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So, here is the latest. I removed the motomassage because it was faltering. I replaced the silicone tubing with the same tubing I used before, cut to the same length as the original moto tubing. Used small zip ties to secure the tubing. Reassemble, aligning the tubing properly. Now it doesn't go up and down at all. What went wrong?

Thank you all for your comments. I cut the length of the hose to match the original. So, it could be deterioration of the hose or it could be that the ends are not properly sealed? I'll increase the ph to 7.5.

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I used beer making silicon tubing. The motomassage still works but occasionally it stops going up and down and restarts if I nudge it. I keep the ph at about 7.4, use silver ion, and non-chlorine shock, temperature is 103F. I'll keep going until it stops. What is it that fails in the tubing that keeps it from going up and down? If you find the source of your tubing, please send it to me. Also, how did you compensate for the thinner tubing at the ends, did you use zip ties? Thanks.

Randy, seven weeks after replacing the tubing the Moto massage is faltering again. How long did your repair last? Also, do you have any suggestions as to what is making the tubing fail? I have not examined the tubing yet. Thanks.

I have posted a video of how to repair a Hot Spring Moto Massage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgOVc81XEc

I followed Randy's instructions replacing the old tubing with a new silicon .5 in ID and .625 in OD. The only problem I had was slipping on a .5 in. length of tubing to match the outer diameter of the old tubing. There was no way I could just slip it on. So, what I did is cut a small piece of the tubing, opened it up like a book, and slipped it under the very tight collar. Hopefully it will hold. On testing, the motomassage worked fine. Thanks for the instructions. Also note that the two black dots on the motomassage must be vertical when properly installed. Also note that in my case there were two possible holes to screw the motomassage in. Only the one on the left worked--by experience.