We live in a climate that does get a bit chilly & snow (in Arizona - go figure), so I've heard that insulation is really important. The lady I talked to said that foam insulation was the best ... but what about other types? Is there a way to know everything works if we buy a used on that is empty? How are are they to fix if something is broken?
2007-02-19 17:04:27 · 6 answers · asked by April 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
If you are buying a used hot tub, what you should look for is hepatitus C, chlamydia, etc.
2007-02-19 17:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't buy one from a private person if it wasn't operating when you saw it.
Foam insulation is standard and works well
You need to know the amperage of the circuit breaker needed if it is electric, and you have to know if the spa-pak has built in ground fault protection or do you have to buy a ground fault breaker for the unit.
Make sure it comes with an insulated cover.
And remember..most people use the tub a lot the first year, some the next and not much after that.
So don't spend a lot of money on your first hot tub.
and decide before you buy it, how is it going to get to your place.
Make sure you get an electrician and a permit to install the electrical.
it is too important for a do it yourself project. Do it wrong and someone will get electrocuted.
2007-02-19 17:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by bob shark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Parts are usually easy to get a hold of. Some things to look for are water marks around the inlet and exhaust piping, look for cracks in the gel coat, look for noticeable signs of hard water(well water). These will be rust, calcium deposits. With well water you can run into pump problems. Pumps today are plastic and if there is a high iron content the impeller on the pump can become worn out fast. Also look at the wiring on the controls and or pump motor for signs of chaffing, or wires that have gotten hot.
2007-02-19 17:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'll do you a favor and cut the middle man. we have a hot tub/spa that were looking to get rid of! what a coincidence!!!
heres some information about the tub: it can seat 6 adults (or seven if youre feeling frisky LOL!) 22 jets, water capacity 300 gallons, 500 lbs, 79" round 34" tall.
also, i should probably tell you that we never filled it with water, but im not going to tell you what we did fill it with. but i will give you a hint, it was extracted from animals!
xoxo, lawrence
2007-02-19 17:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lawrence M. Enopee 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check the heater and pump for corrosion and cracks in the tub!
2007-02-19 17:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask when was it bleached. Hot tubs are bacteria traps. Hope you don't catch anything. Good luck.
2007-02-19 17:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