Lazy Spa - Hot tub
Discussion
Killer2005 said:
Gretchen said:
illmonkey said:
Any suggestions for a mat for our pool (we're too cheap for a hottub!)? It's 10ft and to go on the patio, with rough slabs, so I'd like to protect it.
Looking at interlocking foam pads and it's not cheap! Thought someone with a laz-y spa or similar would have faced this issue.
Have you looked at kids interlocking mats? There fairly cheap and available in Aldi/Lidl/B&M. Looking at interlocking foam pads and it's not cheap! Thought someone with a laz-y spa or similar would have faced this issue.
But, I came up with a genius idea, underlay. £18 for 10m2 (so more than enough) https://www.screwfix.com/p/vitrex-premier-wood-lam...
illmonkey said:
I've been looking and can't seem to get enough for a 10ft pool for under about £40.
But, I came up with a genius idea, underlay. £18 for 10m2 (so more than enough) https://www.screwfix.com/p/vitrex-premier-wood-lam...
A little bit more but celotex like insulation is a good shout.. two sheets cut into a circle and you get the added benefit of its insulation properties. But, I came up with a genius idea, underlay. £18 for 10m2 (so more than enough) https://www.screwfix.com/p/vitrex-premier-wood-lam...
fat80b said:
illmonkey said:
I've been looking and can't seem to get enough for a 10ft pool for under about £40.
But, I came up with a genius idea, underlay. £18 for 10m2 (so more than enough) https://www.screwfix.com/p/vitrex-premier-wood-lam...
A little bit more but celotex like insulation is a good shout.. two sheets cut into a circle and you get the added benefit of its insulation properties. But, I came up with a genius idea, underlay. £18 for 10m2 (so more than enough) https://www.screwfix.com/p/vitrex-premier-wood-lam...
Celotex has good compression strength - we have a 5000 litre pool on 100mm elsewhere in the garden.
Edited by Chris Type R on Wednesday 16th June 09:31
Celotex is waterproof.
I liked the insulation idea as it'll have a bit of give in it, so ideal for under the pool liner. From memory Celotex dents and doesn't bounce back, so you'll end up with an uneven floor.
Mine is going on a patio with Indian sandstone, so quite uneven. Either products would take up the slack and also probably provide a nice cold temp barrier to the ground.
I liked the insulation idea as it'll have a bit of give in it, so ideal for under the pool liner. From memory Celotex dents and doesn't bounce back, so you'll end up with an uneven floor.
Mine is going on a patio with Indian sandstone, so quite uneven. Either products would take up the slack and also probably provide a nice cold temp barrier to the ground.
Edited by illmonkey on Wednesday 16th June 12:34
illmonkey said:
Celotex is waterproof.
I liked the insulation idea as it'll have a bit of give in it, so ideal for under the pool liner. From memory Celotex dents and doesn't bounce back, so you'll end up with an uneven floor.
I've used Celotex outdoors for the last 3 years I think. The exposed bits brown in the Sun and the foil eventually starts to disintegrate off. I've covered mine with some roof tile underlay which I had spare. You could cover the exposed parts with composite decking for example. I liked the insulation idea as it'll have a bit of give in it, so ideal for under the pool liner. From memory Celotex dents and doesn't bounce back, so you'll end up with an uneven floor.
In terms of denting, I've not experienced any problems. I can certainly walk on a 100mm board without causing any damage. I have the mat which came with the spa between the Celotex and the liner.
Chris Type R said:
illmonkey said:
Celotex is waterproof.
I liked the insulation idea as it'll have a bit of give in it, so ideal for under the pool liner. From memory Celotex dents and doesn't bounce back, so you'll end up with an uneven floor.
I've used Celotex outdoors for the last 3 years I think. The exposed bits brown in the Sun and the foil eventually starts to disintegrate off. I've covered mine with some roof tile underlay which I had spare. You could cover the exposed parts with composite decking for example. I liked the insulation idea as it'll have a bit of give in it, so ideal for under the pool liner. From memory Celotex dents and doesn't bounce back, so you'll end up with an uneven floor.
In terms of denting, I've not experienced any problems. I can certainly walk on a 100mm board without causing any damage. I have the mat which came with the spa between the Celotex and the liner.
I got the dreaded EO2 error, so i left the tub over the past month or so, its in a shed so wasnt fussed too much about it.
Flushed the tub & pump. Still got the same issue so removed the water pump & found the water pump housing cracked, impellar was fine. Replaced pump. Built it back up, fill liner with water to cover the filter & chem connect. Still getting an EO2 error. Pump doesnt sound like its wanting to start up.
I've got a back up MK1 pump, so done a thermal reset on that & its all good.
Anyone got ideas ?
Flushed the tub & pump. Still got the same issue so removed the water pump & found the water pump housing cracked, impellar was fine. Replaced pump. Built it back up, fill liner with water to cover the filter & chem connect. Still getting an EO2 error. Pump doesnt sound like its wanting to start up.
I've got a back up MK1 pump, so done a thermal reset on that & its all good.
