Malibu1512 Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hot tub came with the house. Running it this winter is costing me a small fortune. Probably a 300 a month increase on electric. It’s a huge tub but that much seems excessive. Looking for a new cover and if anyone has suggestions I’d greatly appreciate it. I’m a newbie my last one was inflatable that was easy. I’ll attach some pictures. The last one is what’s on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 There is usually a manufacturers sticker in the equipment area on most spas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Not sure about the spa "Brand" but it has Balboa controls. Here is a link to the topside programming. Make sure you are running 2 hour filter cycle 2 x a day and no more. Also try using the Economy mode. New Cover is a must. Most heat loss is through the cover and if it is ripped or doesn't fit tight it will cost you money. Balboa ML700 Topside Manual Here: https://spastorehelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000242335-ML700-User-Guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu1512 Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 So I may have made some further discoveries. I believe it to be a Great Lakes spa or emerald. The balboa controls are not original. I found that the circ pump is a 110v motor at some point it was changed out from a 220v. I found this because of a cut hot wire on the connector to the spa pack. Could lack of flow cause excessive heater run time. Also I think someone re did the plumbing as well. Circ pump pulls from filter to heater and out one outlet. Maybe this is correct. Not a hot tub guy. Thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu1512 Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Not a great photo but this is for the j2 circ pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Post a pic of the whole circuit board and the wiring diagram on the box cover. It looks like someone did some creative engineering with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletonia Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 I don’t think this is a Great Lakes. Shell mold does not look familiar and I never knew of Great Lakes to offer circulation pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu1512 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 I will have to get a pic tomorrow of the whole box. I thought I took one today but didn’t. As for the circ pump it’s definitely not original. Nor is the spa pack. It has been changed out at some point. Someone has really done some “creative engineering”. Fits with other things I’m finding with the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu1512 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 I’m only going with Great Lakes because I found some pics that matched my filter style and waterfall thing. And when I searched this picture Great Lakes is all I could find. Could very well be wrong. No label plate to be found. The map of USA on the floor I thought would be a winner for sure but that’s not narrowing anything down either haha. Thanks again everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Check all the way around the bottom of the spa at the base for a metal tag. Is there writing in the floor in the map? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 5 hours ago, Malibu1512 said: Could lack of flow cause excessive heater run time. If the heater was running excessively the water would overheat.... unless it was shedding heat excessively... poor insulation, shitty cover, windy location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu1512 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Snapshot of daily usage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Ouch. Turn it off for a day and compare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malibu1512 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 I plan to just fighting winter it’s been a good bit below freezing lately. Just **** timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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