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Spa Pumps

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Spa pumps are the part of the spa that keeps the water moving, thus enabling it to be filtered and cleaned. The filter attached to the pump is often of a size to prevent the buildup of micrometer sized organisms from passing through the pump and into the spa water. Chemicals such as chlorine or bromine are often added to the water to prevent pump corrosion or buildup of algae.



Spa pumps are quite simple in construction; they consist of the wet end which has the impeller and suction where the water comes into the unit and the discharge vent where the water it emitted back into the spa. The dry end is where the engine which turns the impeller is located.



Because spa pumps are such an important part of the entire spa, it is critical to ensure that they work properly. Some of the signs that spa pumps are not working at full capacity are as follows.



1. If the shaft doesn't turn and the motor emits a humming noise, this may be caused by frozen bearings or frozen shaft.

2. If the impeller is jammed that will also cause a humming noise, as will a defective starting capacitor

3. If the bearings in the spa pumps are worn, you might hear a whining noise

4. Leaks around the pumps could mean that the seals on the spa pumps need to be replaced.

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If your pump is several years old and shows signs of failure, your best bet is probably to remove and replace the entire pump rather than to attempt to replace parts. You will save lots of headaches by replacement rather than piecemeal repair.



One key factor in the selection of spa pumps is the motor size. Check pump specifications in the owner's manual for correct voltage. If you want to upgrade the engine size to make stronger jet action, that usually works well as long as you limit the increase to one unit. For example you can upgrade a 2 HP pump to a 3HP pump, but don't try to jump from a 2 HP to a 5 HP. It can create problems with jet pressure and current draw.



So, for maximum enjoyment of your spa, choose the right spa pump size; use the correct chemicals to avoid corrosion and algae build-up in the spa pumps, and make sure to be aware of safe electrical handling.








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