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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Jayme on November 05, 2009, 06:12:35 pm

Title: Is motor ruined?
Post by: Jayme on November 05, 2009, 06:12:35 pm

Tub was plugged in and a leak in a connection caused the water level to go down to a depth of about 5 inches.  When we discovered this, the unit was still plugged in, the indicator-temperature light was on, but (of course), no action happening at the motor unit. As we are moving the tub, I have not refilled/reconnected. Now I'm scared that we've got a motor that is ruined Do you believe this damaged the motor on my newly purchased used Softub OR Is there any chance that the motor is ok?

Title: Re: Is motor ruined?
Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on November 05, 2009, 07:33:32 pm

 Well I voted, plug it in see what happens.  Probably be fine. 

Title: Re: Is motor ruined?
Post by: Jayme on November 05, 2009, 08:43:20 pm

Thanks so much for your vote. I have my fingers crossed that it's ok, but was very concerned that there would not be any chance that it would work. It would be worth the hassle and 200 gallons of water to fill/test at home if there is a chance that it is fine. If the experts of this forum have a concensus of no hope of operation, then I'll save myself the filling and get it to a dealer. Again - Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

Title: Re: Is motor ruined?
Post by: Spatech_tuo on November 06, 2009, 11:15:03 am

Quote from: Jayme on November 05, 2009, 08:43:20 pm

Thanks so much for your vote. I have my fingers crossed that it's ok, but was very concerned that there would not be any chance that it would work. It would be worth the hassle and 200 gallons of water to fill/test at home if there is a chance that it is fine. If the experts of this forum have a concensus of no hope of operation, then I'll save myself the filling and get it to a dealer. Again - Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

Absoultely a chance you'll be fine. Fill it up and check it out.

Title: Re: Is motor ruined?
Post by: stuart on November 06, 2009, 03:03:56 pm

There is little chance you damaged it....there is no heater to run, the pump can go quite some time without hurting the seals and the heat to the pack would be minimal. If anything you put some undo stress on the motor seal and that will cause a leak when the motor runs that you would notice ASAP and you could have fixed very inexpensivly.

Title: Re: Is motor ruined?
Post by: Jayme on November 06, 2009, 04:56:06 pm

Thanks for your responses and expert advice. You have eliminated much of my anxiety and worry about the motor.  I appreciate it!

Title: Re: Is motor ruined?
Post by: ejf The Spa Guy on November 07, 2009, 12:49:43 pm

I agree plug it in you should be good to go. did you tighten the connection that was loose? it should be fine. fire it up ans see what happens