Why is the power light blinking on my hot Tub?
It also provides a diagnostic function–a blinking power indicator indicates that the heater high limit has tripped, meaning that either the spa water is above its acceptable temperature range, or a malfunction has occurred within the spa (such as low circulation due to clogged filters).
How do I know if my hot Tub circuit board is bad?
You should see 220 volts. If you do not, then the circuit board is faulty and will need to be replaced or sent to us for repair. If you do see 220 volts and it is not heating then the heating element is defective and will need to be replaced.
Why is my hot tub not working properly?
The best way to avoid this is to winterize your spa correctly, cleaning each jet line and fully draining the hot tub before closing it for the season. Poor water circulation can be caused by not running the pumps long enough. For optimum flow, you should run your pumps for one hour for every 10 degrees of temperature.
What are the different error codes for hot tubs?
There are several different error codes that are used by many different manufacturers. The predominant manufacturers are Balboa, Gecko and Hydro Quip. The error code that we are going to look at here is “FLO” or 3 blinking dots. Both mean the same thing and will be troubleshot the same.
Is the heat indicator light on on my hot tub?
No, It Is Not: If you are not getting any error messages in the display screen (blinking dots is an error message) then please proceed, otherwise find the steps below to troubleshoot error messages. In order for the spa to heat, the heat indicator light needs to be on on the topside control.
What do the blinking dots on my water heater mean?
All other error codes can be viewed here. “FLO”, “FL” and 3 blinking dots mean the same thing – the water flow through the heater is inadequate or the pressure switch is miscalibrated and/or possibly defective. Before we troubleshoot this error code here are a few possible causes:
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.
What are the symptoms of a hot tub problem?
Some symptoms of a circuit board problem are a blank or partially blank display, slowness in displaying messages, or LED lights that are not working properly. If you test the board and see it has low voltage, that is another sign you may need to replace the circuit board.
What should I do if my hot tub wont turn on?
Turn on the lower amp breaker first if you have a hot tub powered by 240 volts. If it is 120 volts of household power, simply unplug it and then plug it back in after a couple of minutes.
What to do if your hot tub control panel is dead?
This is why it is important to keep the control panel in good working order. Check out hot tub controls on Amazon. If part of the control panel is dead or the whole panel is frozen, you will want to see if the problem is the circuit board or the control panel.
