CanadianSpaTech Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Dwest01 said: I can press the light button, the light indicator changes but the light stays on the whole time. I would suggest it is a topside communication issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwest01 Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 8:18 PM, CanadianSpaTech said: If you order the Balboa system make sure to get the smaller topside to fit when you remove the old one. You might have to trim the opening as the original topside is quite small. I have made the switch before so if you are going to replace the entire system let me know and I will inform you on what's required to make it work/fit I am going to replace the entire system. I plan to order it next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Ok... You will have to change out the wires for any components (pump, Ozone, Light to AMP style connector... Your current pack uses sensors outside of the pack. Temp Sensor goes through the side wall of the spa in the filter basket. You will not need this sensor but you will need to keep the hole plugged so just disconnect it and tie the wires up and away. The new pack is a little larger and might be right up against the filter housing and in one retro fit I did I had to loosen the pump hold down screws to get everything to line up and then screw them back in place. If it touches the filter housing it might vibrate noise. With the topside I had to add in and shape a block out plate for the topsides I was using and cut/dremel out the acrylic to get it to fit. Block out plate... "Universal" You will have to make sure the new pack is set up properly for the right current setting and wiring the board for the components to match what you have. Pump is likely 120V and pack needs to be wired for a 120V pump. It might come set up for 240V operation. Please follow up and or detail your journey for the next guy...and so I don't have to write this all again...lol Good Luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwest01 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 8:18 PM, CanadianSpaTech said: Got it, thanks for the info. Will the new pack come with that connector or is that something I need to order separate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 You could find the amp pins and the white connector at your local electronics store and DIY it or buy the complete wire already set with both end connections already made. You will need one for the light as well. A smaller 2 prong amp connector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 That pack comes with cords. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwest01 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 The new pack did come with all the needed cords. I did have to change the red and black wires on my pump as this pack was running the high speed pump instead of the low speed pump while heating. I opened the hole up for the controller and cut the plate down some to fit. The pack was a direct replacement for the old one and went in very easy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Want a job...lol Excellent glad you were able to get it all working. The only thing I see is maybe a neat bead of silicone around the topside and plate but if there is a good seal you will be fine. Gold Star for the group effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwest01 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 12:35 PM, CanadianSpaTech said: Want a job...lol Excellent glad you were able to get it all working. The only thing I see is maybe a neat bead of silicone around the topside and plate but if there is a good seal you will be fine. Gold Star for the group effort. I put sealant under the black trim plate and used that to hold it in place. It comes with a self-adhesive backing, but it was two piece and I didn't like it so I used sealant instead. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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