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cdelgrande
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Post subject: [b]Hot Springs Moto-Massage problems[/b]  Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:28 am |
Joined: Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:29 am
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Location: Carlsbad, California
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I've got a 1999 Hot Springs Sovereign Spa and upon turning the spa on following replacing the no-fault 6000 heater I found that the Moto-Massage unit is acting up.
For the most part the moto-massage is stationary. I tried running the spa without the filters and that didn't make an appreciable difference. I can get it to start up for a while if I stick my hand in there and touch the arm. It then usually runs for 5-10 seconds. Even more interesting is that I can get it to run for a while (a few minutes) if I cycle one of the comfort control valves from High to low and back to high.
I'm thinking I need to take off the moto massage cover plate and see what is going on under there.
Any ideas or input is welcomed!
thanks,
Chris
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Dan.the.spa.man
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:02 pm |
Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:04 am
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Location: Eastern CT
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You may just need to replace the moto-massage jet. If you take it out, hold it by the jet end and see if the 'vertibrae' pieces hang down straight and are loose. If it has a bend to it then it won't work.
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charliez
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:24 pm |
Joined: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:22 pm
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Location: Carlos, Texas
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I got this from the moto-massage website:
Before Replacing: If your jet is not traveling up & down there may be other reasons why:
1. Low water flow due to jet pump malfunction but usually it's dirty, clogged filters.
2. Improper air mixture due to air valve failure or the Moto-Massage® air tube is disconnected or split (this jet will not travel without an air and water mixture).
3. Moto-Massage® nozzle misaligned. (not traveling perfectly vertical)
I thought it might point you in a little bit better direction.
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charliez
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:25 pm |
Joined: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:22 pm
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Location: Carlos, Texas
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cdelgrande
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:23 pm |
Joined: Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:29 am
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Location: Carlsbad, California
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thanks for the input!
Here is one extra datapoint that I noticed last night. When I turn off the jets I notice that there are bunch of air bubbles that come out of the moto-massage unit. I can't recall if this always was the case or if there is possibly some issue with the air tube???
thanks,
Chris
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cdelgrande
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:12 pm |
Joined: Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:29 am
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Location: Carlsbad, California
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Ok, this is a dumb question, but can I replace the moto-massage with the tub filled? I wasn't sure whether or not water getting in the air tube would be a problem?
worst-case I figure I'd need to drain it 18 inches or so...
thanks,
Chris
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Swine
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:07 pm |
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2005 12:50 am
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Location: SW Florida
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Don't need to drain 
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t'was a woman that drove me to drink, and I've never had the courtesy to thank her
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cdelgrande
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:11 pm |
Joined: Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:29 am
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Location: Carlsbad, California
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Thanks for all the help!
After examining it I could tell that the spine was broken so I replaced it.
I noticed how brittle this plastic had become over the 8-9 years that I've had the spa. In fact, when replacing it I managed to break off a few more spine pieces.
But now things are working well once again!
thanks,
Chris
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