Robbiemac Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hi folks, We installed a used beachcomber 530 last weekend. Started okay, but when I replaced the filter this week I made a mistake. I didn't turn the tub off. I now have FL flashing on the screen. Now I cannot get the filter out at all. I have read elsewhere here about the adjustment underneath with the wheel but that's not fixing it. Not sure if I'm supposed to turn it off when adjusting the dial? Any help would be appreciated with a cold one waiting for the magic answer. Thanks from Halifax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkneisler Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hi folks, We installed a used beachcomber 530 last weekend. Started okay, but when I replaced the filter this week I made a mistake. I didn't turn the tub off. I now have FL flashing on the screen. Now I cannot get the filter out at all. I have read elsewhere here about the adjustment underneath with the wheel but that's not fixing it. Not sure if I'm supposed to turn it off when adjusting the dial? Any help would be appreciated with a cold one waiting for the magic answer. Thanks from Halifax! If you haven't already shut the power off and back on, then by all means give it a try. When there's a flow error and the problem gets resolved the spa is supposed to work itself out within a minute or two, but it doesn't hurt the spa to shut it off, take the filter out, turn the power back on and see what happens. You want to make an adjustments to the pressure switch when you can confirm the water flow is good and the switch is staying closed (no continuity). Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbiemac Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I will give it a whirl thanks for dropping a line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfixit Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 When you removed the filter while the pump was running, it may have sucked some air and now has an airlock. Try breaking open some unions to release air and looking for an air release valve around the pump plumbing. Beachcombers often have them at the top of the plumbing assembly and are usually marked as "air bleed" or something similar. I would not adjust the pressure switch until you have done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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