Four things to do Before you fill up the Hot Tub with water.DIV Spa Repair..Arizona Hot Tub Factory
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- Опубликовано: 8 окт 2020
- Airlock are a big problem for all spa owners in general...weather it be a new spa or a used spa general maintenance being done to the spa Airlocks just suck the fun out of a spa. In this video I will show you the four things to do before you even turn on the hose that should make all of the problems with Airlocks go away...
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Jacuzzi tubs are definitely susceptible to suction fittings getting clogged. I pop the heat return covers off all the time from being clogged. The Little rocks are usually the Little Rocks from roof tiles they go through the suction fittings and the pump and get stuck around the gate in the diverters and get them stuck. So much that if the roof is gray the little rocks are gray and if the roof is brown the little rocks are brown. Sometimes it’s not the customer’s roof and it’s the color of a neighbor’s roof near the tub lol
Thank you sooooo much. Swimspa maintenance/repair will be easier now. DIY here.
Thanks dude. I purchased a hot tub (Balboa RS101) from a friend of mine over two years ago and finally got it set in place and the electrical run. I'm ready to clean it out, fill it up, and start "tubbin'"; and I'm glad I came across this video first. I'm sure the information you've provided will save me many headaches. Thanks again!
My tub was running fine and needed a water change this spring. After emptying and refilling my ThermoSpa tub I got a OH code and the pump would not run. I was so relieved to hear this was a simple problem. I dread the thought of removing 3 dozen screws to open the cabinet. So I put the sump pump in the tub, garden hose attached and stuck the other end in the filters and then the jets. I got air bubbles out so I was feeling hopeful. It worked to blow out the air and the tub is running again. Thanks for your excellent video.
Hey Spa Man ... you look really cool with your blue shirt, blue shades, and blue hat! Thank for the info!
Grest to chat to you earlier. This video answered all my questions. Thanks you Scott!
Glad to Help...
very helpful video. Thank you
Thank you sir. Will try. It out
Great video
thanks for helping set up basics, I have a balboa v5 , a d inherited sit some lat year it has sat for season and now at my place it needs to be hooked up with new electrical and test it with these steps, I hope it runs?
Thanks for video!🤙👌
Great video...our hot tub is squealing when I turn on the spray jet pump
I just got a free Sundance Maxxus from 1992 that I’m working on getting it back up and running. I’m glad I found this video because it definitely answered a few questions I had about why my pump pulses after filling the tub! I’m pretty sure I have an air lock somewhere
How did your repairs go with your 1992? I have a 1998 I’m trying to re do and the pump replacement seems like a big project… have you replaced yours?
Scott, Thanks for these informative videos! very very helpful and useful! Quick question, never had a hot tub before and just ordered a Bull frog tub which they are delivering on Thursday, I am pulling in the cable today but had a quick question, i want to put the subpanel a little bit further away from the tub but was wondering in ARIZONA what does the code all for max length of the seal tite from the sub panel to the tub,? I am looking at 12' -15' including the drop from the subpanel to the edge of the tub any help would be greatly appreciated
Marty
I dident make sure the diverted was in the middle. guess what happened… Airlock!
Thanks for the video, needed a refresher after cleaning, draining and refilling for my first time 👍🏼
Glad I could help!
Thanks Spa man
Do you have a video on refilling a tub that's been empty for months? Or how to get the water out of the lines?
I have a rental cabin with check ins about twice a week. Would you recomend emptying and cleaning after each guest, thanks
Hi...iv a problem with my tub it keeps tripping out..iv changed the top board as it was taking moisture in and still the same problem all the pumps and blower work on eco mode but soon as I put on standard mode and it goes to heat it trips..im I correct in thinking the heater element need changing..I also have a leak on a plastic screw on the water circulation pipe can you advice me on what these are called..many thanks and great video
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Thanks for the excellent video. exactly what I needed!
Perfect yes, this tub is just like mine. I’m receiving the watchdog error but, I’ve had it for years and my ex always fills it. The one time I fill it, I get an error message 😫Three Red dots - - -. The book said the hot tub has found an error and is now on WatchDog protection mode😫. What do I do now
do you have any videos on a older Artic spa
Mr. Spa man is there any videos on testing upper control panel. Mine on start up, lights up but once i hit pump it goes blank
Our new spa will be here about the first week of February and we were suggested to use a new chemical that we’ve never heard of.
