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Hot Tubs: CalSpa 5000, heat element, heating element
heat element, heating element, electric meter: If the heat light is on but the tub is still not heating you most likely have a bad heating element. The pump will run 24/7 because it never reaches the set temperature (100 degrees is default when you reset the breaker). The tub heats to the low 80 s based...
Hot Tubs: CalSpa 5000 Electric Motor, vent holes, spa owner
vent holes, spa owner, air vent: It could be seized. You can try to spin the shaft with pliers - you should be able to see the shaft between the water end and motor end of the pump. If it spins and the shaft doesn t look real rusty it could be a bad starter capacitor. But if it s hard to...
Hot Tubs: CalSpa 5000, http://www.calsparepair.com, shaft seal
http://www.calsparepair.com, shaft seal: The seal can be replaced. It should be a PS201 . You ll first need to remove the five bolts that hold the front housing to the volute. Then, you ll need to remove the impeller from the shaft by rotating it counterclockwise while holding the shaft. There...
Hot Tubs: CalSpa Double VIP 1995, http://www.calsparepair.com, topside control panel
http://www.calsparepair.com, topside control panel, heater relay chatters: If the topside control panel looks at all like this: http://www.calspas.com/replacement_parts/images/parts/ELE09200460.jpg it will have to be replaced. The panel is sealed and cannot be serviced or repaired. If the panel is a Supra the temperature...
Hot Tubs: CalSpas Error Code SN, http://www.calsparepair.com, Sn error
http://www.calsparepair.com, Sn error, sensors: Sn flashing with temperature indicates an imbalance between the sensors and may be a temporary condition. This error may clear by pressing any button on the control panel. If Sn is displayed alone and the tub is shut down a sensor imbalance has been...
Hot Tubs: Canadian Spa Not heating, spa controllers, heater element
spa controllers, heater element, allexperts: When a heater does not come on a pressure switch is the main suspect. When I test a pressure switch I look for zero volts across its terminals be it a pool or spa heater any voltage across it when the pump is on indicates it needs adjusting or replacing. Make...
Hot Tubs: Cheaper settings, kilowatthour meter, arctic spa
kilowatthour meter, arctic spa, economy mode: The only way to calculate the mode in anyones specific case short of sitting by the spa for a month and timing the number of hours the heater is on is to buy a KWH (KiloWattHour) meter on the tub supply only and try different modes leaving set point temperature...
Hot Tubs: cal spa 2100 hot tub overheating, http://www.calsparepair.com, motor running in high speed
http://www.calsparepair.com, motor running in high speed: Since you have already replaced the temperature sensor; If the thermometer reading is more than one or two degrees different than the display reading it will indicate the sensor is correctly measuring the water temperature but the circuit board is incorrectly...
Hot Tubs: cal spa 5000 (2001), www.actionsparepair.com
www.actionsparepair.com: Turn off the breaker. Unplug the topside control panel from the circuit board. Turn on the breaker. If the tub starts a normal heating and filtering cycle you ll need to replace the topside control panel. If it continues to turn things on/off with...
Hot Tubs: cal spa 5000 sreies, www.actionsparepair.com, Cal Spa 5000
www.actionsparepair.com, Cal Spa 5000, Cal Spa 2100: TURN OFF THE POWER and check the fuses on the circuit board: http://www.actionsparepair.com/images/circuit_boards/52299.jpg If you are certain you are getting 220V AC between Red and Black at the circuit board you should also verify you are getting 110V...
Hot Tubs: cal spa model cs 007 heater model ps2, http://www.calsparepair.com, cal spa owner's manual
http://www.calsparepair.com, cal spa owner's manual, door interlocks: You can likely find a manual at: www.calspas.com/manuals. They should have .pdf files going back to about 1985. Most older tubs were equipped with door interlocks. If the door is open the tub will not operate. If you look on the center post between...
Hot Tubs: cal spas 2000 pneumatic series, cal spas, suction system
cal spas, suction system, electrical problem: I would find out if there s power at the spa - if not it s an electrical problem. I m afraid I m not familiar with that system. Sometimes if a pump starves for water it will thermally overload but reset itself after it cools. Sometimes it burns out...
Hot Tubs: changing out a tspa-1, http://www.calsparepair.com
http://www.calsparepair.com: How old is this tub? Some of the older Gecko boards (especially the S series) are no longer available. Unless you know the used pack is 100% functional and have tested it yourself you may just be inheriting another malfunctioning control box. Balboa...
Hot Tubs: circulation pump runs constatly, dimension one spa, math exercise
dimension one spa, math exercise, dyslexic reader: Take the spa pump voltage and multiply by the high speed spa current and divide by 1000 to get the Kilowatt ratings. For example a 240 volt pump on high speed draws 10 Amps is 2400 watts or 2.4 Kw then multiply the number of hour a day you use it say 1 hour...
Hot Tubs: Some colours not working in LED light, marquis spa, main spa
marquis spa, main spa, purples: Some LED lighting if there are a series of lights are run by a control module that turns on red, blue and green LEDs in which case you are probably missing pinks and purples as well and of course all combinations of blues. These modules are small boxes with...
Hot Tubs: control panel not working, hp max, mach 2
hp max, mach 2, mini panel: Oh you don t want to get it from us we are in Canada and dont get that keypad get the next better version compatible with the balboa system that uses that keypad as several others work with it. So now you are going to remove the access panel via screws and...
Hot Tubs: control panel not working, best electronics, controller board
best electronics, controller board, keypads: I am picturing the small torpedo shaped keypad with LCD display and being 5 years old the warranty is over I would replace it with the larger oval keypad. There are several different keypads that work with your controller board. I am gonna give you the Balboa...
Hot Tubs: control reset, www.actionsparepair.com, panel lock
www.actionsparepair.com, panel lock: What make, model and year of hot tub do you own? Alternately, what make and model of control box is installed? You may have to remove the cover of the control box and check inside for a wiring diagram to determine the make and model of the control box...
Hot Tubs: The display pad and power are not working., 30 amp fuse, zero volts
30 amp fuse, zero volts, catalina spa: first off you need or I need to know how long it sat idle and has the breaker tripped it off. Troubleshooting procedures include measuring the supply voltage in the heater voltage the heater current all fuses for continuity and ground fault shorts. Are you...
Hot Tubs: display panel not showing read out, thermostat control, spa pack
thermostat control, spa pack, oaisis: There could be a break in the wire from keypad to spa pack below it mice like to chew holes in wires and check all fuses. This looks like a Red LED display from Balboa. It could be a bad keypad if the wire is ok. If you can t see or set temp and the keypad...
Hot Tubs: "dr" reading on Hydro Spa Omni 2007, hydro spa, impeller
hydro spa, impeller, gasket: Yes. An air pocket in the heater could cause the dr error. You will need to open the air relief plug on the pump and/or loosen a connector on the heater to release the air. The dr error can also be caused by anythig that restricts flow through the...
Hot Tubs: drain/refill/gfci tripping, insulation breakdown, heater elements
insulation breakdown, heater elements, heating element: The various stainless steel heater elements you see with all the bends is an outer tube with a fine nickel chromiun heater filament surrounded by a magnesium oxide insulating material that loves to absorb moisture that gets in when a heater is left dry. To...
Hot Tubs: Eclipse Hot Tub-Nothing on keypad works, leisure bay, default settings
leisure bay, default settings, hot tub: If the keypad is blanl it needs replacing if no keys work it needs replacing otherwise the LX05 $ 300 board needs replacing. If someone gave me one of these spas the first thing I would do is buy a balboa controller and keypad. Start with the keypad....
Hot Tubs: Emerald Cygnus Spa, jet pumps, circulation pump
jet pumps, circulation pump, noise sound: How many jet pumps does it have? Does it have a seperate circulation pump? Does the noise sound like a loud humming noise? I think you should try to isolate what pump is turning on & off, open the equipment area and see what you can find. Let me know - we...
Hot Tubs: electric current in water of hot tub/spa, hot tub spa, thermo spa
hot tub spa, thermo spa, secondary windings: This spa must have LED lighting is it salt water or fresh, Most spas use 12 volt AC feed from a step down transformer with a ground shield between primary and secondary windings in which case the GFCI will never trip unless the primary gets wet. While most...
Hot Tubs: FC mode on Cal Spa 2200, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: FL is the Flow error and is most commonly caused by dirty filters or blocked bottom drains in the foot well of the spa. It can also be caused by too many closed jets or by shut off valves that are partially closed. If none of the above fixes the...
Hot Tubs: Filtration Cycles Working?, lithium ion battery, filtration cycle
lithium ion battery, filtration cycle, numerical digits: Sounds primitive like cannibalism lets short a lithium ion battery the buy a new one. I need more detail you can get off the board the pack the panels the pictures. I am not sure of the price of these spas they look expensive and allen bradley contoller seems...
Hot Tubs: FL code and possible connection to heatre, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: It is entirely possible the valve is stuck closed. The T handle and the stainless steel shaft can separate from the gate inside the valve. The handle will pull up and appear to be open but the valve will actually be fully or partially closed. If you have...
Hot Tubs: FL error on 2100 series, www.calsparepair.com, FL error
www.calsparepair.com, FL error: The FL error is generally caused by an obstruction of flow through the heater or by a defective pressure switch. Unless the plastic piece in your filter is obstructing flow to the pump it is not likely the cause of the error. The most common cause...
Hot Tubs: Follow up: Hot tub constantly runs, www.calsparepair.com
www.calsparepair.com: I think you may have the wrong expert (name isn t Pete#. What make and model of control box is in the tub? Without more information 24/7 operation is sometimes caused by a stuck relay on the circuit board. This can often be fixed #temporarily# by forcing...
