Is it safe to replace a Balboa spa heater?
– REPLACE THE HEATER! You will find that some spa companies will suggest replacing the heater element as opposed to replacing the entire heater. This is NOT SAFE. Balboa Water Group does not sell heater elements and does not recommend the replacement of spa heater elements on any spa heater manufactured by Balboa Water Group.
Is there a problem with my spa heater?
Generally in this case, the signs are often visible, as the housing will often be cracked, bulged, bumpy, or spotted from heat, The heater needs to be replaced. No heat or reduced heat are often common problems.
Where do I find the error code on my spa pump?
Error code for issue where the electrical signal within the pump body between the control panel and power board has become disconnected. This error code can become visible on 2017 model pumps and newer. The date of the spa pump can be located on the silver sticker on the pump body itself (S/N Number) or engraved within the handles.
When does the fault code appear on a Raypak heater?
Raypak Heater Fault Code Guide 1 Water temperature is below 36F or above 110F 2 If the two thermistors are more than 2 degrees apart, the SNS code will appear. 3 Loose or corroded connection at P1. 4 If the sensor is not mounted all the way into the JACO fitting on the header, it may give a false reading.
How to switch sensor A and B on M7 spa heater?
Switch sensors A and B at the board (for techs). If message changes to SnB or SENSOR B SERVICE RQD, then replace sensor, if not the problem could be with the circuit board. Same for Sensor B error. The 2 sensors may be out of balance if SnS appears.
What does low flow mean on a M7 spa heater?
This type of error means that during heating there is a 6F degree or greater difference between the sensors that might indicate a low flow condition (for 230v spas) – this is 4F degrees for 120v spas. This is the verified low flow message if HFL has happened five times in the last day and heating has been disabled.
Why does my M7 spa heater keep overheating?
Press any button to reset (there is no auto-reset). The spa water overheat error message is OHS and it means one of the sensors has detected 110F degrees incoming water. This can happen if the filter cycle settings are improperly setup so the spa is constantly cycling (did you mix up AM and PM?). Otherwise maybe it is really hot outside?
How does the Balboa M7 hot tub system work?
The Balboa M7 system did away with the old-style pressure switches and also the temperature sensor inside the hot tub thermowell. With the M7 style heater, there are 2 equal sensors that are built right into the heater manifold. These replaceable sensors take on different functions depending on the direction of water flow.
