Is it normal to get a Flo error on a water heater?
A FLO error is normal if the heater is powered up when the pump is off. However, it is preferred (though not essential) that the heater be powered down when the pump is off. You might want to read this topic on cleaning a cartridge filter. It may well have some suggestions you haven’t tried yet.
What does it mean when your hot tub says flow error?
A hot tub flow error indicates that there is a problem with the flowing of water through the hot tub heater. Some of the most common hot tub error codes are FLO, FL1 or FL2, and are picked up by flow or pressure switches.
Why does my water heater not turn on?
It is a self-protection mechanism that prevents the heater from operating if there isn’t enough water moving through the heat exchanger. If your filter is dirty then indeed you will need to run the pump at a higher speed in order to achieve the minimum GPM for the heater to operate.
A FLO error is normal if the heater is powered up when the pump is off. However, it is preferred (though not essential) that the heater be powered down when the pump is off. You might want to read this topic on cleaning a cartridge filter. It may well have some suggestions you haven’t tried yet.
What to do when your hot tub is flashing Flo?
First determine which message you are seeing. If you are seeing a Flashing FLO message, check to see that you still have water movement ie your circulation pump is still turning/waterfall is still running, jet and blower buttons still work. If this is the case turn the GFCI breaker off to the spa and remove your filter.
How long does it take to fix no flow condition?
The error message is “No Flow Condition” Answered in 59 minutes by: 10/15/2017 Pool and Spa Expert: Fix my Pool and Spa, Owner / Technition replied 3 years ago Fix my Pool and Spa, Owner / Technition Category: Pool and Spa Satisfied Customers:1,154 Experience: Over 24 years in pool and spa service and construction Verified
How to diagnose a Flo message on a hot tub?
Answer: When diagnosing a FLO message it is important to consider that there are 3 different types of FLO messages that your Spa’s logic is capable of displaying (a Solid FLO message, a Flashing FLO message and a Solid FLO2 message). First determine which message you are seeing.