Hot Tubs: 1994 Beachcomber, beachcomber, customer care
Hot Tubs: 1994 Beachcomber, beachcomber, customer care
Hot Tubs: Beachcomber 530 Jets
Hot Tubs: Beachcomber 530 Jets
Hot Tubs: Watkins Jetsetter Model J / No Heat, circulation pump, high limit
Hot Tubs: Watkins Jetsetter Model J / No Heat, circulation pump, high limit, having trouble finding
Hot Tubs: flo sensor, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: You more than likely have a flow restriction or pressure switch problem. Remove the filters and reset the breaker. If the problem disappears you need to clean or replace the filter cartridges. If that does not work you most likely need to replace the...
Hot Tubs: No flow from pump 2 but it comes on ?, jet motors, water leaks
jet motors, water leaks, filtration system: Sorry for the delay. The diverter vakve you speak of has a gate inside that needs sanding smooth. Don t pry it the large outer cap unthreads off and the cicular diverter pulls out and is probably full of scratches just sand it smooth and on the inside of the...
Hot Tubs: Gecko S-Class, 3 dots, spa pack
3 dots, spa pack, red dots: Recheck for those 3 dots again and read through my past replies re adjusting or replacing S class pressure switch. The low speed pump relay may be bad also. There is a way we can fool the system into seeing pump one low speed only winding as a circ pump but...
Hot Tubs: Gecko s class circulation, www.actionsparepair.com
www.actionsparepair.com: Press and hold the Light button for five seconds to access the filtration cycle settings. Use the Up and Down to change the filtration duration (0 to 12 hours). This will set a filtration cycle of the selected duration every twelve hours. If you select...
Hot Tubs: great lakes hot tub tripping breaker, http://www.calsparepair.com, breaker trips
http://www.calsparepair.com, breaker trips, GFCI trips: It sounds like a bad heating element. If this is a newer Balboa system the -- display means it is testing to get an average water temperature. It then fires the heater for a short period to test for water flow. If the breaker trips at this point...
Hot Tubs: great lakes hot tub tripping breaker, heater element, heater elements
heater element, heater elements, new element: I would say you need a new heater element but in order to have the new element under a warranty the whole heater tube assembly must be replaced as burnt heater elements carry not warranty it may cost a little more so consider the price of a single element...
Hot Tubs: ground fault keeps tripping, electric heater elements, insulation tester
electric heater elements, insulation tester, heater element: The element must be specifically for the M7 system as the regular bow tie heater doesn t allow enough clearance for the sensors in the tube. Once you have the tube out remove the two retainer nuts with a 3/4 wrench and remove the element and get one the same...
Hot Tubs: gulf coast spa lx 5000, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: Do you hear a relay clicking in the box when you turn Pump #2 on/off? Check the labels on the motors of both pumps to see if they are the same voltage (most usually are). If both pumps are the same voltage TURN OFF THE POWER and plug Pump #2 into the...
Hot Tubs: Hawkeye Older Model 360436, power gauge, heating element
power gauge, heating element, great shape: I really don t know about Hawkeye. It should be a bad heater if you have power to it. I would be surprised if the element were missing. You will have to pull out the heater, take it to a few spa places to match it up. They might also have a timer. I think...
Hot Tubs: Hawkeye, Schooner, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: TURN OFF THE POWER and try turning the motor shaft manually. You should be able to access the shaft in the space between the motor and the wet end or you can remove the dust cover on the back of the motor and turn the shaft with a screwdriver or wrench. ...
Hot Tubs: NO HEAT, http://www.calsparepair.com, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.calsparepair.com, http://www.actionsparepair.com, no heat: If the heat light is not coming on the problem is most likely not the element. It is more likely a pressure switch malfunction. You can find pressure switch troubleshooting here: http://www.calsparepair.com/Trouble/FL_Error_Codes.htm If the pressure...
Hot Tubs: Hot Springs Jetsetter tub conversion to 110 volt, amp breaker, 220 volt
amp breaker, 220 volt, jetsetter: There should be a diagram on the control box cover showing the JP pins. If it shows a jumper only on 1 pin it s considered off - if it s across both pins it s considered on. Hope this helps - if it s new enough put a pin on JP10 to have the display show...
Hot Tubs: Hot Springs Vanguard leaking, slats, water line
slats, water line, hot springs: Wow. First I ve heard of a double moto leaking. If you are the original owner it is under warranty. Don t do anything more or they might try to void the warranty. Hopefully the Tech will be thankful you did all the digging. If it s not warranty: The older...
Hot Tubs: Hot tub Filters continuously, serenity spa, galaxy series
serenity spa, galaxy series, heater element: I really don t know about this one. I would think a single relay would be for all filter cycles, and if stuck closed would effect all cycles. Maybe a topside control problem. You should have it set for standard & not economy. In my experience it s more economical...
Hot Tubs: Hot tub heating element - phone cord wrapped around it, calsparepair.com, masterspas
calsparepair.com, masterspas, heat element: Heating elements are bent to a particular shape and already have stainless steel clips to prevent rattling. When properly installed a flow through element should not rattle. You should report this issue to MasterSpas customer support: customerservice@masterspas.com...
Hot Tubs: Hotspring Highlife 1996 Electrical question, circulation pump, electrical question
circulation pump, electrical question, light flashes: It s a igh limit that s tripped. If it s an intermitant problem it could be a dirty filter. Pull the filters out, reset the power and see if it happens again. Make sure there is NO debris in the spa that could get sucked into the circulation pump. If your...
Hot Tubs: HydraBaths pump, model t ford, emerson motor
model t ford, emerson motor, spa pumps: The part in the plstic box is an airswitch that controls the high and low speed of the pump. On the rear shaft of the motor is the flywheel you should be able to push it forward half and inch and it should spring back all the way to a stop if it doesn t move...
Hot Tubs: heater, leisure bay, pressure switch
leisure bay, pressure switch, high limit: I don t have a schematic but you cn make one if you can draw all the parts as you see them and simply draw lines for the wires to the part locations you don t even have to know what the part is just what it looks likes and how they are joined then we make...
Hot Tubs: heater element, www.actionsparepair.com, lite leader heat element
www.actionsparepair.com, lite leader heat element, balboa heat element: The heat element will be in the stainless steel tube behind the control box. To change the element: 1. TURN OFF THE POWER 2. Open the front of the control box and remove the two black wires from the element. 3. Remove the brackets that hold the stainless...
Hot Tubs: No high speed, speed jets, spa pack
speed jets, spa pack, eprom chips: Thanks for the pictures now I know what Balboa controller and keypad. I consider a spa pack a combination of the controller box and keypad. Does the low speed come on when you power it up? ince the high speed runs when you press the relay rules out the pump...
Hot Tubs: hot springs spa for vacation rental, hot springs spa, hot springs spas
hot springs spa, hot springs spas, spa guy: HotSpring does not use filter cycles. They have one filter dedicated to the circulation pump that runs 24/7. I have seen many HotSpring for a vacation rental. I wouldn t use one for a Hotel situation or super heavy use. If it s a single family rental, I don...
Hot Tubs: hot tub, http://www.calsparepair.com, motor pulses
http://www.calsparepair.com, motor pulses, pump turns on and off: Is the motor running continuously and the water is pulsing or is the motor actually turning on and off? Do you hear a relay clicking on/off in the control box? If the motor is running continuously you most likely have a suction leak somewhere. When the...
Hot Tubs: hotsprings spa, spa control, spa water
spa control, spa water, ready indicator: Here is how the indicators should work on your spa: At a glance, the indicator lights are readily visible on the main control panel. The three indicator lights (POWER, READY and CLEAN) work independently from the rest of the control panel display. That...
Hot Tubs: hydro-quip HQ-1001, hydro quip, amp fuse
hydro quip, amp fuse, two speeds: What about which components makes them look like they should be replaced? Have you checked the 30 Amp fuse? Plugging the pump into the blower will only test one speed. The pump should have two speeds. Does the pump work on either speed or not at...
Hot Tubs: cannot increase temperature on Sundance, Capri spa, ribbon cable, ohmmeter
ribbon cable, ohmmeter, ribben: Well tell them to test your keypad before buying there is no way to bypass the keypad period and Sundance recommended to me once to replace keypad and board. Looks like you got to pay somebody some money to test a new keypad before they invoice you and since...
Hot Tubs: intake check valve required?, checkvalve, bypas
checkvalve, bypas, straight section: The purpose of the check valve was to prevent pump 1 that shared the circ pump drain to starve it of water especially on high speed which may result in a flow error but was advised this chec valve was not needed and no longer available from them. Do the bypas...
Hot Tubs: Jacuzzi J-340 circulation pump, wine corks, circulation pump
wine corks, circulation pump, correct voltage: Sorry I don t have the part number (a local Jacuzzi dealer can get you one) - make sure you order the correct voltage 110V or 220V (it will say on the circ pump) - they come both ways. It should be pretty easy to replace, I believe it s right behind the control...
Hot Tubs: Jets wont run, http://www.calsparepair.com, air lock
http://www.calsparepair.com, air lock: It sounds like the pump is air-locked. If you haven t already you should turn the tub off to prevent damage to the pump. You can find Cal Spa owner s manuals all the way back to 1985 here: http://www.calspas.com/manuals/ Many of the smaller tubs were...
Hot Tubs: Leisure Bay Clear Tubing, pvc tubing, bay spa
pvc tubing, bay spa, extreme makeover: I am gonna give you a site to visit to solve your problem http://www.cwsnaturally.com/spa/ this has an intensive spa flush and the stuff works when done right and the key is the proper flush watch the video. We have done a dozen or more spas now since March...
Hot Tubs: leak in a 20 year-old Beachcomber, blow up pool, extreme makeovers
blow up pool, extreme makeovers, man unit: I agree it is the second best spa ever made second only to Sundance and never Jacuzzi the worst spa ever made but these are my own opinions. The only way to find the leak if it is not pump seals is to drain and raise the spa about 3 blocks high in the air...
