Just an update folks, I unpacked my lay z Spa today after 6 months in storage. I was able to do this same fix again. So just to confirm. With unit unplugged, disconnect the flow sensor. Plug in and turn on - actually turn the unit on using the power button on the pump. Reconnect the sensor. PLEASE DO BE CAREFUL AS OBVIOUSLY YOU'RE WORKING WITH OPEN ELECTRONICS I found that the seal on the flow sensor housing had perished today so have completely bypassed it using a piece of pipe. ALSO As pointed out below. Make sure you don't have any flow issues before this, as obviously, you are removing the part that is supposed to tell you when something has gone wrong with the water flow system. I'd recommend that if you do - do this fix, you keep a regular eye on your pumps internals.
Just thought i would say thanks for your fix it has worked, tried everything else but replacing the sensor. Guess the fix proves that i have weak magnets.
Worked a treat for my Lay-z-spa. After checking the impeller and finding it was fine, I tried this fix. When I started the system after, I immediately got the E01 error. I did as someone else said in the comments; seperated the magnets when I turned on the system, then I taped the magnets together, closed it up and ran the pump. It's working now.
Big thanks! SImple, good idea, and it is working well. As mentioned below: After magnet is taped to the sensor, before turning on the power, the sensor's connector often needs to be pulled out. After power is on, it can be reconnected, and it should work :)
Hi watched your video bout a year ago and it solved our E02 problem. Recently we've had a new water pump and replaced the flow sensor and magnet flap. Still getting E02 so back to your method! There seems to be little magnetism between the sensor and magnet. Thanks for such a great fix
I have a slightly different version of this hot tub with a slightly larger and boxier "egg." I got the E02 code when I first tried to fire the unit up. Following some of the steps you talked about, I was able to diagnose my issue down to a recessed pin on the connector for the flow sensor switch. No bypassing needed, just reseated the pin and it started working. So, thank you for the right direction to look in. But I also wanted to make people aware that it could be even a simpler fix than they think.
@@michelerina9642 I used a very small flathead screwdriver; like eyeglass repair kit small. Should be able to give the wire a gentle tug and not unseat the pin. May also want to check to make sure the pin wasn't installed upsidedown, which would put the locking mechanism on the wrong side. If I remember right, the wires didn't look quite even when correctly seated. But they didn't move when tugged and it's worked since. Good luck!
Ive discovered that a huge issue with this error code is the little rubber nut that sits in the hole where impeller fits in ! Its supposed to be on either end on the shaft but if u dont know about it , u have no idea that little sucker is stuck in that hole and the impeller is off balance … hence that damn code!! Took me 3 tries and a discovered you tube video that mentioned this! Spread the word! This tiny 2cent piece is the cause of serious headaches for tons of people!!
@@edmolloy578 i dont but when you pull impeller out and the rod doesnt have anything on either end, shine a flashlight into the hole and pull the little rubber piece out. ( needle nose plyers) if u order the replacement kit with the rings ect, those replacement rubber nuts are in the bag. I cant belive something so tiny screws up the whole tub!!
Thank you, sir! Your suggestion worked like a charm, where replacing the impeller did not! I took this one step further and ran the sensor for now to the outside of the "egg" where I taped it with a magnet. To prevent an E01 when resetting, I just separate the two first, then join them again before starting the pump. Problem seems to be caused at factory by an undersized magnet on a wobbly sensor where the two don't align very well after getting worn.
I think the magnet may wear out or something. Just make sure to keep an eye on the flow, if it does have a problem, there's now no error code that'll go off for an issue. I'm going to wire a switch to it as someone else has suggested.
Fixed! Having replaced a broken impller a week ago, our unit stopped working again with the fan favourite E02 eerror again this weekend. And try as I might i could not fix it this time... until I stumbled across this video. And yep, this is exactly the problem. A new paddle is on the way and the tub should be hot again tomorrow,. Thank you!
