http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ HotTubWorks Spa Repair Forum: Forum: Spa Parts, Repair and Troubleshooting - Recent Posts en Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:43:58 +0000 http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/water-loss-2#post-403 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:14:03 +0000 Mary 403@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Did you fill it back up? If so did it drain back down to this exact point again? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/water-loss-2#post-402 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:49:59 +0000 Purdue 402@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>My hot tub was working great all year until around christmas, i left on vacation for about a week and when i returned home i had lost a lot of water, the water dropped below the point that i was no longer able to suck the water in when it was on its heat/filter cycle. When i checked it the pumps still worked and no major damage, i was wondering what would cause this major water loss? (pretty sure there is not a leaking line) </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/water-loss-1#post-401 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:49:12 +0000 Purdue 401@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>My hot tub was working great all year until around christmas, i left on vacation for about a week and when i returned home i had lost a lot of water, the water dropped below the point that i was no longer able to suck the water in when it was on its heat/filter cycle. When i checked it the pumps still worked and no major damage, i was wondering what would cause this major water loss? (pretty sure there is not a leaking line) </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/pressure-switch#post-397 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:47:35 +0000 Mary 397@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>They will come adjusted. Can you email me directly at <a href="mailto:mary@hottubworks.com">mary@hottubworks.com</a><br /> There should be a label on the pressure switch, I show they use a switch from TecMark. There should be the TecMark part number on it. Maybe you can email me a digital picture of your old switch? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/pressure-switch#post-396 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:40:01 +0000 m.callahan 396@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>The switch that is on the heater does not look like the replacement you suggested.<br /> It is white plastic with a black wheel in the middle it says 2 PSI on it<br /> It has a place for three wires but only two are used<br /> should I replace it with your choice<br /> and do I need to make any adjustments? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/pressure-switch#post-395 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:57:10 +0000 Mary 395@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Yes you can replace. First turn off the breaker to the spa so there will be no power going to it. Close <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SearchResults.php?keywords=slice+valve">slice valves</a> if you have them going to the heater so you don't need to drain the water down. Remove the wires to the <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&#38;key=2-3902">pressure switch</a> and unscrew it from the <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/HeaterComplete.php">spa heater manifold</a>. Install new switch by threading back into heater manifold. You can use a little teflon tape on the threads. Reconnect the wires to switch and open slice valves, or fill back up if you do not have shut off valves. The part number for the switch is 2-3902 or simply follow the links I set up on the blue word <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&#38;key=2-3902">pressure switch</a>. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/pressure-switch#post-394 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:17:46 +0000 m.callahan 394@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>I have a 2000 Z255 Jaccuzzi hot tub. The pressure switch is leaking.<br /> How do I replace the switch? Is there a replacement for the Jaccuzzi R961000 switch? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/sl-gt-spa-went-to-sleepdied-whatever#post-393 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:29:57 +0000 Mary 393@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>The operation card should have been included. By pressing the "temp" or "set" button and then light that will allow you to change modes. I have asked you to email directly and I will email you back a copy of the card. We are very sorry for the inconvience. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/balboa-code-sl-my-spa-fell-asleepgt-how-do-i-wake-it#post-392 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:23:15 +0000 Mary 392@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Brian just confirmed that the operation card should have came with the pack. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/balboa-code-sl-my-spa-fell-asleepgt-how-do-i-wake-it#post-391 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:20:40 +0000 Mary 391@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>If you would like to email me directly I can email you back a copy of the operation card. I appoligize for any inconvience. I have asked Brian about the operation manual as well and why one was not included. My email address is <a href="mailto:mary@hottubworks.com">mary@hottubworks.com</a><br /> The sleep mode will keep the spa temperature within 20 degrees of your set temp but will only heat during the filter cycle if it goes 20 degrees below. There is also a freeze protection which the pump would have been activated automatically if the temp drops below 42 degrees. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/balboa-code-sl-my-spa-fell-asleepgt-how-do-i-wake-it#post-390 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:03:29 +0000 wdeljr 390@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Thanks Mary. </p> <p>The Balboa SpaPac came from you folks with no paperwork of any kind. </p> <p>I would like a manual. </p> <p>In speaking with my son just now after resetting the tub,(it went down to 63 degrees over the weekend in the freezing temperatures)it seems that my eight year old granddaughter was messing with the buttons when she was in the tub last week(which is when the problem started) Had I in my possession a viable reference guide, I would have solved a lot of problems and saved quite a bit of aggravation. You folks just lost your Gold Star.