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Now,
your read the above "dirty secret" and wonder,
what can I do? Let's give you some options:
First, you can install a system DESIGNED for
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Spas. Those are the first
three listed below.
Next, you can install a Hydro Quip retro kit which
you can either program or set a jumper to tell
it you have a single speed #1 pump.
Or,
you can install the Balboa's VS series control
system and use a jumper wire and fool the
system. |
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OPTION ONE: Using a Jacuzzi designed system: |
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You can install
a similar
Jacuzzi electronic systems that are still available. Keep in mind
layout and topside will be different. The
ADVANTAGE is that you can continue to use your
Jacuzzi pumps as is. All three of the systems
below are made and design specifically to
operate Jacuzzi configurations. |
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Here are you choices;
All of them are NEW Control Systems |
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Jacuzzi's Simple 2 pump, 220v system with
digital topside, without air blower mode |
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2000-635-R576 |
Sm LED
Topside |
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$699.00 |
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System Overview:
Used in spas sold through Home Depot and others.
This system has a LED digital readout on the
topside. It has a separate temperature button
and jet button. It's comes ready for a 12vdc
mood light as well as ready for a 110v ozonator
not included.
It does not include the light kit. It does not
operate an air blower. |
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Jacuzzi's Select System with
digital topside, without air blower mode |
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with |
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2500-090-H716 |
Lg LED
Topside |
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$749.00 |
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System Overview:
This was used by the "Select Series" spas sold
through Jacuzzi Dealers. It has a LED digital
readout, temperature button and jet button. It
is ready for a 12vdc mood light as well as ozone
ready for a 110v ozonator. It does not include
the light kit. It does not
operate an air blower. |
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Jacuzzi's F106 System with
Programmable Topside and AIR BLOWER MODE |
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with |
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50528-01-F106 |
Full Programmable
Topside |
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$819.00 |
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System Overview:
This was used on the 1995-2000 Platinum Series
spas. That was the top of the line during that
time. It has an LCD digital readout and is able
to program from the topside. It can operate a
110v blower. It will run a mood light 12vdc bulb
at 3 levels. You can program the filter times
and length of filter cycle. It has time of day.
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OPTION TWO: Using a Hydroquip designed
system: |
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Keep Your 2 single
speed pump AND blower and install this system from
Hydroquip.
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CCS9300 |
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Operates on 220-240vac GFCI protected
circuit like the original system. |
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Operates the #1 pump as a filter/heater
pump like the original system.
(set by jumper) |
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Operates an Air Blower |
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Fits
in same space with the same size heater. |
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Electronic with a Programmable Digital Topside Heater |
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Comes
Ozone Ready |
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Uses
new lighted cord connections (included). Lets you
know when equipment are receiving power. |
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Has
heater light and fuse lights on the
front panel to show you heater is
receiving power and the fuse is OK. |
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Can be
configured later to accept a 2 speed #1
pump/motor that will increase spa jet
action. |
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$699.00 |
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OR
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If you ONLY have 2 single
speed pumps AND No Blower:
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CCS6500 |
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Operates on 220-240vac GFCI protected
circuit like the original system. |
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Operates the #1 pump as a filter/heater
pump like the original system. |
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Will
NOT Operates an Air Blower |
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Fits
in same space with the same size heater. |
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Electronic with a Programmable Digital Topside Heater |
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Comes
Ozone Ready |
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Uses
new lighted cord connections (included). Lets you
know when equipment are receiving power. |
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Has
heater light and fuse lights on the
front panel to show you heater is
receiving power and the fuse is OK. |
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Can be
configured later to accept a 2 speed #1
pump/motor that will increase spa jet
action. |
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$539.00 |
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| Last
Option: Balboa Instrument's Complete System with Control Box, Pump/Motor,
and Topside |
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This complete
system includes control box, pump/motor, and we added the topside control
for a great price. |
| 52086 + 54156 |
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Price: $1200.38 + 176.82 = $1377.20 |
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Price: $1200.00 (takes up to10 days to ship) |
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MORE HELP:
Click Here to Compare Kits
ONE MORE THING....
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WANT TO ADD AN OZONATOR? All of the
above will operate an ozonator automatically. You have to decide 2
things. First, the voltage of the ozonator and second, the type. The
Qzone by Balboa can operate on either. You have to field adjust for the
voltage but it can handle either. Most ozonators will not. The Qzone
uses BULB technology that has been used since the mid-90's.
Your second choice is the more popular
"CD" ozonator. Its the current popular choice and produces a good amount
of ozone gas. You must choose the voltage of the ozonator you are going
to run the unit on. If you haven't decided, either of the above units
will operate a 110-120vac ozonator so chose that model.
One note: the voltage or the #1 pump
must match the ozonator. The ozonator operates on the same circuit as
the #1 pump.
See your choices at:
Ozonators |
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What Will This Retro-Fit Do For Me? |
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a. State of
the art control systems. |
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b. Digital Temp Readout on the topside. |
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c. Automatic filter cycles |
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d. Freeze Protection. |
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e. Economy and Sleep Modes for when you are
away. |
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f. Topside Failure Codes |
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g. Current and future parts availability. |
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Why Would I Want to Retro-fit my Electronic Spa? |
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This
would be simply upfront cost verses long term...
especially if you have lost a pcboard. These
retrofit kits replaces the topside, pcboard,
sensors, heater, |
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and
pressure switch. Individually on many current
spas the replacement costs for these parts would
total cost to $800. |
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Also, on some model spas you only have a Dial
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temperature control with no digital temperature
readout. With these units you will have Digital
temperature readouts. |
| How We Will Help |
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If you can supply us with digital pictures, we
will analyze what you will have to do to |
| your spa to make it ready
to retro-fit. |
| This is where we can help... and
it's free. |
| We can explain what you
need to do and how intensive it will be. |
| You do need a GFCI. GFCI means ground
fault circuit interrupt. It is mandatory for
safety and |
| code reasons. These can
be purchased at hardware stores or installed by
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| licensed electrician. |
| On spas with electronic
systems, if properly wired, they already have a
gfci |
| installed. Replacement of
this retro-fit into existing electronic systems
usually does |
| not require much change. |
| Send your photos to
bbouman@clearcreekspas.com so we can help.
We can |
| walk you through what you
need to do... and it's free. |
It you have more questions than answers, let us help.
The easiest way to start is email Bruce at:
bbouman@clearcreekspas.com. If you can send pictures
of your spa that will really speed up the discussion. He
will typically answer in 1-2 business days.
*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. You will
have to match the
ozonator voltage to equal the #1 pump you use, 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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