How do you check a hot tub heater element?

You test the element by using an Ohm meter, or any multi-meter will work also. Just place it on Ohms, at 1000, and place your test leads on each of the terminals (power to spa heater should be off). As mentioned above, a measurement of 9-12 Ohms of resistance usually indicates a good element.

Is the Hot Spring Classic a 115 volt heater?

1980-1994 Hot Springs heater elements, gaskets, housing and related parts. Factory replacement parts for the 115 volt heater (aka 110 volt) used in the Hot Spring Classic, Home Spa, Personal Spa, Jetsetter, Prodigy, Indoor-Outdoor and Sovereign spa models prior to 1995.

What kind of hot spring heater do I Need?

(Ref. #3b) Stainless steel heater housing with two 3/4″ ports and one 1/4″ ports was used on all 1990-1994 115volt Hot Spring spa models. The housing (heater body) is tubular in shape and has three intake/discharge ports.

When to replace a hot spring hot spring heater?

Replacement heater for all 110 volt 1980-1994 Hot Spring spa models. 1980-1994 Hot Springs heater elements, gaskets, housing and related parts. Factory replacement parts for the 115 volt heater (aka 110 volt) used in the Hot Spring Classic, Home Spa, Personal Spa, Jetsetter, Prodigy, Indoor-Outdoor and Sovereign spa models prior to 1995.

What kind of Screws do hot spring heaters use?

(Ref. #1) Stainless steel screw mostly used on the 1980-1994 115volt Hot Spring heaters to secure the heater element to the heater body. Four of these are used with each heater.

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How to tell if your hot tub heater element is the problem?

With the spa on, test both of the leads on the element at the same time. If the meter is reading 240v, the element is the problem. If the meter is reading zero, the problem is with the circuit board. With the spa on, test both of the leads on the element at the same time. If the meter is reading 120v, the element is the problem.

When to replace a hot tub heater assembly?

Once you’ve determined that the heater element is bad, you now need to decide if you need to replace just the element, or the whole heater assembly. If the heater assembly is more than a few years old, it is best practice to replace the whole heater.