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  1. Does anyone know what kind of screw Balboa uses for the electrical connection? I took mine to the hardware store, but they didn't have a match. Thanks, David
  2. limulus: http://www.ezpads.com/ has info, google for dealers, such as http://www.poolandspa.com/page5114.htm I'm looking at this thread as I will soon be moving my 6'x8' spa. I now have it on a pea gravel box but it was not exactly level after the gravel settled, and I want the new install better leveled, so no more pea gravel. I'm debating between laying down a slab vs using the EZ pads, I'm inclined towards using the pads due to their relative simple installation.
  3. The heater doesn't go on when the water temperature is 104°F or higher. The water pump creates heat as it moves water. For filtering, the pump is supposed to be on for two hours a day, which heats the spa shell with just enough heat to push the water temperature up by a degree or so. (This added heat is a pleasant side effect while people are in the tub enjoying the jets.) When the pump is on for eight hours at a time it produces heat for a longer period, eventually overheating the water.
  4. That was it. Not only did my friend manage to get the spa into economy mode, he put it on an 8-hour filter cycle. In case anyone finds this thread while having similar issues, here's the info for getting into those menus, which are way too easy to get into and change accidentally. M7 Reference Card http://www.h2oco.com/h2o_online/reference/...suv_m7_card.htm Thanks!
  5. Well I went out to check on the spa and it had overheated (112°F+) Pesky economy mode.
  6. I put my hand in the water to verify (not very scientific but hey), and it was definitely hotter than usual. I have the M7 pack with the two probes. When I saw the high temp I checked the heat LED, it was off. After I put it into standard mode the temp started decreasing.
  7. A friend was using my 2-year-old Santa Barbara hot tub 2 nights ago. I noticed the temp was 104°F while I was explaining the spa controls. He accidentally put the Balboa into economy mode and closed up the spa. When I went out today for a soak I saw the temp was 108°F. The water had never before gone above 105°F. I put the Balboa back to standard mode and its OK now, but why would the h2o get so hot if it was in economy mode, which is supposed to only adjust the temp during occasional filter cycles? I would've thought the water, if anything, would end up cooler than the set temp. The air temp was about 75-80°F. Any ideas?
  8. I have a Balboa SUV heater. Is there a way to increase the temp a nudge beyond 104F/40C? Thanks
  9. I have a credit card that gives 5% off grocery purchases. If I buy a HD gift card at the grocery store it counts.... Flibotte, you can visit samsclub.com for prices there.
  10. How often do you change your water, gcgalt?
  11. I read that the disconnect has to be line-of-sight from the tub as well as being 5-10 feet away. Is this the case?
  12. I know someone who bought a Jacuzzi from HD several years ago, he's been happy with it.
  13. If you get a spa cover lifter (recommended) make sure you allow clearance for it.
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