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Clear Creek offers "retro fit" packages from:

This means you install a new electronic system to control your pumps, light, blower, etc. These kits provide you with the topside, control system, heater, and cords. You will gain current technology plus a digital topside to set the spa exactly where you want the temperature to be. All three Suppliers are excellent electronic systems. And we are with you all the way.

Warning: Although these systems are designed well, not everyone is qualified to install. You have to be able to first install the control box, configure the control box, wire equipment to it (unless you are replacing a matching system), and connect or modify your incoming power. If you doubt your ability, it would be wise to consider purchasing the control box and have a local service company install for you.

 
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First Step is to determine what you have and what you need.

1. Incoming voltage. Whether 120vac or 240vac, it has to be GFCI protected. If you are running on 120vac through a cord, it likely has a GFCI on the cord or the outlet. Usually you can continue to use that cord or outlet. If you are operating on 240vac, you have to determine that your electrical source is GFCI protected. There are several designs for this but most common is a gfci protected breaker at the electrical panel or subpanel. It has a "test" button on the gfci. But whatever method you use, you MUST this for both safety and national code. If you don't know, you can have a licensed electrician determine this for you.

2. What equipment you have and the voltage the equipment runs on. If your electrician source is 120vac, all your equipment will be the same. If your electrical source is 240vac, your individual pieces of equipment can be 120v OR 240v. You have to read the label on the equipment.

3. List WHAT equipment you have such as pump(s), air blower, ozonator, and mood lights.

 

 

Second Step is to determine what you want to do and match the retrokit to fit.

1. You can just replace the old with the same new control box and keep it simple. (when available)

2.  You may want to change or add features or upgrade incoming power.

3. Change from mechanical system or one lacking digital topside control.

 

 

Now you are ready to figure out your options. and see what's available and cost.

 

 

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How hard can it be? Click Here to see how I installed a retrofit into a Jacuzzi Alexa Spa.

 

 

Downloadable PDF Operation Card for VS501 and VS510

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VS 501 Instruction Card
VS 510 Instruction Card

 

      *Caution must be taken about matching pumps/blower/ozonators/circ pumps with your existing system. For example, the VS-510S used for a Z-150 will not work with the existing #1 pump. You will have to convert the #1 single speed pump to a 2 speed pump; either 110v or 220v. You will have to match the ozonator voltage to equal the #1 pump you use, either 110v or 220v. Please contact Bruce at bbouman@clearcreekspas.com to confirm you are ordering the right system and any cautions you need to be aware of.

 

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