четвъртък, 10 юли 2014 г.

Hot Tub Repair And Maintenance

By Coleen Torres


Hot tubs are considered to be the Oasis for relaxation and not a maintenance headache. If you are dealing with a broken tub, you need to spend time on fixing or cleaning it than enjoying your moment. A leak becomes an extreme frustrating problem, since leaks are difficult to locate, especially the little ones. Of course, once you do not find these leaks, you cannot also fix it. Therefore, here are some steps in locating the leaks and to perform hot tub repair Portland.

There are some materials not necessary when doing the repairs. But, most of the listed materials are important for the replacement or repairs of the tub components. If you can notice that leaks cannot be fixed by your own hands, then you should call a technician immediately.

All hot tubs contain important components, like the pump. The pump is normally the area where certain leaks occur. When you check the pump, switch the power off and check if there is a leaking. If there is a leaking in the water, you must observe if the pump seal or pump needs a replacement.

The union fittings are normally placed in the heater or in the pump. This is because most of these components may easily loosen. Even a new tub has also a big chance to loose, since there is a constant vibration occur. You can use your hands to tighten the loosened union fittings. However, for spa unions, you need not to tighten it with a sudden twist.

Next is to check the heater assembly manifold. This consist of the heater, pressure switch and other components. You may replace some parts that need to be fixed or to be replaced. This is only necessary if you have noticed some cracks occurring.

It is also necessary to check the valves. Most knife style valves are consisting tow halves which are bolted together in a gasket. If this component fails, leakage will then occur. Hot tubs are composed with valves and located on each side of the pumps. It is created and designed for the water to drain or shut off when repairs are performed. But, this method is the real cause for any occurring leakage and can be removed if there are leaks.

The pipes, jets and connections must be inspected too. These components must be sealed properly or tightened up. Any leaking jet is usually composed of gaskets that needs to be replaced. There are other types of pipes that are cracked and product such as plast aid is good in order to repair them.

Shells are mostly made from strong and layered fiber glasses. If one shell is broken, problems will follow with the jets and other components. If you have noticed some leakages, you may apply an amount of plast aid in order to fix all the cracks.

If you have inspected all the components, there are other methods to be used. For example, if the cracks are substantial but you cannot find it, you can try to put an amount of dye or a food coloring in the water and see if there are cracks occurred. Let your tub drained. Every day, you need to mark the water level. If the water stops leaking, you will also know that the level is below on the leaks.




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