Pneumatic Spa Packs
Our Pneumatic Spa Pack features the Spa Guts Pneumatic
Spa Controller. This controller includes pneumatic spa-side air-button
controls, a 12V light, and comes ozonator ready (electrically). The stainless
steel high-flow heater has quick-disconnect PVC unions and color-coded plugs
and outlets, making it simple to plug into the correct outlet.
You can choose either 110V or 220V current and 1.5" or 2" pipe fittings. The
pack includes a spa blower and any size
spa motor at no extra charge. The pack comes custom built to your
specifications with all the components assembled together on a plastic skid. In
most cases all your installer will need to do is bolt in your new spa pack,
connect the wiring, connect the intake and discharge pipes, position the light,
and install the spa-side controls.
The Spa Guts Pneumatic Spa Pack has been certified by both
Underwriters Laboratories and ETL (Edison
Testing Laboratories) for your safety. Many other brands of spa
controls have not been certified.
Free Shipping
Shipping is free in the Continental US. Add $100 for Canada, Alaska or Hawaii.
Promptly ships in 1 or 2 business days. You can track
your shipment online. Contact us about
shipping charges to other locations. Our spa packs are compatible in any area
with electrical systems based on North American electrical standards. This
includes much of Central and South America, and many islands. Unfortunately, it
does not include Europe.
Features
Dimensions
Our spa packs can be configured for any spa ever built by any spa
manufacturer. The total dimensions of the spa pack are 26" wide, 13" tall and
16" deep mounted on a skid plate. In some cases our factory-assembled
configuration will not fit in the space in which your current spa pack fits. If
so, all you need to do is rearrange the individual components of the spa pack
(controller, pump, blower) so that they will fit.
Configuring Your Spa Pack
Click here to configure and price your new SpaGuts
Pneumatic Spa Pack
Before you place your order for your spa pack, you will need to know how your
spa pack should be configured so that it's right for your spa. This is not
difficult, but it does require some checking of wiring and plumbing that you
may not be accustomed to. If you're really not handy with mechanical things,
you should have someone who is better qualified than you to do this, because it
needs to be done correctly. Unfortunately, since your spa pack is custom built
to your specifications, we cannot accept returns because you specified the
wrong thing.
Voltage
If your existing spa pack runs on 220 volt current, you should order a
replacement spa pack that runs on 220V too.
If your spa currently runs on 110 volt current, you should consider upgrading to
220 volts. This will, however, require you to change the wiring and circuit
breakers between your home's electrical control box and your spa. With the
upgrade you'll get the following benefits:
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Your spa heater will be able to run while your spa pump is running on high
speed. With 110V when the pump is on high speed there's not enough power left
over to run the heater.
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The heater will run at 5.5 kw on 220 volts versus just 1.5 kw on 110 volts, so
your spa will heat up more than three times faster.
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If your spa has more than 7 jets, a 110V spa pump may be underpowered for the
size of your spa. 110V spa pumps cannot be bigger than 1.5 horsepower.
Generally a spa pump needs 1 horsepower for every 4 jets.
The spa pack's price is the same for 220V or 110V. If you have a 110V system
you'll probably be very happy with the improved performance of your spa if you
upgrade to 220V.
Wiring
An external GFCI is required. Your existing
spa's wiring probably already includes an external GFCI since it is required by
most local electrical codes, but if you do not have one, you must install one
with your new spa pack.
Pump Motor Size
The horsepower of your existing spa pump motor is likely to be clearly marked on
the motor. We recommend you use a pump motor of the same horsepower as you have
now and what the spa's manufacturer intended. However, if you cannot determine
the size of the existing motor, the general rule is that you should have 1
horsepower for every 4 jets.
More horsepower is not better. Overpowering your jets with too much horsepower
could cause damage to your plumbing, your equipment or even to you! It
is critical to select the right size motor for your application.
Whether you need a 1 HP or a 4 HP motor, the price is the same. All motors are
48-frame size. Keep in mind that the 3HP and 4HP pumps requires 2.0 inch
plumbings.
Second Motor?
Many larger spas are equipped with 2 motors of the same size. If you need a
second motor for your spa, you will need a second circuit for it added to your
spa controller ($51 extra). We recommend replacing both motors when you put in
a new spa pack, but sometimes you may wish to replace only one. For example,
one motor had been previously replaced, or both motors are still working and
you plan to retain the other motor as a spare. The cost for both the 2nd pump
and the circuit is $250 - a savings of $35 versus buying them individually. If
the secondary pump needs to be a different horse power than the primary pump,
contact us.
If you have a 2-motor spa, you'll need to have a 2nd motor circuit added to your
spa controller ($50). The cost for both the 2nd pump and the circuit is $250 -
a savings of $35 versus buying them individually.
A small number of older spas have two different sized motors. Unlike modern spa
packs that run a single 2-speed motor, these old spas run a small motor for low
speed and a larger motor for high speed. Most of these older spas have already
had their spa packs replaced once, but there are a few still out there. If you
have one of these you just need a single motor the size of the larger of your
two motors.
If you order a 2-motor spa pack the first motor will be pre-plumbed and will
perform the filtering and heating functions on low speed, as well as a
user-selectable high speed for running some of the jets. The second motor will
be shipped separately and will be plumbed by your installer to your second pump
drain and remaining jet lines.
The Spa Guts Pneumatic Pack comes standard with air button controls and air
tubings. Single-motor controllers have 3 air buttons (motor, blower, light).
Dual-motor controllers have 4 air buttons (motor 1, motor 2, blower, light).
