Having a spa in the comfort of your own home takes the hassle away from having to seek expensive spa treatment packages offered by resorts and hotels. No spa is a spa without the heart of a spa; the spa pump. A spa pump is the most essential piece of equipment in your spa. If you are reading this section, then you are almost certainly experiencing a problem with your spa or need help buying a spanking brand new spa pump.
Here are several criteria you should keep in mind when purchasing a spa pump:
1) Horsepower (motor)
The amount of horsepower (hp) on your spa pump motor will determine the level of actions (horsed out by the motor) of your jets. However, instead of getting your hands on the spa pump motor with the highest horsepower, you ought to consider if your electrical system and control system are capable to handle the new increased amount of power the spa pump motor will draw from the electrical grid.
2) Spa Pump Speed (motor)
Most of the spa pumps in the market come with 2 speeds motor, allowing you to at least adjust the spa’s amount of water being shot at you. Be wary with a one speed motor spa pump; you will live to regret having bought the spa pump with only one speed. The additional speed makes a whole lot of difference, especially on a very long day when you need the extra ‘kick’ by your spa pump.
3) Voltage (motor)
Acquire your pick at an 115V or 230V spa pump motor; they only come with these two voltage options. Determine your outlet voltage and choose the corresponding spa pump motor voltage. Here’s a hint. If you are from the States then 115V is the way to go, otherwise you are most probably British. Presumably the salespersons would be of help with this matter. It is one of the most basic knowledge requirements for salespersons who deal with mechanical/electrical compartments.
4) Center or Side Discharge (pump)
Do you prefer it to come from the side or the center? When choosing a spa pump you must consider whether it is a center discharge or side discharge.
There are two possibilities when purchasing a spa pump. It is simple you see, if you have purchased the correct pump, all unions and spa pump components should fit perfectly into the old spa pumps position. If not, the torment is endless; from the not-fitting parts to the mess that you are going to witness at your home spa establishment. All the best to your spa pump adventures!