Hello all,

Been lurking here for some time, browsing posts and trying to glean as much knowledge as I could from the experts who post here.

Here is my story...
I got this late model Caldera Spa and all equipment free, as it was pulled off a jobsite where the owner was installing a new horizon pool and spa setup. I estimate it at over 20 years old, at least.

I have visions of rehabbing this previous in ground spa into an above ground unit, with built in bar attached for entertaining. I have a large concrete slab that this will go nicely on, and a framer who has offered to assist me with spa box and pergola gazebo framing. My it looks good in my dream!!

I like the size of this spa, it is quite large, unlike alot of the newer models, which are 6-8 people at max, this thing looks like it could hold 10 with room to spare. I am a bit concerned about the lack of jets though, and am wondering if more can be installed?

As you can see, I also was given all the spa equipment ( probably just as old as the spa) and even the dual pumps and large canister style fliter (buried under too much junk to photograph). My thought was that if I can just scrap all that and purchase a digipak to do it all, that would be ideal.

lastly, I want to replace the old pneumatic controls with a digital topside control panel.

I guess my first question is, is this tub even worth rehabbing? or I am dealing with a base that is too old to even consider upgrading, replacing jets on, etc

second question is, where do I start? I know I should fill it and test for leaks, but provided that it holds water, what is my next steps to bring this unit online?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Here are some more pics of the spa and the equipment

Throw the rola chem and prp/oh controller stuff in the trash.

Or put it up on ebay.

Simply install a new controller/pump configuration on this thing and you'll be ready to go.

This thing should do you right:
http://spapartsnet.com/Spa-Packs-Contro ... 1_2_1.html

Any questions on this just call.