Each air button has a white bezel with dimensions of 2-1/2 inches long x 1-1/4
inches wide. If you need an acrylic air button plate
to mount the air buttons on, you can add-on as an option. You can also add an
optional Topside Control Panel to replace the
air buttons.
Pipe Size
There are two fitting sizes that you need to measure to match your spa's
plumbing:
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Intake/Suction (pump union)
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Return (heater union)
Intake/Suction - This is the plumbing leading up to your Pump Union. Measure the
inside dimension of the plumbing not the union. Return - This is the plumbing
returning from the heater to your jets. Measure the inside dimension of the
plumbing not the union.
If your pack is still installed, you can either look on the plumbing for
markings that say 1.5 inch or 2.0 inch or slip a string around the pipe to
measure the circumference of the pipe using the length below to identify as 1.5
or 2.0 inch.
If you make a mistake, it's not a big problem because you can
buy adapters, but getting it right will save you time in installing
your spa pack and give you slightly better performance.
Please note that our Waterway pumps come standard with 2 inch fittings, so if
your pump or pipe needs 1.5 inch fittings either a substitute pump will be
provided or we will add a reducer to your spa pack to simplify installation for
you. (No charge to you, of course.)
Pump/Motor Location
Having your pack configured with the motor in the proper location will make
installing your spa pack simpler. Ask your installer how your pack should be
configured or identify the location yourself from inspecting your existing spa
pack as follows.
The pump/motor will pull water from your drain and push the water through the
heater outlet back to your spa. A pump/motor on the left will have its inlet
fittings facing left, with the heater/return on the right. Likewise, a
pump/motor on the right will have its inlet fittings facing right with the
heater/return on the left.
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Left-To-Right. View from the front showing the controller (front), pump/motor
(behind, left), and blower (behind, right). Click image to enlarge.
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Left-To-Right. View from above the pack showing the controller (front),
pump/motor (left), and blower (right). Click image to enlarge.
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Right-To-Left. View from the front showing the controller (front), pump/motor
(behind, right), and blower (behind, left). Click image to enlarge.
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Right-To-Left. View from above the pack showing the controller (front),
pump/motor (right), and blower (left). Click image to enlarge.
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If you make a mistake you will need to disassemble your spa pack and rearrange
all the components to so that they will be in the correct sequence or run the
plumbing to the other side. This is not difficult, but it is time-consuming and
will require you to buy extra plumbing parts from your local plumbing supply
store.
Blower
With our spa packs you have the option to delete the spa
blower and save $25. Don't do it unless you are certain you don't need
the blower. Deleting the blower is nearly always inappropriate for most spa
pack purchases. This option is solely for installations that do not require a
blower.
If you wish to use your old blower with your new spa pack you may find that you
need additional plugs, wires, or connections that may exceed the cost of the
discount for omitting the blower or it may be of the wrong voltage. (We sell
blower cords for $25).
If you wire your old blower to your new spa pack using any thing other than a JJ
mini plug you could damage the spa controller. This damage would not be covered
under your warranty. Your old blower may also not be a compatible voltage, and
if you existing blower ever failed, purchasing a new blower later will cost far
more than you'll save with this $25 discount. (We sell new
spa blowers separately for $89).
We strongly encourge you to replace your blower check
valve when installing your new spa pack. The check valve prevents water
from back-flowing from your spa into your blower. This can happen when your
blower is turned off causing it to literally siphon water from your spa into
the blower. This backflow is not only dangerous, but will likely damage your
blower and possibly the spa controller, too. Blower check valves should be
replaced every 5 years.
Accessories
Along with your spa pack purchase you will have the opportunity to buy
discounted accessories. These discounts are available only when ordered with
your spa pack. These are:
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EZ Install Kit
Everything you need to connect your new spa pack's plumbing to your spa.
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Topside Command Center
Gives you the convenience of being able to control the temperature from a
topside control unit with the reliability of a pneumatic spa pack.
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Spa Light Upgrade, the ColorGlo Sparkler™
An array of underwater microprocessor controlled lighting effects.
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Blower Check Valve
Check valves should be replaced every 5 years. Now is the easiest time to do
it.
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Hayward Inline Filter System
If your old filter system is getting hard to use or to find replacement filters
for, now is the best time to replace it.
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Gate Valves (Pair)
If your gate valves are getting hard to open and close, there's no easier time
to replace them. And if your spa doesn't have gate valves, get them now. They
make working on your spa much easier.
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Spa Side Disconnect with GFCI
For your own safety, and to comply with most local electrical codes, you need a
GFCI disconnect.
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JED Corona Discharge Ozonator Kit
Sanitizing with ozone make for a much nicer spa experience. And it pays for
itself with the savings on chlorine or bromine.
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Nature2 Sanitizer
Reduce your use of spa chemical even more.
Questions?
For many people the process of selecting a spa pack raises a number of
questions. Feel free to contact us. (Especially for Special Configurations)
Please note that we cannot configure a spa pack based on photos of your spa or
even the brand name and model number, as some spa manufacturers have used the
same model number for multiple spa configurations.
Ready to Order?
Once you've determined how to configure your spa pack, you're ready to order. Please
double check everything. We are custom building this spa pack for you
to your specifications. If you make a mistake you'll need to reconfigure
your spa pack so that it will fit your spa, which will require buying plumbing
adaptors and maybe even another pump.
Our online spa pack ordering process will guide you through the process of
providing us with your specifications and ensure there is no error in
transmitting your specifications to our factory for building your custom spa
pack.
Click here to order your new
SpaGuts Pneumatic Spa Pack
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