Resolved my Hydropool Serenity 5000 Circulation Pump Issue
Thursday, 14 January 2021 | Nathan
My hot tub (Balboa topside) was throwing a Heater Dry Flow Error and after excellent advice from the Hot Tub DIY team determined that the issue was being caused by no circulation to the heater. Having tried various other tips online to release air locks (which didn't work) it was clear that the low speed capacitor needed to be replaced - not the entire pump. Accessing the capacitor was tricky due to the sealed cover being so close to the underside of the hot tub, but after some time I was able to gain access and then the swapover was very easy. My Hot tub is back up and running and the team here saved me having to call someone out which is almost impossible during lockdown. Perfect. Quality component with fast delivery. Great job.
Website is very clear and made the order process easy. Delivery was amazingly fast & pump arrived before scheduled date. A subsequent technical query was answered within 2 hours. Great service...thank you!
Phoned Jon at Hot tub DIY as my blower had broken and has been discontinued as it is an old one, Jon advised this as a replacement and I received it next day. Absolutely perfect and so simple to fit. Great company
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Resolved my Hydropool Serenity 5000 Circulation Pump Issue
Thursday, 14 January 2021 | Nathan
My hot tub (Balboa topside) was throwing a Heater Dry Flow Error and after excellent advice from the Hot Tub DIY team determined that the issue was being caused by no circulation to the heater. Having tried various other tips online to release air locks (which didn't work) it was clear that the low speed capacitor needed to be replaced - not the entire pump. Accessing the capacitor was tricky due to the sealed cover being so close to the underside of the hot tub, but after some time I was able to gain access and then the swapover was very easy. My Hot tub is back up and running and the team here saved me having to call someone out which is almost impossible during lockdown. Perfect. Quality component with fast delivery. Great job.
Website is very clear and made the order process easy. Delivery was amazingly fast & pump arrived before scheduled date. A subsequent technical query was answered within 2 hours. Great service...thank you!
Phoned Jon at Hot tub DIY as my blower had broken and has been discontinued as it is an old one, Jon advised this as a replacement and I received it next day. Absolutely perfect and so simple to fit. Great company
Owning a hot tub is wonderful. The bliss of being able to switch it on and unleash the therapeutic power of the jets is something you can’t live without if you have experienced it. But there will come a time when something may go wrong. You may have had your hot tub for a few years. Either way, getting to know your pump, its specifications, capabilities and limitations is vital in enabling you to make the right choice when buying a new pump. It’ll save you money in the long run as well.
Keeping your water sanitised is a really important part of maintaining your hot tub. One way you can do this is to use a floating chemical dispenser. Using a floating dispenser with either chlorine or bromine tablets keeps your water clean and healthy. It just floats on the surface of your water and you regularly put tablets in it which slowly dissolve over time.
Tablets have become more popular over the years, as the inflatable spa market as grown but many hot tub owners use them too. They are cheap and easy to use. A floating chemical dispenser is not the only way to sanitise your hot tub, you can also use an in-line chemical feeder or a skimmer basket but the floating dispenser is more popular because it’s so easy to use.
Buying hot tub parts has never been easier - Simply click on Klarna in the checkout and choose from the great payment options they provide, including buy now and pay in 30 days and 3 instalment payments, click here to read more.
Part 2 includes detail on hot tub filtration systems, designing quantities of jets for a seat or lounger, types of jets, suctions for pumps and basic plumbing relating to water and air jets. Layout of jets in relation to massaging the body and extra features like music and water falls.
Bonus content includes how many air jets fit what amperage of air blower, types of jets for different wall thicknesses and water displacement.
It's possible to build a hot tub or spa out of pretty much anything, the following article will help you with things to consider before you start and materials possibilities, and includes detail on how to build a hot tub from wood, wood and tile, concrete, tile and plastic hot tub.
Bonus content includes location, cost and lots of little pointers.
1 CommentTuesday, 4 February 2020 | Jon Pennington
Have you ever thought that hiring someone to service your hot tub is a con / over priced? Then we would agree (for the majority). In the industry its called a "splash and dash", and for that experience you can expect to pay £200 plus.
This article explains when you do need an engineer, and how and when to service your own hot tub.
Bonus content: "hot tub jets", why you shouldn't take them out during a service.
If your thinking of upgrading your Chinese hot tub to a better quality control system like the American make Balboa then this article is for you, it explains what you need to do and gives an engineers insight into how to get around larger systems and where as well as what to change in your hot tub.
Bonus Content: Changing to a new size control panel (Touch Pad)
If you are considering building a hot tub or spa then the following article is for you. It includes some essential knowledge / engineer experience that could save you a lot of money on components and a lot of time when designing your project. Includes detail on materials used and how to get the correct jets, pumps and control systems.
Writting about the latest technology from Balboa is a joy, the following article is on the new Balboa BP spa systems and their matching TP panels. It outlines the simplisity and shows you what the new display looks like and includes detail on the WiFi features that enable you to connect to the new BWA IOS and Android App.
