Why does my hot tub turn off when the temperature is too high?
The High Limit Switch. If the temperature exceeds a certain value, usually 120°Fahrenheit, the high limit switch turns off the heat. This usually occurs if the tub has been recently drained due to the air running through the system. If so, you should let the tub run a few times and it should come back to normal.
What should the temperature of a hot tub be when not in use?
A rule of thumb is that the temperature should be at least 5 degrees lower than when in use. It is necessary to keep it at lower temperatures when it’s not in use so that energy consumption isn’t too high.
What to do if your hot tub high limit switch is damaged?
Simply reset by pressing the big red button on your spa pack. The high limit switch may be housed in a thermowell. If the water temperature in the thermowell is the same as the water temperature in the rest of the spa, the switch is damaged and needs to be replaced.
What to do if your hot tub heater keeps tripping?
If so, you should let the tub run a few times and it should come back to normal. Also, find a red button in your spa pack, which is the high limit switch, and reset it. If this switch is constantly tripping, even if you haven’t emptied out the tub recently, you should get in touch with a repairman.
The High Limit Switch. If the temperature exceeds a certain value, usually 120°Fahrenheit, the high limit switch turns off the heat. This usually occurs if the tub has been recently drained due to the air running through the system. If so, you should let the tub run a few times and it should come back to normal.
If so, you should let the tub run a few times and it should come back to normal. Also, find a red button in your spa pack, which is the high limit switch, and reset it. If this switch is constantly tripping, even if you haven’t emptied out the tub recently, you should get in touch with a repairman.
Simply reset by pressing the big red button on your spa pack. The high limit switch may be housed in a thermowell. If the water temperature in the thermowell is the same as the water temperature in the rest of the spa, the switch is damaged and needs to be replaced.
What should the temperature of my hot tub be?
So obviously start by setting your temperature to 104° F. If you want to ensure your heater is working properly, get a floating thermometer and then, if needed, go through the steps in the section above. As you turn up the temperature, make sure your jets are circulating.
