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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: riddler on February 23, 2015, 03:19:07 pm

Title: Caldera Martinique heater issue
Post by: riddler on February 23, 2015, 03:19:07 pm
Hey guys, I have a Martinique tub that is about 11 years old. I have never replaced the heater and I think it may be time. I just want to confirm that this is the root of the problem. It  started with 4 ---- flashing in the control panel. I reset the breaker and turned it on after a minute. Things seemed to be ok because the tub returned to the 99 degrees that I had it set at. I came home today and the same thing was flashing in the panel. I cleaned and changed the filter and reset the breaker again. Now I am getting "temp" flashing in the panel, and nothing is coming out of the hole in the bottom of the tub where the ozone comes out. Is this definitely a "bad" heater?
Also, is changing out the heater a big job? Is it something I can do myself or will it require a service call? Just looking for some answers here, thank you for your help!!
Title: Re: Caldera Martinique heater issue
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on February 23, 2015, 06:11:41 pm
I HIGHLY DOUBT this has ANYTHING to do with the heater!

The heater is basically just a wire, that heats up when electricity passes through it.
Title: Re: Caldera Martinique heater issue
Post by: riddler on February 23, 2015, 07:25:03 pm
If it's not a heater issue, where else should I be looking for the problem?
Title: Re: Caldera Martinique heater issue
Post by: riddler on February 23, 2015, 08:14:49 pm
In the trouble shooting section of my manual it says "Heater high limit thermostat is tripped" or the filter is clogged. Where is the thermostat located and is it replaceable?
Title: Re: Caldera Martinique heater issue
Post by: riddler on February 25, 2015, 05:05:11 pm
Circ pump was shot, had to replace it.
You were right Dr Spa, nothing to do with the heater.