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  1. Costco carries spas made by different manufacturers, just like local dealers carry spas by different manufacturers. Saying that Costco tubs are all junk is like saying that spas sold by Joe's Pool & Spa are all perfect. I worked for 2 different local dealers over the past 10 years, and I've sold (in no particular order)...Master, Marquis, Strong, Hotspring, D1, Four Winds, FreeFlow, Saratoga.The first dealer I worked for is no longer in business (so much for local support). Costco offers tremendous member support. Does anyone believe Costco is going out of business anytime soon? We service Costco members, and I know for a fact that we are still asked to do warranty service on brands no longer carried by Costco, in one case a brand that is no longer made. I'm just trying to level the playing field and point out that purchasing from Costco is not all about price. I have talked to many Costco members who are happy with their spas, and a few of them even post on this forum. Strong spas (maker of Evolution spas for Costco) look to be well made, and use quality components, but I'm not here to push any one brand.
  2. This is a common question for new spa owners. There are 2 unique ways for a spa to heat, and the control on the topside doesn't tell us which you have. 1) You could have a circulation pump which is a small pump that is designed to run 24/7 and move a very small amount of water constantly through your filter, heater, and back into the tub. You won't have any control over this pump, and it will operate almost silently. 2) You could have a 2 speed primary pump which runs at low speed when the spa calls for heat. You have one or the other. Water must be moving through the heater to heat the spa. Therefore a pump must be running for the spa to heat. Compared to the cost of the heater element, the pump running is a miniscule expense.
  3. Even if you choose to built the deck around the tub initially, please think long term. As was mentioned access for service needs to be considered, but also future replacement. It would be ideal to have removeable panels surrounding the tub. My preference is to have the deck surround 3 sides of the tub. If it ever needs to be removed you can just slide it of the deck. I guess I'm just too practical sometimes.
  4. Generally, you remove the filter and run the fill hose into the pipe while filling to force the air out of the lines. If the pump is still air locked you crack the union nut slightly on the pressure side of the pump. I also make it a habit of "bumping" the pump when it is first filled. Hit the jet button, wait a few secinds, turn it of, repeat a couple of times until you get good pressure at the jets. This avoids running a dry pump for any length of time. Some combination of these step should clear the air from your pump. This is general advice, and not specific to any one brand. I hope this helps. By the way, I'm new here (well...been lurking for a while but finally signed up). I've got several years experience working in a pool & spa retail store. I'm not a tech, but I've heard most of the horror stories. I hope I can add something positive to the forum. I love the pool & spa life.
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