Dan Escondido

Ok I connected the pump as per your instructions and it pumped slowly. I assume that is because it is on half the voltage it needs?

So I assume the heater is done as well then? Or can I just replace the lead? I’ll look around, but like you mentioned it may be cheaper to just buy a whole kit. As far as the pump goes, is there a way to test it without replacing the kit? The spa needs a new cover as well so costs are quickly adding up. Perhaps I could hardwire it directly to the main power?

Ok here’s a picture of the backside.

Wow, didn’t notice that color difference on the heater. So perhaps once I get the pump running the heat won’t work? Would that be caused by no water flowing through? For the safety suck, I don’t get any error but could definitely try to jump it. How do I do that?

Ok I tried the testing from red to black on input power and got 243v. As far as the pump power, I couldn’t get anything but 120v from green to white and green to red. All other combinations get no reading. I seem to remember having the option to use 120v or 240v when I first got the tub and chose 240v so it would heat more easily. Is the pump only 120? I thought the heating element was the part that was affected. I’ve attached a picture of my panel as well.

RDSpaguy, Thanks for the quick reply. I tried what you mentioned and got the following results. Yes, I removed the fixes for continuity check. I didn’t specifically check ohms, just beeping continuity. I tested both capacitors for capacitence using a multimeter. Measured across the terminals that were connected. Two terminals per capacitor. I believe it was 30 uf each. There is no noise whatsoever to indicate that any parts are on. The only indication that anything is working is the display. All the buttons seem to work. When I push them the display reacts as expected. However, I did notice that the light isn’t responding either. No error codes on the display. It reads Pr for a few minutes, then back and forth between the temp and Ec. I tested voltage going in to the spa. 121v each across red and black. I also checked voltage to the pump. I got 120v ac when I tested across the green to white and also 120v when I tested from green to red Here are some pictures to show what I’m working with.

I'm hoping to get some expertise in troubleshooting my 2012 Calspa. I drained and refilled it yesterday after about a year of not being used. When I turned it on at the breaker, it went into priming mode on the display as expected, with PR displayed. However, I didn't hear anything at all from the motor. I pushed the jets button, but still no action from the pump. I did the same thing several times with similar results. I don't think it is an issue with air in the lines since the pump never turned on. I did a continuity check on all the fuses in the box and also checked the pump capacitors. Everything seemed fine. Also, I checked every cable I could see to make sure they were all plugged in and undamaged. I'm not very familiar with the inner workings of the hot tub, but everything looked clean, unfrayed, and there were no loose or disconnected wires. Any tips for next steps troubleshooting? I'm thinking that maybe I should see if power is being supplied to the pump? I'm not sure whether it should receive 240 or 120.