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Steve, Thanks for the reply. That is not what I expected to hear, I have replaced many capacitors on multiple different types of motors and gotten many more years of service. Its like replacing a shoe that only needs a new shoelace. However I do understand that it could be signs of a more serious motor problem and from a field techs standpoint, there is less chance of having to return to fix the unit again. However I am still wondering if these units have run caps also. And when the pump is running if all the jest should have flow because they do not. I have never seen this unit fully operational to compare it to so I am not positive what to be looking for.

I have a 2006 hot spot Mallorca that I recently acquired. When I first powered it up, I ran a clean cycle like the manual recommends. It ran fine then gave an error with lines across the LCD. Insufficient flow motor was humming and hot. Found a burnt cap on the back of the motor under the plastic cover. Replaced the cap. 250v 53-64mfd. New cap motor starts fine then runs a cycle and I walk away and same error. It's intermittent. Is there a run cap on these motors? I can't seem to locate one. It also seems the motor is only one speed which seems to be low.

Do you think it's OK to rebuild on its side or should I flip it all the way over?

Just to follow up I safely got it off my truck. I started a new thread with a few other questions. Thanks

There were 2 bottom plates on my spa. The lower one fell off during the move. The second one is rotted badly but still intact. I want to put a few nailers in place to hold everything together then remove the 2nd bottom plate and replace it with treated lumber. Can anyone provide any insight? I dont want to comprimise the structural ridgidity of the unit. Thanks

Well I got it back to my house. It still on the truck. Im adding a picture. Does anyone have any good ideas to get it down? Its still on the bed. Also, are there any guides available to help me understand the workings of hot tubs? I am fairly competent in mechanical things. I have rebuilt motors etc so Im sure I can understand the workings but I have zero experience with hot tubs. Thanks https://www.dropbox.com/s/dpui3vsfrtm6dri/IMG_20130606_193844.jpg

I'm being given this tub. I'm curious if it is any good it is in a home that was purchased by a friend he does not know anything about it. Are they quality units? I was planning on picking it up tomorrow. Thanks