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cheffner:
 I was wondering how your adventure with your hot tub waterfall light replacement went?  I just ran into the same issue over the last few weeks.  First a couple of colors would start working for the LED lights.  Then one of the two waterfall lights failed then the second one a couple of weeks after that.

I was also told by my service guy (out for different problem) that this is a big pain.

Hope to learn from you if this is worth it or not and also did you have to replace the controller too.

Thanks in advance.

Christopher




--- Quote from: JMF-Maxxus on August 10, 2014, 11:42:53 am ---Thank you for your reply.  I had been busy on other projects, so I haven't yet attempted the waterfall light replacement. 
Follow-up Question:   After draining the spa, should I:
    1.  Access the waterfall light fixture from the panel behind the water fall?
    2.  Remove foam insulation to reach the fixture?
    3.  Disconnect the waterfall light from the waterfall component?
         (Note:  I don't mind running the ribbon cable for the replacement light all the way to the front of spa).
Also:
     1.  Is the light fixture expoxied to the shell of the spa or waterfall component?
     2.  What will require using the 3/16" drill bit ?  (Thanks for providing the bit size.)
Thank you for noting (in advance) the pain that I will soon experience.  It helped confirm my expectation.

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strohs:
The waterfall lights on my Sundance Cameo is on the fritz again (second failed unit within 5 years - dealer replaced first one under warranty).  It took out my DCU unit too.  :(  That's easy enough to swap out and fix....but as far as the waterfall lights...

Dealer wants $150 for labour (two hours) and the cost of the part, to change the part.  Seems excessive to me?

I'm a relatively handy guy, so, I am also wondering how much of a PITA this is to actually change this part out?

It seems that the toughest part is removing the old light that has been glued on?

I've read the tips earlier in this thread...wondering what other users have experienced who have tried to DIY?


Any insight would be appreciated, thanks!

My first post!

forstrunner40:
I just got the same problem and was wondering how the swap out went.  Any tips on if its worth it?

krock1200:
I also face the same problem in my 2007 Altamar. I‘ve already the replacement led lightbar which seems to be a newer version as it comes with a separate plug/adapter.
Questioned: Is the ribbon cable looks and and can you pull it out from the shelf or is the cable to tight? I wonder if the wood cover needs to be removed to splice the new and old ribbon cable together. Thx for any feedback and/or sharing lessons learnt. Best regards from Germany!

SerjicalStrike:
There is an adapter you can buy to go from the new black cable to the old ribbon cable plug so you can plug it in to the DCU.  You will have to run the black wire all the way back to the DCU and then use the adapter, as the adapter is only about 5" long.

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