Sparks or burning smell? Power off at the breaker if safe, stay out of the water & call 911 for fire.

Hot tub filters & cartridges

A clogged filter is behind most hot tub flow errors and many no-heat calls. Find your cartridge by the number printed on the end cap (Unicel C-xxxx or 4CH/5CH/6CH, Pleatco PRB/PWW/PAS, Filbur FC-xxxx), then check length, diameter and end-cap style. Rinse every 1–2 weeks and soak monthly; replace every 12–18 months.

Not sure which one you have? See hot tub not heating or ask a tech on video.