Error Code
--- error code — Hot Spring / Watkins spa
Always cut power at the breaker before opening the spa pack or touching wiring. Spa equipment runs at 120/240V and can be lethal. If you are unsure, hire a licensed spa technician.
Three dashes on the display is the no-comms symbol: the panel lost the board. Cable and connector faults dominate; the board is the last suspect.
What --- means
Communication failure between topside and control box.
Diagnose in order
- Power-cycle at the breaker — this clears the majority of communication errors
- Inspect the topside cable for kinks, water damage or corroded pins
- Reseat the topside connector at the main board
- Replace the topside cable before the panel; replace the board only as a last resort
Likely failed parts
Frequently asked questions
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