Hot tub/spa: the various nozzles and hydro-jets keep coming off during use, where can I learn how to repair?

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these? This is a PDC spa that is only 2 1/2 years old. I manage to "reconnect" the pieces only to have them flying about with the next use. When they are reconnected, not all of them have adequate output now. I can't afford $70/visit for a different 2 or 3 apart and flying about for the repair person. (No warranty because I bought the house with the hot tub in place.) Help, it's a $7000 hot tub that just doesn't work well.
ScubaBob, I would have emailed you if you had provided a way to contact you through Yahoo answers. The company that installed the pool is in trouble with the state attorney general (not from me although I have no difficulty in understanding how and why this situation has happened.) The only other authorized repair place is very difficult to deal with since they did not install the pool and I don't think their repair person is that good. Any place to view these tools online?

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Most spa jets require a special tool to get them properly seated, I'm afraid. You can take an example of your jet ( there are many types) into your local spa and pool shop and ask them for the right tool. It can cost from 10 bucks to 50 bucks, depending on the make of jet.
It's not uncommon for some of these jets, particularly the rotary kind, to eventually work themselves out, even if you did manage to T tape them. I tend to shy away from T taping, as you may inadvertantly cover up the air injection holes, making that jet only spit water and no air.
The reason the jets aren't all functioning as they ought to at the moment, is that with even just one jet missing, that particular return outlet is the easiest route for the water to go. It'll steal flow from the others.

Edit: In answer to your additional details. Many jets on commercially made tubs, come from a source such as Hayward or Jacuzzi, to name just two. Rarely are these jet fittings made by the actual tub manufacturer. The only one that comes to mind, being HotSprings for example. Unless you can ID the manufacturer of the fitting, it would be difficult to find an online resource to get a tool. Your best, cheap bet is still to take it into a spa shop and have them ID it and go from there.
Sorry about my Email not being posted, but I was cyber stalked by a nut case in the Canada travel section of this site and have no desire to have it happen again. Sorry, he ruined it for me as well.

Does anyone know anything about Durasport Hot Tubs?

Chris

Hello,

I am trying to get a hot tub without breaking the bank. The industry seems kind of esoteric but Ive done extensive research and found a brand called Durasport (which also goes under Strong Spa and other manufacturers)

The good it it seems to be exactly what I want- a 4-5 person spa that is relatively easy to move and cheap- and it is plug and play AND if things work out it can be rewired for 220 volts for better operations. But I cannot find any reviews online- Amazon doesn't sell these- wayfair only sells one model (I think) and google for once can't help me out.

So if you know anything about Durasport (rio specifically) or any other spas similar to described above let me know.

Digest version: does anyone have this hot tub- how does it work http://www.walmart.com/ip/21464895?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=3&adid=22222222227015461270&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40296236350&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=38871602590&veh=sem


Thanks!

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Hi Chris,

I work for Watkins Manufacturing, who manufactures the brands Hot Spring, Caldera, Freeflow, and Fantasy.

We have a product like DuraSports rotomolded spas called Freeflow Spas. Freeflow Spas was ranked #1 in Overall Product Quality after 1 year, and #1 in Overall Product Value. We have hot tubs ranging from 2-7 people within the price range you are looking for. Our website is www.freeflowspas.com.

We also have an informative blog (http://blog.freeflowspas.com/our-blog/) that will help you make an informative decision. Please visit our website at www.freeflowspas.com to look at our models and find the closest dealer near you (so you can see for yourself why we were ranked #1)!

If you have any questions please send me a personal message at lianne.maly@watkinsmfg.com, I would be happy to help you!

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can i use bleach instead of hot tub chemicals?

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my friends ran out of hot tub chemicals, and i read on a few sites that just regular bleach can be used instead of chlorine, for pools. so i was wondering if its the same for hot tubs?

also how long do you have to wait for the water to warm up after you've filled it?

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You can you bleach, but it might be cheaper to just replace the pool chemicals. You will have to use much more liquid bleach than you would pool chlorine. Since you can buy pool chemicals online in bulk for a discounted price, it will not save you any money to use chlorine bleach.

Where can you buy cheap bathtub fixtures?

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Our knobs in our tub are completely stripped. The hot and cold knobs work fine but our bath/shower knob won't turn at all. I like taking baths but my husband likes taking showers. I really miss my long baths...lol. Where can I buy the knobs for not much money? Thank you.

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Surprisingly some of the cheapest bathtub accessories can be found online. My suggestion would be to buy new knobs that have a metal insert to prevent stripping in the future. Your local hardware store usually has these in stock or a store such as Home Depot.

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