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down load a manual from the hotspring website, or look on the back of the IQ2000 control box cover, and there's a wiring diagram. Subpanel is mounted no closer than 5ft and no further than 50ft, and within site of spa. The 220v conversion involves removing the 110v cord and removing a couple jumpers in the same location as where the cord wires in. It sounds silly, but remember to unplug the spa prior to performing this, or call you local hotspring dealer or electrician.. You'll love the spa. Good luck.

Maybe the guy stormed out because he isn't used to human interaction. Can not see any down side to buying from a dealer. Some like the electronic, arms length, sit at the computer and whip out the credit card thing. I do it, but not for a purchase like that. The future may hold similar type purchases for us dealers. However, I can not advertise a price for a HS on the internet. If I could, each model would be up with a shopping cart. Sell on the internet, keep shorter hours at the store, my family would love it.

Ditto on the Bradford spa. Also a local gunite pool builder can custom make what you're looking for. Here in CT, you could easily pitch $35,000 at the idea. Most portable spa dealers do not have much experience with inground shells. Check also with fiberglass pool makers like Viking, San Juan, they make spa shells and usually a vinyl liner pool builder near you would install it. good luck.

Go with the dealer who you feel the most comfortable with. Both are good spas. I'm just a little partial to the HS.

You'll like it. It's easy. Visit your dealer, or one of us dealers can guide you in the right direction.

Term, those are some hungry critters in that spa. Must not be enough feed for 'em in Texas. I've seen some mice chew on stuff from time to time, but NOT like THAT! Those mice must carry the Hanta Virus.

Agreed.

yep. we want you to be safe.

I have a tough time deciding between the two. Good choices. WET TEST.

If you're not a new spa owner and you haven't had this problem in the past, the rash could be coming from the topside of the spa above the water line. Bacteria can flourish here on these surfaces above the water line. Shock spa with granular bromine or dichlor and use super-sanitized water from spa and wipe these areas and underside of spa cover. We suggest this as a once-a-month treatment. Sound like your regiment with the bromine tabs is correct. Chlorine tabs are a no no in hottubs. If you're a new spa owner, you may be intolerant to bromine or chlorine. Softsoak by bioguard/ spaguard may be the next step.

go with a reputable local builder who's been around for a while. Expansive soils are difficult. A reputable local builder with references is some assurance of a quality installation. good luck. I like gunite/ shotcrete w/ 3m colorqartz finish.

first- have the dealer look at it.

correct.correct. dilution is the solution.

sarah is right on. try to maintain softsoak levels more on the lean side, not the high side.

not a recommended item to have hanging around. especially if children are in the home. i could see if you have a swimming pool and you already have it. Please be careful, open cap down wind.

I'm with chas. go feel the jets.

buy from the people you're most comfortable with. For proximidity(spelling?) sake I'd go with the dealer 45 minutes away. The previous post is not all truths. If you find a spa you like and your comfortable with the people you're buying from, get it! good luck.

call BioGuard directly, or go to their website and drop an email

rocky's roller. spend the $500.+- and buy the reel ONCE. check it out. you won't be sorry.

sounds like lowwwwwww ph problems. just cause the pool is clear doesn't mean it's balanced. when your pool was installed did the installer discover a high water table? was a pump running in the excavated hole during the pol building process? If that's the case, a "floating" liner may be a continual battle down the road. eating a heater core in a year or two may be one way of learning. find a BioGuard pool products dealer/ or other who can test your pool water and get it balanced.

first, ask your dealer or manufacturer if they even allow your spa to be shimmed. If so, follow their procedure for leveling. for pitched slabs, i'll generally rip 2x4 pressure treated studs if the pitch is greater than 3/4". for most cases a stud every foot is sufficient, even for spas they say can not be shimmed. Always follow man. guidelines. good luck

pooldude, again, has got it.

pooldude has got it right & ken is swimming with the fish.

over my head

I've had one for three years. It requires very little of your time. Less than other sysytems of sanitization. Mine happens to be a MineralSprings by BioGuard, it's very similar