It’s call ALL NATURAL WATER TREATMENT & LANOLIN. 16oz. The Natural Hot Tub cotn
Jim C. Fresno Ca
Hi I have a balboa hot tub 501z model. Customer lets kids use hot tub all the so hot tub is always cloudy. I did recommend they replace cartridges since they bought home with hot tub. I also checked where filters go threaded only one of the holes has suction. The made jet pump as circulation pump since I tried to connect the one there and it trips the breakers so now I know why jet pump is used and circ pump is canceled. All the small toggles switches where in right position for the circ pump just so you know. But the main concern is why I only get suction from one hole only. Thank you
You have a lot going on ... First you have to make sure all of the pump and motors are working correctly..second you need to make sure you have nothing blocking any of the flow.. That is what I would start with first. Hope that Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Thanks for a great video. Question? Why do you take the filter out and when do you put it back in? Also, I watched your video about fixing a leak. I’m a total newbie at all of this. My leak seems to be at the bottom. Any tips for tipping it up? Do you have a video that shows putting the spray foam back?
I've done this when I have filled up the tub, but I have the cover over as I don't want anything dropping into the water. But, I fill from the mains, so fills very slowly with filters in and have never had a problem.
You rock! I think I can run the sub panel and wire up based on your detailed and informative video. Thank you for that and thank you for saving me about 10 grand! My low bid to get my hot tub fired up.
That is awesome... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Thanks for your well done video's they have been very informative. Question, I have a F1 code, replaced flow switch still have F1 double checked SW. went to replace recirculation pump it sounds and feels like its running, loosen a hose and a little water came out so I thought iits ok, what else should I replace or still replace the recir pump ,Jets work good just no heat, appreciate your professional advice.
It sounds like your filtration cycle is messed up. See if you can reset it to 2 out of every 12 hours or "F2".
You are definitely the spa man! I just bought a hot tub did the install/ wiring myself and you were a big help! A professional job if I do say so myself. Now it has a small leak. Do you recommend the leak sealer that you dump in the tub? I'm guessing the answer is no. Thought I would ask anyways
You are correct...NO I don't like that stuff! It causes a ton of problems with sensors , heaters , pumps and not to mention you will be soaking in it also...No Thanks . I have several videos showing how I go about finding and fixing leaks... Its not hard just take a little time. And way to go on getting your Spa installed and hooked up yourself. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
When we talk chemicals can I use the liquids instead of the solids to sanitize my tub?
Some of my jets aren’t working
Is that because of an air lock?
Presumably I have to unlock the air somewhere and do I close all the air vents when trying to do this?
can I use the gfci breaker to a nother thing
Learned something there. Thanks. Love your information.
Glad to help...Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
How would i wire the main breaker if the ground and neutral go to the same bar?
Hey Scott thanks for the videos lots of help here. Quick question I have to replace the flow switch tee Assembly on my 2008 J345 what direction does the flow arrow go when installing this?
The switch is installed with the arrow pointing to the right as you are sitting in front of the spa...ruclips.net/video/XE6r7V80Rzg/видео.html check out the video. Hope this Helps.... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
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@@jimcolby2885 Welcome.
Buenas tardes, tengo un jacuzzi j315 y después de echarle un producto limpiador y vaciarlo ha arrancado durante 1 minuto y se ha apagado solo, ya no arrancan la bomba y sale en la pantalla --.-
Sale --.- y no hace nada, que puede ser? Gracias
How do you drain water ?
I have a spa touch HT from Balboa that is only 2 years old. The heater has been replaced twice under warranty, and so has the ozonator. Is this typical wit most tubs? Is there a better ozonator that can be put in that will last more than a year or a few months?
Most of the time when I have to replace one or the other....495 time out of 500 it was caused by the home owners maintenance program. Both of those items are water related and it gets down to maintenance...
1)ozone are you changing the inline check valve at the very least once a year? if not you are on borrowed time after a year.
2) Most heaters last about 5 -7 years. MINE IS OVER 9 YEARS OLD. change water every 90 to 100 days take care of chemicals weekly...and this one is very important. Do not put in to much chemicals (Kept it Simple)
I started keeping really good notes about 10 years ago (Sept 15 2012) and what I have found is almost every problem with a Hot Tub was caused by . 1) The person/company that moved it in and did the installation. 2) The person/company taking care of the weekly maintenance.is doing a poor job..
