LAARS Lite LLG (temp.control) problem

[frankief]

One of the kiddos twister the temp, control dial full circle, and now the heater isn't working. My son checked the switch, and he says its bad. Have checked on-line, and the replacement part goes from $115-$350.

My questions are:

1. any idea where I can get a cheaper price?
2. Does it have to be ORIGINAL equipment?
3. Can I replace that temperature controller with a "degree" thermostat controller instead?
4.(do I have to by from LAARS?)


any an ALL help would be MOST appreciated.

Thanks!

Frankief
(wanting to heat up the spa, soon!)