How long do hot tub circuit boards last?

Being a spa’s central nervous system is no easy task, they’re exposed to all kinds of harsh conditions, so a circuit board’s normal life expectancy is usually between eight and ten years—yikes! Don’t fret, with proper care and attention your circuit board could last as long as twenty years.

How do you test a hot tub circuit board?

If you have no display on your topside control panel, check the cable for damage, following it right to where it plugs in, on the circuit board. Unplug it from the board and the low-speed pump will come on within 1 minute, on both systems. If that doesn’t happen, either the pump or the circuit board is bad.

How do I know if my hot tub control board is bad?

If you DO have 220 volts across both hot wires coming from the house, then next measure the voltage across both heating element pins. You should see 220 volts. If you do not, then the circuit board is faulty and will need to be replaced or sent to us for repair.

How much does it cost to replace a circuit board on a hot tub?

Replacing a hot tub circuit board averages $350 to $1,000, depending on the make and model. The circuit board is one of the most expensive hot tub components, so this can be a costly job. It may require a lot of labor for a repairman to take the tub apart and access the area where the new board needs to be installed.

How much is a new motherboard for a hot tub?

Repairing a hot tub motherboard costs $150 to $450. The motherboard can also be referred to as the control board or circuit board. It is responsible for controlling the various functions and processes of your tub, allowing the jets to function, the water to flow, and the heater to turn on.

Why is my hot tub control panel not working?

Bottom line is – it could be a bad spaside control panel, or it could be a bad spa control board, or a bad cable that runs between the control panel and the control board. Or it could be fuse on the circuit board or the transformer, not sending the correct power to the topside panel.

How do you fix a circuit board?

1. Fix PCB to your work surface then remove the damaged parts.
2. Clean the track and remove solder.
3. Place your copper tape over the track.
4. Solder the joints.
5. Restore the circuit board through-hole.
6. Place and solder your component.
7. Trim excess tape from the repaired area.

How do you bypass a hot tub flow switch?

Use another short piece of wire to connect the two wires you just pulled off that connect the spa to the main control panel. This action bypasses the flow switch and completes the electrical circuit back to the main control panel.