I had the E02 message I turned off the pump at the mains and gave it a good wack on the side and fixed it, apparently the magnet Lever can get stuck and waking it released it and its now ok. Maybe worth a try b4 taking it apart 🤷♂️ good video though 👌
So far it has worked for me! My parents gave up on the tub and pump problems and offered it to me. After about 3 hours of fiddling with it, I found this video. It took about 5 minutes and worked like a charm! He did say this in a later comment but just in case you don't see that one- before connecting the magnets together, plug it in and turn it on. Otherwise you'll end up with a 01 error code. I didn't see that part the first time... anyways, unplug it, plug it back in, turn it on (just the power, nothing else) then connect the magnets. Close it up and if you don't have a bigger problem, it should work! I am going to purchase a new sensor but I'm in no rush to do so. Thanks for the advice and for saving me a bunch of money!
Worked for me! The only thing I had an issue with was the way the magnets touched each other! I attached mine long ways as I couldn’t get a good connection how you did it! But thanks for the help! Been waiting a week for Bestway to come back to me! And so need the hot tub at the moment! Thanks again mate!
This fix worked for me. Meaning it allowed my pump and heater to turn on and no E02. BUT... all it did was show me that when I had it running last winter and didn't get to it after the 3 day auto shut off and it froze, that i had multiple cracks at about every plastic piece you can think of inside causing water to squirt out everywhere once i did this hack, including over electronics - so be careful, make sure you don't have flow issues because of cracks! thanks though.
Thank you for this video. It helped us get out hot tub up and running, only to realize that if we shut it off, we get a E01 code every time. No problem getting back on track, but wish there was a place I can get the sensor switch replacement in the US. It seems like the switch does hold the paddle the way it should. All the ones I see are in the UK. But for now, this will work.
This worked a treat for me, was about to throw out my Lazy Spa. I put in a 3 spade switch for £1.99p from ebay and wired the positive to two spades and negative to the other and hey presto.
Dan Smith, thanks very much indeed for the really helpful video. Fixed the issue with our pump which was exactly as a described, the magnet becoming weak and not triggering the reed. Will probably follow suggestion below and solder on a switch in due course but happy for the moment we've not had to scrap the pump.
I got the 2014 model. It has two sencors. If I connect both of them to magnet, and power up the heater. It gives me errorcode E01 becouse the pump thinks that there sould not be water flowing. So, I need to put the sencors to the magnet about 1-2sec after I start the heater. After the first start it works fine 👍🏼
Worked for me, E01 came straight up but disconnected the two bits, then turn the mains on again and pump, connect both together and then turn on heat and filter. Thankyou!
Dan, Thanks for the fix, totally worked after all else failed, no parts online to be had anyway, so well worth the try. You said yours finally broke, and you used pipe? A picture of your fix by chance. I may just leave it hanging out of the side for ease of use, instead of opening up each time you turn on. Also, i am going to try siliconing a new magnet to the flap piece, which may make it work in its intended fashion? we shall see, I'll report back!!
@@TheQashqaiGuy I attached small magnet with 100 % silicone to top of existing magnet, on flapper, put it all back together, working great, no fiddling with the sensor and tape
Did this fix a month ago and it worked like a charm. Then had to change my extension cord i.e. had to plug it off and then reconnect… All of a sudden the pump doesn’t work at all. Managed to bypass the E01 and it doesn’t give me E02 either, but absolutely no stream of water anywhere when I put the pump on. Any ideas on this? Worked nicely before!
I kept my pump attached to the pool, turned it off at the mains & whacked it 3 times on the left hand side with the palm of my hand the error has disappeared pump working again now
E02 is gone, it worked. I can heat, I can use air and hydrojet but the pump is not working anymore and the water is not getting filtered anymore. I think I need to buy a new Lazy Spa Maldives Set😞
Hi , joined the wires and got a E1 code come on , so disconnected both and the pump seems to work . Hopefully going to connect everything up tomorrow Cheers mark
This trick worked with my E02 error. I got E01 after I taped the sensor o the magnet. But I got it working by first diconnecting the sensor and then doing a reset and then reconnect the sensor. I also added a switch to the sensor.
@@TheQashqaiGuy I luckily found the same male and female connectors from an old chinese xenon-set, so I didn’t have to cut any wires for the switch. I just plugged the switch before the sensor. I also hid the switch in the handle of the upper part of the egg.
