Heyward

I finally got around to changing the configuration of the J3 Jumper to +. Your instructions were spot on. Thanks again.

To clarify the tub is a 2020 Hot Springs SX 230v 50 amp. The tub appears to heat when jets are on low speed but the heater does not heat when jets are on High Speed

Here is a photo of the circuit board for my New Hot Springs SX 240v 50 amp Tub heater does not operate when jets are on high.

Brand New Tub 50 amp 220 V. The tub can either be wired 110 or 220. I chose 220. thanks

It drops from 104° to 100° in about an hour 40° outside

50 amp. It's brand new. I will have to open it up.

I have a 2010 Hot Springs Hot Spot SX 3 person tub 220 v. The tub runs great and heats fine but when in use and the jets are on the temperature gradually drops. This may be normal, I would like to know if something was set up incorrectly. Thanks in advance.

Exactly

I bought it as a Hot Springs. The guy sold it to me as a functioning tub the original equipment was hit by lightning. This was a bad decision on my part. I am trying to make a working tub but open to buying a new one instead of pouring good money after bad.

I can deal with the top side acrylic repair or making more holes. I would rather put in a new top side panel to match the controller. I don't have access to the old equipment to know what the OEM was. I do know it is a 2010 Watkins tub was wired 110. I would rather use 220v. If replacing the equipment is not cost effective I will bite the bullet and buy a new tub. I may be able to sell what I have. thanks for the reply.

Thanks I am attaching a photo of the board, one of my current wiring config. The board photo has the 10 dip Switches could you tell me how to set them. The pump specs I found on line show the current pump as two speed but this pump is single only. Just for conversation sake could you advise me on new equipment pump, controller/heater and top side control panel thanks so much this is a great forum

This may answer some questions regarding the pump. I pulled of the cover to the wiring connections on the pump motor there is only connections plus the ground so this pump Executive 56 PF-40-1N22M cannot be wired for 2 speeds. I guess I will still check the controller to see if it will operate a 2 speed instead of 1 pumps. Considering the age of the controller it is probably beneficial to replace everything with the proper equipment. I would appreciate any recommendations. On a side note I did contact Balboa to get their take on the controller with one pump. They are going to call me and discuss. Thanks heyward

I looked the motor up on line see the attached info thanks.

The 4 Hp came with the tub. It was put on by the guy I purchased it from. I am basically trying to get the tub to work without sinking any more money in it. I am getting great assistance on this forum. I am aware that the controller is old and will need to be replaced sooner than later. It would be nice if I could find a matched pump, controller/heater and topside controller panel at a reasonable price. Thanks for your reply.

I removed the cover on the "moto massager" the thing a ma bob moves up and down with the flow. I will further investigate the wiring and post back. I very much appreciate your assistance.

Thanks. Hopefully the controller and heater is ok. Sounds like a plan. So the two speed pump will work with the existing controller even though it is designed for two pumps?

What I thought was a blower must be something else the wires are two small.

yes I installed a 50 amp GFI disconnect outside. Even if the heater is working. Is this beast salvageable. thanks Heyward

The temp of the tub increased when I turned it on but I cut it back below 100° to save energy. The power connection is correct the wire colors may indicate otherwise. I was unable to locate 6 3 with a ground so I used 6 2 and added the neutral. Hot legs are Black and White And the neutral is white and black. I live in a small town and my choices are limited on the wire. next question. What are suggestions should I buy a new tub, I learned my lesson with the used tubs. Thanks

Thanks I just happened to have a picture of the switches. I changed one switch Yesterday to read temp in centigrade to see if it Panel would respond and it did. I will send additional pictures this evening if I get home before dark. I am at the hospital with my wife today she has hip surgery. Thanks for the reply.

Attached is Photo of actual circuit board as it is currently wired. By the way I opened the pump yesterday to make sure it was not air locked and water immediately leaked out no air. Thanks for the help.

Here is the circuit board.

See attached photos. Keep in mind the top panel was added by the guy I purchased it from. Thank you for taking the time to reply. HM

I made a mistake and purchased a used Hot Tub, now that is out of the way..The seller purchased this tub used after it was hit by lightning and he replaced The pump as well as the controller and topside control panel. Here are the details: *10 year old Solana Model SX. Ser#SX2M3213 * Tub has Lights not connected. * What appears to be a blower that Is not connected. * The recently added pump is an Executive 56 Model PF-40. 1N22M 220v * Controller Balboa LB501S 4634 Topside Panel is Leisure May G2 Series push button * The pump and controller are 220v protected by a newly installed GFI 50A disconnect * The tag inside the tub indicates it was originally designed for 115v 20 amps My Question—The controller is designed for 2 pumps I only have one. When I press the Jet switch the pump runs and the tub bubbles furiously but will only run a few minutes and the cuts off it shows error codes FLO and or DRI It also sounds as though the the waster is moving so fast that the flow slows for a few seconds to catch up. I think the pump has an air lock and I will check that. To the question, is there a way that this controller will operate with this pump, or does everything need to be replaced, or should I junk it and buy another tub. I just want a decent tub no out of this world bells and whistles this is for me and my wife. Tub size 6’x 6’ Is fine. I appreciate any all advice by the way I can take the criticism. thanks in advance