I had all the normal chemicals. And all the levels look fine. What is this?

There seems to be quite a few of these threads that routinely pop-up and I think a simple way to cut down on them, but still provide a repository of price information is a stickied thread for this information. Any possibility mods could do that?

Has this ever happened to anyone? We added a Frog mineral stick last month to the tub. A couple of weeks ago the jets stop working. I did all the usual first steps (air lock release, etc), but nothing changes. Technicians come and conclude there's an issue with the motor and/or impeller in the pump. We all think ok the pump is out. I order new pump. Techs replace it and everything works. But then they found a piece of green plastic inside the old pump. The piece is from the Frog filter mate. (Have pictures if helpful).

What do I make of this now? How and why would this Frog stick even break? Was this particular one defective?! I spent $500 on getting a new pump and another 500 for the tech's work, all the while thinking the pump was old and just gave out. Then turns out it was this thing you are told to buy and put in the tub but it breaks and literally jams the impeller. I'm a bit..I'm quite upset to be honest. I feel like I should contact the manufacturer or at the very least post a PSA here.

You all have helped me previously more than anyone else with setting up my tub and part replacements, so with this new case I thought I should first ask you all for any thoughts or advice you may have. Thank you!!!!

It's about time for my quarterly dump n fill. I'm sick and tired of using the built-in drain - it's a pain in the butt. So looking to finally purchase a submersible pump. I have no idea what kind to get. What y'all using?

Getting my first hot tub delivered tomorrow.

Patio finished last week. Getting this artesian south seas 748B for $1400 + $500 delivery. 6 years old, very well taken care of. Fully tested and operational!

Any tips would be appreciated

Researching hot tubs and found out about an hour from where i live NE hot tub expo is having a big labour day sale from today to the 7th. Does anyone here have any experience with them? Are they worth checking out? Ive been eyeing a nordic retreat ms/se but also have yet to see any hot tubs in person. NE hot tub expo doesnt sell nordic but sell 6 other supposedly top end brands, but cant find much info on the website.

Hi, we are getting a new hot tub and are feeling weary about a cover lift that blocks the view behind our hot tub, which is arguably the best view we have (wooded). Has anyone used a cover lift that brings the cover to nearly fully behind the tub? We don’t want to lose our view while we enjoy the tub.

Alternatively we could rotate the tub, but moving the control panel in a different direction feels weird.

We can’t mount a lift to another side because we need to keep access available to the front panel.

We are recent new hot tubs owners! We got a couple of upgrades to our unit and added an ozonator and a clear blue ionizer. We managed to get the water balanced and the copper levels up to 0.2 ppm after a couple of days and I am running the circ pump about 6 hours a day.

It's been about a week and a bit now and I'm finding the day after we have a soak the bromine levels are down. I have a puck in there with 3 floaties and one time I added a bit of shock to bring it up to 1 ppm bromine and another I added a half a brominating tab and that brought it up pretty quick.

Am I micromanaging this too much? How often do you check your bromine levels? Do they always drop so much after a soak and how long do they take to recover with the tabs floating about.

Thanks! Heres a pic of our new setup!

Ok, I've now bought and tossed FOUR of these "waterproof" spa thermometers.

Each one, within two months developed condensation inside and killed the electronics.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR63MGVG (bought this one twice!)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRP5KDJ6

I really had high hopes for this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXDWQB9F?th=1 I even tossed in two desiccant packs to fight the moisture accumulation. Didn't help.

Anyway, I saw an ad for a pool light fixture that filled the entire inside cavity with a resin or polyurethane or potting compound to completely fill and seal up the insides while still working electronically.

So I'm thinking, why aren't these temp sensor companies doing the same thing? Their products keep failing (insert: yes, it's capitalism/planned obsolescence). But not after just two month for FOUR different units. And I am making sure I follow the directions and close the lids proper tightness.

So my question is, can I buy a fifth unit and fill it up with some resin or potting compound like these:

https://www.amazon.com/WANJAO-Electronic-Conductive-Insulation-Waterproof/dp/B0FBWW6Y6D

https://www.amazon.com/Urethane-Potting-Compounds-Electronics-Encapsulating/dp/B0DFWWN9S1?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Model-Pro-White-32-Polyurethane-Casting/dp/B07RM4VB8C?crid=1WN921XAQ3U0C&

Or can someone recommend a unit that doesn't leak?

thanks

edit! I just realized that I won't be able to replace the batteries. I'll rig up some rechargeables and a waterproof or wireless charging port before filling with resin.