Worked for me but only after giving the top of the pump a good firm smack with the back of a screwdriver pump kicked back in to life and quieter than before. Im thinking lime scale build up.
Thankyou for the E02 potential fix. So far it's worked for my Hawaii Layzspa. It normally errors within minutes of being turned on and has been on for over 6 hours now. I also got the E01 error after doing this fix, so disconnected sensor wire then plugged hottub in, pressed power button and reconnected sensor wire. Have you found anywhere that sells the flow sensor to fit the Layzspa? As your fix has proved the part that's needed, but I can't keep opening unit every 3 days when it times out and needs resetting. Many thanks Tracey
Hi we're getting an E02 error. It happens after the pump has been running for a few hours. Restart and it's ok for a few hours. No blockages that we can see. Watching your video it's not clear to me where your situating the taped up sensor, is it just lay on top of the outlet pipe? Sorry if I'm being dense. Thanks Lynn
Hi, I have stripped the pump housing down and I have 2 x senses which are glued into the housing , there’s no way I can take these out . Do you think it would work if I joined the 2 wires that go into the sensors together Many thanks Mark
I'm pretty sure my flow sensor has gone but I'm not sure which part I need to replace. Is it the whole unit, the paddle inside or the the small magnetic piece that sits on top. Also I have the newer model which appears to have a different shape housing.
Hi, didnt work for me, got the E01 initially, so read the comments and turned the sensor lengthways, reconnected and it started ok but seconds later the E02 came back, which tells me the sensor isnt the problem! Thanks for the tip though. Jim
Two questions: (1) You show taking the little white cap and magnetic rod out and taping together and left in the housing. Do I understand correctly that you're just leaving it in the housing so you don't lose it? You're basically just removing these two parts and could likewise put in a drawer somewhere? (2) Possible to do this by only draining the water below the top outflow line and ok to leave the water level above the lower incoming/filter line?
@@TheQashqaiGuy ok thanks. And what about my second question? Do I need to drain the entire tub or can I get away with only draining past the top outlet line?
Hi did fix the issue, which was great, had tub off for a couple of weeks , refilled reset it but now getting e08 message. Have got a new seal and magnet , as it is leaking . Any ideas? Thanks L
Hi Dan - I’ve just done this bypass and it’s working great, but the tub has started to loose air, could this be related? Also is there any chance the egg / electronics could catch fire?
Doubt it would cause it to lose air. As for catching fire, I wouldn't have thought so - the premise of this fix is a temp solution until you get a new magnet or flow sensor. I'd highly recommend monitoring the pump while this fix is in use.
Hi Dan - thanks for this. I tried this and it seemed to work, the EO2 code had gone, but there was no noise from the heat pump at all. Then the temperature went from 10 degrees (current temp of the water) all the way up to 40 in a very short time period (perhaps 1 minute!) and then has been showing EO4 ever since. The plot thickens! Any ideas? Thanks!
Hi Dan - once the connection has been made and taped up, does the main on / off central button on the egg need to to stay on green? Or just on at the mains?
Had to have the sensors apart when switching on, then tape together - Lengthways seemed to work better for me. Do you think it would be possible to add a switch to one of the sensor wires to save having disconnect and re-connect everytime the spa is switched off?
Do you know if the new 2021 hydrojet pump has the same intermals as the egg pumps? If not, it there a link you may know of for info on these 2021 units? Thank you
Hi. I have the 2021 system. Unfortunately the internals are different in a few ways. The flow sensor housing is a different shape to the 'egg' design. It's more oblong the old one is rounded. I'm pretty sure my flow sensor has broken but having trouble sourcing the newer shape one.
