Thank you sir for this significant basic info which did not come in our users manual and nobody at the dealer told us, now we can get our new tub heating.
Helpful thanks. So what is more energy efficient, a lower cycle period or a higher period? Not sure if this is the duration of the cycle or the time between each one?
I know it's been a year since your comment but I'm having the same issue and did u ever determine if it's the duration of filtration or time between filter runs?? Thank u
I have set my program as shown but I keep getting 5L showing when I press the jet button. Could someone please tell me what I am doing wrong. Thank you in advance . Barb
hi can you tell me what the best setting is to ensure that I can get into the tub when I want, heated it up and then put it on EC mode and it was down to 30 so not able to use, what is the cheapest way to run it - which mode - we only go in twice a week but like it to be 36 degrees when we do - thanks
The best thing to do is leave it in EC mode and set the filter periods around the time you're going to be using the hot tub so it will be at the correct temperature. An example would be if you're going to be using the tub at 7pm you could have it filter from 5pm-7pm and when you use the hot tub it will be at the temperature you want, the just put it into standard mode when you're using it.
Just received my new Spa and the programming manuals don’t match what is on the Spa. I cannot program the Spa. The control panel is a Balboa Model VS501Z. The top controller has 4 button, 2 on each side of the display window. One side says pump 1 the other is pump 1. Other side has one button for temp up and down, other button is the light button. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks I
I just installed a new pump for my Tuff Spa.. it has a Balboa O/L Panel Balboa Mini Value E3 (11219) It powers on ok with a code Pr prime. The pump and heat will not turn off. I ran it for 5 hours and turned off the breaker. I want to know if there is a process to reset the controls. Before I purchase a new system control. Please with any help. Jack
Hi when I press cool and then light button it doesn’t come up with any codes it just turns the lights on what do I do just want to put it in an eco-mode? The other issue is it keeps turning on and won’t turn off for like half an hour and it’s quite regular how do I sought this? thank you
I still don’t understand what “duration” is. Can someone explain it? I know it’s 12 hours between cycles. Is duration adjusting time between cycles, the run time of the cycles? Something else entirely? I’ve read everything I can find and I haven’t come across any explanation that makes sense to me. Thank you.
@sandiegodan but circulation is what causes the it to heat and run through the heating element no circulation no heat , and duration setting set will base the heat and setting based on that time as well to keep it at temp
I put it on f4 @10am and it was still at 6:30pm. I thought f4 was for pump timer shouldn't it go off 4 hours later?? Any help will be appreciated thanks
I bought a pre owned hot tub. It kept kicking out the breaker. Electrician diagnosed bad heater. Replaced heater. Now HH code comes up and the tub will not operate. The water is cold.
No fault. But its brand new and only been on for 2 hours. I've put the cover on now and going to leave it overnight. I just found it odd that it has been fixed on 25 and not moved
Hot Tub Suppliers No fault codes. Just the default temp screen which is 25c. The spa is new and only been on for 2-3 ours. Am i worrying for nothing, does it usually take many ours to heat up. The manual is useless. I have put the cover on and will leave it until tomorrow. I just thought it odd that the temp has stayed on 25 and not moved
hi Mark keep it in standard mode (ST) until it reaches temperature . if the hot tub is outdoors it can take a many hours to reach temperature especially when its a cold climate and outdoors, also if the hot tub has many litres.
Balboa sux. My 4 button control is totally different. To change modes, I push button 4, (on right) , then 3 then 4. I didn’t learn this from the poorly written balboa manual, or the tech who replace the control unit ($700+). He wasn’t sure how to change modes & gave me bad instructions. After mucho fiddle fart, I finally figured out how to set modes & temp. Now my heat element needs replacing. Balboa sux.
I have set my program as shown but I keep getting 5L showing when I press the jet button. Could someone please tell me what I am doing wrong. Thank you in advance . Barb
Thank you sir for this significant basic info which did not come in our users manual and nobody at the dealer told us, now we can get our new tub heating.
very helpful. thank you very much. are at a vacation, gs100 included. and can't heat it up. will retry now with your video.
How do you turn it off?
In sl or ec mode the pump is making a little al bit of noise, can i put the pump off? in the timeiam not using the Jacuzzi??
Hi trying to change heater modes where you have ec sl and st mine just says sb is this a fault??
Is there a website where the user manual can be downloaded from?
Helpful thanks. So what is more energy efficient, a lower cycle period or a higher period? Not sure if this is the duration of the cycle or the time between each one?
I know it's been a year since your comment but I'm having the same issue and did u ever determine if it's the duration of filtration or time between filter runs?? Thank u
my dream maker spa model # AC3-PU2-SHC will not turn off, runs constantly. Temperature works up and down. Can I reset everything??
I have set my program as shown but I keep getting 5L showing when I press the jet button. Could someone please tell me what I am doing wrong. Thank you in advance . Barb
Thank you what happens in sleep mode?
What should the filtration be set on? F8 or 12, For normal running time
Did u figure it out
I think it's automatically on 8
Now how do i get the dang thing to ACTUALLY heat up???
ST mode
104 temp setting
But not hearing up.
hi can you tell me what the best setting is to ensure that I can get into the tub when I want, heated it up and then put it on EC mode and it was down to 30 so not able to use, what is the cheapest way to run it - which mode - we only go in twice a week but like it to be 36 degrees when we do - thanks
The best thing to do is leave it in EC mode and set the filter periods around the time you're going to be using the hot tub so it will be at the correct temperature. An example would be if you're going to be using the tub at 7pm you could have it filter from 5pm-7pm and when you use the hot tub it will be at the temperature you want, the just put it into standard mode when you're using it.
