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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: gkck on November 27, 2004, 10:59:27 pm

Title: HOT SPOT
Post by: gkck on November 27, 2004, 10:59:27 pm

I just purchased a used HOT SPOT by Hot Springs. It is about 8 years old. It is a round one that AAFES sold for a few years. It only has four jets but my wife and I have never owned a hot tub and for $400.00 I figured we could get started. It is a 115V unit and appears to work great. I have a leak that I believe is around the pump shaft but it is outside and I figure I can live with hit until the spring when I will empty it for cleaning. I was just wondering if anyone else here has owned one of these and thier feelings as well as other possible problems to look out for.

Thanks
GKCK

Title: Re: HOT SPOT
Post by: Chas on November 28, 2004, 12:49:59 pm

I don't really have much to add here -

they are good, simple little tubs.

I would keep an eye on the pump shaft seal leak to be sure you are not getting water into the motor. You may end up with a more expensive repair if you start getting corrosion on the end-bell of the motor, or if the motor bearing goes out on you.  

Title: Re: HOT SPOT
Post by: georgiapeach on November 28, 2004, 06:41:21 pm

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I just purchased a used HOT SPOT by Hot Springs. It is about 8 years old. It is a round one that AAFES sold for a few years. It only has four jets but my wife and I have never owned a hot tub and for $400.00 I figured we could get started. It is a 115V unit and appears to work great. I have a leak that I believe is around the pump shaft but it is outside and I figure I can live with hit until the spring when I will empty it for cleaning. I was just wondering if anyone else here has owned one of these and thier feelings as well as other possible problems to look out for.

Thanks
GKCK

AAFES?  Are you in the Air Force?  

Title: Re: HOT SPOT
Post by: stuart on November 28, 2004, 07:34:35 pm

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AAFES?  Are you in the Air Force?  

Hot Spots where sold through the military base commissary’s at one time
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Title: Re: HOT SPOT
Post by: gkck on November 28, 2004, 10:38:39 pm

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AAFES?  Are you in the Air Force?  

Actual I am prior Active Army and I am now in the National Guard. The individual I purchased it from bought it through AAFES and I had a neighbor who had purchased one also through them. I do not believe they sell them anymore.