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Yes the pump came with the cord attached and it is the same voltage . I know I cant think of anything . all the other jets work fine its just when the tub goes to prime and the new pump tries to kick in and it throws the breaker .Are you sure the pump is wired properly?
Did it come with the cord attached?
Is the new pump the same voltage as the original?
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Yes with the new pump unplugged it doesn't trip the breaker
I did try that and unfortunately it still tripsThe heater may have developed a ground fault while you were sorting out the circ pump- try disconecting both heater leads, power it up, and see if it still trips.Does it only trip when the new pump is pluged in/wired?
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I did try that and unfortunately it still tripsThe heater may have developed a ground fault while you were sorting out the circ pump- try disconecting both heater leads, power it up, and see if it still trips. -
Well its been a while but here is an update on my situation :
I ordered a new pump as Dusty Bill did and installed . As soon as the tub went through its preliminary tests and the circulation pump should kick in it trips the breaker . Now I am stumped I thought it might be a bad pump so I exchanged it for a new one and the same thing happens . Any ideas ?
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email sent thank youI can help. e-mail me b_neese2@bellsouth.net
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Well Bill we seem to have the same problem I sure would like to know how you make out .I located the the switch bank. I Turned # 9 off and back on, then turned the breaker back on. PR came up on the screen but the circ. pump still is not coming on. Both blower pumps worked so I unplugged blower #2 and plugged the circ. pump into this location, nothing happened. I then hit the switch for blower #2 and still no circ. pump. I then put everything back like it was and every thing works except the circ. pump.
I have yet to find anything marked m7, the sensors on the heater or marked sensor A and sensor B and seem to be working because the heater comes on and shuts off. I assume the heater shuts down because of lack of water flow.
I'm now thinking that the low water (dr.) sensor is located in the circulation pump itself and I am now the proud owner of two of these bad boys that don't sense or move water.
Guess it's time to open one of the 2 circ. pumps and see what I find there.
Thanks for all the input everyone! Have a great Memorial Day!
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Well that didn't work ... I replaced the fuse and switched the ciculation mode swith (A9) off then on again now it shows code SnS . Any thoughts ?
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I just checked the same fuse , it doesn't look right ( the glass is clouded so you can't see the element inside ) Could this be the problem ? It looks like I have the same board as you do Bill. On my way to the hardware store also I'll post results later
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ok thanksit has a flow detection device on it, it will be mentioned on the inside cover of your balboa pack, flow switch, pressure switch, m-7 sensor etc.... check this next.
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Yes my spa does have a Balboa system. I took the head of the circulation pump apart and found no debris and it seems to be spinning fine . So much for an easy fix . Is there anything else you think I could check ? Thanks in advance for any ideas.Pretty sure The Down east uses Balboa system, and a circ pump.
DR means a flow issue. if water is moving through the retun jet then likely issues are dirty filters (try running with no filter and see if this helps), or a circ pump issue (likely debris in the pump head) take the head apart and see if it is clogged with hair or debris. this can happen if it is run with the filter not correctly seated.
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thanks I will take a look at the pump tomorrow if I can find it . My spa is sunken into my deck so it will take a bit to get to it . I had some filter issues in the past so hopefully that will be the problem thanks again I'll let you know how i make out.
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I'm guessing yes as the heater always went off when the jets were runningDoes it incorporate a seperate circ pump, just for the heater?
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i am not sure is there a way i could check for these ?does the tub have a flow switch, pressure switch, or neither?
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yes the pumps come on and move water just fineturn the breaker off, then back on, hit the temp button a few times to skip the pr mode, does the pump come on? if it does, does it move water?
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I have a down east spa that has stopped heating. I thought this was due to a flow problem so I replaced the filter, drained the water and figured I'd start from scatch. When starting up the spa it goes through its start up functions and when it gets to the Pr function nothing happens. then the heat light comes on for about 30 seconds goes off and the dr code comes up. I took the filter out and tried again and the same thing happened . I was wondering if anyone could help me with this problem before I call a tech .This is the windsor model. Any help would be greatly appreciated .
Filter Broke At Base And Stuck In Threaded Housing
in Portable Hot Tubs & Spas
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I tried taking out my cartridge filter and it broke off at the base . The male threaded part is now stuck in the female threaded part of the housing of the tub and when i tried to loosen it the whole female part started to move . I am at a loss as to what to do any advice would be appreciated !