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Hot Tub Forum / Re: Options for heating small 1 person tub? May need out-of-the-box thinking.

« Last post by Ripper238 on August 26, 2023, 01:21:18 pm »

Get an huge Aquarium Heater, some can get it up to 90. Will take a while to heat.

Or just boil some water.

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Hot Tub Forum / Re: Options for heating small 1 person tub? May need out-of-the-box thinking.

« Last post by fishnaked on August 23, 2023, 10:41:09 am »

You could use an electric heater with a spa controller. A Balboa VS501 pack kit comes with everything you need.
https://www.spaguts.com/spaguts-brand-sgvs501z-spa-controller-kit-with-vl401-topside-5-5kw-54801-01-1669?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx7-bbyV_C2Y4nadHFGguHu9ej8xUUO29fXYeujk1Si5xb6u2lz0aJAaAsL8EALw_wcB

Thanks. I should have been more clear. I was tired and ready for bed last night when I posted.

Was hoping to find some way to heat the water only. No pumps, etc. Just a heater. Maybe there is no such way without a pump...??

I'm fine with stirring the water, like I do with my Snorkel wood fired hot tub with underwater wood stove. I just don't want to deal with making and maintain a fire anymore.

Was thinking that with the tub being so small, I could fill it with water from my tankless heater in the nearby bathroom....then soak in it, put the lid on, and have warm water the following day that wouldn't take much to heat back up to a good soaking temp. I could do this several evenings then dump the water into my landscape and start over.

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Hot Tub Forum / Re: Options for heating small 1 person tub?

« Last post by cranbiz on August 23, 2023, 10:07:07 am »

You could use an electric heater with a spa controller. A Balboa VS501 pack kit comes with everything you need.
https://www.spaguts.com/spaguts-brand-sgvs501z-spa-controller-kit-with-vl401-topside-5-5kw-54801-01-1669?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3JanBhCPARIsAJpXTx7-bbyV_C2Y4nadHFGguHu9ej8xUUO29fXYeujk1Si5xb6u2lz0aJAaAsL8EALw_wcB

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Hot Tub Forum / Re: Options for heating small 1 person tub? May need out-of-the-box thinking.

« Last post by fishnaked on August 22, 2023, 10:50:14 pm »

Other than heating with wood, what are the options for heating a small one person tub of approx 50-75 gallons?

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Hot Tub Forum / Re: Tub water 1+ year old - light use - change?

« Last post by CV3720 on August 22, 2023, 12:17:48 pm »

Thanks

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Hot Tub Forum / Re: Tub water 1+ year old - light use - change?

« Last post by CanadianSpaTech on August 22, 2023, 08:39:24 am »

If it looks clean and clear, Smells clean and tests in range... go for it. Perhaps give it a good shock and clean up the filters before use.

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Hot Tub Forum / Tub water 1+ year old - light use - change?

« Last post by CV3720 on August 21, 2023, 07:38:50 pm »

We haven't used our tub in nearly a year - the water is over a year "old". We've used it perhaps 10 times since it was last changed. It's at our vacation home, where we have someone come by and check the chemicals every 2-3-4 weeks.

We'll be heading back up there in a couple of weeks - if it's still checking out test wise (not sure what tests!) as ok, should we stick with the water or change it out?

THANKS

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Jacuzzi Hot Tubs / Re: Jacuzzi J400 Topside Control Panel

« Last post by mrpenguin on August 12, 2023, 10:51:40 am »

Ironically, I just logged back in here after a few years about this same topic.   Fighting with the buttons and the display window is burnt so you can barely see the screen during the day.   So far, only thing I found was someone on ebay offering to repair it for a lot of cash, which if that's the case, I plan to try myself.  I have done a few tv remotes with similar issues with mixed success.

Another option I was investigate was remote control.   I thought I remembered the tub had a stereo option, and if you got that option, it came with a remote control.  I wonder how much to "retrofit" the tub to use the remote would be, both in labor and cost.

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Hot Tub Forum / Re: Best online pricing for hot tub chemicals?

« Last post by Sam on August 09, 2023, 01:43:29 pm »

Dang jennifer.  Walk of shame

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Hot Tub Forum / Re: Best online pricing for hot tub chemicals?

« Last post by CanadianSpaTech on August 09, 2023, 07:47:40 am »

In this article from your website you promote people to use Chlorine tablets in their spas that contains Trichlor.

https://poolclever.com/blogs/product-blog/how-often-should-i-put-chlorine-tablets-in-my-hot-tub

The correct answer is NEVER!

Using Trichlor tabs in a hot tub is likely in the top 5 worst things you can do to a hot tub.

This is bad advice and in a lot of cases will void a customers warranty. (see below)

"However, pool owners use trichlor tablets. These are not recommended for use in a spa because it is very acidic. It also dissolves more slowly, which can cause damage to the acrylic shell of your spa. This type of chlorine for pools can also discolor your spa, leaving a permanent ring on the water line."

 Example: "Using trichlor in a Master Spas hot tub will void your Warranty":
https://www.masterspas.com/blog/oxidizer-or-chlorine-for-hot-tub/#:~:text=The%20calcium%20in%20the%20heater,tub%20will%20void%20your%20warranty.

Based on this lack of knowledge or indifference along with the shady way you promoted yourself here I suggest consumers find a different source for their chemicals