Hey, have this a go, but when I put back together and switch on I instantly get the e01 error instead, can’t find a way to fix that, cheers for the idea though
@@TheQashqaiGuy Hi Dan, I've also gone fro e02 onto e01, not quite following what you mean when you say have sensor disconnected when you turn it on. thanks for any help John
same with mine, don't connect until you power up the pod. then tape together and screw top on, worked for me. only a temp measure as if you loose power to pod, you will have to open up, disconnect, power on then connect to reset.
hi dan great video, I've completed all of your directions and pump is running, however...... the pump is running backwards, any suggestions thanks Adam
@@TheQashqaiGuy yea I replace that before doing the bypass !? Is this a result of bypass I'm pretty sure I've put it back correctly as couldn't see a way of putting it back wrong?! Thanks again for help
Hi i see you had the problem i currently have (pump running in reverse) after replacing the water pump and removing the bypass.what did you do to fix the pump running in reverse .thanks
Hi Dan - I have this bypass on my egg. I be had the hot tub in since Thursday so it will automatically lock out after 72 hrs today at 6pm. If it locks out, will I get the E02 code and have to do the fix again, or should I just turn it off via the central button on the egg control panel and start the 72 hrs again? Thanks in advance
Hi Dan, quick update. My egg locked off after 72 hours, I turned it off via the central green button, waited 30 minutes, turned on again, started the pump and it worked straight away, no error codes
I turn my pump on and the pumps started leaking water out of it from the bottom I don't know what happened I had it all put away and then when I hooked it up today I filled it up a little bit to see if the pump is working and if it was on all the water came out from the pump so I don't know what happened I'm not good like that taking that apart could you do another video and tell me how to fix it I don
Mine leaks a little from the base, just undo the screws and take a look for anything obvious, as long as power is off and it's unplugged, you should be fine
I have closed the sensor with tape and it works great when turned on but once it has been turned off and then back on I get a e01 error and have to undo and redo again. How can I do this without taking it apart? Do the wires carry any voltage? Maybe I could put a on off switch on the wires?
@@TheQashqaiGuy Have installed a switch now. Used a 12v plastic switch designed for a car. Drilled a 20mm hole into the unit and soldered the existing wires onto it. Is working. Just have to switch it is turned on so it does not come up with e01 error on startup.
Then I would say that the E02 message is showing due to your pump being faulty or broken. If there's no noise coming from it then it's probably dead. If there is noise from it then disconnect it from the mains and check you pump impeller.
@@TheQashqaiGuy it's throwing an EO1 code. I can get that to stop using the trick of disconnecting the magnet. The lights come on, air bubbles blow. But the air circulation/heat no longer turns on.
@@aneetmw hmmm, not sure what to advise. If you've tried my pinned comment above, it must be the pump. The thing to remember is that the E02 code Is a warning to say there is no flow. My fix is due to the magnet in the sensor losing strength. So it could genuinely be that your pump has a problem.
Hi are all E02 errors for the same cause? I've only had mine a few weeks and its came on. The air comes out fine but its when I turn the heater on it comes on I haven't got any water in mind would that be why? The pump also smells of burning plastic Thanks in advance
Oh right, hmmm that's odd. If you feel competent enough to open it up (the + head screws around the outside) then do so (unplugged!) Look for any signs of burning. If it's brand new I suppose it could be just it burning off excess plastic. Let me know how you get on.
Ah just some of the comments and unplugged the sensor, turned the pump/egg on and then reconnected the the sensor. This worked. Would I have to replace the sensor so I don’t have to reopened the pump each time?
Dan, I did as you said, the e02 error is gone but I can't hear the pump, the temperature is fluctuating... could my pump be bust? Id appreciate your help...
@@TheQashqaiGuy yeah, it just flowed. The heater got hot though, so I've put it all back together again. Checked the impeller and all pipes internally. Everything looks fine. I have it fully back together with the flow sensor back in place now, e02 is back again. Should I try your fix again?
@@TheQashqaiGuy I'll give it another go in a while. Turn off the power. Disconnect magnet and flap. Turn on the heater and filter. Reconnect magnet and flap with tape. Is that it yeah?
Just an update folks, I unpacked my lay z Spa today after 6 months in storage. I was able to do this same fix again. So just to confirm.
With unit unplugged, disconnect the flow sensor.
Plug in and turn on - actually turn the unit on using the power button on the pump.
Reconnect the sensor.
PLEASE DO BE CAREFUL AS OBVIOUSLY YOU'RE WORKING WITH OPEN ELECTRONICS
I found that the seal on the flow sensor housing had perished today so have completely bypassed it using a piece of pipe.
