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Help. I have a large termite infestation in my outdoor hot tub, Jacuzzi, spa.... They eat the filter out in about 1 week and appear to be coming out the air hoses and not the water hoses. Any advice on how to get the m OOUT!
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This is not trivial. Disconnect the power to the unit. There may be a short forming. Call an inspector and have the whole property inspected for termites as they are likely to be eating in other places as well. Get the termites controlled and then have the tub serviced. Termites will eat through insulation and once they are gone, their dried out workings are often flammable.
Air hoses are usually a softer plastic than the water pipes, that's why they get penetrated first. Chances are there is a minor water leak that attracting them.
This is not trivial. Disconnect the power to the unit. There may be a short forming. Call an inspector and have the whole property inspected for termites as they are likely to be eating in other places as well. Get the termites controlled and then have the tub serviced. Termites will eat through insulation and once they are gone, their dried out workings are often flammable.
Air hoses are usually a softer plastic than the water pipes, that's why they get penetrated first. Chances are there is a minor water leak that attracting them.
Whats the difference between a hot tub and a jacuzzi?
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As some others have already stated "Jacuzzi" is a brand name of a manufacturer of jetted tubs. The name has become somewhat of a standard for jet tubs in general. So, typically, when someone is speaking of a jacuzzi tub, they are referring to a 'bathtub' size jetted tub, or slightly larger, whereas "hot tub" typically is used for something a bit larger. For example, a permanent jetted tub, large enough to hold 2, might be commonly referred to as a 'jacuzzi', but a larger 6 person unit, might be more commonly referred to as a 'hot tub', or 'spa'.
You can purchase portable hot tubs (aka 'spas'), small enough to carry through a standard 30 inch door (I'm referred to solid wood cabinets here - you can also get 'soft sided' hot tubs) up to units that are about 12 ft x 15 ft, or larger. (I was a production manager for one such manufacturer). Of course, you can also get these installed as permanent units - the reason many people go with portable units, instead of permanent 'built-ins' is that most communities do not require a building permit to install a 'portable' unit (even if it takes a forklift or crane to move the silly thing, lol). Portable units have less impact on your tax assessment too, hehehe.
So, quick and simple - 'jacuzzi', while a brand name (like most facial tissue is called 'Kleenex') usually refers to a tub sized unit, INSIDE a bathroom, and a 'hot tub' usually refers to a somewhat larger unit, often found OUTSIDE the home. Again... "Jacuzzi" is a brand name, and they do make several different size/style 'jet tubs'
Your standard jet tub, or hot tub, consists of the 'tub', no matter how large, this is usually a single molded piece (unless you opt to have a 'tiled' permanent 'built in' unit installed, which could be custom made), the pump, which controls the flow of the water and air through the jets, and a heat source (usually an electric heating element). All of this is managed by a control board. Switches, and buttons may be electric, or pneumatic (air powered) in operation.
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As some others have already stated "Jacuzzi" is a brand name of a manufacturer of jetted tubs. The name has become somewhat of a standard for jet tubs in general. So, typically, when someone is speaking of a jacuzzi tub, they are referring to a 'bathtub' size jetted tub, or slightly larger, whereas "hot tub" typically is used for something a bit larger. For example, a permanent jetted tub, large enough to hold 2, might be commonly referred to as a 'jacuzzi', but a larger 6 person unit, might be more commonly referred to as a 'hot tub', or 'spa'.
You can purchase portable hot tubs (aka 'spas'), small enough to carry through a standard 30 inch door (I'm referred to solid wood cabinets here - you can also get 'soft sided' hot tubs) up to units that are about 12 ft x 15 ft, or larger. (I was a production manager for one such manufacturer). Of course, you can also get these installed as permanent units - the reason many people go with portable units, instead of permanent 'built-ins' is that most communities do not require a building permit to install a 'portable' unit (even if it takes a forklift or crane to move the silly thing, lol). Portable units have less impact on your tax assessment too, hehehe.
So, quick and simple - 'jacuzzi', while a brand name (like most facial tissue is called 'Kleenex') usually refers to a tub sized unit, INSIDE a bathroom, and a 'hot tub' usually refers to a somewhat larger unit, often found OUTSIDE the home. Again... "Jacuzzi" is a brand name, and they do make several different size/style 'jet tubs'
Your standard jet tub, or hot tub, consists of the 'tub', no matter how large, this is usually a single molded piece (unless you opt to have a 'tiled' permanent 'built in' unit installed, which could be custom made), the pump, which controls the flow of the water and air through the jets, and a heat source (usually an electric heating element). All of this is managed by a control board. Switches, and buttons may be electric, or pneumatic (air powered) in operation.
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