</p> <p>Time to call Brian/CustServ at your office to get a manual.</p> <p>My Thanks, Bill De Lorenzo in NJ </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/balboa-code-sl-my-spa-fell-asleepgt-how-do-i-wake-it#post-387 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:34:02 +0000 Mary 387@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>To change the mode on your spa you would push the "temp" or "set" button and then the light button. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/balboa-code-sl-my-spa-fell-asleepgt-how-do-i-wake-it#post-386 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:20:45 +0000 wdeljr 386@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>spa shows SL. I looked it up and the unit is asleep. How do I wake it uP? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/sl-gt-spa-went-to-sleepdied-whatever#post-385 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:31:19 +0000 wdeljr 385@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Well, in that this NEW Balboa spa pack came with no manual and none is available at either Hottubworks or Balboa Instruments, I'm rather distressed. I have Tub getting colder and colder in freezing weather in a snowstorm. The balboa instruments site says that the unit is in 'sleep mode', and to just change it back to normal...without a manual it's rather difficult. I myself never put it into sleep mode and didn't even know there was one. The actual temp is now in the 60's(F) and with both companies asleep for the weekend I can see it's going to be a race to see if I can get an answer before the tub has to be emptied to avoid a rupture. I've tried cutting power to enable a reboot to no avail. Suggestions? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/frequent-short-cycling#post-380 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:20:28 +0000 Mary 380@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>sounds good, I did find a manual but wasn't sure what year or model you own. I will include a link in case you cannot locate your manual.<br /> <a href="http://www.catalinaspas.com/SpaManual1.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.catalinaspas.com/SpaManual1.pdf</a> </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/frequent-short-cycling#post-379 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:11:55 +0000 tcbro 379@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Yeah, that's pretty much what I remember, on 2 or 3 times/hour for a few minutes each time. I never suspected the new motor/pump was causing it, I just wanted to mention that it was just replaced. The digital desplay is showing the temp, no error codes. I need to dig around in my files and find that manual. Maybe there's a reset sequence I can try or a series of entries to display any error codes. Thanks for confirming my suspicions. I'll keep you posted as I learn more.</p> <p>Tom </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/sl-850-sequoia-spa-leaking#post-378 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:23:53 +0000 Mary 378@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Is the water isolated to one side of the spa? Does it drain down to a certain point and then stop? If the leak is located in the foamed area of the spa it will not be easy to locate. You will need to remove the side panel and locate the saturated foam. If there is no sign of water once the panel has been removed you can probe the foam using a wooden dow rod for signs of water. Once you locate the leak you will need to remove the wet foam, replace whatever it is that is leaking, and then refoam.<br /> You can try and get a plumbing diagram from the manufacturer Cal Spas. Not sure if they will provide one but wouldn't hurt to ask. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/trouble-with-thermostat-reading#post-377 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:09:04 +0000 Mary 377@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Yes it can be replaced. In the control load box there may be a wiring diagram. You will have a <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/HeaterHiLimits.php">high limit sensor</a> as well as a <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/HeaterSensors.php">temperature sensor</a>. You need to locate which one is the temp sensor from the wiring diagram. It should show you where it plugs into the circuit board. Follow those wire to the sensor. Sometimes you will have both the temp and high limit on the heater. Other times you will have the high limit on the heater but the temp sensor head will be mounted in the spa somewhere to monitor the water temperature inside the spa. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/frequent-short-cycling#post-375 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:50:38 +0000 Mary 375@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>It should come on every 30 minutes and run for a couple of minutes. They use this function to monitor the water temperature. The new <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/PumpsSideCenterDischarge.php">pump</a> should not be causing this, it is only running due to being supplied power from the <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/ElectricalCircuitBoards.php">circuit board</a>. It sounds more like a programming or <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/ElectricalCircuitBoards.php">circuit board</a> problem. Are there any messages on the <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/CabinetSides.php">control panel</a> display? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/fl-code-on-2004-cal-spa#post-374 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:26:13 +0000 Doug M 374@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Hi Mary,</p> <p>I replaced the pressure switch and the filters. The spa works right after I turn the breaker on but after a cycle it goes back to the "FL" mode. Any ideas? Thanks..........Doug </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/trouble-with-thermostat-reading#post-373 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:55:24 +0000 mlyesiuk 373@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Is this something that we could purchase a part for and repair ourselves. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/trouble-with-thermostat-reading#post-371 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:59:38 +0000 Mary 371@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>ok that makes sense. It sounds like you may be having a temperature sensor problem. Usually when the readout does not match what the actual water temperature is it is the temperature sensor causing the problem. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/sl-850-sequoia-spa-leaking#post-370 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:48:09 +0000 dfowen37 370@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>I have an SL850 Sequoia Spa and it's leaking... How do I get a plumbing diagram for this product or how do I fix it... </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/trouble-with-thermostat-reading#post-369 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:41:34 +0000 mlyesiuk 369@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>I spoke with my husband to clarify the status. Apparently, the breaker does not actually trip, rather the readout spikes and the hot tub shuts off. This has been occuring for the past 3 to 6 months. The filter is approximately a year old and was cleaned recently. The hot tub was refilled over the weekend as the service technician repaired a recurring leak. The circuit board is approximately a year and a half old. We have noticed the temperature readout to be high even at times when the spa was not used. It typically with jump from a readout of 100 to 114 in a moment. My husband has also noticed that, probably coincidentally, it occurs more often when the second pump is turened on. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/frequent-short-cycling#post-368 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:22:40 +0000 tcbro 368@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>I just got my Catalina spa up and running with a new pump &#38; motor from this site. It had been down for all of last winter (I only run it in the winter). Everything seems fine as far as heat and all goes, it maintains 100* constantly, but it seems like it is cycling on a lot more often than it used to. Now, the circulation pump turns on every 5 minutes for about 40 seconds (I timed it). It seems to me that it used to come on for a few minutes at a time, maybe 3 or 4 times/hour. I don't know what type of controler I have and I can't find the instruction manual that came with it. Do you think this is some sort of programming/resetting issue or is something else causing it to only cycle for short periods? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/trouble-with-thermostat-reading#post-366 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:03:21 +0000 Mary 366@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>So the GFCI is tripping, or is it a mechanical high limit that is tripping? A <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/CabinetSides.php">control panel</a> readout would not cause the breaker to trip. I need to know what is tripping to try and troubleshoot what is causing the problem. It could be a number of problems, <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/PumpsLanding.php">pump</a>, <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/HeaterHiLimits.php">sensor</a>, <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/HeatersLanding.php">heater</a>, <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/ElectricalCircuitBoards.php">circuit board</a> sticking relay, or an old <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/HotTubSpaFilters/Filter_Search.php">filter</a> even if it looks clean. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/trouble-with-thermostat-reading#post-365 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:47:33 +0000 mlyesiuk 365@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>We have a Leisure Time Spa that is approximately 4 1/2 years old. The thermostat readout has been malfunctioning. The temperature will be at 100 for example and suddenly the readout will jump to 114 causing the breaker to trip. The actual water temperature is not 114. This problem has been occuring off and on for several months. We have cleaned the filter cartridge and adjusted the water levels; however this does not seem to solve the problem. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/spa-starts-then-shuts-down-blinking-o#post-360 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:40:47 +0000 Mary 360@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>A blinking 0 is not one of their designated error messages. So the spa will only run for 60 seconds max and then shut down? I don't think it's the thermal over heat on the <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/PumpMotors.php">pump motor</a> cutting out only running for that long. When the <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/PumpsSideCenterDischarge.php">pump</a> shuts down does the flo indicator on the <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/CabinetSides.php">control panel</a> shut off as well? If so does it come back on when the pump is trying to start on its own without pushing the jet button? </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/spa-starts-then-shuts-down-blinking-o#post-359 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:29:22 +0000 jguerrera 359@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Cal Spa 2100 Electronic operation about 10 years old. Control pad blinking O, unit not running. I restarted spa, runs for 30-60 seconds flow inindicator light on, heat light indicator goes on after several seconds, then spa shuts down, trys to start again on its own, runs about 15 seconds then quits, with blimking O shoowing on control panel.</p> <p>I have checked filter and flow, the spa is reading about 93 degrees and is warm. I opened the panel and made sure all the connections were made, I removed the breaker and then resarted the Spa with the same results. Up to this point it has been running well, although I have bearing going in the motor that you hear when running. </p> http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/topic/fl-code-on-2004-cal-spa#post-358 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:58:57 +0000 Mary 358@http://www.hottubworks.com/spa-repair-forum/ <p>Sounds like you are on the right track. One other thing to think about is to make sure that the water coming out of the jets has not weakened due to debris in the <a href="http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaParts/PumpsLanding.php">spa pump</a>. That could also cause a flow issue. Just trying to cover all bases. </p>