I personally believe that manufactures do a really good job trying to make a good product at a fair price....Now some spas are better then others but at the end of the day it really get down to the Moving , Install , Maintenance. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Which way opens the jets?
Can you do a video on what happens if you have an airlock already?
I fixed mine by opening all the jet like I should have in the first place. Took the filter out and plunged it there. Then I plunged the jets. Then I cycled through the pump 10 seconds back and forth. Put the main valve in the center opened the rest. Boom problem solved.
What do you mean by “cycled through the pump 10 seconds back and forth?” Can you expand on that? I’m having the same issue. Thanks
Strong spa, Antiqua model, the light button on the topside display keeps clicking thru the different colors, after unplugging the wiring to the main hub it still keeps clicking, could this be caused by moisture getting under the overlay?, and could this be causing the tub from heating up? I unplugged the topside display from the main pack and the tub came on low, plugged it back in and the temp reading came on, but after a few hours it didnt change the reading. Checked the floating thermomidor and it was rising slowly. Any ideas whats happening, ya thinknits the topside display unit?
Overlay could be on crooked and causing the button to stick. Moisture /age can cause that also.. last week had one with a broken clip when plugged into the board would vibrate loose.. it would still work but not properly Hope that Helps & Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
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I have a submersible pump from harbor freight. It is slow at draining the tub. What model of Little Giant pump do you recommend for home owners?
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My spa has valves on pump outlets and heater outlet should they ever be closed or are they postion fully open they look like parallel slide valves I suspect for maintenance only?
Those valves are used when you need to remove and replace either a pump and motor or the heater.. other then that they need to be wide open with the clips installed holding them open. Hope this helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Question ? I ve talked to you before . I have a jacuzzi 325 and i shut it down about 2 months ago just filled and circulated pump seems to be problem its the third one in 3 yrs i get a fl 1 so i checked it with a extra flow light came on i got new temp switch on flow now is there a way to check circulation pump in tub with water
Yes...You should have two filters in the tub..Remove both...if you look at the filter inlet one of them has a screen on it ...that inlet leads to the cir pump... Now with the spa running stick you hand near the inlet ***(Note If YOU have good suction it will suck your hand in ..Get ready you will feel it )*** Now if it is just light suction like a trickle you have a flow issue/blockage someplace. in the system... At this point you need to check hoses and even heater tube for corrosion ...I.think this will be the topic go my next video...Hope this Helps & Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
@@spaman5440 i will check that thank you very much !
Can I run my circ pump and heat while filling my hot tub (as long as the water is above the intakes)?I was thinking of heating the water as it’s filling. The problem would be that my tub wants to fire the 2 jet pumps which would spray the room down with water. Not good.
If I unplugged the 2 jet pumps they wouldn’t fire up automatically but I’m scared to trip out the board.
Just asking for future winter fill ups where the water is really cold going in.
Do you see any potential problems with doing this?
I wouldn't run nothing until.its filled
Hi, thanks for your contribution. I have a smaller hot spa which I'm not using very often. I do switch it off for the winter by emptying it and cleaning it. However, when I switch it back on lots of (presumably) cal build up from the pipes...it looks disgusting and looks like bits of grated cheese. That only happens when I switch the pumps on after I refilled it with fresh water. As a result I need to start all over again. Such a waste of water. How do I avoid it ? As it seems I can never get the pipes fully clean when I switch it off for a period of time
You need to use this Product before you empty the Hot tub and through out the time when you are using the hot tub... Get the YUK out...amzn.to/3edBTv4. A lot of users will empty there hot tub with out ever cleaning it or getting all of the water out of it. A really good shop.vac will help with that (remember to take the filter out of shop vac when sucking the water out) Hope this Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
@@spaman5440 thanks a lot for your reply. Currently the item is out of stock (at least here, Spain). I will look for something similar. Could you recommend a vac and how to use it? I did empty the hot tub and cleaned it very well twice, the trouble is that there must have been a small amount of water stagnating in the pipes behind the jets, I suppose. I assume this is what the cleaning product is helping with?
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And yes the cleaning product works really well ...also you can use Mr Clean Magic eraser...
Hope this Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
So u don't put the filter back in ?.or did I miss something,
Do you recommend changing all the pipes and hoses underneath, or are they ok as long as you desanitize? Mine look pretty old and crusty.
