Why is my topside saying FL2?
Answer: means the flow switch is not opening. Since you
can not adjust the flow switch, you replace. In rare occasions it means the
board has failed but that is unlikely.
Why do I have a --- on my topside?
Answer:
This is watchdog mode. It means the board has seen a problem it can't identify.
Most common is simply the temp sensor confusing the board. A good but not
perfect check is to unplug the sensor plug and powering up. If it goes to a
sensor error instead of ---, most likely its the sensor. After that its likely
the board but could be incoming power or the transformer.
Whats the difference between the
standard oval pillows and the newer 2007+ pillows?
Answer:
They are the same size. The newer pillows have a plastic Jacuzzi Logo Emblem.
Many of the newer models have LED behind the pillow so when it lights up, the
pillow lights up. But you can put the new design on the older spas and you get a
plastic logo rather than the name molded on the pillow.
How long should heaters last?
Answer:
The number one cause of early heater failure is water quality; either not
maintaining or having poor water to start. You should expect to get about 5
years but many get more than that.
How do you install a topside?
Answer:
The topside itself is simply double sticky tape into place. Often you can just
pry with your fingers off but if not, cover the end of a standard screwdriver
and slide the blade between the spa shell and cover and twist and break the
contact. Then clean the area and install new topside.
What is the "Proclear" thing in my
spa filter?
Answer:
Jacuzzi to maximize the ability of
the spa and minimize your involvement of maintaining water quality designed into
their patented filter the ability to snap off the cap and snap in the Proclear.
The Proclear uses silver ions to help keep your water clean. Its a proven
system. So you snap the Proclear into the top of the filter the circulation pump
draws from, usually the left one. Now as the circulation pump runs in pulls
water pass the Proclear. This with a proper functioning ozonator helps keep your
water clean.