Anyone know about hot tub fuses?

[AnnMorin]

We have a jacuzzi/whirlpool hot tub off our deck. Last December it did not turn on one day so I called the pool company and they came out and changed a fuse.. The fuse was $6.00 the home vist another $100.00. Yesterday I went to put some bromide in and it did not turn on again. We have had a bunch of thunderstorms so I am thinking it may be a fuse again. I hate to pay an extra $100.00 if I could change the fuse myself but don't know how to tell which is the bad one?

 

[MICKEY88]

what do the fuses look like..if they're the type with the glass window you can see the broken filament, if they are the solid tube type, just replace one at a time until it works...

 

[jfulcer]

And if you can't find it yourself, have them come out and watch where they make the change. Think of it as a $100 electrical lesson. See if they can't drop the charge a little bit or something. It never hurts to ask:

"Hey, all you really did was replace a fuse, can I get a break on that rate?".

Worse they can say is no.

 

[AnnMorin]

The $100.00 is the set fee to come out to our house. I think they are the glass type, DH will investigate it this weekend. Thanks for the idea to try replacing them one at a time.. Duh... I am a bright bulb didn't think of that one

 

[jfulcer]

If you have a multitester you can test every fuse, regardless of type, without having to take it out and replace it to check. It's a minimal investment that will pay off in the long run....