Amy M
we were given a hot tub but the motor and i think pump but we are not sure, do not work. We have no idea about hot tubs. All the model info and "stuff" has been worn off the actual piece with info.
Here is the info we have from the pieces left.
HEATFLO HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM, ULTRA JET...
can anyone help us and tell us what we need to get this going?
a motor and pump?
we do not have a lot of money so were looking for a used one...any assistance would be appreciated!
thank you
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Hello, Your heat exchanger/pump is most likely in a Cal Spa Hot Tub. There are a few smaller manufactures that used them but Cal used them the most. The good news is they are not that expensive! Like the very proud electrician with the grudge on his shoulder said you don't want to really get into replacing parts without knowing for sure they are broke because they will add up quickly in labor and finding out you have to replace yet something else in the pump or motor that you could have gotten a new one in the end. Most common is for the seal to leak and the motor's shaft to corrode to where you have to cut off the impeller inside the wet end of the pump. Whn this happens the shaft wobbles causing the impeller to catch on the pump's housing which in turn kills the motor from increase drag and friction. You first need to text your start capacitor on the motor. It could be as simple as replacing a $10 part. Be very careful when handling a Cap. since they can store very large amounts of electricity and can even kill you. Know what it is and how to test this before you touch it.
If you have to get a new one what's very important is to match up your pumps amp draw and voltage and hp. It would be great if you could email me and then send me a few digital photos of everything under your tub and I can spend a few minutes from looking at the photos identifying what you have. All of this work can easily be done by yourself. No need to hire someone. Worse case you might need to make a five minute long distance call.
Hello, Your heat exchanger/pump is most likely in a Cal Spa Hot Tub. There are a few smaller manufactures that used them but Cal used them the most. The good news is they are not that expensive! Like the very proud electrician with the grudge on his shoulder said you don't want to really get into replacing parts without knowing for sure they are broke because they will add up quickly in labor and finding out you have to replace yet something else in the pump or motor that you could have gotten a new one in the end. Most common is for the seal to leak and the motor's shaft to corrode to where you have to cut off the impeller inside the wet end of the pump. Whn this happens the shaft wobbles causing the impeller to catch on the pump's housing which in turn kills the motor from increase drag and friction. You first need to text your start capacitor on the motor. It could be as simple as replacing a $10 part. Be very careful when handling a Cap. since they can store very large amounts of electricity and can even kill you. Know what it is and how to test this before you touch it.
If you have to get a new one what's very important is to match up your pumps amp draw and voltage and hp. It would be great if you could email me and then send me a few digital photos of everything under your tub and I can spend a few minutes from looking at the photos identifying what you have. All of this work can easily be done by yourself. No need to hire someone. Worse case you might need to make a five minute long distance call.
How do you hook up a hot tub?
Michael M
I have a Cal Spa that is one year old, given to me by a family member. It is a 220 volt direct hook up (no plug like a dryer). I went to Lowe's and got a 220 breaker with GFI attached, enough wire 220 wire, and poly conduit for the outside wiring. I understand that the wiring needs to run from my electrical panel, to the break/GFI, to the tub. But I have never messed around behind my panel and am not sure what to do. I know I need to cut the electric to my house prior. I have had two electricians quote over $1000 to wire it, I only paid $200 for the parts. Do I need to test voltage prior? Any chance of over loading the electrical box causing fire?
Just and update for you four losers that wasted your time not answering my question with your babble.
No, I'm not going to hire an electrician, out of the question. Don't give a rats arse how long you've been in the business. Get back to work and stop wasting people time in the DIY section. OH, that's right, you don't get paid when I DIY, get used to it.
No, it's not brain surgery, which is a science, electrical work is a trade and can be expalined in detail, try it instead of making BS anagolies.
But, you are right, I don't know what's behind the panel, because I haven't cut the power yet to look.
Instead of throwing around terms, explain yourself.
Anyway, still looking for someone with some helpful tips, hints, whatever else. I've got some data from web site and DIY forums, but thought I'd check here too. I'm going to get it done this Sunday and if anyone has anything that will be of help, please feel free to answer, if not, move along!
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Hmm, electrical work is not science. Certainly science went into the rules for electrical work.
You haven't cut the power to look. Are you going to have the power company cut the power for you? If you just turn off the 'main' breaker on the panel, that does not cut the power. I'm assuming you are in the US. In Canada I understand they actually require the panels to the safe with the main off. The US doesn't. If you want to be SAFE working in the panel, you either need to fully understand what you are doing and what the risks are, or cut the power (which is not turning off the main). The feed into the panel must be turned off, which in MOST (but not all) houses can only be done by the power company. Generally electricians will work in the panel LIVE, because it is impractical to involve the power company, and they know what they are doing. Opening a live panel to "see what is in there" is not the time for training.
I have no problem with a DIYer that generally knows something and has a question. You are clearly not qualified to hook up any new circuit in the panel, and a hot tub is way beyond that. If you screw up this installation you could kill someone.
Now, to explain in detail how to hook up a hot tub would need much more details on the hot tub itself, the layout of your home, etc.
Hmm, electrical work is not science. Certainly science went into the rules for electrical work.
You haven't cut the power to look. Are you going to have the power company cut the power for you? If you just turn off the 'main' breaker on the panel, that does not cut the power. I'm assuming you are in the US. In Canada I understand they actually require the panels to the safe with the main off. The US doesn't. If you want to be SAFE working in the panel, you either need to fully understand what you are doing and what the risks are, or cut the power (which is not turning off the main). The feed into the panel must be turned off, which in MOST (but not all) houses can only be done by the power company. Generally electricians will work in the panel LIVE, because it is impractical to involve the power company, and they know what they are doing. Opening a live panel to "see what is in there" is not the time for training.
I have no problem with a DIYer that generally knows something and has a question. You are clearly not qualified to hook up any new circuit in the panel, and a hot tub is way beyond that. If you screw up this installation you could kill someone.
Now, to explain in detail how to hook up a hot tub would need much more details on the hot tub itself, the layout of your home, etc.
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