Hot Tubs: lightning hitting hot tub, spa pack, fiber optics
spa pack, fiber optics, insurance man: I would say time to call the insurance man shattered conduits. On a normal spa the initial tranient current can be 1000 time normal current while high it is milliseconds. Sounds like the main board heater relay is fused. You may need a new or repaired board...
Hot Tubs: low jets don't turn off, low speed, pint
low speed, pint, hot tub: Either the spa is not reaching set pint temperature due to a bad heater or the board relay is fused shut and the contacts need to be pryed apart. If you compare the high speed to low speed relay the high will have open contacts and low closed then turn off...
Hot Tubs: Maxxus J6 Sensor plug, flow switch, sn3
flow switch, sn3, high limit: The pins should noy some out if done right. If they do they will give errors j6 left side upper lower temperature sensor far right next is high limit and the central locator slot has the flow switch both wires on all sensors are abov and below. Colour is irrelevant...
Hot Tubs: marquis mirage heater won't work, circulation pump, spa repair
circulation pump, spa repair, jet pump: For some reason my email firewall rejects this pix period so simply test the jet pump for operation it may be bad or seized,Check all fuses. Look for a large steel heater tube or a small pump. Most likely you have from the tiny pix only one two speed pump....
Hot Tubs: Nylon in hot tub lines, nylon panty, monetary reward
nylon panty, monetary reward, suction side: Best bet is to remove the pump and take it apart the front housing has 8 screws. The O ring is floating somewhere in the cavity. This made my day and probably yours drain the spa we will get you happy. The small hose you speak of is there to join all pumps...
Hot Tubs: Older Beachcomber Problem, queen charlotte islands, pushbutton control
queen charlotte islands, pushbutton control, circuit resets: I strongly advise against any component bypasses in any spa especially a GFCI breaker that must be tested montly and recorded as good for your own personal safety. The high limit is that red button you press in the little black box. With power off remove the...
Hot Tubs: Pacific hottubw/ pht 2002 titanium spa pack, spa pack, heater element
spa pack, heater element, board relays: Sounds like a closed pressure or flow switch staying closed when it should open keeping the heater on and boiling the water or a fused heter relay. The water is boiling in the heater tube with no flow causing the hiss. Once the relays fuse shut the control...
Hot Tubs: Pool heater, hercules brand, jumper wire
hercules brand, jumper wire, incomplete combustion: A bad pressure switch can easily be replaced. It does not have to be specific to the Hercules brand. If you must bypass sensors such as the flame rollout switch to make the heater work it is an indication of other problems such as a plugged heat exchanger...
Hot Tubs: Pump Seals, inter pump, shaft seal
inter pump, shaft seal, gate valves: I assume when you say other pumps you have one on the right one on the left and a smaller one in the middle. The small hose that joins all three pump is a barb fitting that threads into the front of each pump and those threads over time leak or the barb cracks...
Hot Tubs: no power, www.calsparepair.com, www.actionsparepair.com
www.calsparepair.com, www.actionsparepair.com, FLO error: What is the make, model and year of the hot tub? Alternately, what is the brand or model of control box in the equipment area? The FLO error usually means restricted water flow or a pressure switch problem on just about any brand of hot tub. You can...
Hot Tubs: pump tripping at self diagnositc, www.actionsparepair.com
www.actionsparepair.com: Control systems will sometimes behave this way if the control box or topside got wet. Otherwise, TURN OFF THE POWER and unplug the topside control panel. Turn the power back on and wait for the normal filtration cycle to start. If the tub behaves...
Hot Tubs: recircpump and 2cycle pump not turning on, amp fuse, jet pumps
amp fuse, jet pumps, circulation pump: 50 amp is fine, as long as the jumpers on the board are set for it. The heater will only come on with one jet pump on. When both jet pumps are on the heater will turn off. You can try the fuses, I m not sure but I don t think they have anything to do with...
Hot Tubs: SF Error Code, www.actionsparepair.com, cal spa safety suction
www.actionsparepair.com, cal spa safety suction, SF error: SL is Sleep Mode. SF is a Safety Suction error and will shut down the pumps and heater (this is not sleep mode). It should look like this: http://www.calspas.com/replacement_parts/images/parts/ELE09500120.jpg Most often you will need to replace...
Hot Tubs: Spa High Limit Light, spa pack, spa model
spa pack, spa model, country spa: Don t these spas heat by candles? I assume this is a mechanical spa pack since your talking rods and lights. You need to replace the high limit switch if it doesn t reset it is probably defective. Rwo screws hold it in two prongs have a wire on them and a...
Hot Tubs: Spa Wiring, jumper wire, speed jets
jumper wire, speed jets, volt motor: Find which hot terminal block connection goes directly to the heater red or black you need to disconnect one heater lead and use a continuity tester. Once you know what hot terminal it is connect the 120 volt hot to it. Then you need to connect a jumper wire...
Hot Tubs: Sundance 850 Series Altamar, www.actionsparepair.com
www.actionsparepair.com: You most likely just have a bad topside control panel especially if the heating and filtration cycles are working normally. If the heating and filtration is not working normally you can try this: 1. TURN OFF THE POWER 2. Unplug the topside control panel...
Hot Tubs: Sundance Calypso 1997 Model, air button, calypso
air button, calypso, sundance: I m not familiar with that spa. Do you hear a clicking noise when you push the button? If so I would test power to the blower, if you have power there but no operation it would be a bad blower. If no power it could be a relay, topside control or main circuit...
Hot Tubs: Sundance Cameo J6, magnetic reed switch, flow switch
magnetic reed switch, flow switch, high limit: The temperature sensor occupies the upper and lower right side pins then the high limit sensor is next then there is a space then the flow switch is in the upper and lower where the locator notch is. The flow switch is usually the cause of an FL2 error code...
Hot Tubs: Sundance Optima Overheat, www.actionsparepair.com, sundance OH
www.actionsparepair.com, sundance OH, sundance temperature sensor: If the display temperature is different from the actual water temperature it could be a defective temperature sensor is sending bad information to the board or the board could be misinterpreting the sensor. You most likely have a defective temperature sensor....
Hot Tubs: Sundance Ozonator, filtration cycle, ozonator
filtration cycle, ozonator, altamar: The ozonator should operate any time the tub is in a filtration mode. If you press the Jets button the ozonator will turn off. The ozone icon on the display may not appear unless the control box detects a load (ozonator plugged in) during a filtration cycle....
Hot Tubs: Two speed pump, volt pumps, spa pack
volt pumps, spa pack, three dots: This requires a low level programming. Press and hold the light button for 20 seconds this puts you in configure mode showing P1x where x= 1 or 2 press UP/DOWN to make it display 2 then press the light button to save and move to the next parameter BLx where...
Hot Tubs: Temperature problem on Sudance Optima, wire colors, meat thermometer
wire colors, meat thermometer, water chemistry: The colors don t matter where they go as long as they are in the right pin locations on the plug. The sensor is just a thermistor that is not polarity sensitive and make sure they lock in the connector if you examin the box end closely you with see a small...
Hot Tubs: three blinking dots than water flow stops, www.calsparepair.com, www.actionsparepair.com
www.calsparepair.com, www.actionsparepair.com, pressure switch: If you still have three dots but no LED is lit on the circuit board check the pressure switch. You can find pressure switch troubleshooting information here: http://www.calsparepair.com/Trouble/FL_Error_Codes.htm The information on this site is for troubleshooting...
Hot Tubs: type of spa, used hot tub value, used spa value
used hot tub value, used spa value, used hot tub parts: There is no way to answer your question. The 6/96 would suggest the spa was built in June of 1996 rather than being a model number. That would mean the tub is probably 14 years old. The only to place a value on a used spa is to check your local classified...
Hot Tubs: Watkins Jetsetter Model J / No Heat, circulation pump, jetsetter
circulation pump, jetsetter, watkins: That spa has a circulation pump that runs 24/7 - you need to make sure it is pushing water. Pull out the filters - they can restrict flow. If it has good flow and the ready light is flashing you need to replace the control thermister. I need a year or serial...
Hot Tubs: Watkins Jetsetter Model J / No Heat, air locks, spa pack
air locks, spa pack, digital temp: I am not familiar with all spas like people on here assume but the theory is the same just different engineers try to confuse us electronics guys. If you could a photo of it would be nice but I am thinking since a light is flashing I would estimate it as a...
Hot Tubs: well/hardwater ring, vinegar rinse, elbow grease
vinegar rinse, elbow grease, sundance spa: Wow, all those tries. The only other thing I can think to do is sand it. I can sand an acrylic finish and make it shiny. You can try this but I can t guarantee it won t scratch the surface permanently. I use wet/dry sandpaper starting with 800 grit, then...
Hot Tubs: 1998 Cal spa error, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: Your tub is most likely a 1997 Genesis Series Cal Spa. The Heat Status indicator is on steady when the tub is heating and off when the tub is at the set temperature. If the Heat Status indicator is blinking there is an error as follows: LED flashing...
Hot Tubs: 2003 Sundance Optima, o3 generator, vinyl hose
o3 generator, vinyl hose, flow switch: For starters the ozontor is connected to a special T called a Mazzi injector that creates a vacuum that sucks in the ozone and mixes it with water. If it was the clear T the flow switch is in and it must face the right way. For the price it is easier to replace...
Hot Tubs: 2003 sweetwater cayman(sundance), flow switch, lx10
flow switch, lx10, pool supply: The FL1 almost always indicates a bad circ pump or clogged filter. Ok the flow switch in a catalogue or web site is in an off position so the circ pump is not sending water a 6000- 125 is needed. Thats the replacement circpump. This is probably an LX10 or...
