WE HAVE POWER!!!!

[benalexe]

Here it is!! My spa is finally up an running!!!!  

I filled it up put some dichlor in it.  popped it on things look good.  I had an issue with one of the pumps but turns out it was just air trapped in the lines. I opened the union and now all is well.

Tonight I put in line cleaner and will drain tomorrow after work, clean out and re-fill.  should have my first soak Friday evening.

I am having one issue I need to call thermospas about.   I get FLO on the panel and nothing works.  Then a few minutes later it will go away and pumps work again.  It is very strange.  In one place I read it said something about a pressure switch.  

anyway here are the photos!!





One thing that is so cool are these mini spinning jets in the lounge!  it is awsome

[wewannahottub]

WOOOHOOOO!!!

Bene and the Jets!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice pix, enjoy your first soak!!

[Zep]

Hot Tub Frequently Asked Questions

What to do if the FLO message on display?

Flashing FLO- First make sure filters are clean and seated properly.
Make sure water level is up to the correct line on the filter assembly.
Prime pump to free air pocket if any.

Solid FLO- You need to make an adjustment on the pressure switch itself
with power to the spa, turn the calibration wheel 1/2 clockwise to full turn.
The switch is very sensitive and sometimes needs a slight adjustment.

http://www.thermospas.com/service/faqs.php

[benalexe]

Thanks Zep saw that Now I just need to find the pressure switch!

[Zep]

you're welcome benalexe
it looks great
be very careful if you are not an electrician
you are GFI and/or breaker protected right?

[Bonibelle]

Congrats!!! I bet your wife will enjoy it as much as you do once you get her in a few times.    enjoy!!

[benalexe]

you're welcome benalexe
it looks great
be very careful if you are not an electrician
you are GFI and/or breaker protected right?

YES OF COURSE.   I spent a lot of $$$ on all of the breakers and stuff.  My neighbor is a liscenced electrician and did the work for me.

[Zep]

great benalexe
sorry i had a employee electrocuted two years ago with a pond pump
i'm just kind of paranoid
looks like you are about to be sitting in some bubbling water soon.
enjoy!

[Bonibelle]

Pond pump? Oh Zep, I knew I heard a story about someone dying as a result of electrocution from a pond pump. Did you tell it on here a while back? We have been working on redoing my watergarden and I tried to tell my son NOT to turn the pump on while he was standing in the pond. I have two ground faults (one in the box and one at the plug) but still it is stupid to stand in the water with the pump running. My kids thought I was overreacting and the younger one plugged the pump in anyway just to hear me yell!!  

[Zep]

"Pond pump? Oh Zep, I knew I heard a story about someone dying as a result of
electrocution from a pond pump. Did you tell it on here a while back? We have been
working on redoing my watergarden and I tried to tell my son NOT to turn the pump
on while he was standing in the pond."

Yes Bonibelle I think I did relay the story on here.

For those that missed it.

My employee/coworker named Robin went to visit his elderly Mother one saturday afternoon.
She informed him the pump in the small pond in her yard was "on the blink".
Robin went out to check on it.
He got in the water with his 7 year old grand-daughter watching from the edge.
He started "messing with" or trying to fix... the pump and wiring.
Unbeknownst to him fire ants had eaten through some of the wiring near the water's edge.
I dont know the exact details, but somehow the exposed wire touched the water and he was instantly electrocuted.
Robin was 52 years old, Christian guy, hard worker, grouchy but really a big teddy bear.
Robin was at work on Friday and dead on Saturday.
It can happen so quick, one mistake and boom you can be gone.
It was very sad, such a waste.
After his death, I went crazy buying GFI outlets.
All my outside outlets , my kitchen, garage, bathrooms, ect now have GFI outlets.
I hope telling this story might make someone be more carfeful and wary of the dangers of electric shock.
I know Robin would want his story told if it helps someone not leave a family behind way too early.

[benalexe]

Okay so I called tspas today. I asked about the FLO indicator.  They said that it could be air in the lines and try bleeding.  I then told them it is random and that if it were an air probelm i do not think it would be random. They said it could be a loose wire near the heater. I could not find it.  I did bleed the lines when I refilled it and I am hoping that solves the problem.

One thing I did notice...  Pump one controls the back left seat and the middle seat on the left side.  I notice that the preasure on the middle seat was not that strong and the weakest seat in the tub.   I check and the valves are open and the jets are on.  Could there be a clog or something or is this just a weak seat?

If this problem continues I may need to call t-spas for a service call.

Any thoughts?

[Brothersean]

Good Luck Bene and the jets!!

  Keep it simple and ENJOY!!

  Sean

[Renee]

"Pond pump? Oh Zep, I knew I heard a story about someone dying as a result of
electrocution from a pond pump. Did you tell it on here a while back? We have been
working on redoing my watergarden and I tried to tell my son NOT to turn the pump
on while he was standing in the pond."

Yes Bonibelle I think I did relay the story on here.

For those that missed it.

My employee/coworker named Robin went to visit his elderly Mother one saturday afternoon.
She informed him the pump in the small pond in her yard was "on the blink".
Robin went out to check on it.
He got in the water with his 7 year old grand-daughter watching from the edge.
He started "messing with" or trying to fix... the pump and wiring.
Unbeknownst to him fire ants had eaten through some of the wiring near the water's edge.
I dont know the exact details, but somehow the exposed wire touched the water and he was instantly electrocuted.
Robin was 52 years old, Christian guy, hard worker, grouchy but really a big teddy bear.
Robin was at work on Friday and dead on Saturday.
It can happen so quick, one mistake and boom you can be gone.
It was very sad, such a waste.
After his death, I went crazy buying GFI outlets.
All my outside outlets , my kitchen, garage, bathrooms, ect now have GFI outlets.
I hope telling this story might make someone be more carfeful and wary of the dangers of electric shock.
I know Robin would want his story told if it helps someone not leave a family behind way too early.

Thanks for telling your story Zep.  It's a great reminder for all of us, especially when we're eager to get something done quickly in this fast paced world.  

[Hillbilly Hot Tub]

Okay so I called tspas today. I asked about the FLO indicator.  They said that it could be air in the lines and try bleeding.  I then told them it is random and that if it were an air probelm i do not think it would be random. They said it could be a loose wire near the heater. I could not find it.  I did bleed the lines when I refilled it and I am hoping that solves the problem.

One thing I did notice...  Pump one controls the back left seat and the middle seat on the left side.  I notice that the preasure on the middle seat was not that strong and the weakest seat in the tub.   I check and the valves are open and the jets are on.  Could there be a clog or something or is this just a weak seat?

If this problem continues I may need to call t-spas for a service call.

Any thoughts?

Did you replace the pressure switch? I know you mentioned it in first post, but nothing further.

The weak seat is probabley the last one to get water from the pump. Try turning the jets off to the other seat that shares with it and see if the pressure to the seat changes. You should be able to turn the face of the jet to turn them on and off individually

[benalexe]

Just changed the preasure switch today took 10 minutes up and running 10)%. Cant wait until my first soak!!