Just received my new Spa and the programming manuals don’t match what is on the Spa. I cannot program the Spa. The control panel is a Balboa Model VS501Z. The top controller has 4 button, 2 on each side of the display window. One side says pump 1 the other is pump 1. Other side has one button for temp up and down, other button is the light button. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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If I want filter to run as little as possible which program should I set to
Im looking for great lakes penta 2005 model turn on and off manual. I dont know how to operate it
Do the jets need to be in constantly?
Poorly designed jets. Does your jet configuration have a jet for shoulders and small-of-the-back?
I have the same question, mine seem to be always on...
I just installed a new pump for my Tuff Spa.. it has a Balboa O/L Panel Balboa Mini Value E3 (11219)
It powers on ok with a code Pr prime.
The pump and heat will not turn off.
I ran it for 5 hours and turned off the breaker.
I want to know if there is a process to reset the controls. Before I purchase a new system control.
Please with any help.
Jack
Would any know know how to fix "--" (water temperature unknown) issue???
Hi when I press cool and then light button it doesn’t come up with any codes it just turns the lights on what do I do just want to put it in an eco-mode? The other issue is it keeps turning on and won’t turn off for like half an hour and it’s quite regular how do I sought this? thank you
Hi, did you ever figure this out? I have the same issue.
You have have to flick the A7 switchbank inside the control panel. It’s probably just set to standard.
Hi Guys, I just got my tub and the pump button docent work? what do I do?
Where can I get a manual for my Balboa hot tub
Buttons are unresponsive and it’s just throwing random temperature numbers. What does that mean? Is the control panel broken or something else?
Same
Same
I still don’t understand what “duration” is. Can someone explain it? I know it’s 12 hours between cycles. Is duration adjusting time between cycles, the run time of the cycles? Something else entirely? I’ve read everything I can find and I haven’t come across any explanation that makes sense to me. Thank you.
I believe that Duration is how long the pump will run. For exanple if it is set on 4 then the pump will run for 4 hours.
Thanks I was wondering this
@Brockton153 so the higher the duration the faster it will heat up ?
@@Theundisputedtruth I don’t think it’s related to heating the tub. It’s just how long it runs the pump daily to circulate the water.
@sandiegodan but circulation is what causes the it to heat and run through the heating element no circulation no heat , and duration setting set will base the heat and setting based on that time as well to keep it at temp
Hi . Could You tell me what model of control panel you’ve got in this Wideo? Is this VL 260??
I have tried pressing cold then light it I cant change modes
Did you short problem out I have same problem
change pin 7. this allows for this function to work.
How do you change pin 7
I put it on f4 @10am and it was still at 6:30pm. I thought f4 was for pump timer shouldn't it go off 4 hours later?? Any help will be appreciated thanks
Did you find any solution for this? Having the same problem.
When it's cold outside can I use it in standard mode with jets to low power for the water to heat up faster with the cover on?
I can't get out of the menu. Does anybody know how?!
Thank goodness I found this. Thanks from NZ
I bought a pre owned hot tub. It kept kicking out the breaker. Electrician diagnosed bad heater. Replaced heater. Now HH code comes up and the tub will not operate. The water is cold.
Hey we bought a used hot tub and it’s been fine till now we have the HH code too, did u find out what that meant TIA
Very very helpful! Thank you so much. Best wishes from Switzerland :D
Very Nice
What means LF? The spa doesn’t warms up and this message appears
Low flow
This was so helpful! Thank you!
No fault. But its brand new and only been on for 2 hours. I've put the cover on now and going to leave it overnight. I just found it odd that it has been fixed on 25 and not moved
It should heat up over night, but if it doesn't let us know and we can see how we can help you.
Also make sure it's in standard mode
Same here did you figure it out ?
My heating system does not work
Please advise
Wow. This was so helpful!
Saludos distribuidor en México
Genius!
I can't get ours to heat. It stays at 25 no matter what.
Hi Mark, is there any fault codes on the tub?
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No fault codes. Just the default temp screen which is 25c.
The spa is new and only been on for 2-3 ours. Am i worrying for nothing, does it usually take many ours to heat up. The manual is useless.
I have put the cover on and will leave it until tomorrow. I just thought it odd that the temp has stayed on 25 and not moved
The water would usually take a few hours to heat up so by tomorrow it should be warmer
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I had it set to st, but should I set it too SL overnight?
hi Mark keep it in standard mode (ST) until it reaches temperature . if the hot tub is outdoors it can take a many hours to reach temperature especially when its a cold climate and outdoors, also if the hot tub has many litres.
Balboa sux. My 4 button control is totally different. To change modes, I push button 4, (on right) , then 3 then 4. I didn’t learn this from the poorly written balboa manual, or the tech who replace the control unit ($700+). He wasn’t sure how to change modes & gave me bad instructions. After mucho fiddle fart, I finally figured out how to set modes & temp.
Now my heat element needs replacing. Balboa sux.
absolutly
The jets are poorly designed. Can't get a good grip on them as they are smooth and wet.
Graag nederlandse vertaling hiervan
I have set my program as shown but I keep getting 5L showing when I press the jet button. Could someone please tell me what I am doing wrong. Thank you in advance . Barb