Hot Tubs: 2005 Cal Spa with 1500 series, economy mode, cal spa
economy mode, cal spa, heating element: The 1500 series does not have Economy mode functionality. It should only run in a standard heating mode which should maintain the set temperature at all times. Are there any error codes on the control panel when the tub has cooled to 88 degrees? Is this...
Hot Tubs: 2006 jetsetter valu, used hot tub value, used spa value
used hot tub value, used spa value, used hot tub parts: There is no guide to used hot tub values. If you are buying a used/refurbished tub from a dealer you can expect the price to be higher than if you were buying a used/as-is tub from a private party. If you buy from a dealer be certain to ask about any warranties...
Hot Tubs: 97 grande jet body leak, spray insulation, quarter turn
spray insulation, quarter turn, gasket: The jet body gasket seldom leaks unless it is loose. Most spa companies if not all use Waterway jets. The jet body simply holds the jets and ha a water and an air line. The body inserts into the shell and has a nut on the back side to hold it into the shell...
Hot Tubs: Artesian spa over flow leaking, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: The jet inserts are made to be removable so you can clean behind them and replace them when they wear out. If they are popping out by themselves it is time to replace them. If the leaking hose has been pierced or chewed through by a rodent it may be possible...
Hot Tubs: Auxilary Pump Cut-Out, motor windings, pool pumps
motor windings, pool pumps, thermal switch: Most pumps pool and spas have a bimetal thermal switch that cuts off the power when the motor reaches a certain temperature to prevent the windings from burning. I have seen pumps that simply burn up. Sometimes motors run fine in a shop for hours and then...
Hot Tubs: Balboa HS200VS GFI activation, heater coil, change filters
heater coil, change filters, blower motor: GFCI trips I could write a book on it and probably have in these replies. A shorted motor capacitor can trip the GFCI. A wet blower motor. One drop of water can trip a good GFCI, Unplug everything till the breaker no longer trips.Then get back to me few do....
Hot Tubs: Balboa - pump 1 won't shut down, heater element, speed rules
heater element, speed rules, electrical problem: Has it been this way since day one or was something changed. Pump 1 does heat on low speed. So there could be two issues either the heater element is burnt out never reaching set point and will run forever. It is also possible that you have the filter cycle...
Hot Tubs: Beachcomber Model 730 Hot tub OH on control pad, air circulation, control pad
air circulation, control pad, sn1: The OH message is not caused from equipment overhet but water overheat. Measure the water temp and see if it is over 110 F degrees. Let the water cool down or add fresh water till it runs again and check for error messages other than OH like SN1 or 2. Then...
Hot Tubs: Beachcomber Sn1 Reading, stainless steel sensors, sensor wires
stainless steel sensors, sensor wires, high limit: An SN1 error code is the high limit sensor and is almost always caused by a bad corroded connection at the board or a wire chewed by critters. Very seldom do stainless steel sensors fail on the Beachcomber. It is usually a broken wire, bad wire or the board...
Hot Tubs: Breaker trips, catalina spa, gfci breaker
catalina spa, gfci breaker, heater element: No its the heater element in the steel tube needs replacing. To be sure remove its wires and try. I do discuss why they fail in somw other reply. Transformers seldom fail as they are a low voltage sopply for the light and board ICs that turn all functions...
Hot Tubs: balboa heaters, economy mode, cycle time
economy mode, cycle time, temperature sensor: Make sure the temperature sensor is fully inserted in its well and not measuring air temperature. Some spas have the sensor go through a hole in the shell and can be seen inside the spa other use a well it sits in and if not making good contact inside won...
Hot Tubs: breaker trips, gfci breaker, heater element
gfci breaker, heater element, electronic circuits: A GFCI breaker is your lifeline between water, electricity and death. If a button is stuck the breaker is bad period and must be replaced then talk to me. People seldom test a GFCI it must be done monthly not once a lifetime or when it fails it fails for a...
Hot Tubs: no bubbles, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: Replace the air button. If you look up under the panel where you disconnected the clear hose you ll see a threaded ring holding the air button to the control panel. Air buttons often look like this: http://www.actionsparepair.com/air_buttons.htm...
Hot Tubs: Cal Cooperage Model 70, hot tub heating element, Coleman heater
hot tub heating element, Coleman heater, Coleman parts: Based on your troubleshooting the heat element is the most likely cause of the GFCI tripping. Shorting to ground (even a high resistance short) is precisely what a GFCI breaker was designed to protect against. If nothing else is disconnected besides the...
Hot Tubs: Cal Spa 2100 series, speed jets, cal spa
speed jets, cal spa, flow switch: Does the tub reach the set temperature? What do you mean by: jets do not turn off ? Are the high speed jets running continuously? You can find troubleshooting procedures for the FL error here: http://www.calsparepair.com/Trouble/FL_Error_Codes.ht...
Hot Tubs: Cal Spa 5000 not heating, cal spa, heat problem
cal spa, heat problem, high limit: Is there any chance the control box in the equipment area got wet while draining or refilling the tub? Did the tup over fill and over flow into the equipment? The OH code can be caused if the high limit sensor at the heater detects and over heat condition....
Hot Tubs: Cal Spa 5000 motor stops, cal spa, low speed
cal spa, low speed, stutter: It sounds like the motor may be overheating on high speed and tripping the internal thermal cut off. Once it cools the thermal cut off resets and you can restart the motor. Since it runs normally on low speed I would assume the voltage to the tub and the...
Hot Tubs: Cal Spa - Model #: 04-S704-26, spa model, cal spa
spa model, cal spa, fuse box: Did you actually measure the voltage at the spa is the display on. Now you must test the fuses. Does the pump have a wet end on both ends of the motor? Was the motor gradually noisier? Was or is there any water around the pump? Can you send me a picture of...
Hot Tubs: Cal Spas SQ-800 LED lighting issue part 2, lighting pattern, lighting issue
lighting pattern, lighting issue, cal spas: The junction box does control synchronization of the colors but so do each segment in the lighting system. When you replace the box you may run into color synchronization issues that will require you pull all the sides off the cabinet and re-synchronize each...
Hot Tubs: Cal Spas SQ-800 LED lighting issue, cal spa led, http://www.actionssparepair.com
cal spa led, http://www.actionssparepair.com: Cal Spas used bot J%26J and Sloan LED systems. You ll need to locate the exact replacement LED controller for the system to work. If you haven t damaged any of the connectors there should be no reason to replace them. If you replace the controller and...
Hot Tubs: Cal spa jet replacements, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: Here are the original jets that shipped with your tub: PLU21703405 Power Storm Sure-Flo LF 5.5 OD (These are the jets with three holes that spin) PLU21702717 CX Directional Power Storm Internal 5.5 OD PLU21702742 Jet Insert - JX Power Storm Sure Flo...
Hot Tubs: Calspa circulating pump runs continuously, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: Turning the dial on the pressure switch usually makes it MORE sensitive. Since the tub is heating and the FL error code cleared by disconnecting a lead on the pressure switch it likely means the switch is getting stuck on after the pump has stopped. ...
Hot Tubs: Calspa with system 2100 control panel not working, bottom control panel, ozone generator
bottom control panel, ozone generator, circulation pump: I ve never seen a Cal Spa (or Balboa) topside control damaged by hot plugging it. I do it all the time as a troubleshooting step. It does appear you need a new circuit board. Unfortunately, replacing the topside control panel was the only way to verify...
Hot Tubs: Check valve replacement, wet blower, aromatherapy section, horizontal pipe
aromatherapy section, horizontal pipe, wet end: Blower plumbing. Blower, checkvalve, 90, pipe up as high as possible, 90, horizontal pipe, pipe down and 90 back to the turbo jet holes. The outlet blowing side of this motor should go directly into a 1 1/2 inch check valve then to the U plumbing. If not simply...
Hot Tubs: catalina spa cutting out, http://www.actionsparepair.com, Catalina spa parts
http://www.actionsparepair.com, Catalina spa parts, Catalina parts: First: Disconnect the ozonator (if equipped) and reset the breaker. If the breaker stays on and the tub heats normally you should replace the ozonator. If that fails to solve the problem: TURN OFF THE POWER and disconnect both wires or connectors to the...
Hot Tubs: chewed wire and dont know how to look it up, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: While the pressure switch wire is probably available as a part you would pay many times more than it s worth getting it shipped to you. The easiest fix would be to buy some wire splices and possibly a small spool of wire and fix the damaged wire yourself....
Hot Tubs: no circulation after refilling., circulation pump, water flow
circulation pump, water flow, filtration: If the tub is heating and the jets work you have circulation. The tub cannot heat unless there is water circulating through the heater. Is this a Sundance tub? If so, what year? I may be able to direct you to an owner s manual. Are there any buttons...
Hot Tubs: colored lights, fiber optic cables, led lighting
fiber optic cables, led lighting, water line: If its fiber optic or LED lighting there is no bulb. Can you even get to the back of it. I have not had to repair an LED light on a spa before so I need to do more study on this subject. Myself I would use the multicolor main Led light to feed fiber optic...
Hot Tubs: contol panel not working, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: What wire did the mouse chew through? If it was the topside control panel cord the topside was likely damaged and will have to be replaced. The 53354-02 part number is a Leisure Bay topside control panel. It may be possible to replace just the cord if it...
Hot Tubs: D1 Spa Triad Topside Control Panel, water temp, topside
water temp, topside, triad: The control panel in the photo looks as though water may have compromised the seal. You can follow the cord to the control box and unplug/reseat the connector. If that does not fix the problem you ll need a new control panel to troubleshoot any further....
Hot Tubs: Dakota Spas Blori Model Serial 099-BLO-6445-BE, start tub without water, turn on tub without water
start tub without water, turn on tub without water: You should fill the tub before turning on power. Aside from the chance of burning out the pump seals you can t fully test the tub operation without water. Unless there is water flow through the heater it should not start. If there is a malfunction...
