Service Call...Breaker Tripping...How I Do What I do... Hot tub trips breaker and will not Heat

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3 жыл бұрын

A day in the Life of the Spa Man...In this video you are invited to come along on a Service call and I will show you how I go about fixing a Hot Tub that keeps tripping the Breaker. It takes me less then 5 Seconds to figure out what is tripping the Breaker and then I show you Step by Step how I fix the problem..
+++++Please Note Alway shut off the Breaker before You Do Anything+++++
Wear Safety Glasses and ear Protection
Take Your Time & be prepared
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@teamvalomedia 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Just bought my first used hot tub and you helped a ton with the wiring process of it! Cant wait to learn more about how it all works

@martyr.81 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍🏼, thanks this was very helpful was able to fix the problem by tightening the nut resting on the heater. Thanks for the confidence and information.

@jasonstehle6949 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the way you explain the troubleshooting in a way that is easy to follow.

@josephgraham1065 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much you put out great videos and really teach people how to work on their equipment.

@audelioespinoza1934 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, hands ON is the best school you can have

@GabrielSilverman 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you!

@goducksa 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, my Viking was doing the same thing and yep, that was it!

@danteuton3313 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your reply. I will switch out the gfci tomorrow and check wiring. I really appreciate all of your help.

@spaman5440 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help..Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING.

@roller9158 3 жыл бұрын

Great video...You are the "Master"

@michaelmalnoske734 3 жыл бұрын

The spa man. Thank you for your knowledge. Now I have a brand new 2002 vita spa L200 lol lol

@vince6829 Жыл бұрын

Nice job troubleshooting 👍

@naturalstatepoolandspallc338 2 жыл бұрын

i use an oil filter wrench for my tubs and pool unions....idea for ya.. nice video!

@GreetersThru-Hike 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool and educational!

@spaman5440 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@funnyfarm5555 3 жыл бұрын

My Spa kept blowing fuses (SC-25 1.66") in the gecko IN.XE controller. Protected upstream with a 50 amp GFCI breaker box subpanel and a 50 amp breaker in the main panel. local spa shop came out on a service call and said it was an air lock. I thought maybe the pump since it made a Grrt sound after running a few second to hours. Had motor/pump serviced, no change. I would like to see you show us how to determine which one it is. It was a Columbia Spa , 2011 (their factory burned down in 2013 and never recovered) Single, 2 speed pump 5hp executive 56. Gecko controller. Side note: My wife wanted the tub gone so I Craig listed it and a spa refurbisher company bought it and when he came to look at it he said it was the controller and that Gecko did not make the best controllers. I still came out ahead on the deal at least. It is gone now, but I still would like to know. See lots of videos about tripping breaker, but none about controller fuses. Do controllers now use breakers instead of controller mounted fuses? Thank you for your time and educating the world.

@andyjame7108 Жыл бұрын

Good deal

@antnate1 2 жыл бұрын

hi, and thanks for these great videos. having an issue with a new hot tub panel. I have a 3 wire sundance spa so no neutral at tub. have an Eaton 60amp gfci panel. we have 4 wire from subpanel (has a 100amp feed from main). we connected the neutral from breaker pig tail, and white from subpanel feed to neutral bar. tested power and connections we good at breaker, etc. but the gfci keep tripping. we are not even connected to the spa. are we wiring up the neutrals incorrectly? seem like it.. or otherwise, breaker may be bad? thanks for anything you can suggest.

@clarkb9053 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Spa Man, do you have a video showing how to replace the side panels on a jacuzzi hot tub. I have a few broken slats where the cover lift is attached. Thanks

@ericclark3254 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Spa Man, you helped me troubleshoot my heater problem on my 2006 Cal Spa. can you help me find out why my spa is continuously in operation? in EC and SL modes, it does not seem to turn off

@RonDHovet 3 жыл бұрын

Spa Man, I need your advice. I have a Balboa el2000 spa w/ an 8 button topside controller (ml700). Will a 7 button controller work as a replacement? An ml700 is ~$385 lowest prices I've found but I did find a used 7 button for $100. Appreciate any advice you can give & all your videos are great. Thanks

@AutOdometer 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2020 Jacuzzi J-275. I just wired the sub panel with 6-3 Romex wire. The house breaker is 60amp and the sub panel is 60amp breaker. The sales rep said go 60amp so I can run both heat and jets at the same time. Do you have any videos of wiring from the outside sub panel and to the tub panel? I have called my brothers who are both electricians who helped me wire from house to sub panel. Thankfully I did it right and got a 240V at the sub panel. I would like to see how to wire tub with 6-3 wire.

@goodson77784 6 ай бұрын

You either need a new pump or you need a new ozoneator or you need a new circulation pump probably or heater.

@ee7369 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I placed the outside box connector to the "ON" side, and I made sure the breaker in the basement is also "on" which has been "on" the whole winter. I was expecting it to turn on, but the console display is off and nothing turned on. What should I do next? I moved to this house with the hot tub there and I was told it's in good working condition. The hot tub doesn't have water in it the whole time, just a bit at the bottom of the tub.

@michaeltaylor7278 3 жыл бұрын

If it’s still trips with everything disconnected, what are your thoughts?

