testing spa or hot tub heater elements
Good heaters elements between 4.0 and 5.5kw should have the following results: * 9-12 ohms of resistance * good continuity * draw 15-25 amps at 240v
View ArticleOzone and Salt Water Systems for Spas and Hot Tubs
Some spa, hot tub manufacturers are offering Ozone generators and/or Salt Water systems to help sanitize the water. Although beneficial to water quality, equipment like standard heater elements and...
View ArticleWinterizing spa or hot tub
If you plan on draining your spa or hot tub for the winter, be sure to use a vacuum to suck out any residual water in the plumbing lines and equipment. Water will expand about 9 times it size when it...
View ArticlePlanting Claymore! Hottubworks.com Gamers
The majority of employees here at Hot Tub Works enjoy playing video games. Lately, we have all been playing Call of Duty: Black Ops after work. It can be described as a virtual paint ball game that...
View ArticleTesting Hot Tub Spa Sensors
With your meter set to 100k ohms, test the green and black wires for continuity. Depending on the temperature it will give you a value. It is based on a 10k ohm resister. At 77 degrees it will read 10k...
View ArticleBack Pain
I played competitve tennis in high school and college. I injured by back playing and training and have had severe back pain since for almost 15 years and have not been able to play since. About 2 years...
View ArticleSummer Garden
Finally got the summer garden planted this year. Planted a little late because the cold weather carried on later than normal. Soon to have fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, squash, zucchini, cucumbers,...
View ArticleSundance Spa Pumps and Jacuzzi Pumps
We are now offering a new line of wet-ends called the Piranah that have 8 mounting legs instead of the typical 4 leg style. This will allow you to clock the wet-end into 8 different positions including...
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