I'm not a HotSprings tech, but I've owned one for about 15 years now and I
had to work on it from time to time.
Here is the thing about HotSprings brand (and other high end models) they
have 2 pumps. (you model may be different) but mine has an 1/8th HP
motor and a 3/4HP motor. One of them is always running (either one or the
other). The little pump keeps the water circulating when not in use and
the big one runs the jets.
>From what you are saying, it sounds like the main pump is shot. This
happens over the years (or if you use to much chlorine) But, you may be
able to the pull the motor, throw it on a bench and fix it. I was able to
fix my 1/8HP motor once.
They don't last forever, but you got a great brand there. (no interest in
HotSprings other than I am very happy with their design.)
Inch
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Mike Rambour <mikey@b2systems.com>
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04/05/2004 21:37
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Subject: Fixing my Spa
I have a HotSprings spa, 110Volt that is about 8 to 10 years old cant
remember exactly when I bought it. It has been on 24 hours a day for heat
but we have not heavily used it with the jets (meaning the pump has not
been used heavily).
This weekend it started popping the circuit breaker after running the
jets approximately 20 seconds, it is on a GFCI circuit breaker. The
heater
pump and heater works fine, its just when I turn on the jets pump. There
is a different sound than usual, more like a electrical humming when the
pump is on but the jets appear fine for maybe 20 seconds and pop.
I am NOT a electrician, I can take a car apart and even have it run
when
I put it back together but very limited electrical knowledge.
How do I test this out to see what is wrong ?
I was thinking of buying a new GFCI circuit breaker in case that has
gone bad but its $45 so I would rather test it first. I cant afford to
start randomly replacing parts hoping to fix it, my neighbor says get a
new
pump motor.
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