Replacing and repairing pumps

If you want to replace your pump, referring to the brand of your spa will not give you the necessary information. The dimensions of the pump and/or the wet end to be changed are obviously important, but the informations on the label on the motor (or more rarely the wet end) are even more essential: they give you the brand of the pump or its motor, the series, the type (single or two-speed), the power, etc.

Spa pumps are generally available in two different frame sizes: 48-Frame and 56-Frame. When replacing your pump, motor or wet end, it is important to replace these elements with their equivalents of the same size, so that the fixing holes for the screws and plumbing align.

With the right tools, replacing this part is not complicated, and does not require the assistance of a professional technician. Our team will advise you and explain what steps to take to replace your spa pump wet end seal!

Introduced more than 15 years ago, HydroAir / Balboa Genesis blowers are easily recognizable with their blue polypropylene housing. They are available with several power ratings and come in multiple versions, depending on the desired use. We explain what is behind this combination of numbers and letters.

Do you want to replace the chinese DXD pump on your spa? Even though we do not sell them on our website, you will have no trouble finding a replacement: there are models of a similar size, mostly from LX Whirlpool, that have the same functionnalities.

There are various ways to build a concrete spa, but there are some common elements to most designs. We put together this guide after working with customers on several concrete spas.