@seanevans5146 3 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if you could help please my balboa keeps tripping the breaker with everything disconnected but the transformer, when I disconnect the transformer and plug everything in my breaker doesn’t trip. I’m in the uk

@edbroussard4096 2 жыл бұрын

my hot tube runs perfectly(for at least a week)including the heater!!! but a soon as i or someone gets in it trips the breaker??? had service come several times and they can find nothing???

@Timmywahoo 2 жыл бұрын

Hugs and Sloppy Kisses Well done young man!

@courtneybrown8052 Жыл бұрын

Had the same problem went tru tableshot unplug wires only the heater I never try

@danteuton3313 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Spa Man- I have a 2005 jacuzzi j335 that trips the gfci after the heater is on for about 3-4 minutes. It does not trip breaker immediately. I replaced the heater with a new one hoping to fix the problem, but it hadn’t fixed. With the heater unplugged it will not trip. I tested ohms on new heater and it’s at 13. When the breaker trips it is tripping the inside of the house breaker. The gfci at the hot tub is the type with two fuses and piece that pulls out and you flip over to turn off power. Do you think I may need to replace the older type gfci to a newer style, and do you think it may be malfunctioning and not able to handle heater wattage. Thanks so much for your help and advice.

@spaman5440 3 жыл бұрын

Ok you have a couple things going on.. I would switch out the GFCI to a current up to date one ..I would also check your wire to make sure it is #6 THHN from the Sub to the Spa I would also check the wire from the Main to the Sub panel.. You have something going on that just doesn't feel right .. If you need to call me for help that would be cool also .. Hope this Helps.. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@elaine1743 7 ай бұрын

Mine runs for about two hours and then trips the breaker. It's only two years old. Hot tub people can't figure it out. Already replaced the breaker and still same thing.

@hectorhernandez4269 Жыл бұрын

Where can I find a new heater

@swedishkev 3 жыл бұрын

, I have the exact same heater ,taken it out .On one of the bolts, there is rust on the top which l have cleaned. There is rust on the inside, where the bolt goes through. What should I do now? Should l take out the heat element and clean the rust. If the black rubber washer is shot,can l use another one if it is similar one or are they special for hot heat. Seems alot of hassel to find a new one on the internet. Just want to point out only took it out ,to check to see if there was any of my impellor that disintegrated. But it is all clear nothing in there but the heat element.

@spaman5440 3 жыл бұрын

You Sir get an A++ for preventive maintenance... As log as it was working before you took it all apart ? Just put it back together and call it good. I would not try to replace the Black washer you are just asking for a lot of headaches trying to get it right.. If the Heater ever stop working replace the entire unit Heater , Tube , Element , Sensors and write the date on the heater tube with a sharpie.. If you get more then 7 years out of a Heater you are taking really good care of your Spa. Hope this Helped And Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING Heating Element...amzn.to/2SXq9od

@swedishkev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks,8 years old still working. I have just cleaned it and put it back.

@tammilutz7955 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Seabreeze balboa 120V that keeps tripping the breaker. Is it worth having it looked at? I’m in San Tan Valley.

@spaman5440 2 жыл бұрын

Its a good Spa so yes I would get it fixed you can call the office and talk to Scott Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@cupofcoffeeinthebigtimeyea3485 9 ай бұрын

Mines tripping with nothing connected also disconnected the heater. Double checked the wirng and its correct going to rhe board. Any ideas ?

@spaman5440 9 ай бұрын

If nothing is connected to the board then is would be in the wiring.. I would call the office and talk to Scott he will be able to get you going in the right direction. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@341miguel5522 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I've been following you for a while now and watching your videos as much as i can but i still cant figure out what's going on with mine. Do you have a email that we can send you pics or videos with a brief description to see if you can lead me in the right direction. Thank you.

@spaman5440 2 жыл бұрын

Scott is in the shop most morning lately... Call him .

@mikes7047 8 ай бұрын

What would cause a breaker to trip after anywhere from 1-3 hours of running?

@spaman5440 8 ай бұрын

Depending on the type of Hot Tub and in what state you live in and what the outside temp is how it is wired how old it is ??? several dozen things can cause it to do that.Call the office and ask to talk to Scott.. He is going to need to know everything mentioned above and more. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@durangoslt2000 3 жыл бұрын

So I have a brand new tub, started her up last night to start heating the water and woke this morning to find the breaker now keeps tripping. Any advice?

@spaman5440 3 жыл бұрын

Could be several things.. you can watch some of our other videos and that might help.. if not you can give Scott a call he’s sitting in the shop right now just working on HotTub‘s.. hope this helps.Tanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@durangoslt2000 3 жыл бұрын

@@spaman5440 I did what you did in your other videos and pinned it to the UV light. Soon as I unplugged that it worked fine. Just got it yesterday so a tech will be out soon to replace it.

@spaman5440 3 жыл бұрын

@@durangoslt2000 Way to go Good for You for figuring it out And Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@courtneybrown8052 Жыл бұрын

Can it work with out heater connect bk

@spaman5440 Жыл бұрын

For testing yes ...For long tern use I would not advise that.If the heater is causing the problem get it fixed and do it right you will be glad that you did ... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@xfishman123 2 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on Jaccuzzi on hot tubs?

@spaman5440 2 жыл бұрын

They are a good quality hot tub and a great product you will not go wrong. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@xfishman123 2 жыл бұрын

@@spaman5440 thank you. One of my pumps is bad and I’m considering replacing with a Xp-2 pump from Leslie’s pool supply. Are they good? Or would you recommend something else