What to do when you need to replace a hot tub circuit board?
Make sure that when you’re replacing a circuit board (or any other electrical component) that the power is completely disconnected. If you do not feel confident replacing the circuit board yourself, seek the help of a hot tub technician or licensed electrician.
What to do if your hot tub is losing power?
Checking voltage on the board will allow you to determine whether this is where you are losing power. If you look at the circuit board itself, there may be melted components, or burn marks. If you are unsure that your circuit board is the issue, it is best to seek the help of a professional spa technician.
Which is more expensive to replace spa controller or hot tub controller?
New spa controllers aren’t much more expensive than replacement hot tub circuit boards. The increased longevity and reduced chance of another spa circuit board or other failure (e.g., heating element, that you’ll get from replacing the spa controller make this the more cost-efficient option in the long run.
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.
Is the Spa circuit board the same as the hot tub board?
Do NOT purchase a hot tub circuit board just because it looks the same as the one you’re replacing. Spa circuit boards can look identical, but be programmed differently to work with different spa controllers and topside panels.
What’s the best way to replace a hot tub board?
By far, the most accurate method for identifying and replacing your board is the serial number, which contains your board’s product number.
Checking voltage on the board will allow you to determine whether this is where you are losing power. If you look at the circuit board itself, there may be melted components, or burn marks. If you are unsure that your circuit board is the issue, it is best to seek the help of a professional spa technician.
New spa controllers aren’t much more expensive than replacement hot tub circuit boards. The increased longevity and reduced chance of another spa circuit board or other failure (e.g., heating element, that you’ll get from replacing the spa controller make this the more cost-efficient option in the long run.
