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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: dude on August 02, 2011, 11:22:29 am

Title: Installing heater probe
Post by: dude 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?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Installing heater probe
Post by: soak-king 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.  ???

Title: Re: Installing heater probe
Post by: dude on August 02, 2011, 11:59:25 am

Quote from: soak-king 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.  ???

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.

Title: Re: Installing heater probe
Post by: Chas on August 05, 2011, 04:56:02 pm

(http://images.spadepot.com/shop/images/parts0-9/400-4360if.jpg)

Part number 400-4360 - about $15 US from Spa Depot

http://www.spadepot.com/shop/Sensor-mountWall-Mounted-White-for-38-Diameter--P4863C259.aspx (http://www.spadepot.com/shop/Sensor-mountWall-Mounted-White-for-38-Diameter--P4863C259.aspx)

Title: Re: Installing heater probe
Post by: dude on August 06, 2011, 08:03:58 pm

Thanks.

Quote from: Chas on August 05, 2011, 04:56:02 pm

(http://images.spadepot.com/shop/images/parts0-9/400-4360if.jpg)

Part number 400-4360 - about $15 US from Spa Depot

http://www.spadepot.com/shop/Sensor-mountWall-Mounted-White-for-38-Diameter--P4863C259.aspx (http://www.spadepot.com/shop/Sensor-mountWall-Mounted-White-for-38-Diameter--P4863C259.aspx)

Title: Re: Installing heater probe
Post by: dude 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/

Title: Re: Installing heater probe
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. 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 ;-)

Title: Re: Installing heater probe
Post by: dude 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.

Title: Re: Installing heater probe
Post by: dude 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.

Title: Re: Installing heater probe
Post by: dude on August 30, 2011, 09:05:19 am

I will even pick you up in my Porsche with a hot chic driving it.