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Why is my hot tub running without a filter?

Why is my hot tub running without a filter?

Try running the spa for a short period of time without the filter and jam your garden hose in the filter inlet. You could also have something plugging the circ line and or circ pump. You could also have a poor connection at the Flow switch and or a bad Flow switch.

Why does my hot tub pump only work on low speed?

A: When your 2-speed hot tub pump only works on low speed, and never kicks into high speed, there are four possible solutions to check. First , if you are pushing an air switch button, check that the air hose is not crimped or disconnected.

What to do if your hot tub has a bad flow switch?

If there is no water movement in the spa check to see if there is hair or debris wrapped around the Flow Switch paddle. If this is not the case you could have a bad Flow Switch. If all else fails contact our Service support team to book a diagnostic and repair of your spa. Replies Theresa Nielsen January 03, 2015 Reply

Why does my hot tub have a Flo message?

The message can also be caused by soiled filters, plugged or bad Flow switches or a bad connection from the Flow switch to the PWA. In rare instances a bad PWA could cause a solid FLO message. If the pump checks out try and look at the filter, the circ line, the wiring to the Flow switch and the Flow switch.

A: When your 2-speed hot tub pump only works on low speed, and never kicks into high speed, there are four possible solutions to check. First , if you are pushing an air switch button, check that the air hose is not crimped or disconnected.

Why does my hot tub make a low noise?

A: If your spa pump never actually turns on, it only makes a low noise, until the circuit breaker trips, check these things. First, would be the capacitor on the motor. This cylindrical “battery” provides extra starting power, and these can go bad after many years.

What to do if your hot tub air switch is not working?

If power is not found, the air switch may be bad. Check the wire powering the air switch and check the switch for continuity. If no power, check the wire leading to the switch for continuity and replace as needed. If you have power but do not get proper switching action, replace the switch.

What should I do if my hot tub is overheating?

Under normal operation, if you do a power reset your hot tub should not be running the low speed of the pump immediately after the power has been restarted.