ALSO
As pointed out below. Make sure you don't have any flow issues before this, as obviously, you are removing the part that is supposed to tell you when something has gone wrong with the water flow system.
I'd recommend that if you do - do this fix, you keep a regular eye on your pumps internals.
Where is the flow sensor to turn horizontal I'm getting the eo1 code now so don't know what to try next
Just thought i would say thanks for your fix it has worked, tried everything else but replacing the sensor. Guess the fix proves that i have weak magnets.
Just about to try this out 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
Thanks for the helpful video.
😪 sadly it says E08 now 🙈
Thank you! I’ve been frustrated by the e02 error for months and eventually stumbled across your video. Such an easy fix and so far working a treat
Worked a treat for my Lay-z-spa. After checking the impeller and finding it was fine, I tried this fix. When I started the system after, I immediately got the E01 error. I did as someone else said in the comments; seperated the magnets when I turned on the system, then I taped the magnets together, closed it up and ran the pump. It's working now.
Thanks for the video - the first to show how easy it is to open the egg. A new world awaits me and my tool box.
Big thanks! SImple, good idea, and it is working well. As mentioned below: After magnet is taped to the sensor, before turning on the power, the sensor's connector often needs to be pulled out. After power is on, it can be reconnected, and it should work :)
Hi watched your video bout a year ago and it solved our E02 problem. Recently we've had a new water pump and replaced the flow sensor and magnet flap. Still getting E02 so back to your method! There seems to be little magnetism between the sensor and magnet. Thanks for such a great fix
I have a slightly different version of this hot tub with a slightly larger and boxier "egg." I got the E02 code when I first tried to fire the unit up. Following some of the steps you talked about, I was able to diagnose my issue down to a recessed pin on the connector for the flow sensor switch. No bypassing needed, just reseated the pin and it started working.
So, thank you for the right direction to look in. But I also wanted to make people aware that it could be even a simpler fix than they think.
Interesting! Can you tell how you reseated the pin? We've tried everything.
@@michelerina9642 I used a very small flathead screwdriver; like eyeglass repair kit small. Should be able to give the wire a gentle tug and not unseat the pin. May also want to check to make sure the pin wasn't installed upsidedown, which would put the locking mechanism on the wrong side.
If I remember right, the wires didn't look quite even when correctly seated. But they didn't move when tugged and it's worked since. Good luck!
Ive discovered that a huge issue with this error code is the little rubber nut that sits in the hole where impeller fits in ! Its supposed to be on either end on the shaft but if u dont know about it , u have no idea that little sucker is stuck in that hole and the impeller is off balance … hence that damn code!! Took me 3 tries and a discovered you tube video that mentioned this! Spread the word! This tiny 2cent piece is the cause of serious headaches for tons of people!!
Do you have a link to the video
@@edmolloy578 i dont but when you pull impeller out and the rod doesnt have anything on either end, shine a flashlight into the hole and pull the little rubber piece out. ( needle nose plyers) if u order the replacement kit with the rings ect, those replacement rubber nuts are in the bag. I cant belive something so tiny screws up the whole tub!!
@@edmolloy578 ive actually tried to find that video again and i cant
Thank you, sir! Your suggestion worked like a charm, where replacing the impeller did not! I took this one step further and ran the sensor for now to the outside of the "egg" where I taped it with a magnet. To prevent an E01 when resetting, I just separate the two first, then join them again before starting the pump.
Problem seems to be caused at factory by an undersized magnet on a wobbly sensor where the two don't align very well after getting worn.
I think the magnet may wear out or something. Just make sure to keep an eye on the flow, if it does have a problem, there's now no error code that'll go off for an issue.
I'm going to wire a switch to it as someone else has suggested.
Read my above comment in case u get the code again! It will be the issue
Fixed! Having replaced a broken impller a week ago, our unit stopped working again with the fan favourite E02 eerror again this weekend. And try as I might i could not fix it this time... until I stumbled across this video. And yep, this is exactly the problem. A new paddle is on the way and the tub should be hot again tomorrow,. Thank you!
