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Kev B:
 Yes, 0. They are about 8.00 at the hardware store.

Dr. Spa™ Ret.:
Fuses can look fine, yet still be blown. They need to be ohm'ed out. Should read 0

chrissteman:
Yes indeed! One of the 25 amp fuses did not read a "0." This may be the issue.

Thanks,

Chris

chrissteman:
Just to put a close to this post---it was indeed a bad fuse (25A/300V SC Time-Delay). I was able to find a replacement (difficult, since everyone seems to have just 20 and 30 amp versions) and wallah, all systems go. Well, almost go. Even though I'd drained the tub completely, a return line had frozen. That took a few hours to get worked out. I learned a valuable lesson--don't drain the tub and yank the motor until checking the power going from the control panel to the pump motor...and the fuses! This turned out to be a $10.49 repair. The pump motor, by the way, is 12-years old--not 10--and I'm sure I'll be replacing it soon. Thanks again for all the help. This forum is great.

Chris

duktape:
Thanks for this thread!

I had the exact same problem. The water wasn't circulating and if I pressed the jet button, I could hear the relay click. But the pump didn't turn on.

I followed your suggestions and used a multimeter to test the resistance of the fuses. The problem was a 20 Amp fuse. I bought it at home depot for $3.00. Problem solved!

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