FarmerShaw Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Have an older Morgan spa that everything is working but the heater and the temp display reads 32° . What could be the problem? It does hav a gecko spa pack in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 @CanadianSpaTechknows gecko. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 Is this spa new to you and just hooked up? I have questions about your incoming power wires. You have the black (hot) Line 1 at top.. this is correct. Then you have a copper ground wire where it should be a white Neutral wire. Then you have a skimpy red wire that should be a copper ground wire and at bottom you have a white wire in line 2 which should be a red (hot) wire. Why is the red wire a different size/gauge? Is there a GFCI in line somewhere in this set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerShaw Posted October 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 Had to use the Romex wire that I had and I ran a 12 gauge red wire for the ground, and yes it is on a gfic breaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 Still you have a copper ground wire where the neutral should be. Look at the schematic. 13 hours ago, CanadianSpaTech said: Then you have a copper ground wire where it should be a white Neutral wire. Then you have a skimpy red wire that should be a copper ground wire and at bottom you have a white wire in line 2 which should be a red (hot) wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerShaw Posted October 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 The spa is new to me, when running I have no power to the heater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 Get the wiring right and we can go from there if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerShaw Posted October 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 The spa is new to me, when running I have no power to the heater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerShaw Posted October 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 I am using the copper wire as the neutral wire, I live out in the country and don’t have any codes the follow so I know I need to run a 8 gauge stranded wire to replace the neutral but I am trying to figure out if the spa is worth my trouble to fix or if I just need to get another one, right now I think my problem is the top control panel is not telling the spa pack to heat as it lets me set the temperature but reads 32* when the water temperature is around 60* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Do you see 3 small dots flashing on the display? Is there a red led lit on the circuit board anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerShaw Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 There was 3 dots when I was checking the pressure switch but when I reconnected it they went away. No red lights on the the panel other than the numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 8 hours ago, FarmerShaw said: No red lights on the the panel Not on the panel... on the circuit board. If you have correct incoming 240V power to the board and there are no error codes on the topside display or a red led lit on the circuit board then you likely have a blown heater relay. Remove the board and look on the back for burnt or darkened areas at the relays. Relays can be replaced but require the right soldering tools and knowledge of how to use them. I take mine to a local electronics repair shop and I have them replace all the relays on the board to freshen it up. Testing incoming power: Red line 1 to black line 2 = 240V Please verify. If you can't find a local shop to replace the relays and can't DIY I recommend replacing the control system with a Balboa pack, topside and pump wires. The board you currently have might be hard to find and might be expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerShaw Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 No red lights on the circuit board and I do have 240 volts will check the circuit board this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerShaw Posted October 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Ok checked the circuit board and no burned spots, I do see some I think normal darkening of some areas I am beginning to think that it is my control panel, shows the water temperature to be 32*, when I know it is at least 60* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 The only other thing would be to try a new sensor set or ohm test the current set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerShaw Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Ok, thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerShaw Posted October 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Just wanted to let you know that I found the problem, it was a broken wire going to the temperature sensor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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