What should I look for when replacing a hot tub pump?
The correct replacement pump will operate at the same voltage as your existing pump. The Amperage should be close too for single speed pumps or the high and low speed amp draw on a two speed pump. The high and low amps are also usually indicated on the existing spa pump label. Make a note of that as well to compare with your replacement pump.
How big of a connection do I need for a hot tub pump?
Be sure to order the pump with the correct plumbing size so the replacement hot tub pump fits with your existing plumbing connections/unions without needing to change your plumbing connections. The standard threaded connection is called 2″ which actually measures a bit over 3 inches wide across both suction and discharge plumbing connections.
When to replace or renovate an old hot tub?
For many people, they would consider a new spa when repair costs exceed half of the cost of a new spa. Like an insurance actuary, you analyze the risk and benefit of repairing, renovating and refurbishing your existing spa, versus ‘totaling’ the spa, and plunking down some cash on a new one.
What kind of circulation pump do I need for my hot tub?
The most common low flow circ pumps are made by Laing, Grundfos and Waterway. The circulation pump that you need, is the exact replacement, in voltage, amperage and hose or pipe connection type and location.
What should I do about my hot tub pump?
Here we discuss hot tub leaks, broken hot tub or spa jets, hot tub or spa water temperature & heater repair, hot tub or spa pump diagnosis & repair, hot tub or spa filter maintenance, cleaning & repair, noisy air pumps at hot tubs, noisy water pumps at the hot tub or spa, and other hot tub, spa or whirlpool bath diagnosis & repair topics.
How do you replace a circ pump in a hot tub?
The circ pump is also likely screwed into the base of the equipment bay, remove the screws in the pump base, and set aside to use later on the new pump. Since there commonly are no cut-off valves on either side of a low flow circ pump, if your spa is full of water you will spill some water while installing a new circ pump.
What to do if your spa pump won’t start?
Spa or Hot Tub Motor Won’t Start If the pump motor will not start after you’ve turned on the toggle switch that sends power to the pump (SPA / HOT TUB PUMP OPERATION), check that you’ve pressed the white pneumatic pump control button on the tub rim. Start the pump in high speed. If the pump won’t start and is silent:
When does it make sense to replace a hot tub?
No matter how old your hot tub is it never makes sense to replace a hot tub if all you have to do is replace a gasket or a jet. Likewise you should never really fix a hot tub where the repair costs more than the hot tub is worth.
