I just got a hot tub given to me. I repaired the most important wood rot issues (the base), and now I am ready to run power to it. I think I got that figured out so far. But I cannot find any sort of label on this tub to tell me what brand it is. Is there some secret way of figuring this out?
Once I have the power tested and the pump tested and checked for leaks in hoses, etc. I will start with redoing the skirting and tilework, ultimate clean-up, make the water just right and (finally) HOP IN!
Any and all tips, suggestions, advice are not only welcome, but asked for and graciously accepted.
Thanks in advance
Bruce
(can't wait for my first spa massage!!!)

Bruce, It is sometimes a mystery, there are a lot of "no name" spa out there. Some spas have information by or in the control box. Any digital pictures to help ID it? For the most part if it all works it is not rally that important. If you are luck to have generic part, replacement won't be an issue and since there is no mane on it, it will probably be all off the shelf parts.

Hi Jeff,
Thanks for the response. This is a NorthCoast Clearwater Spa. I have no Idea on the age so I might guess it is at least 10 - 15 yrs. old.
I replaced the rotted base with new redwood, added some insulation, and flipped it over to give it a go. I temp. ran the wiring to it to confirm that it actually works and it does! Hurray!
The problem now is that there is a leak. I am pretty sure it is the drain that is leaking because it stopped leaking as soon as I got the water level below the drain. (I got it jacked up on one side)
Question: Can I seal this drain by removing it from inside the tub? Can I apply some sealant to it? Or, do I have to remove the works from under the tub?
Now that it actually works, I can run the electrical proper and start taking care of the other repairs needed. (mostly esthetics) But I must fix this leak first.
Thanks in advance.

Well, a leak can be repaired, it is sort of dependent on what is leaking. The 1st thing I would do is take the cover off the drain and inspect the wall fitting for cracks. If it all looks in good shape, remove the wall fitting, clean it and the spa shell w/ some alcohol, and reinstall the wall fitting, use some Dow RTV 732 silicon sealant. Just snug up the fitting, clean off the excess, let it cure 24 hours and refill, check for leaks.

Hey, thanks for the quick response!
I took off the drain cover and discovered that the fitting that the cover screws into is cracked right across the threads. Does this fitting come out?
Looks like I will need to replace it unless it can be sealed. (doubtful)
It looks to me like it should unscrew from a thru-wall fitting? I did find the fitting diagram on the northcoast website.

Typically the cover will be screwed onto an insert that will unscrew from the wall fitting, the wall fitting then comes out and detaches from the drain body behind the shell. Sounds like you are on the right path.