Is the spa controller the same as the heater?
Is the spa controller the same as the heater?
Most spa controllers have the heater built into them, so the spa controller is also the spa heater. If your spa has heating problems, check your heater. The brain of an electronic spa controller is a circuit board. The circuit board is the most expensive component in a spa controller.
Can a pneumatic spa controller be replaced with an electronic one?
Pneumatic spa controllers are simpler and less prone to problems. Internal parts within a Pneumatic spa controller can be individually removed and replaced. Electronic spa controllers are run by electronic circuit boards. The entire circuit board needs to be replaced if something fails.
What should I replace my spa control panel with?
Based on the age of this spa and dial this is an air button type of control. Hence it is better to opt for a spa control panel replacement. This consists of topside controls, heater and lights and replaces the existing spa control panel of the Blue Ridge spa.
How does the hot tub control panel work?
The hot tub control panel is like a timer that keeps the spa’s temperature constant. It turns off the spa when you forget to and troubleshoots problems. Thus, it is very important to have a spa control system in good working condition. Many issues could face your spa, including electrical issues.
Where is the controller on a spa heater?
First, cut off the power to the spa, then open up the Spa Controller, usually located under the spa, above the heater. You should be able to find the screws that allow you to remove or open the control box cover, to access the circuit board. When you first see it, it’s a confusing array of resistors, relays, capacitors and wires.
Pneumatic spa controllers are simpler and less prone to problems. Internal parts within a Pneumatic spa controller can be individually removed and replaced. Electronic spa controllers are run by electronic circuit boards. The entire circuit board needs to be replaced if something fails.
The hot tub control panel is like a timer that keeps the spa’s temperature constant. It turns off the spa when you forget to and troubleshoots problems. Thus, it is very important to have a spa control system in good working condition. Many issues could face your spa, including electrical issues.
When do I need to replace my spa control panel?
Once you have tested the control panel and it does not work with one you know is in working condition, you may need to replace the circuit board. A few examples of circuit board issues are partially blank display, delay in displaying messages, or LED lights don’t work properly.