Recent content by waterl0gged

Thanks for the input RD . Was expecting to find a little more obvious problem with the heater element when I pulled it out . Definitely looks corroded around the nuts . I didnt expect to see surface rusting on the element , thats strange to me . I am not an expert on what it should look like...

OK, tub is back in business. Installed a new Balboa Spa Pack with new heater and all. Removed the standard incoloy heater right away and installed a titanium 4kw heater before it was even installed. Working like a champ again . Now ........trying to figure out why this happened in the first...

Thanks for the input RD . Yes, definitely more burned than corroded, I can see . I will just stick with a 4kw to keep it simple . Found a direct Balboa replacement on Spa Guts , Spa Depot only has the 5.5kw models from what I can find . Think I should order a Titanium heater element and swap it...

Thanks RD . We have had this tub since new, and it was never dry fired by me . I am the sole one who takes care of the spa (and pool) , and have always made sure the tub was full of water before firing it up . Also, it has always pumped water instantly after the pr cycle, with no hints of air...

Yea, its burned up pretty good . Not sure why, possibly bad connections on the rusty looking heater lugs , and got hot . Anyway , searching for a replacement Balboa 501z . Mine has a 4kw heater . Finding mostly replacements with 5.5kw heaters . Does it matter if I replace the control board...

Hey all, have a Strong Spa , about 5 years old now , that is acting up .......... Haven't used it in a about a week and went to open and check up on the water chems (salt tub running a Saltron Mini ) , and noticed the tub was off and the main breaker was popped and the tub was down to 76 . Reset...