Hi all, I'll try to make this short without skipping details. I'm having some issues with our old spa.
Our tub is a 2012 Artisan Spa (60"x84") with a single pump and light. (Balboa parts)
About 4 yrs ago, the pump went out - that was easy to replace as I just pulled the model number and ordered a new one. Soon after that the topside control panel went out, I ordered a new one that I thought would work (Balboa TP 400 I believe) It kind of worked... several of the buttons were misaligned. (ie: hit Jets 2 to turn on the light, etc.) But it functioned and turned everything on/off - so no worries. Tossed the original top controller.
Over the last yr or so the face plate of the top controller has been peeling off and water has gotten into the controller (either from condensation, splashes, overfilling, etc.)
About 3 weeks ago, the tub quit heating. I assumed it was the heater - so replaced it with an OEM replacement from Amazon. Took a week to get that in and during that week, killed power so it wouldn't burn up the pump. (it was running constant trying to heat)
After replacing that and resetting it a few times (priming the pump and getting the air out, etc.) It started heating and acting normal. Enjoyed the tub again once it got back up to temperature for 1 day. Then - back to not heating anymore.
Logic tells me at this point that it might be the top controller that is getting water in it and shorting somehow...
Decided to order a new top controller (Balboa VL240 4-button controller pump, lights, hot & cold) since I needed one anyway and thought that might be the issue; I figured the 4-button was all I need since that is all the features our tub has anyway - figured it would work just fine.
Plugged it in tonight - no dice. Instead of going into the "PR" cycle - display reads "187"? Only two of the 4 buttons respond - 1 to run jets (the cold button) and one to switch the light (jets button)
So - now I'm thinking either it's the wrong top controller... or my main panel is blown somehow? Or maybe a combination of both?
Guessing two solutions - either order/try a different top control panel or a new main board?
Pic of model #, heater I replaced, and controller I ordered.
Thanks for any help/advice!!