How to test Balboa heater

GFI tripping is caused by an excess of electrical current between the device and the ground connection. The heater and pump should be on separate GFI circuits. Check to see which device is causing the fault and have it repaired or replaced.

Easy way to test for the heater issue is to disconnect the heater from the board. Disconnect both leads from board and let the spa call for heat. There is also a chance the GFI breaker is bad however most times the heater fails and the breaker is doing its job.

make sure the spas control panel is set for 230v next check the GFIC it might be faulty. AS A TEST ONLY you can bypass the gfi af all works, try another GFI. but this doesn't rule out.. shorted motor,heater or even a light ..
give me a vote if'n I was of help.I love praise, it's the fuel that keeps me fix'n yer stuff.. Jay

commonly its the heat element that trips the breaker. find the heater connection and remove both sides. make sure to tape ends and then try the breaker...if it holds replace the element

questions first:
is the heat indicator lighted up on the topside panel?
Is is tripping the breaker shortly after you turn the breaker on?
Is the tub running but not heating?

Rod
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Understand that this information isbeing provided as-is and without warranty or guarantee. As with allelectrical components and devices, all work should be performed by a licensedspa or pool technician. Serious injury or death can occur if a component isimproperly repaired or installed. This islikely an issue with the GFCI breaker not being able to handle the load or aproblem with the high speed of the pump.

You can find answers to common spa orbath problems online at http://www.balboadirect.com/support.aspx Hope that helps!

Understand that this information is beingprovided as-is and without warranty or guarantee. As with all electricalcomponents and devices, all work should be performed by a licensed spa or pooltechnician. Serious injury or death can occur if a component is improperlyrepaired or installed.

There are several reasons the breaker can trip. It could bea bad pump, bad heater, GFCI or wiring issue.... Typically unplugging eachcomponent will help isolate which component is causing the trip. It is rare fora board to cause a breaker trip, so if all components (including both legs ofthe heater) are disconnected and the breaker continues to trip then you move onto wiring or the GFCI.


You can find answers to common spa or bath problems online at http://www.balboadirect.com/support.aspx

this should be simple ...
1.shut off the power
2.disconnect wires to heating element
3. turn power back on and see if it works if so replace heating element 45-95 dollars

if it still trips unplug all the cables from the pumps blower ozonators and see if it runs now,,,, if so plug each cable back (one at a time) until it trips again.if it trips that the problem pump etc.

99 percent of the the time its not the gfi its a device that is wet or shorted out ..Try everything else before replacing the gfi

Sounds like wiring problem, rule out GFI sometimes they just go bad or have your wiring checked in that run something is not hooked up correctly or loose. Make sure this circuit it is not shared with anything else. If not ran for 2 years could be wiring problem in spa get it checked out be safe, water and electric bad news if your not familiar with or comfortable with electrical issues. Good luck!

Where are you from?

If you live in the UK give me a call/email as I have worked on lots of Catalina Spas over the years.
http://hottub.synthasite.com

Regards,
Ian.