Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Coach Steve on January 31, 2017, 03:29:02 pm
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Greetings Gurus!
I discovered this site while researching (somewhat in vain) information on Phoenix Spas.
I was recently given a working 7'x7' Phoenix Spa in remarkably good condition. I have not been able to decypher the model, serial, etc. to learn the date of mfr. so I have no idea its actual age. I will say, the previous owner(s) collectively took exceptional care of it.
That said, I need to replace the grab handles which are installed inside the tub. One of them is completely gone and the other is broken but still attached on one end. Not knowing this site's pic posting policies for newly registered members, I have attached a link to the pic should it not display below.
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj628/jrnyman1978/IMG_3832_zpskbfk4ypw.jpg
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj628/jrnyman1978/IMG_3832_zpskbfk4ypw.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/jrnyman1978/media/IMG_3832_zpskbfk4ypw.jpg.html)
I have not been able to locate any type of handle that matches this style/version but, then again, I may not be calling it by its true name.
Did any other spa mfrs. use this type of handle/installation method that may have something I can use to replace the originals? If not, I would be grateful for your suggestions to replace the handles in some way.
Searches I have done for anything related to this brand tub has consistently listed links to this site. I must day, there is more info about Phoenix Spas available here than anywhere else. The knowledge I have gained here has answered just about any questions I could ever have about the company et al. Thank you for that!
It became clear to me early on that the majority of members of this site could possibly be classified as "historians' on the subject of hot tubs in general. I'm not suggesting any of them are old enough to have been there the first time someone farted in a pond thus birthing the concept of hot tubs, I'm just saying there's a lot of info available here one might not find anywhere else. ;)
Lots of interesting and useful knowledge shared. And the thread about The Spa Specialist.... Wow! :o :)
Thank you for any info, suggestions, tips you might have for me.
My name is Steve and I live in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler, AZ.
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I think Phoenix Spas went under? Wern't they in AZ? Or was it CA? They made tubs branded different for a bunch of sellers. One reseller in particular I remember in the foothills outside Denver. Lunatic comes to mind.
This might help, the serial number should be just inside the equipment cover on the pac or inside the door. You may not find those kind of parts though.
http://archive.redding.com/news/recession-sinks-phoenix-spas-ep-375899038-354938771.html
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This was just a quick search for acrylic shower handle, might take you in another direction for the part? I would search for something cheaper and it would have to be cut to fit...
http://www.dkhardware.com/product-24368-catbt18ch-18-acrylic-twist-single-sided-towel-bar-with-chrome-rings.html?gclid=CKTE59nQ7dECFRB4fgodcvkMxA
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A plastic supply place would be able to supply you with rods that you could probably make work just fine for that. We have such a supplier nearby called Laird Plastics.
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" I have not been able to decipher the model, serial, etc. to learn the date of mfr. so I have no idea its actual age. I will say, the previous owner(s) collectively took exceptional care of it."
Ya know, if you post that info here, maybe someone here can decipher it...there's one here, on occasion, that used to work for Phoenix
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Guessing he might be one of those that comes here asking for help, then never returns to see the answers.
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Guessing he might be one of those that comes here asking for help, then never returns to see the answers.
You mean a "hit-n-runner"? Nope, just really busy and haven't been able to reply till now.
Since I couldn't figure out how to multi-quote the replies, I'll just respond in the order received.
Re: plastic or acrylic rod to replace the grab handles... That's Genius! I wouldn't have thought of that. Great suggestions, thanks!
Re: Decyphering the date of mfr. via the model and other numbers...
here's everything printed, stamped, labeled, etc. under the tub:
Stamped on the metal plate/label screwed to the wood frame: Model: 3020-BG-EC1 Serial: 11-99-20942
The only other numbers are printed on the label atop the control box which is pictured below:
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj628/jrnyman1978/20170119_121555_resized_zpsizcfevz4.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/jrnyman1978/media/20170119_121555_resized_zpsizcfevz4.jpg.html)
(My apologies for the picture orientation. I tried multiple times to get it to load correctly but it just wouldn't respond to my commands.)
Many thanks for the replies and suggestions. I sincerely appreciate your time.
Coach
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A plastic supply place would be able to supply you with rods that you could probably make work just fine for that. We have such a supplier nearby called Laird Plastics.
Turns out they have a location here in Phoenix! Thanks!
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I'm glad you found the suggestion useful. It seemed like the exact type of place to get something like that so I got the name of the place from my husband. He takes on a lot of small projects and enjoys going to the scraproom they have in back at the one here. You can also special order just a piece or two to size.