Just got Voyager Spa

[Terry Action]

Some of you might remember me from this thread, when I had gotten Spa N A Box. Well, the heater broke with an "OH" reading, and despite replacing two parts bought on eBay, it didn't help.

Rather than pay $450ish for a new power pack, I came across a Voyager Spa from someone (not sure if it's a 1 or 2, but pic is below). Does anyone know anything at all about this? It is also portable. However, while also 6' in diameter, it is deeper, holding 400 gallons compared to 280, and has steps. It also seems to have a timer, and you can run the jets in two settings (low setting allows you to have heat and jets at the same time).

Anyway, it got filled up with cold hose water, and it's up to 80 degrees at the moment. Any info or comments (good or bad) would be greatly appreciated.

[brillskill]

http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews116966.html

[Terry Action]

Well, it looks like those reviews are very mixed. Hopefully, I'll be one of the luckier ones.

[brillskill]

dont know anything about the tub..but it looks like i would try and get a hard cover for it

[Terry Action]

Do you guys see those metal bands on the top and bottom of the tub? Well, they go around and then you tighten them. Well, I over-tightened and the screw on the top band snapped. Do you think Home Depot has anything like this? What would they be called? I would prefer a replacement, but perhaps I can unweld and get just the snap and screw? Any idea what that's called?

[Tman122]

Whats it look like? I see the band but what does the fastener look like? Banding and clips are available at several places but your particular clip (fastener) may be different.

[Terry Action]

dont know anything about the tub..but it looks like i would try and get a hard cover for it

Oh I want to, but with the motor half in/half out it would have to be custom.

[goneaway]

I looked at those straps, they are a tad expensive at $250.
I also notice that they are stainless (makes sense), so welding in a new retainer, isn't going to be easy, and unless you replace the nut and bolt with stainless, you're going to suffer from corrosion and potential unsightly staining.
A picture of the bust screw might help, maybe someone knows of something similar ?

Regarding the pump. I assume this doesn't just lift out ?

[Terry Action]

I looked at those straps, they are a tad expensive at $250.
I also notice that they are stainless (makes sense), so welding in a new retainer, isn't going to be easy, and unless you replace the nut and bolt with stainless, you're going to suffer from corrosion and potential unsightly staining.
A picture of the bust screw might help, maybe someone knows of something similar ?

Regarding the pump. I assume this doesn't just lift out ?

I've actually been lazy the last 5 months and have been using it without the top strap. I'll figure something out soon, or give it to someone to make something into it to get it like it was (or similar).

As for the motor, it does lift out, but then it couldn't be on when the top is on.

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

Here's a manufacturer of the type of band you have;

http://www.band-it-idex.com

No idea where you might be able to buy one....but that should be a start

[Tman122]

Grainger sells banding and clamps.