twelvegates

I decided to take a loooooong leisurely soak with a friend two nights ago, and one of us managed to disable Pump 2 on my 2006 Artic Avalanche. I do recall that when we left the spa, there was a message on the control panel, indicating it was "locked". Not sure how we did that either. I looked up how to unlock the spa the next morning, but could not get Pump 2 to work. I've hit every button combination I can think of and have even turned the power off for five minutes, hoping the pump would reset itself, but it didn't. Alas, I have only Pump 1 to depend upon. Does anyone know how to unravel this mystery? Thanks!

Thank you so much for your response. I will check out the website and learn more about the proper chemicals to use.

I never got the PM from you Tom, but I've updated everything for my profile, so maybe it will work next time? Anyway -- although I love the spa, I've already had to change the water once, and my water is starting to look cloudy after just two weeks. When I changed the water (which is from a well), I ran it through a filter first. I adjusted the calcium and alkalinity, and have faithfully followed the instructions for the shock. I test the water each week, and it has been within the guidelines described by the spa franchise owner. When I checked the "micropure" filter, it did seem to look tan, all the way to the center. Maybe from the well water?? Maybe I need to change the filter already, instead of wait the 3 months? Or maybe I'm simply deluded in thinking that spa water should look sparkling clear????? My husband and I use the spa about an hour a day, and we rinse ourselves off in a shower before getting in the spa -- no signficant residue, that I know of, is getting into the spa. The spa is outdoors. I wonder if I should just use a regular filter? Does anyone else have any experience with a micropure filter? Thanks again.

Hello everyone -- I just bought an Arctic and had it delivered last week. My husband and I use it every day, for about an hour. The owner of the business told me that I should use the following chemicals ONLY: (I use a mircropure filter, by the way, with a Nature 2 mineral cartridge.) 1) Spa Essentials Spa Shock Xtra once a week 2) BaquaSpa Calcium Hardness Increaser as needed 3) BaquaSpa Alkalinity Increaser as needed I've checked some information about the micropure filter, which indicates that there are many spa products that should NOT be used. So far, I haven't had any problems, but its only been a week Should I have anything else in my arsenal, just in case? Thank you in advance for your time and kindness.

I really appreciate all of the feedback. Thanks for your kind replies!!

Thanks. He's the only arctic dealer in town and the nearest other dealer is 60 miles away! Is buying a hot tub like buying a car?

This will be my first spa purchase. I live in a very cold climate in Colorado and liked the information I found both within this forum and elsewhere, regarding the Arctic spas. I have been quoted $8500 for either the Klondiker or the Avalanche -- both are 8 x 8, have 33 jets, 2 pumps, a waterfall, a Castcore cover, a cover lifter, steps and the price includes delivery. But no ozonator. I would appreciate any input. Thanks!