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replace inline GFCI with wall outlet GFCI, safe?

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:32:42 +0000

I have a Softub that is outside. It had an inline GFCI that came factory on the cord. It went bad and kept tripping. I took it out and plugged the cord in to a wall outlet with a GFCI. The tub now works fine with out tripping it.

Will the wall outlet GFCI with and extension cord work just as safe as the inline GFCI?
When I popped the inline gfci open there was a lot of moisture inside. especially in the breaker. That is what lead me to believe it was defective.

The 15' pwr cable on our softub's too short (outlet's 35' away). Anyone tried an ext cord or swapped cables?

admin — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:15:07 +0000

We can purchase the exact same cable and replace the 15' cord with a 35' cord, but the manufacturer recommends against that or using ext cords. Has anyone tried either of these? How did it work? Thanks!

How long is long?? I want to put a 35 or 45 foot cord and install on 140 gallon ‘softub’ hot tub. OK/Not OK?

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:08:19 +0000

The cord we want to replace the original with is the exact same one (guage & amp) as the original and ends in a GFI box/plug. We wanted to replace the cord since we're not supposed to use an extension cord. Thoughts?

Where is the best price for a replacement Softub Cover?

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:56:26 +0000

My darn dog destroyed my Stoftub cover, and the only price i have found is 600+. Where can i find the best price?

can I use a pool pump with my softub?

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:02:46 +0000

can i use my hayward 1 horsepower pool pump/filter with my softub?
softub is a soft sided "hot tub" but the motor is on the outside, free standing like a pools. It is 1 horsepower, I just want to keep the water moving while my motor is being repaired.

can i use my pool pump for my softub?

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:23:48 +0000

my softub motor died. While waiting for repair, can i use my pool hayward 1 horsepower pump to circulate the hot tub water?

Bromine vs. Chlorine for hot tub?

admin — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:26:47 +0000

I've have a Softub hot tub & I keep getting folliculitis only on my arms, not on the rest of my body. I've emptied the hot tub 3 times & "started over" with the chlorine. I've been really on top of adding the chlorine & my test strips are always perfect. PH is perfect, alkalinity is perfect. Someone told me to try bromine instead that maybe I was having a reaction to the chlorine. But if that's the case why is it ONLY my forearms? Weird. Any help would be appreciated.

Anyone ever heard of the company Softub? www.softub.com?

admin — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:49:35 +0000

Any comments?

softub has no power…?

admin — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:34:49 +0000

Ok, we just bought a used softub that has a gfci plug. Put it together, filled it up (no leaks), plugged it in & have a power light on the gfci, but no power at the pump or control panel. It's an older model that only has the 3 lights - 1 each for jets, heating, & power.

Troubleshooting guide says for the gfci to work right, the outlet must be wired correctly... but I get a light on the gfci plug - does that mean it's ok?

I'm thinking if it's not the wiring at the gfci plug, then it has to be in the pump assembly itself.

Anyone else run across this problem before or are there typical issues with the softubs?

Thanks !
as far as wiring - all softubs run off a standard 15a circuit - normal grounded plug in. therefore, no need for special wiring.

regarding the grounding, it was too late by the time I asked, I will get a electrical outlet checker tomorrow.

softub help?

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:00:52 +0000

I just bought a used softub and it was working fine for about 2 weeks. All of a sudden the pump shut off on its own, however the power lights stay on on both the contro panel and the gfci plug. I can get to come on by continuing to push on the reset button and usually after several attempts the pump will come back on..... It will continue to run for about 5 minutes and then it will shut back off... I have it ran to its own breaker... Anyone know what might be causing this?