Which "Spa Pak?" any suggestions?

[amazingflapjack]

Hi Folks, I am getting ready to splice in a new "spa pak" in my dear old spa/hot tub, and I'm looking for a simple set up for a small spa, and I could do without an "air blower." I just need a 2 speed air switch style with a heater and control unit, nothing real powerful or fancy. I just want hot, clean water. What do you like or not like? I would appreciate some direction. Thanks, Flapjack.

 

[carpriver]

Our spa/hot tub is a old claw foot tub I sit on blocks and build afire under. you get inside and blow through a hose to get the bubbles. It's a country hot tub.

 

[amazingflapjack]

No spa/hot tub folks out there?

 

[dougb1946]

The Balboa units are pretty good. I work on Watkins units-most don't use spa pacs. Balboa tech service is pretty good, parts are available most everywhere.
Balboa Water Group - The Perfect Spa Retrofit Kit

All it takes is money.

 

[amazingflapjack]

How about these ozone things, are they a good add on? I'm used to using chlorine and bicarb. Thanks.

 

[dougb1946]

Ozone can save you money on chems. Ozonator is one more thing to go wrong, but most seem to have a good life span. I fix these things, so I only see them when they break. Gives me a warped viewpoint.

If you are only using chlor and bicarb, you aren't spending enough money. PH up, PH down, oxidizing shock, cleaners, metal and phos removers, filter cleaners, algaecides, defoamers, alkalinity adjusters, acid. You're not even trying.

 

[amazingflapjack]

Are there any advantages other that cost saving? And how difficult are they to use? Thanks.