HydroQuip PCB for CS-9707 and All CS-9000 Series (Export)

Introduction

As a dedicated hot tub enthusiast and spare parts specialist, I’m excited to offer you the HydroQuip PCB for CS-9707 and all CS-9000 series (Export). This high-quality printed circuit board is essential for maintaining and upgrading your hot tub’s control system. With its versatile compatibility and robust features, this PCB is a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their spa experience.

Product Overview

The HydroQuip PCB is a crucial component designed specifically for CS-9707 export series, 9400 series, and other CS-9000 series control systems. This board is compatible with the HTII 10 button topside control panel, making it an ideal choice for Sierra Spas and similar models.

Key Features

Versatile Pump Control

This PCB offers exceptional flexibility in pump management:

• Supports dual or single-speed Pump 1
• Accommodates dual or single-speed Pump 2
• Includes support for a single-speed Pump 3
• Optional circulation pump compatibility

Additional Spa Functionalities

Enhance your spa experience with support for:

• Air blower for invigorating bubble action
• Built-in heater control for perfect water temperature
• Ozone compatibility for improved water sanitation
• 12-volt, 3-step light control for ambiance setting

Advanced Sensing and Safety

Enjoy peace of mind with:

• Probe-style sensor for accurate temperature readings
• Integrated pressure switch for added safety

Technical Specifications

To help you make an informed decision, I’ve compiled a detailed specifications table:

Feature	Specification
Voltage	230V
Frequency	50Hz
Circulation Pump	Yes (optional)
Pump 1	Dual or single speed
Pump 2	Dual or single speed
Pump 3	Single Speed
Air Blower	Yes
Heater	Yes
Ozone	Yes
Light	12 volt (3-step)
Sensor Style	Probe
Pressure Switch	Yes
Dimensions	213mm (L) x 207mm (H)

Compatibility

This versatile PCB is designed to replace various models, including:

• 33-0025-R8
• 33-0025A-K
• 33-0025A-R8
• And other compatible models

Its wide-ranging compatibility ensures that you’re investing in a part that will serve you well across multiple hot tub models and configurations.

Installation Considerations

When installing this PCB, please keep the following in mind:

• Ensure this is the correct PCB for your specific hot tub model and control system.
• Handle with care and avoid removing it from the anti-static packaging until you’re ready to install.
• If you’re unsure about compatibility or installation, don’t hesitate to reach out for guidance before making your purchase.

Conclusion

The HydroQuip PCB for CS-9707 and all CS-9000 series (Export) is a top-tier component that promises to breathe new life into your hot tub’s control system. With its comprehensive feature set and broad compatibility, it’s an excellent choice for maintaining or upgrading your spa. Remember, proper installation is key to ensuring optimal performance and longevity of your hot tub’s electrical systems.

Finding and identifying a replacement Hot Tub Circuit Board (PCB)

If you are looking to replace a failed PCB on your Hot Tub’s spa pack, then quite often identifying the part that you need can be the hardest thing.

Firstly, you are looking for a model number on the actual circuit board itself. Having the model or serial of your hot tub is not going to help at this point, you need to find the number on the PCB itself.

Now, with certain brands of PCB, the number of the replacement PCB that you need is not going to match identically the one you are replacing. Why is that I hear you ask?

Well, normally, it is an updated version. This means that it might have updated firmware on the PCB or be a later revision. Normally, this means that the part number would be slightly different. This is usually indicated with a “12345678 -x” at the end of that part number where x indicated a firmware revision.

In some cases, there will be some following letters on the part number of the circuit board, “12345678 -x MAS” this can indicate that the PCB was used for an OEM meaning it was produced for a certain hot tub manufacturer and the letters identify the manufacturer.

This means if you source an original PCB, it will not have the letters, but will in most cases work just fine.

It can be confusing I know!

What if you can’t find a model number?

If you can’t find a model number on the PCB itself, then you need to look for a model number on the spa pack. Normally, there is a sticker on the outside of the spa pack that tells you the current ratings and input voltages etc and this will have a model number.

In general, most spa packs in the USA are manufactured by Balboa, Hydro-Quip, ACC or Gecko. I know I am generalising here, but if you have a spa pack that has the brand of your hot tub on, it will be an OEM so the key is identifying who made the original box.

From there, you can normally find an original PCB that you will be able to switch out.

For example, the Balboa VS (value series) is a very popular spa pack that has been used by multiple hot tub manufacturers under their own brand names. Whatever they have called it, strip it back and it is still a Balboa VS.

Visual Inspection

One of the most important things you can do when you are looking for a replacement is to visually inspect the PCB that you have versus the picture online of the replacement you are considering. They need to look the same even if there are the differences in firmware revisions or OEM part numbers, you should be visually replacing a PCB that looks like the one you have.

Configuring a replacement Hot Tub Circuit Board (PCB)

When you get a new PCB, you are more than likely going to need to configure it. Most PCBs have a number of different modes and setups that the can operate in. For this, you will need to manual or spec sheet to guide you.

For things like DIP switches, most of the time you can copy the settings from your original circuit board.

You may need to move jumpers or even wires to configure voltages – the key here is that you read the schematic and don’t expect the PCB to just work out of the box – it usually doesn’t.

Troubleshooting a Hot Tub Circuit Board (PCB)

Here are some common things you will see when you replace a PCB on a hot tub.

You press the buttons on the topside control and they don’t control the right parts (pumps or blower etc) – this is a mode configuration thing and you will either need to change some DIP switches on the PCB or an internal or low level programming mode on the topside control. Check the manual for how to do this.

To check this, unplug all of your kit – heater, pumps, blower and then turn on the PCB. If it trips with nothing plugged in, usually the voltage is incorrectly set and what is happening is that live current is being sent to the ground – because you have 4 wires into the PCB rather than 3. Current on the ground loop causes the trip. Check the settings to make sure it is configures for 230V.

It might not trip until you physically turn on a pump or a blower.