Hot Tubs: Drainage Issue, drainage tube, t drain
drainage tube, t drain, main drain: After you have turned the fitting you must pull out to open the valve. If the tub is above ground and/or you have a low enough spot where you can drain it you may find it easier and faster to siphon the tub using the same garden hose. 1. Put one end...
Hot Tubs: Dynasty Liberty II spa FLO error, poison dart frog, leak water
poison dart frog, leak water, flow problem: As far as I know there is no pressure switch in this unit and yes it is a sealed unit. You pose a question I have feared with this unit so I thank you for that. Have the pump that doesn t work tested first at a motor repair shop. To answer the flow problem...
Hot Tubs: diverter jet collar, scratches, jets
scratches, jets, dirt: You may have to take the gate out and clean or sand it. Pull the handle off and spin the outer cap off and pull up the square post to kift the gate out. Inspect it for dirt and scratches and do the same with the well it came out of then reassemble. Never try...
Hot Tubs: diverter valve blowing off, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: The cap most likely needs to be replaced but you should also examine the valve for any signs of cracks or damage to the threads. If the valve body is damaged you may have to cut it out and plumb in a complete new valve. It may also be necessary to pull...
Hot Tubs: dream maker 8003 yr about 2004, heat element, gfci breaker
heat element, gfci breaker, 110v outlet: Is the circuit breaker in the house a GFCI breaker? Is this tub operating on 110V? Is the 110V outlet dedicated to only the tub (are there other outlets that are wired to the same breaker)? If the pump starts and runs for seven seconds it s not likley...
Hot Tubs: Economy mode, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: How many buttons are on the control panel? If there are only four buttons: try pressing Temp + Light. This should put the tub in either SL for sleep mode or ST for Standard mode. When in Economy or Sleep the display will show EC or SL possibly flashing...
Hot Tubs: Exeter down east pump 1 low speed will not shut off, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: The Balboa MS1500 is likely the Lite Leader system with a very simple, one or two button control panel. If that is the case this system has been discontinued by Balboa and replacement circuit boards are no longer available. The heat light should not...
Hot Tubs: electric current in water, delivery crew, county authorities
delivery crew, county authorities, electric current: TURN OFF THE TUB IMMEDIATELY AT THE BREAKER. The tub is not properly grounded and can electrocute anyone who gets between the water and ground. It s very unlikely the installers are licensed electricians. If the delivery crew wired the tub and are not...
Hot Tubs: elite hot tub balboa 2000 le m7, dissappeared, current temperature
dissappeared, current temperature, definatly: The heater draws the most current and can cause the relay contacts to weld shut and when the spa is in the PR mode you can actually hear the water boiling. You can rip the cover off that relay and pry the contacts apart I do discuss this in detail in previous...
Hot Tubs: Filter air leak??, pool stores, bay spa
pool stores, bay spa, petroleum jelly: I assume this is a canister filter with a lid you pull up to get to the filter. I would replace the O ring and use O ring lube only found at pool stores or hydraulic companies. Also note there is a air bleed valve that has a tiny O ring as well change it to....
Hot Tubs: FL-1 Error code + leaking pump, emerson model, hook ups
emerson model, hook ups, aquaflo: The pumps are 2 inch intake and discharge. The seal can be a US Seal PS 201 or the viton version and there is a buna version as well. The front pump screws and housing need removing to get to the impeller which must be removed to change the seal.I use vice...
Hot Tubs: FLO error message, fuse holder, catalina spa
fuse holder, catalina spa, heater element: The pressure switch is located usually in the stainless steel heater tube and for some stupid reason they put it in back out of site and would be a 1/8 NPT ie 1/8 pipe thread. Replace it then try. Make sure all wire supply connections are tight especially...
Hot Tubs: FLO2 Error, flow switches, hst tax
flow switches, hst tax, flow switch: You need a new flow switch as yours is not opening up when the circ pump is off. Flow switches are mounted in the 3/4 hose sometimes with a clear see through and some in a white T, the clear T version has one small grey wire with two smaller wires. Find the...
Hot Tubs: Flo Error 1999 Sundance Marin, flow switch, thermal switch
flow switch, thermal switch, circulating pump: Sundance uses a bimetal thermal overload on one leg of the heater supply as an added level of protection. Bypass it and try it i a bimetal thermal switch but has nothing to do with the flow error. It is either a bad circ pump or flow switch period. How did...
Hot Tubs: Flo message on Coleman Spa, rv antifreeze, coleman spa
rv antifreeze, coleman spa, electronic sensors: On all spas there is some sort of water flow sensor some use inline flow switches others use pressure switches and the newer spas sense flow from temp in temp out electronic sensors. You most likely have a pressure switch that I would simply change. The pressure...
Hot Tubs: Dynasty Liberty II spa FLO error, dynasty, victory
Hot Tubs: Dynasty Liberty II spa FLO error, dynasty, victory
Hot Tubs: filter motor runs all the time, runs continuously, bad element
runs continuously, bad element, continuous filtration: The most common causes for the low speed pump running continuously are: 1. Defective heating element: The tub is running a low speed heating cycle but the defective element never heats the tub to the set temperature (default is 100 degrees F) so it runs...
Hot Tubs: flo sensor, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: You more than likely have a flow restriction or pressure switch problem. Remove the filters and reset the breaker. If the problem disappears you need to clean or replace the filter cartridges. If that does not work you most likely need to replace the...
Hot Tubs: GFCI trips after 2-3 minutes of running, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: Is there any chance the leak caused something electrical to get wet (i.e. an electric motor, the control box, cords or connectors)? Even a small amount of water in the wrong place will trip the GFCI breaker. The heat element or entire heater is much easier...
Hot Tubs: Great Lakes Hot Tub error code OH, sensor error, high limit
sensor error, high limit, air temperature: SN indicates a high limit sensor error usually caused by a broken wire or bad connection on the board. Make sure the board itself is dry also as water can affect the resistance of the sensor which can trigger a false OH especially if the water is not hot....
Hot Tubs: Hawkeye, Schooner, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: TURN OFF THE POWER and try turning the motor shaft manually. You should be able to access the shaft in the space between the motor and the wet end or you can remove the dust cover on the back of the motor and turn the shaft with a screwdriver or wrench. ...
Hot Tubs: Heater, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: There is no high limit switch on a 2004 Cal Spa. Is the heat light on the control panel lit? Does the pump run continuously in low speed without ever reaching full temperature? If the above is true the most likely problem is a bad heating element....
Hot Tubs: Hot Springs Jetsetter, spa pumps, annoying sound
spa pumps, annoying sound, vacuum cleaner: Older spas used a blower motor that has an annoying sound like a vacuum cleaner once and still used to impress people with false power I am not sure if this is what you refer to? But has nothing to do with the heater in any way. Most spa pumps are two speed...
Hot Tubs: Hotspot Relay jet combination, spa pack, printed circuit board
spa pack, printed circuit board, new spa: Depending on what board you have the Eprom chip can be changed. There are many things that can be done to a spa like internet interface, make pump 2 a 2 speed pump. The ability to add fancy LED lighting. You can have it such that pump 1 can be on high or low...
Hot Tubs: high pitched whining followed by shut down, impeller shaft, new shaft
impeller shaft, new shaft, seal leaks: If the new pump was working on high and low speed ok when you replaced it then it is wired fine. Make sure its unions don t leak and that any shutoff valves are open such that the pump had water in it otherwise the seal would melt and leak. Is it wet under...
Hot Tubs: hot tub, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: The heater will not turn on unless adequate waterflow is detected. Look for anything that would restrict water flow on low speed such as dirty/plugged filters, blocked bottom drains or too many closed jets. Remove the filter(s) completely for troubleshooting...
Hot Tubs: hot tub motor, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: If the motor was recently rebuilt you should not have to rotate the shaft to get it to start. However, you can usually do this by removing the dust cap on the end of the motor and using a screwdriver or wrench to turn the end of the shaft. You can sometimes...
Hot Tubs: J-325 Jacuzzi, personal feelings, electronic controller
personal feelings, electronic controller, canadian winters: You hold the light bulb and spin the tub. You need access to the engine compartment raising the hood. You need to get to the electronic controller area by removing a million Jacuzzi screws off the panel on the keypad side once removed you have access to the...
Hot Tubs: Jacuzzi 2005 J-355 LCD Series Runs Constantly, heat element, screw driver
heat element, screw driver, left hand side: Does the tub ever reach the set temperature? If the pump that runs continuously is connected to the heater that is a typical indicator the heat element has failed. The tub never reaches temperature so the heat pump runs non-stop. If the pump running continuously...
Hot Tubs: Jacuzzi essence model 350, digital spa, digital multimeter
digital spa, digital multimeter, spa pack: When the pump is not running the pressure switch must be open and close only when the pump is running. A switch that never opens triggers error codes that shut things down and in older spas it would cause the heater to stay on when the pump was off tripping...
Hot Tubs: Jacuzzi magnum pump, yellow wires, neutral wire
yellow wires, neutral wire, earliest convenience: The brown and white determine whether it is 120 or 240 volt with brown on A and white on B it is 240 volts and if your red and black is supplying 240 volts simply leave the white disconnected . My question is if the motor was running for years why do you question...
Hot Tubs: Jacuzzi Ventura 9000, volt motor, gfci
volt motor, gfci, baby steps: Whenever I suspect a pump is at fault I remove and test at the shop eliminating or finding it to be the problem if you remove the pumpand have it tested the headaches are removed on that part. Not many people are set up to run a 230 volt motor in a garage....
