GlennG Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hi to all. I have acquired a spa (minus pump/heater/blower and controls) and plan to rebuild it as a project!! I can't seem to find a manufacturers name on it It appears to be a 3/4 person spa and the only clue to the make is a large "H" in a palace script embossed on the top of the shell. It appears to have Waterway jets & filter. Any Info much appreciated. Cheers Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathfinder Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennG Posted February 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 pics? Thanks Pathfinder Only picked spa up yesterday will post some pics tonight cheers glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennG Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 pics? Here is some pics of spa that I am trying to identify. Also in Pic 2 it shows a little recess in the spa, its about 3/4" deep, clear plastic open on the back side and threaded (don't know what it is) Also in pic 3 the white jet seems missing something or is it a weird jet? In pic 4 circled section is a hard plastic section in the air line that as a small outlet on the side for a small pipe. any ideas as what this hooked up to? I can take more detailed pics if required cheers glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbuck Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 pics? Here is some pics of spa that I am trying to identify. Also in Pic 2 it shows a little recess in the spa, its about 3/4" deep, clear plastic open on the back side and threaded (don't know what it is) Also in pic 3 the white jet seems missing something or is it a weird jet? In pic 4 circled section is a hard plastic section in the air line that as a small outlet on the side for a small pipe. any ideas as what this hooked up to? I can take more detailed pics if required cheers glenn Try a pic of the controll and heater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Spa Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 pic 4 is a mazzie injector...for ozone (it's not in the air line) Also, BIG PICTURES! If we can't CLEARLY see things, there's little help to be had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennG Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks all for your input I have tracked down the Make and model Its a Heritage Spa " Riverside". I think maybe its an Australian Manufactured spa hence the make would not be known in the States. The spa is a current model so cant be too old and I got it up the local tip (dump) Someone had thrown a spa (in great condition) complete except for the $$$$ bits ie: Pump/blower/control /ozonator/ control pad!!! Now my next question is this spa is a rebuild project and as I need to purchase these major items do I go with the original items for this spa or can I maybe improve the specs for the same $'s or less. Any suggestions as to spa packs / 2 speed pumps or dedicated circulation pump/ do I really need an ozonator?? etc. would be greatly appreciated. I guess I want to end up with a spa that works well economical to run and at the end of the day is salable. My last spa project started with my wife buying a shell on ebay and me building it a frame and plumbing it up with secondhand pump/heater & blower. Looks good. runs well but a bit rough under the hood!! and wouldnt sell well. The original specs of the Heritage spa are as follows: Riverside Pumps:1 x3.6 BHP [ Two Speed ] JetsTotal 56: Water Jets - 14 Air Jets - 20 Air Manifold Outlets - 22 Heater: 2.0 KW Controller:Gecko/Digital/Programmable Touch Pad Temperature Readout Filtration: 50 Sq.ft.Cartridge Blower: 1100 Watts Water Capacity: 700 Litres Cabinet: Western Red Cedar / Insulated lining Insulation: Closed Cell Foam Frame: Non - Rust Galvanised Steel Base: Non - Rot Moulded Plastic Hardcover: Key Lockable Hard Cover Electrical: 15 Amp Plug In Dimensions: 2200 x 1500 x 755 Optional Extras 24hr Circulation Pump 24hr Ozone (Corona Discharge) Light Thanks Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiSTi Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I'm not sure what a 3.6BHP pump would translate to as far as actual HP but with 20 jets I think a 2.5HP continuous should be fine. I would also crank the heater up to at least a 4.0 kW, 185 gallons not much so should heat up pretty fast. Does the spa appear to be plumbed for a 24 hr circ. pump? Edit: It appears that this spa may have been designed for 110V applications? What size is the plumbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennG Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Thanks ChaiSTi I'm pretty sure that it would originally been 240v (being Australia) but as there are no electrical components on I can't be sure. The water plumbing is 2" and the air plumbing is 1.5". I'm sure its not plumbed for a 24hr circ pumb. I'm probably looking at using something like a Waterway 3hp 2 speed 2" side pump. Heater/controller, blower and top control still undecided. If I order these items from my local dealer it would be cheaper to buy a new spa!! e.g. Waterway 3hp 2 speed pump: US $189 Same pump Australia: $1200 AU Now I don't begrudge a business man a profit margin (I'm in business myself) BUT REALLY!! On that note anyone suggest a competitive company in U.S that is International Order friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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