No just use a good flush and fill made for spa use and you are good to go. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Hi, my J315 (1997) 200 gallon has FLO malfunction; heats up ok, circulation pump ok ? jet pump ok? FL2 periodically flashes, Ive tried the plunger for air locks ,tried unlocking valve for any air leak and retightened. Removed new filters while filling and replaced the Flow switch. now maybe what please?
It needs new sensors/flow switch and it might need a new Cir pump depending on the age of all those things... Thats an old Hot Tub and with age comes maintenance Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Hey spa master man I have a sn2 code on my jacuzzi J315 I spliced the temp sensor and its still coding SN2
Ok.. First you can not Splice the sensors at all. When I first stated years ago I would do that and almost every time time I did I would have problems. Hate to say it but you will have to get another one and install it correctly..Its not hard if you have a hard time with it or are not sure how to do it give us a call and we will help you to understand how it is done Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Thank you !
Dang man, Im havin a fit with my hot tub ! HELP! What else is there to check.
Its been a good spa, but Im battling the dreaded FLO code
I have great water pressure, 2 pumps running smooth, the recirculating pump running good.
I cycled the diverter several times, Opened bleeder valves on both pumps, Cracked open the unions,
Replaced the clear flow directional switch. pulled the 2 filters and made sure they were clean,
Pulled disconnect a few times to re boot the system.
The water is getting a lil warm when I run the pumps but even the recirculating pump shuts off after a little wile.
Still have the FLO code on the 6 button display. Got any hacks or other ideas ? I wanna get it fixed before it starts freezing up.
Thanks for all your videos. You know your stuff. Oh I even took a water pump I have with a 2 inch discharge hose and tried pushing water threw the filter inlets to clear out any possible air. Im stumped. Hope you have a new idea..
2006 Artesian Capris 7 person 52 jet Dual pump, dual 50sq filters, Ozone with trombone type heater.
Thanks a million. Bob-Fixumm
You problem is unique to your spa and we do not want to confuse other with the same problem but the fix is different for your spa as well as theirs. I would call the shop and talk to Scott he will have several question and depending on your answer will try to get you going in the right direction. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
I do have a question .I hope I didn't make a mistake .I bought a Hot Springs Relay. It has batted foam on three sides nothing behind the door. They made a b******* excuse and said it didn't need it and insulation there would cause the pumps to overheat. I know that's a bunch of crap so what's the best insulation to use? I have some rafter insulation, can I use that? I feel like it's better than nothing, Thanks
Yes on a Hot Springs in the motor and Pump area You could over heat that compartment by adding extra insulation.A hot Spring a one of the best Insulated Hot Tubs built..If anything most hot tubs need more ventilation and air flow in the pump and motor area... In southwest US we have a lot of over heating issues in several states. Hope that Helps. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
We were looking to buy this exact model of Jacuzzi tub. Would you recommend it? Any problems with this model?
Thank you for any information.
You will love it.. it a good quality product.as far as problems go as long as you keep chemicals up and change water every 90 tp 100 days (as with all spas ) problems are very minimal...Most problems I see are caused by the user. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
@@spaman5440 Thanks again for your fast response and also for your very informative videos. We live in Canada and because this is a used tub (8491 L), and we don't know how old it is, we were just concerned about finding replacement parts should anything fail. We have heard that Jacuzzi uses only their own proprietary parts and would require only Jacuzzi parts for repair. We appreciate your expert opinion. Thanks so much.
I filled up my tub without looking at your info. had to empty tub will refill your way. (You did not say to replace the filter) in your instructions. LOL! saw water in lines. is it ok to go ahead and refill your way. yes I open the drain tube now closed
Yes
Bro's from Staten Island I reckon!
Was it clockwise to open the jets? Is that pretty standard across brands?
No several manufactures and everyone want to do it there way ..Cool part is you only have two choices .. Just do not force it.. You can break the seal between the Jet housing and the Tub.
@@spaman5440 What is the standard for Jacuzzi, do you know? Is it OK to just set them in between the two extremes?
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I have a Cal Spa 2100 heat doesn’t work. I change already heater exchange pressure switch pump are tested working perfect but no heat any idea what I can do ? Thank you
It might be the relay on the board...Call the shop and talk to Scott and he can help you figure it out. he'll be in the back shop until 6P.M. today Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Do I put the filters back in after it has run for a minute or so (to clear any air) ?
