jeff

I have a 2002 Hot Springs Jetsetter. 6 months ago I replaced the heater 3 months ago I replaced a thermistor 1 month ago I replaced the circulation pump Things have been running well and then the water got cold. I checked the heater pipes and there was no heat. I checked the black and white connection of the heater to the panel (220v) and my multimeter registers 0. Does anyone know if there is a heater fuse or where it may be located ? I have uploaded a link to the pic of the electrical box. http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/516/elecbox.jpg thanks, jeff

Really, baking soda + acid together makes no sense. The baking soda raises TA and the acid lowers TA; you're doing two opposite things at once. --paulr I understand your thought and at first, it was mine as well. In my mind the baking soda is to raise the TA and the acid is to reduce the pH (raised from the borax). When I follow this recipe the TA and pH come out fine. If I leave out the baking soda, the TA is lower than I want. jeff

Dano, Shouldn't be an issue. When I change my water I have a small bucket that I add/mix my chemicals in while the tub is filling. It consists of 20 mule team borax, ph decreaser, baking soda, dichor, and calcium chloride. There is a bit of foaming when the baking soda and acid mix, but the testing is right on when the tub fill is complete. I have not had any problems with this in 2 years. jeff

Check out link below as another option. http://www.spspools-spas.com/ jeff

I have had great success using Cascade (even generic) dishwashing detergent. The important part is making sure the product contains phosphates. I use 1/2 cup in a 4gal bucket for 4-6hr and rinse well. Measure your pH a couple of hours after returning your filter to the hot tub as it may climb if the filter wasn't rinsed well enough. jeff