Hot Tubs: Jets will not shut off, tiger river spa, digital spa
tiger river spa, digital spa, spa packs: I never replace relays just boards but I will let you. All relays have a coil voltage some AC some DC ranging from 5 to 240 plus volt. Then they have a contact voltage and current rating. A DC coil must be fed DC voltage to operate most digital spa packs use...
Hot Tubs: leak jetsetter 2006, glue joints, foam insulation
glue joints, foam insulation, hotspring: Where the water comes out from under the tub rarely has anything to do with where the leak might be. The water will find the lowest spot on the pad but the leak may be on the opposite side of the tub. The only way to find the leak is to take off cabinet...
Hot Tubs: leak between motor and pump, impeller shaft, motor shaft
impeller shaft, motor shaft, vico products: There are 4 bolts you have to remove from the front the nuts on back are designed to be held from turning by the housing once the bolt is removed the nuts will fall off. Then you remove the front of the pump housing to get to the impeller that has to be unthreaded...
Hot Tubs: leisure bay g2 hot tub, zero volts, leisure bay
zero volts, leisure bay, high limit: I would say the supply fuses need testing. If this is a spa you recently acquired ensure that you have 240 with a meter not just 110 to each leg it may be the same 110. The high limit relay only cuts power to the pumps and heater not the topside display. Sounds...
Hot Tubs: leisure bay heater not heating, no heat after replacing circuit board
no heat after replacing circuit board: What was the original reason for replacing the circuit board? Is there electrical current running though the heater? Ideally you can check this with a clamp-on ammeter but you can also check using the electrical meter on your house. Have someone stand...
Hot Tubs: life spa PSOL error, pressure switch, psol
pressure switch, psol, water flow: PSoL is pressure switch open with low pump . PSoH is pressure switch open with high pump If there is no water flow in the tub when you turn on the jets your pump is not primed and is air locked. You ll need to release air from the pump itself....
Hot Tubs: M-210 Hot Tub Pressure Switch, mail requests, goldtech
mail requests, goldtech, pressure switches: Being an MSPA Gecko I will give you their Canadian site your looking for a DTEC or DTEK flow switch; I am also giving you a web site for spa parts abd you can find the above switch there or also use a 14 - 103 pressure switch. These pressure switches are made...
Hot Tubs: Magnetic switch?, http:/www.actionsparepair.com, sundance high limit
http:/www.actionsparepair.com, sundance high limit: Check the high limit on the left side of the control box. It might be a red button the shape and diameter of a pencil or it may be under a black rubber boot. If the door interlocks and light are working but nothing else functions the problem is most likely...
Hot Tubs: Marquis Spa jet, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: TURN OFF THE POWER and disconnect the topside control panel from the circuit board. Turn the power back on. The tub should go through its normal self-test procedure and start a heating and filtration cycle. If the Jets 2 pump DOES NOT turn on with the...
Hot Tubs: marquis spa, gfci breaker, marquis spa
gfci breaker, marquis spa, retreat spa: It sounds like the heater element is preventing the breaker turning on. A retreat spa sounds like you need internet control. The GFCI breaker may be in Limbo it rquires fully shutting off click full off then on. Most people try turning a GFCI back on before...
Hot Tubs: neck jets, beachcomber spas, neck jets
beachcomber spas, neck jets, waterway: Those are not the right jet from the picture you sent with great thansk is a neck jet that puls in and out to come on. Those were used on older Beachcomber spas find a Beachcomber dealer and should be able to get those jets or visit Waterway to see if they...
Hot Tubs: noisy air topside vents, http://www.actionsparepair.com, venturi noise
http://www.actionsparepair.com, venturi noise, air sucking noise: The air venturi controls will suck air any time the pump associated with it is running. Most venturi controls will make some noise when open and simply closing them will often silence them. If your air controls still make noise when closed you likely...
Hot Tubs: OH, breaker tripping, SN, Cal Spas 2200, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: If Pump#1 got wet the breaker would eventually reset when it dried out. It s nearly impossible to do permanent damage to the pump motor by getting it wet. Unplugging Pump#1 may not be a conclusive troubleshooting step. Unplugging Pump#1 also disables the...
Hot Tubs: OH error message, sundance spa, spa pack
sundance spa, spa pack, thermospa hot tub: When you get a new spa pack do it all the keypad gets changed as well as heater and all controls now is the the time to go with the latest and greatest. I am use to the two pump system now some morons called engineers add a third pump when in fact a 2 pump...
Hot Tubs: Older Leisure Bay Spa, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: It s very likely the input power fuse and/or transformer have blown. Depending on how the tub was hooked up you will likely need a new circuit board. You can order a replacement circuit board here: http://www.acitonsparepair.com You can also get live...
Hot Tubs: Ozonator problems, http://www.actionsparepair.com, Cal Spa parts
http://www.actionsparepair.com, Cal Spa parts, Cal Spa ozonator: No water should be flowing to the ozonator. It works by sucking ozone out of the box and injecting it into the water at a special fitting in the plumbing. The hose connected to the ozonator should not have any water in it. Any water in the ozone supply...
Hot Tubs: overheat and turns off, filter area, switch problem
filter area, switch problem, speed motor: The problem is the temperature sensor and needs replacing it is out of calibration and being a thermistor being even two degrees off can cause problems. This is a Sweetwater version that uses curl end fingers not box end and the sensor is located in the shell...
Hot Tubs: Portable Spa, beachcomber spas, disability type
beachcomber spas, disability type, portable spa: If the medical condition is a disability type thing the government covers get a Sundance Tango not a portable soft tub. For those spas try Costco or Walmart or try a Leisure Bay none of which I care for. Also look at Beachcomber spas. If your looking for inflatable...
Hot Tubs: Proform orbit spa, amp fuse, electrician
amp fuse, electrician, hot tub: Is the fuse an orange SC20? If so the pump probably needs to be rebuilt or replaced. If the fuse is a green 30 or 35 amp fuse it could also be in the circuit with the heater. Disconnect the heater and replace the fuse to determine if it is the cause of...
Hot Tubs: Pump 1 has no low speed, low speed, coleman
low speed, coleman, pumps: If you bave not changed the pump or wiring remove the back motor cover and switch the high and kiw speed wires on the motor terminals and try if low speed still doesn t work then the low speed winding on the pump is bad but if it now works see if both speeds...
Hot Tubs: Pump 2 on a Pro Storm Hot Tub, heating element, cable electronics
heating element, cable electronics, blower fan: If it never leaves the pr mode it sounds like the controller board. What puzzles me is this red light is it on the board. Have pump 2 tested to see if it works. Check the keypad cable. Electronics is a difficult field to understand and test without actually...
Hot Tubs: pump leak repair, motor shaft, starite
motor shaft, starite, ge motor: This is the large pool pump I assume you have removed the metal band and seperated the front and rear housing and taken the white diffuser off and looking at a brownish impeller. Check the front inside of the impeller for a screw it may or may not have one....
Hot Tubs: repairing a leak in my hot springs hot tub, groove boards, no screws
groove boards, no screws, tongue and groove: If there are no screws anywhere to remove on the side panels and the bottom is plastic the only way to get there is to destroy a couple tongue and groove boards and slide the other out probably stapled from the back but check to see if those boards are available...
Hot Tubs: SN1 error code/sensor location, http://www.actionsparepair.com
http://www.actionsparepair.com: SN1 indicates the High Limit sensor has failed. On this tub the High Limit and Temperature Sensor should both be wired to the same connector and must be replaced at the same time. The High Limit sensor will be found attached to the stainless steel heater...
Hot Tubs: SPA trips GFCI breaker, variable speed pumps, replaceable modules
variable speed pumps, replaceable modules, barrel carbs: The maximum temperature is regulated by laws. Some spas only heat on low speed and cool down when the high jet speeds are used or a spa running on 120 volts. Assuming this is a 240 volt 60 Amp setup it will heat all the time. You could fool the temperature...
Hot Tubs: Sundance 1999 Optimun FLO & no circulation, accurate thermometer, circulation pump
accurate thermometer, circulation pump, air jets: If the circulation pump is not running the system will trigger the FLO error when the temperature control calls for heat. Is the water temperature actually 108 degrees as measured with a thermometer? If the water is not 108 degrees there is likely a...
Hot Tubs: sundance spa 600, sundance spa, cracked pipe
sundance spa, cracked pipe, topside: I find this hard to read did somebody take your spa apart or take pieces you need to study the schematic located on the lid of the control unit and see what you can find missing as far as part names. Are wires cut or just unplugged. Words like little parts...
Hot Tubs: Temperature variance and upgrade, digital spa, temperature variance
digital spa, temperature variance, digital thermostat: Liquid filled thermostats use a mechanical bellows that expands as the liquid or gas in the bulb expands due to temperature and take time to change. It is their nature and no way to change it easily. There are solid state non digital controls available as...
Hot Tubs: Thermax (Maax) inline water heater for Maax bath-tubs., inline water heater, vacuum switch
inline water heater, vacuum switch, flow switch: You mention a flow switch and a pressure switch and a high limit. The flow switch should close if water is flowing in the right direction and should be all you need. If it has both you would need a vacuum switch as you know. Cal spas used both one was hooked...
Hot Tubs: Vita L700C Spa, motor nameplate, vita spa
motor nameplate, vita spa, fuse holder: Canada is only an email away. On a dedicated 240 volt system the neutral is not needed as the power supply transformer uses a 240 volt primary to supply 12 volt lighting and further changed to low voltage DC by the board. The only reason I say change the board...
Hot Tubs: Water wont heat up, electronic control system, memory reset
electronic control system, memory reset, persistent memory: If its a cigar shaped keypad LCD display with missing segments replace it. The fact you have no error codes is puzzling. Look at your schematic for a persistent memory reset dip switch and turn it to on position then shut the breaker off and the switch back...