I put the filter in place after the spa is up and running and the heat light has turned on to show me it is heating. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Hi Spa Man! I had a "Flo" error ( I don't recall any numbers with the Flo") on my Jacuzzi 350. I proceeded to lift the filters out and ran them but accidently failed to pull out the little scum sponge so it go sucked up in the filter hole and I heard the pump immediately sound different (strained) while running "pump 1" but of course Pump 2 is fine. The heater had stopped working when I originally go the "Flo" error but then the sponge got sucked up so I have an even bigger problem now. I need to get that sponge thing out and obviously clean the or replace the filters. HOW or rather, WHAT do I do to remove the sponge clog? Help quickly and thank you.
Most likely it is stuck in the impeller of the pump. So if you pull off the front panel and locate pump #1 and remove the front connection to the pump ...You might get lucky and it is right there if not get a good shop VAC with really good suction and suck it out... Ive had to do the a time or two (over 100 times)Sometimes Ive had to use two shop Vacs... one to suck and one to blow.
***Note*** Pro tip
#1 Whatever is stuck must be wet if it is dry its very tough to get it out.
#2 Take filters out of shop vac along with any dirt and crap or you will get dirt and debris in the tub when you blow it out (remove filter also)
Hope this Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
I've inherited a Sundance Peyton 680 been working fine for about 2 months. Sometimes pump 1 wouldn't come on but would eventually work and it would stayed heated and all
Of that. Now it isn't working at all. I'm just hearing a clicking noise coming from the board when I press the button. Code FL1 is coming on. I've took the filter out and pulled the plugs on the pumps to make sure there wasn't air in the pump and it's not. Pump 2 works perfect. I backed the flow switch out just a little and you can hear the water runnin through for awhile and the heater kick on but then it would stop and the pump wouldn't kick on. Any ideas ?
Unfortunately There are no dealers within 2 hours of me
You need several things ...Way to much to list on this page . I would call the shop and talk to Scott And he will get you going in the right direction Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
If im going just let it sit for a week or so and not use should i unplug or keeo at certain tempature and if so what degrees
Yes leave it plugged in and running and set it at you desired temperature and have it up and ready for when you want to use it ...You are not saving any money having it at a lower temp.. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
I have that same tub and just refilled it and now I can't get the heat above 81... FL1 error but can't seem to clear it?
I have a couple other videos that help with that problem ..You can watch those videos and that will help You. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Water looks kind of gross but the information was helpful!
I hear you...If I put clean/new water in every tub every time I fill one I would go Broke...Like the tub Im working on right now I think Ive filled and emptied it 30 to 40 times trying to find all of the leaks and in between I put the water in different tube to clean and flush them out so by the end of the day the water is pretty gross...But I am glad to of helped you out .Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
@@spaman5440 thanks for getting back. Maybe when you do your videos you should have your cleanest water! :o) Because you are very interesting to listen to! Keep up the good work...
What about well water? Should I do anything different
Yes ...You need to really pay attention to proper chemicals and I would change 1/2 of the water every month or at the very least every other month.. I have a Hot Tub at my cabin that is also on well water and that is what I have found works the best for us ( My cabin is in Pine,Az) It might be different where you are located. Hope this helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
@@spaman5440 I have well water, recently I had a water system put in (acid neutralizer, water softener and sediment filter). Same protocol as you have written above?
When you tested the jets, did you put your filters back in? I’m confused.
After the Hot tub is full of water and I turn on the breaker and the hot tub is up and running with the heat light on and I have a temperature reading then I will put the filters in place. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
what's an airlock
When the pumps are on and no water in moving through the pumps and out the jets...You have an Airlock... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
F1 error i can not get ride of
I have several other video that will show you how to fix the problem... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
I don't know one thing about a hot tub but this all seems very no brainer and obvious
One would think that ...The fact is 9 out of 10 new spa owners doesn't really have a clue as to how it all really works or when a problem is happening what is causing the problem and what it will take to fix the problem. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
Can I contact you?
You can call Scott at the Arizona Hot Tub Factory.. He's in the shop most day and he will help if he can.
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Worst example how to fill up a hot tub is using a sub pump that does 100 gallons a minute when a garden hose only does maybe a gallon a minute put it in what hole is it a suction or a return not every hot tubs the same way they make like 100 brands and every brand probably has 100 different models lot easier way to teach people how to fill up a hot tub
Exscape
Lose the shades… don’t need them in doors
LOL..More to it then meets the eye...Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING
@@spaman5440 Roger that. I’m reading you.. be good and thanks for posting good tips…
GROSS water!!!
Very helpful video, thanks
Glad it was helpful!