ArcticCub Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 My 2006 Arctic Spa may need a new pack and topside. The direct replacement looks expensive, and I’m wondering if there is an alternative system I could put in that would be cheaper. The heater is not integrated, and it’s a 2-pump system. Any ideas appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Where are you located and what's wrong with the current pack? Post photos of circuit board and schematic on inside cover. Repairing the current board will likely be a lot cheaper than converting the entire system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCub Posted July 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario. I am pretty sure the topside has water intrusion. But it used to be that the system would cycle normally. Now it won’t. If the topside is plugged into the standard panel slot on the board, the lights in the tub come on but no pumps. If it is plugged into the optional side panel port on the board, pump 1 comes on top speed for a few mins. Under no circumstances do any buttons do anything. thanks for any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Gecko topside generic replacement: https://www.poolandhottubdepot.com/k-8-sl-tsc-8-ge1-topside-control-for-some-m-class-and-s-class/ or https://www.hottubessentials.ca/gecko-tsc-8-topside-control.html I have not used the above business and would verify they have in stock before ordering online. Pool and hot tub depot highly recommend and use often when I can't get parts through my wholesaler. Same topside as the Arctic just without the fancy Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCub Posted July 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thanks for this! Do you recommend trying this before dealing with the board? what do you think about the board. Any hope for it? Is it repairable if there is a fault with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Based on the info given it's likely just a topside issue. Most issues on circuit boards can be repaired. I have a guy in Guelph, ON if needed send me a PM and I will forward his contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCub Posted July 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Fantastic. Many thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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