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So, since the temperature has risen steadily from 22 to >30 degr/C, and everything seems to have worked well, I thought to check for errors again by connecting the topside panel again…. And so far everything still working well. Hmmm, then I dont understand anything. Why does everything suddenly work well now (at >30 degr/C)? Could it be a temperature sensor that is faulty in the lower area and creates problems but is okey at higher temperature? Or could it still be another cause?

Hi again I am now back, and have disconnected from the topside panel as you saus, and reset the SPA. Then everything works as it should for the time being. The temperature has now passed 30 degrees / C, and I'm curious if it stops at 39 degrees / C? Should it? So then it seems like something must be wrong with the topside panel or wire up there? or….? In any case, I must disassemble the topside panel to remove the cable.

I will re-test the sensors again with 20k ohm setting, and also with a new ohm-tester. You mentioned that the topside is held in with double sided foam tape and maybe some caulk. Did you then mean the topside-overlay? Because I think it must first be removed, to get to screws that hold the topside control panel in place. Is it correct to understand? or is the controlpanel also just glued in place? Here is also another picture from the circuit board. May be better... Otherwise, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with me who has a SPA problem. You will hear from me as soon I go up to the cottage (in a little over a week), and have further tests / results.

- Readings from the sensors was with ohm meter set in 2000k range. "The sensors have no polarity" - What I meant anyway was that the last of the two measurements on each sensor was performed the opposite way on the wires. - I will try the test with unplug topside control panel, as you suggests, and get back on the topic with results when I get your proposal checked. If the problem is solved with this disconnection then I have to pull out the cable, witch is going from pc-board to topside control panel inside the SPA - through a hole behind the pc-board cabinet, (and this hole is large enough for mice to enter). So a possibly damaged wire should be inside there. And to get that done, I think I must loosen and remove the topside panel...? But I have to wait one week or so, due to the fact that I have now left the cottage, where the SPA stands. PM was only due to this problems with attached files... But I try again. 163753041_IMG_7621(2).mov

Yes, sorry to have started two topic’s by a mistake… Is it possible to delete one?

Hi RDspaguy You obviously know this problems 🙂 I do not know why the video is not available ... Is a .mov file Yes, I had previously changed the water on the jacuzzi, but not sure when this error has occurred after this. Have tried without filter. No change. The heat pump starts first in the start-up process, and runs all the time until a fault occurs, and everything stops. Flow from the pump to the nozzles is completely normal, as before the error occurred. The heating element (1.5kw) is checked water-filled in disconnected condition from the SPA, with power from external supply. The power readings was about 1.45KW and about 5.8A. Have more videos and pictures in connection with the troubleshooting, but difficult to post everything here on the forum ... Regarding the sensors, (you put me up to the wall here a bit :-)) but I have tried to replace them, and in addition ohm`ed they. Measured in stagnant water (approx. 21.5 gr.C). Sensor in on heating element showed 028 and 036 ohms measured opposite polarity, respectively. Sensor out of heating element showed 032 and 032 ohms measured opposite polarity, respectively. So I guess they work. As for the flicker, you say that I can try to remove the connector to the topside panel, and the heatup process should go....? Ok - At what point in the startup process do you mean I should unplug it? Measurement of voltage to the heating element is measured during start-up, and seems stable (230v). Believes that there is no air lock in the system, as the pump runs plenty of water through. As for your suspicion of mice, it's also a thought I've had, and still have !!! But to get the wire to the topside control panel checked, I have to loosen the panel first, to get the whole wire pulled out? Will I could do this without braking anything? If you want further feedback, I will answer. Possibly for your own pm? Hope to get the SPA back in service before the Norwegian winter starts 🙂

Marquis Euphoria 2003 with Balboa heater/tempsensors. When starting up the SPA, all locks well. Heatpump is starting, and after a while the heater is clicking in as it should. Then after one minute or two I can see on the topside display some flicker and swiching between temp 24deg/C and set point 26deg/C (see attached video). And then after some secounds the heater is clicking out and I get an error message HFL witch ends up with error dr. Flicking on the display occours only when the heating starts/ is ongoing. Pumps are ok, same with the heater, temp sensors (in/out), and filters. Open service-valves and nozzles. What could be the fault. Buying a new controldisplay is expensive, and I want to check out what I can before buying this. Any experiences, ideas and suggestions? IMG_7621.mov

Marquis Euphoria 2003 with Balboa heater/tempsensors. When starting up the SPA, all locks well. Heatpump is starting, and after a white the heater is clicking in as it should. Then after one minute or two I can see on the topside display some flicker and swiching between temp 24deg/C and set point 26deg/C (see attached video). And then after some secounds the heater is clicking out and I get an error message HFL witch ends up with error dr. Flicking on the display occours only when the heating starts. Pumps are ok, same with the heater, temp sensors (in/out), and filters. Open service-valves and nozzles. What could be the fault. Buying a new controldisplay is expensive, and I want to check out what I can before buying this. Any experiences, ideas and suggestions? IMG_7689.MOV