How to troubleshoot a hot tub control box?
All the information below is for mechanical control boxes however some of it can be used to troubleshoot a control box with a printed circuit board, use what is applicable. If you have a Printed Circuit Board in your control box click here for more information.
What does blinking red light on hot tub control panel mean?
Blinking Red Light. A blinking red light on the control panel may indicate it needs to be reset. For most models you will turn off the power to the spa for a minute or two and then turn it back on. Turn on the lower amp breaker first if you have a hot tub powered by 240 volts.
Is there an error code on my hot tub?
Below is a list of common error codes from the top manufacturers of control equipment for hot tubs. Note: The control system brand name is usually different from the hot tub brand name. You can often determine the make of the control system by looking inside the spa’s equipment area.
When to replace a gecko hot tub circuit board?
Gecko Circuit Board: If you have three flashing dots on the display and there is a red light illuminated on the circuit board then the high limit sensor needs to be replaced. If the red light is not on, then there is a flow issue or faulty pressure switch. See “error codes/blinking dots” above. 3.
What to do when your jacuzzi hot tub is not working?
Take off the spa cover to allow the water to cool down and reduce thermostat settings. Switch spa to Programmable Mode in order to turn the heater on solely during programmed filter cycles. Shut the power down to the hot tub and contact the dealer or service technician if the problem continues.
When does the jacuzzi heater automatically turn on?
Condition that provides freeze protection and activates if temps raise to more than 20°F (6°C) cooler than set point of the temperature. Heater will automatically turn on when this happens and stay in this mode until water temperature reaches 15 degrees below set temperature. No action needed.
What does no action required mean on a jacuzzi?
No action required.Note: this condition often occurs when filling the spa with water since tap water is usually cold. This only occurs when spa is in Economy mode and stands for “Ice;” means the system has detected a potential condition for freezing and will cause the system to implement freeze protection. No action is needed.
What does it mean when your jacuzzi is in Economy mode?
This only occurs when spa is in Economy mode and indicates a cool condition where temps have dropped 20°F (11°C) below current settings for them. System activates the heater and jets pump 1 to bring temp within 15°F (8°C) of settemps.