Hot Tubs: water slow to heat up., heat loss, heat gain
heat loss, heat gain, heating time: The 3 kw heater will take almost twice as long to heat the tub as a 5.5 kw. Take the heating times I gave above and double them for the 3 kw heater. You can reduce the heating time and heating cost by reducing heat loss. An insulating hard cover that is...
Hot Tubs: 1994 Jetsetter, jetsetter spa, heater tubes
jetsetter spa, heater tubes, heater element: On older spas the heater element had wells in it where the copper bulbs went in and as the progressed to stainless steel heater tubes the copper was clamped onto the bottom of this steel tube. I am not sure what this gray wire is witout pictures it may be...
Hot Tubs: 1995 cal spa double vip model, hot spring spas, marquis spas
hot spring spas, marquis spas, cal spa: Hi Deb, I would look for, Marquis Spas, Beachcomber Hot Tubs, Hot Spring Spas, Dimension One. These are the hot tubs that are at the top of my list, Check your local Craigs list for your area. But make sure it doesn t leak and it works great....
Hot Tubs: 1995 Sundance Marin, circulation pump, gfci trips
circulation pump, gfci trips, paddle move: The flow switch will come in a clear T get the one for your spa as there are basically three types one is a one pump system the other a two pump and the third is an inground. The first two are in see through T s. They can be changed with a filled spa but water...
Hot Tubs: 1997 cameo water drip, incoming air, incoming water
incoming air, incoming water, blower motor: Hi Roy, Sounds like you have some work to do. The first thing I would do is find out your incoming water lines, and incoming air lines, Isolate them by cutting them. Make sure you have plumbing that matches your current tub and start to cut close...
Hot Tubs: 1999 LA SPA hot tub, spa hot tub, flow switch
spa hot tub, flow switch, pressure switch: Hi Coleen, It sounds to me that you have a flow issue, check the pressure switch or the flow switch on or near your heater and see if the tub clicks on. You also might be in the battery powerloss mode. Let me know what you come up with. Thanks...
Hot Tubs: 2002 cal spa 1100, cal spa, heat sensor
cal spa, heat sensor, new sensor: Hi Susan, The SN means that one of the sensors are defective, You have a temp sensor and a hi-limit sensor, If you just replaced the Hi-limit it could be the temp sensor. Usually there are 2 sensors on each of the hot tubs, usually connected with...
Hot Tubs: 6 dots on the control panel, memory reset, quite some time
memory reset, quite some time, cpo: Hi Hector, The VS system has been around quite some time now but its the best equipment system yet! Depending on the hot tub you have the topside control is still Balboa Systems. If you have dots appear on the topside control its probably due...
Hot Tubs: Balboa controls malfunctioning?, factory settings, problem thanks
factory settings, problem thanks, battery backup: Hi David, The balboa inhome remote system will work just like the topside control on the tub. If you try to clear all on the in home monitor then have it communicate with the tub again, It should work fine. If it does it again I would think you might...
Hot Tubs: Balboa G2 Fuse, slo blo fuse, internal fuse
slo blo fuse, internal fuse, spa pack: Hi Tom, On some Balboa systems they have on the right side of the circuit board an extra internal fuse put in just for pump #2. You might have to add this to the system. I ve done this before with the same problem and it fixed it. The fuse is getting...
Hot Tubs: Beachcomber 750 leak, Beachcomber leaks, pump seals
Beachcomber leaks, pump seals, jet bodies: All leaks can be fixed, The easiest way to do this now that the foam is wet and you have seen the area is to disconnect the pumps, drain the water and tip the spa on its side. Then you dig out the foam insulation. The first inch or so is a harder insulation...
Hot Tubs: Beachcomber hot tub not reading proper temp., water chemistry, temperature sensor
water chemistry, temperature sensor, stuff works: It shoukd have tripped an OH message. Sometimes the sensor feels like its all the way in and catches the edge of the thermal well 3 inches short try sliding a wire like a coat hanger along the wire to the sensor and see if it goes in more there is usually...
Hot Tubs: Beachcomber small leak from underneath, first th, drain repair
first th, drain repair, slow leak: Check and replace pump seals first. Th rest requires lifting the spa filling with water and finding the leak then digging insulation out the main reason we stop selling them and now sell Bullfrogs visit their site you may sell that Beachcomber and convert...
Hot Tubs: balboa mother board, dip switch settings, spa pack
dip switch settings, spa pack, error signal: It keeps heating or just keeps running. Make sure all jumpers and dip switch settings match the old board. If the heater keeps running it would overheat the water? And is the board the exact replacement for the spa or a general Balboa M7 board. The VS series...
Hot Tubs: beachcomber 720 off the grid, beachcomber spa, solenoid valve
beachcomber spa, solenoid valve, solar hot water: I would say get an identical battery bank and simply add them in parallel like when you use jumper cables but use permanent wires + to + - to - . This will supply the inverter the same voltage but more current assuming the inverter is capable of 15 KW you...
Hot Tubs: beachcomber leaks, leak seal, cpo
leak seal, cpo, hot tubs: Hi Bruce, The Beachcomber 580 is a large tub and I don t think I would want to move it either. What you can do is get something called ( Brand name Leak Seal) for Hot tubs and Pools, It averages around $43 but its worth it in the long run. Instead...
Hot Tubs: Cal Spa Heater, cal spa, spa guy
cal spa, spa guy, spa heater: Hi Rachel, Well its an older spa, but...I have put new digital system in hot tubs that are old like yours. If the shell is good and it doesn t leak and you like the seating then I would spend the extra 600-700 on the digital system. If its not a...
Hot Tubs: Cal Spa V-500 Victory Model, victory model, removeable panel
victory model, removeable panel, spa motors: The controller is located behind a removeable panel on the side where the keypad is. The circuit board is located inside a box where the power wire goes in but after some thought I think the motor is bad. I would say the low speed winding is gone. The spa...
Hot Tubs: Cal Spa V-500 Victory Model, victory model, cal spa
victory model, cal spa, high humidity: Hi Mark, Could you check and see if you have any moisture inside the circuit board. This has happened to me before. Some lite misting will do it or even high humidity. If you find water getting into the system you need to blow dry it. This could...
Hot Tubs: CalSpa 9000 8 person, person spa, fuses
person spa, fuses, cpo: Hi Adrian, Sounds like you either have some component like a heater, or pumps that are causing the tripping. I would first start with replacing the fuses and first of all check to see if you have proper power going to those pumps. Sounds like its...
Hot Tubs: Calspa PS4 Buzzes/ wont kick on and circulate, control box lid, spa heater
control box lid, spa heater, wont kick: Hi Chris, It almost sounds to me that you might have a bad relay or a bad motor, if you take off the control box lid can you see what is vibrating or buzzing, it really sounds like a bad motor. The older spas though had some faulty contact relays....
Hot Tubs: Catalina spa gfci tripping, gfci trips, gfci breaker
gfci trips, gfci breaker, neutral line: I would suspect a bad GFCI breaker or a problem with the wiring between the breaker and the tub. The light, mister and power converter are probably all 120V components - the only parts in the tub that use the Neutral line. The transformer probably uses...
Hot Tubs: Coleman 105 Sahara, killowatt, cpo
killowatt, cpo, coleman: Hi David, Wiring the tub and the cost will determine how long the run of power is going to be. Its better to run 220v due to the heat up time. When you wire it for 110V you will have a lower killowatt reading for the heater, it will take twice as...
Hot Tubs: Coleman 705 logic, blank screen, hi thanks
blank screen, hi thanks, water down: Test all on board fuses check the keypad cable and board connections for corrosionyou may have a nad fuse my suspect or bad keypad wire or connection or even a bad board test all fuses first. Relays run the high voltage stuff.Check for bad connections and...
Hot Tubs: Coleman Horizon Spa Flo Message, seal assembly, pressure switch
seal assembly, pressure switch, flywheel: I assume you mean the pump seal. Did you remove any wires on the motor or take it apart. Does the shaft spin freely on the motor/pump. When a pump hums it is either seized or the start switch is not engaging. There is a flywheel on the rear shaft inside that...
Hot Tubs: Coleman hot tub, neck jets, control buttons
neck jets, control buttons, one concern: Hi Dawn, It sounds to me that you have it on a continuous filtration for pump 1 or you are not up to temperature yet. These would be the only things that I could think of. Or you might have a stuck relay but that s rare to see, Some systems have...
Hot Tubs: Coleman Spa Wont heat over 94, coleman spa, resistance measurements
coleman spa, resistance measurements, heater element: Well F3 is a code I tried to find with no luck usually F codes relate to filter cycles that don t directly control heat. You need to test the voltage at the heater element and current going through it to make sure the heater is working. That F3 could be a...
Hot Tubs: Coleman Spectrum 200 spa, fan assembly, bubbler
fan assembly, bubbler, blower motor: It sounds as though the blower motor has separated from the fan assembly. It may be possible to replace the motor or it may be necessary to replace the entire blower. Unfortunately, there are too many options for Coleman filters to determine which one...
Hot Tubs: cal spa heat exchanger, cal spa, amp meter
cal spa, amp meter, air pockets: Hi Alex, Thanks for the feed back. If your spa is older then 2 years then you have to just replace the pressure switch or even flow switch, These are located near or on the heater and are screwed in. One has a little black dial that you can adjust...
Hot Tubs: catalina spa overheating/blown breaker, cat spa, circulation pump
cat spa, circulation pump, heating elements: Hi Charles, If the heater is over heating make sure you have proper water flow. Sounds like your pressure switch is allowing your heat to come on when water is not present. This is a must when first starting up. Make sure your circulation pump...
Hot Tubs: circ pump keeps running, balboa, spa
balboa, spa: I don t have the manual by my side but you won t have any codes you may have it set for continuos filter and for thoe reading I don t know it all but I do know a good spa from a bad one and Balboa is good electronics. If you don t have a manual let me kno...
