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Installing heater probe
« on: August 02, 2011, 11:22:29 am »
Hi, I am trying to install a new spa pack that is from a different manufacture than the original.  The new one has an external heater probe while the old one did not.  I am told I have to install this somewhere in a "Well" in the tub.  Does anyone know where I can find some info on how to do this?  I am guessing I have to drill a hole in the bottom of the tub somewhere?  If yes, what is the best way to prevent it from leaking?

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Installing heater probe
« on: August 02, 2011, 11:22:29 am »

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Re: Installing heater probe
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 11:54:07 am »
Before you do that I would strongly recommend trying to find a direct replacement or the one you had.  ???
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Re: Installing heater probe
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 11:59:25 am »
Before you do that I would strongly recommend trying to find a direct replacement or the one you had.  ???

They are out of stock, and tell me it would be a month to make one.  Then normal shipping usually takes another month, plus 35% import tax (if they do not lose it).  I might be able to go FedEx, but they usually charge $100 for a paper letter, so for something like this, it might make buying a new tub more affordable.

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Re: Installing heater probe
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2011, 04:56:02 pm »
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Re: Installing heater probe
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2011, 08:21:21 pm »
I got this part from someone in the US, and I installed it today.  Only took a month or so.  All systems are back in running: http://penthouse.co/spa/

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Re: Installing heater probe
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2011, 09:34:36 pm »
dude! Next time you need parts just let me know. I can probably have then to you in about a week. All you'll need to do is pick me up from the airport and put me up for 5- 7 days ;-)
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Re: Installing heater probe
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011, 09:00:27 am »
I have read comments like this before, but Colombia is a place lots people say they would like to come to, but almost never come.  I could easily provide the penthouse free for a week for an American certified electrician to fix it once and for all.  I got the new GFCI and spa pack installed now.  If it does not burn up in the next 10 minutes, call me.
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Re: Installing heater probe
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2011, 09:03:43 am »
By the way, it is a nice place http://www.penthouse.co

And I am deadly serious.
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Re: Installing heater probe
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2011, 09:05:19 am »
I will even pick you up in my Porsche with a hot chic driving it.

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