Anyone got ideas ?
ComStrike said:
Anyone got ideas ?
Have you done the backwashing trick with a hose yet ? I.e up the out pipe for 10 mins
My hot tub shows the temperature as being 40 but if you swirl the water round by hand the thermostat drops to 35/36.
i.e. the pump appears to be merely circulating the water in the immediate vicinity of the heater element & thermostat.
I've only really run the thing during the winter but it's causes much angst when people get in expecting 40 and it's actually a lot lower.
This is an MSpa not a Lazy Spa. I've not seen mention of this elsewhere and I'm curious as to whether the pump isn't powerful enough?
i.e. the pump appears to be merely circulating the water in the immediate vicinity of the heater element & thermostat.
I've only really run the thing during the winter but it's causes much angst when people get in expecting 40 and it's actually a lot lower.
This is an MSpa not a Lazy Spa. I've not seen mention of this elsewhere and I'm curious as to whether the pump isn't powerful enough?
After testing the water for 18 months with a Lazy-Spa we’ve bitten the bullet and ordered one of these to replace it.
https://www.skargards.com/uk/configurator/regal-22...
Looking forward to delivery in a few weeks.
https://www.skargards.com/uk/configurator/regal-22...
Looking forward to delivery in a few weeks.
ComStrike said:
I got the dreaded EO2 error, so i left the tub over the past month or so, its in a shed so wasnt fussed too much about it.
Flushed the tub & pump. Still got the same issue so removed the water pump & found the water pump housing cracked, impellar was fine. Replaced pump. Built it back up, fill liner with water to cover the filter & chem connect. Still getting an EO2 error. Pump doesnt sound like its wanting to start up.
I've got a back up MK1 pump, so done a thermal reset on that & its all good.
Anyone got ideas ?
Late reply but…Flushed the tub & pump. Still got the same issue so removed the water pump & found the water pump housing cracked, impellar was fine. Replaced pump. Built it back up, fill liner with water to cover the filter & chem connect. Still getting an EO2 error. Pump doesnt sound like its wanting to start up.
I've got a back up MK1 pump, so done a thermal reset on that & its all good.
Anyone got ideas ?
We had this issue and is was a small flap in the pump. This has a small magnet on it and when running is pushed up and seems to complete a circuit to tell the pump that the water is flowing. I replaced this little flap that the wife found on eBay and this fixed the issue.
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fat80b said:
Did it used to work better than it does now?
I have a limescale cleaner box (bought of eBay but you
Can make it yourself out of some drainpipe, couple of connectors and some hot glue). And my flow (Lzs) is much improved after a bit of a descale.
Hi,I have a limescale cleaner box (bought of eBay but you
Can make it yourself out of some drainpipe, couple of connectors and some hot glue). And my flow (Lzs) is much improved after a bit of a descale.
This a brand new pump. (I burnt the old one out...)
The old one seemed to work OK initially but then gradually the water needed swirling by hand to get the heat distributed (until I killed it by running it without any water)
The water comes out of the MSpa unit very gently - you can barely feel the flow. Does the water exit the Lazy Spa unit with some force?
I started this thread in 2016 and that’s is just upgrade to spa number 2
The original lasted well, got a few punctures, the plug melted and I had to buy a seal kit for the pump, but I’m well impressed, it still goes but going to give it to someone.
Bought the Paris which is slightly bigger, has LED lights which are pretty cool, I’ve noticed they’ve upgrade the pump, the liner etc on it, they’re cracking, we’ve toyed with a proper hot tub but love this as the wee ones can splash about in it as well.
The original lasted well, got a few punctures, the plug melted and I had to buy a seal kit for the pump, but I’m well impressed, it still goes but going to give it to someone.
Bought the Paris which is slightly bigger, has LED lights which are pretty cool, I’ve noticed they’ve upgrade the pump, the liner etc on it, they’re cracking, we’ve toyed with a proper hot tub but love this as the wee ones can splash about in it as well.
HRL said:
After testing the water for 18 months with a Lazy-Spa we’ve bitten the bullet and ordered one of these to replace it.
https://www.skargards.com/uk/configurator/regal-22...
Looking forward to delivery in a few weeks.
Looks brilliant. I've thought I'd like one of these. Be interested in feedback after you've had it for a while of the ease and time it takes to heat up.https://www.skargards.com/uk/configurator/regal-22...
Looking forward to delivery in a few weeks.
A shame they don't do them that bubble.
heisthegaffer said:
HRL said:
After testing the water for 18 months with a Lazy-Spa we’ve bitten the bullet and ordered one of these to replace it.
https://www.skargards.com/uk/configurator/regal-22...
Looking forward to delivery in a few weeks.
Looks brilliant. I've thought I'd like one of these. Be interested in feedback after you've had it for a while of the ease and time it takes to heat up.https://www.skargards.com/uk/configurator/regal-22...
Looking forward to delivery in a few weeks.
A shame they don't do them that bubble.
No water meter and only electricity for the lights and bubbles if used, so should be cheaper to run than the Lazy-Spa IMO.
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