GlennG Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi all Im rebuilding a spa that needs pump, control, blower and top control All would have to be 220v (Im in Australia) I'm after any suggestions on the right gear for the job. So far the supply outlets in Australia seem to be far more expensive than comparable companies in the USA. So I have been toying with sourcing all the gear from the USA. (freight maybe a killer) Has anyone had dealings with Poolbargains.com? They seem to have the best prices overall and do ship OS. To help with suggestions here is the original specs of the spa: Heritage Riverside Spa 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 Thanks GlennG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespaguyca Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Why do you feel it needs all these parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennG Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Sorry should have told the whole story!! I need all these parts as I got the spa at the local dump! It consists of the spa shell, metal frame, red cedar skirt all plumbing. It is in mint condition and for some reason some person removed all the pump/ controller , blower and top control + a ozonator and dumped a perfectly good shell and skirt. So.... Im thinking for a couple of grand I could upgrade my old spa for a current model to my specs!! But not being a spa expert Im after suggestions from those in the know as to the right gear to put in it. Cheers Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespaguyca Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 You should be able to get a refurb'd pack, blower and pump for around a grand not sure on the shipping though. Unsure on your power system, do you have 120/240 single phase 60hz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatalinaSpa2007 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 You can try ebay for the individual items you'll need if you don't go with a bundle. I've seen Balboa control boxes w/ heaters on ebay and I'm sure you can find pumps and top-side control panels too. Not sure about ozonators. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Golden Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi all Im rebuilding a spa that needs pump, control, blower and top control All would have to be 220v (Im in Australia) I'm after any suggestions on the right gear for the job. So far the supply outlets in Australia seem to be far more expensive than comparable companies in the USA. So I have been toying with sourcing all the gear from the USA. (freight maybe a killer) Has anyone had dealings with Poolbargains.com? They seem to have the best prices overall and do ship OS. To help with suggestions here is the original specs of the spa: Heritage Riverside Spa 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 Thanks GlennG Hi, I would suggest you to first try some online sites because you are assembling the spa so you should find the individual rates of every parts then make a budget. There is not need to install all the parts, only go for necessary things if you want to assemble in minimum price. Checking the rates individually will give you basic idea about the parts. Thanks, Dustin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennG Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks for the replies, I'm no electrician, but I think the power supply in Australia is 240v 50hz. I have been trawling the internet for the various parts and American companies run rings around the rest in both price and range. Im narrowing down the pump choices and I'm keen on the Waterway Executive 3hp 2 speed. Any opinions on this pump. Now I'm all for shopping local (Australia) but .... as an example the pump above in the USA is around $290USD. In Australia would you believe $1,142.00!!! I dont begrudge a business a mark-up but don't you think thats a bit rich! I figure even if the freight is a bit hefty I'll still be a mile infront if I source the gear from the States. Cheers Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolandspadude Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Take the tub back to the dump and buy a new one..you'll be better off in the long run. Thanks for the replies, I'm no electrician, but I think the power supply in Australia is 240v 50hz. I have been trawling the internet for the various parts and American companies run rings around the rest in both price and range. Im narrowing down the pump choices and I'm keen on the Waterway Executive 3hp 2 speed. Any opinions on this pump. Now I'm all for shopping local (Australia) but .... as an example the pump above in the USA is around $290USD. In Australia would you believe $1,142.00!!! I dont begrudge a business a mark-up but don't you think thats a bit rich! I figure even if the freight is a bit hefty I'll still be a mile infront if I source the gear from the States. Cheers Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiSTi Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 It looks like Heritage Spas is an AU manufacturer. I could be wrong about this but wouldn't it be cheaper to source the pumps and electronics directly from them or do they not sell direct? Oh... I think AU is 240V, 50Hz, single or 3-phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennG Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks ChaiSTi Yes Heritage Spas a manufactured in Australia. As far as I can tell jets and pump are Waterway, controller is Gecko but Im not stuck on replacing the gear with the exact same specs. And Im not that well off that I can shell out 4 times the price I could get the gear from America. All Im asking the good people of the forum is for their opinions on the right gear for this size spa. And to the Poolandspadude! . . . Why would I take a current model spa with galvanised metal frame with all jets, plumbing and western red cedar skirt - All in great condition "Back to the DUMP"! Mate if you can't contribute something positive - WHY BOTHER POSTING! Cheers Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Thanks ChaiSTi Yes Heritage Spas a manufactured in Australia. As far as I can tell jets and pump are Waterway, controller is Gecko but Im not stuck on replacing the gear with the exact same specs. And Im not that well off that I can shell out 4 times the price I could get the gear from America. All Im asking the good people of the forum is for their opinions on the right gear for this size spa. And to the Poolandspadude! . . . Why would I take a current model spa with galvanised metal frame with all jets, plumbing and western red cedar skirt - All in great condition "Back to the DUMP"! Mate if you can't contribute something positive - WHY BOTHER POSTING! Cheers Glenn Make sure all the screws and rivets in that metal frame are tight. Those things can start rattling as they get loosened up and make allot of racket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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