Hot Tubs: control board, dreamaker spas, private question
dreamaker spas, private question, private request: You bought the junk that makes you a genious I gave you the site to buy the board and you dispute my intelligence well fix your own spa then , people with eclipse spas dont waste my time they are pure junk and should be banned like their owners period...
Hot Tubs: Dimesion One FLo error, spa pressure switch, spa not heating
spa pressure switch, spa not heating: Locate the pressure switch on the steel heater tube most pressure switches have a gear shaped thumbwheel on them. Try turning the wheel outward 1/2 turn and listen for a relay click and the heat come on if not do another half turn and wait 15 seconds. If you...
Hot Tubs: Display Error?, http://www.actionsparepair.com, balboa temperature sensor
http://www.actionsparepair.com, balboa temperature sensor, Balboa: It could be the temperature sensor or the circuit board. Does this tub use a pressure switch or does it have two temperature sensors? The sensor can be tested but only if you have the correct tools (ohm meter and logic jumper on a stick ), know the...
Hot Tubs: Dreamaker x 400, dreammaker spas, webb search
dreammaker spas, webb search, leisure bay: Visit the web site http://www.dreammakerspas.com they are in Florida. Call or fax them the X400 is at this site and the only place I know of to help you with boards and things. If this URL fails do a webb search for dreammaker spas. You may have a faulty breaker...
Hot Tubs: ET-50 topside Control panel Beachcomber 380, dip switches, light button
dip switches, light button, labour day: I do thank you for getting back to me so many don t so i send you a personal thank you note and congratulate you on your choice of spas. It will bring you many years of pleasure and I need to upgrade my education to the newer spas and controllers from Balboa...
Hot Tubs: early 90s tiger river tondi spa shuts down after 5 mins., continuity test, tiger river
continuity test, tiger river, tondi: Shutting down as in heater or spa pump period. If the pressure is out of adjustment the heater will shut off. Is there a timer it could be bad. Then it could be a defective high limit but it would trip. When this spa shuts down test the voltage across the...
Hot Tubs: Filter replacement for sundance altamar spa, spa store, pool and spa
spa store, pool and spa, filter number: Yes it is possible and in fact recommended as that micro filter breaks down and clogs the circ pump. You can use a Unicel filter number C-8326 it replaces the Sundance 6540 488. You can get it from a pool and spa store or online at the sponsors you see with...
Hot Tubs: FL02 error on Cayman Sweetwater spa, sweetwater spa, flow switch
sweetwater spa, flow switch, poor flow: This is a Flow switch error message not caused by poor flow but by a bad flow switch. Sometimes debris keeps the switch closed. The best way to solve is replace the flow switch that I also describe in detail in another reply. There is a FLO1 that is low flow...
Hot Tubs: Flow Switch, flow switch, jacussi
flow switch, jacussi, cementery: Too late now you started it you finish it. I do have numerous replies on the subject. It is located behing the right front panel and simply threads in an empty spa the challenge is doing it wirh water in the spa.Since it is a flow switch you can cut and splice...
Hot Tubs: cal spa heat exchanger, circulation pump, spa systems
Hot Tubs: cal spa heat exchanger, circulation pump, spa systems, cal spa
Hot Tubs: control board, pam, reply
Hot Tubs: control board, pam, reply
Hot Tubs: Need a little help., quiet mode, mode button
Hot Tubs: Need a little help., quiet mode, mode button, mode mode
Hot Tubs: sundance tango spa, sundance spa, spa model
Hot Tubs: sundance tango spa, sundance spa, spa model, therman
Hot Tubs: finding out brand, hercules products, google search
hercules products, google search, vita spa: Reflections may be the name or a regional manufacturer or it may be a series made by Dimension One. It may be a tub made by DM Industries/Vita Spa or it could just be an individual model name for an obscure regional tub maker gone long ago. Hercules...
Hot Tubs: flow problem, Balboa VS510SZ, Dr error
Balboa VS510SZ, Dr error, Dry error: The Balboa VS510 does not require a specific amperage motor on the pump. It does require at least 25 GPM through the heater or you will trigger Dr/Dry or OH/HH errors. Flow errors can be caused by dirty filters and/or partially closed shut off valves...
Hot Tubs: fuse burn out, safety precaution, fuse
safety precaution, fuse, hot tub: The pump motors have a built-in thermal protection device that will shut the motor down if it gets too hot. This thermal cut out will reset when the motor cools down. I ve never heard of heat causing a fuse to blow but I ve never lived in the desert either...
Hot Tubs: Gecko HL error message, http://www.actionsparepair.com, gecko
http://www.actionsparepair.com, gecko, balboa vs retrofit: The HL error can be caused when the actual water temperature reaches 119 degrees F. This can mean the entire tub has overheated but more often means the water inside the heater is overheating. Anything that obstructs water flow through the heater (i.e....
Hot Tubs: Gecko S-Class spa pack, spa pack, internal sensors
spa pack, internal sensors, spa water: Prr is a temperature sensor failure and why is it in a line and not in the spa water through a well. My advise is to get a sensor well that mounts in the tubs shell made specifically for that sensor. They require drilling a hole in the shell from inside out...
Hot Tubs: Gecko tsc-4 controller, morgan spa, topside
morgan spa, topside, gecko: Well try harder you people here take advantage of me do your own dam web search but I will take compassion here and give you a web site http://www.morganusa.com/spas/manuals/spaman11-05_11-06.pdf Ahh you dont own a Morgan spa hmm now you do read the manual...
Hot Tubs: geck hot tub panel no power, power outages, gfi
power outages, gfi, hot tub: Hi Gary, If its a circuit board it will cost you around 500 to fix with a 90 day warranty on the board. If you have another topside control to check and see if something comes up then you might be able to see if it works then, but most people don...
Hot Tubs: Heater won't come on , on my Gecko hot tub system., continuous heat, proper flow
continuous heat, proper flow, pressure switch: Hi Marvin, If you leave it jumped and say the pump goes off the heater might stay on and the only protection of over heating would be your sensors and if those fail which most dont. You will have a melting issue with the plumbing. I would get...
Hot Tubs: HI ROGER, salt water pools, stan hughes
salt water pools, stan hughes, crystal clear water: I would have never met them then. What system have they graduated to they were Balboa M7 as is the Bullfrog. The new Revolution system from Balboa looks interesting. Are you part of the Beachcomber team. We still have a lot of spas using the old power source...
Hot Tubs: HIgh Speed Pump, beamsville ontario, motor shaft
beamsville ontario, motor shaft, jet pumps: Yes the switch should be closed when pump is off and open when its reaches speed but it engages the start winding and unless you hook up a cordless drill to start the motor it is needed. So you have a high speed pump 2 not a dual speed. TSC8 is a Gecko keypad...
Hot Tubs: Hot Spot digital controller, digital controller, pressure switch
digital controller, pressure switch, hottub: Hi Mike, Just checking back in with you, have you checked to see if you have any amps at the heater, make sure that the pressure switch on the system is calibrated correctly, if its older then 2 years it is recommended that you put a new one on...
Hot Tubs: Hot Springs Landmark Dreamjet disassembly, spa shell, screw out
spa shell, screw out, unit thanks: Hi Sheryl, If you see a glue joint on the PVC part then you will have to replace this part. The 9 years I ve been doing this I dont know of any glue agen that will melt the glue. Try to pull it off, but again if there is a sign of glue then you...
Hot Tubs: Hot Tub Filter and Ozonator, filtration cycle, purge cycle
filtration cycle, purge cycle, delzone: Hi Burnie, The purple light for the delzone should be on when its in the filtration cycle, or if its hooked up on the same line as the circ pump, then it should be on with the constant filtration cycle. The Balboa system runs a 24 hour pump...
Hot Tubs: Hot Tub transformer test, low voltage transformer, qc spa
low voltage transformer, qc spa, bridge rectifier: Ok finally I did the transformer test myself today and found blue to white 69 ohms and from red to black to yellow I get 0 ohms same as you. So the transformer is good. Red is a centre tap between brown and yellow. These readings make me think blue and white...
Hot Tubs: Hot tub trips breaker when running at full power, gfci, fuses
gfci, fuses, hot tub: The wire for the 50 Amp GFCI should be 6 gauge. The main breaker as in the panel feed breaker or the GFCI supply breaker that feeds the GFCI. The main breaker was once 60 Amps then went to 100 Amps and most are 200 Amps on newer homes. The power going to the...
Hot Tubs: Hot tub won't heat, digital spa, volt system
digital spa, volt system, heater element: If the heater is getting the 240 volts and not heating assuming a 240 volt system then the element is burnt best tested with a clamp on ammeter around one leg of the supply anything over 15 amps tells me the heater is ok or you can do an ohms reading on the...
Hot Tubs: Hot tub won't work, impeller, eye protection
impeller, eye protection, cpo: Hi Jodi, That sounds about right, if the shaft will not turn then you have a bad motor, or even a stuck impeller, if you take off the screws on the front then you should see the impeller, This is round and usually white or yellow in color. Once you...
Hot Tubs: Hotsprings Envoy Unit, envoy unit, gfci breaker
envoy unit, gfci breaker, heater element: The amperage rating on the GFCI depends on the total current draw for that spa I only suggested you get a 50 Amp to use in the garage if you use power tools or do other things like motor repairs or want to buy and sell used spas sort of thing. If you garage...
Hot Tubs: Hydro spa mark III lexxus heater problem, hydro spa, heater element
hydro spa, heater element, lexxus: Hi Duane, One quick question...have you tried to jump the pressure switch to see if the heater comes on? You should try this and let me know.. Should be 2 wires red and black, Heat should turn on if it does then bad pressure switch or its not calibrated...