The Wizard of Spas

05/19/2026

Please, dont do this.

05/05/2026

Allegedly, someone bought this giant wet sponge for $2,000. (HotSpring Aria) The local dealer will be picking this up tomorrow.

While the cover is a nice aftermarket replacement, the equipment bay exhibits evidence of serious chemical damage and the spa has been leaking for a very long time. (Note the green carpet on the ground level support.)

What would you pay for this spa?

05/01/2026

There are reasons why you dont put your hot tub on bare ground.

Can you name two?

04/27/2026

Available soon...

Contactme for details...

04/27/2026

This is a 2023 H2X Challenger 19D Swim Spa just made available.

Its a dual zone unit. Hot tub on one side, lap pool on the other.

If you'd like to see it in your yard or want more details, direct message me or call 530-945-6959

04/25/2026

Light lens swap.

This 2005 Coleman (Maax Spa) wasnt holding water because the lenses were so crunchy and brittle. With no surface tension on the gasket where the lens was broken, it leaked like that was its job.

04/23/2026

Just finished Vicki O's drain and clean service. Her Master Spa 8.25 was installed in about 2015. If something looks off, you have a keen eye. The filter lid and pillows have been replaced. But the jet faces and weir gate are heavily oxidized and the plastic looks washed out.

This is from sustained chemical abuse.

Some of this discoloration can be reversed (as seen on the valve handles), but its easier to use the correct sanitizer for your spa in the correct amounts with regular water testing.

04/15/2026

On the Bench: Master Spas Legacy Whirlpool (7'x7')

​I’ve just acquired a clean Master Spas hot tub in the yard right now undergoing a full mechanical restoration. As an authorized service provider, I’m stripping the old equipment out and installing a brand-new 2026 Balboa MS50U lower controller and a high-output 4.5HP primary pump. (New filter and pillows too.)

​By the time it leaves my yard, it’ll have a new brain, new heart, and a new deluxe thermal cover.

​I’m curious to get your take, Redding: When you’re investing in a spa, what’s the bigger priority for you? Is it the Brand Name, or is it the After-the-Sale support and knowing the person who sold it is the same person who stands behind the warranty?

​Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear what matters most to you when you’re looking to add a spa to your backyard.

04/04/2026

Who would part with $3,700 for a hot tub cover and cover lift combo?

https://www.facebook.com/100054444221562/posts/1427456842412443/?mibextid=Nif5oz

10/10/2025

Oof.

An attempt at relaxation did just the opposite for a family in New Jersey after the crane carrying their new hot tub fell onto their home.