I had the E02 message I turned off the pump at the mains and gave it a good wack on the side and fixed it, apparently the magnet Lever can get stuck and waking it released it and its now ok. Maybe worth a try b4 taking it apart 🤷♂️ good video though 👌
So far it has worked for me! My parents gave up on the tub and pump problems and offered it to me. After about 3 hours of fiddling with it, I found this video. It took about 5 minutes and worked like a charm!
He did say this in a later comment but just in case you don't see that one- before connecting the magnets together, plug it in and turn it on. Otherwise you'll end up with a 01 error code. I didn't see that part the first time... anyways, unplug it, plug it back in, turn it on (just the power, nothing else) then connect the magnets. Close it up and if you don't have a bigger problem, it should work! I am going to purchase a new sensor but I'm in no rush to do so.
Thanks for the advice and for saving me a bunch of money!
So pleased it worked for you! Well done
Worked for me! The only thing I had an issue with was the way the magnets touched each other! I attached mine long ways as I couldn’t get a good connection how you did it! But thanks for the help! Been waiting a week for Bestway to come back to me! And so need the hot tub at the moment! Thanks again mate!
This fix worked for me. Meaning it allowed my pump and heater to turn on and no E02. BUT... all it did was show me that when I had it running last winter and didn't get to it after the 3 day auto shut off and it froze, that i had multiple cracks at about every plastic piece you can think of inside causing water to squirt out everywhere once i did this hack, including over electronics - so be careful, make sure you don't have flow issues because of cracks! thanks though.
Thank you for this video. It helped us get out hot tub up and running, only to realize that if we shut it off, we get a E01 code every time. No problem getting back on track, but wish there was a place I can get the sensor switch replacement in the US. It seems like the switch does hold the paddle the way it should. All the ones I see are in the UK. But for now, this will work.
This worked a treat for me, was about to throw out my Lazy Spa. I put in a 3 spade switch for £1.99p from ebay and wired the positive to two spades and negative to the other and hey presto.
Nice one!
Just sorted my problem out, been on it all day then watched your vid, thanks so much 👍🙏😊
You absolute legend!!! I’ve been dealing with this issue for 2 years and was about to kick this egg into the bin. Thanks!
Unreal just did this today and it friggin worked I was looking for a new pump for 2 weeks!
Great! Just keep an eye on your pump flow now as there is no alarm to tell you if it fails.
Tried this on my Saluspa and it worked great. Thank you.
Worked for me.i was changing old impeller too , has a Magnet in it ,so just tapped that to sensor worked ok
Dan Smith, thanks very much indeed for the really helpful video. Fixed the issue with our pump which was exactly as a described, the magnet becoming weak and not triggering the reed. Will probably follow suggestion below and solder on a switch in due course but happy for the moment we've not had to scrap the pump.
No probs! Glad it helped
Did you ever add a switch? If so why exactly? When would you switch it off/on?
Didn't bother in the end. It's to avoid the e01 error
I got the 2014 model. It has two sencors. If I connect both of them to magnet, and power up the heater. It gives me errorcode E01 becouse the pump thinks that there sould not be water flowing. So, I need to put the sencors to the magnet about 1-2sec after I start the heater. After the first start it works fine 👍🏼
Worked for me, E01 came straight up but disconnected the two bits, then turn the mains on again and pump, connect both together and then turn on heat and filter. Thankyou!
Beautiful man worked for me a treat and saved me £200 for a new unit
Just leave them taped together loose
Yes definitely sorted my pump out runs like new now thankyou for the great video
Thanks very much, The WACK method in the comments worked for me,
So far so good. Will this have any long-term effects on the water pump by not having the sensor attached as standard?
Dan, Thanks for the fix, totally worked after all else failed, no parts online to be had anyway, so well worth the try. You said yours finally broke, and you used pipe? A picture of your fix by chance. I may just leave it hanging out of the side for ease of use, instead of opening up each time you turn on. Also, i am going to try siliconing a new magnet to the flap piece, which may make it work in its intended fashion? we shall see, I'll report back!!
Mines packed away now for a bit.
I used pipe with ptf tape going straight through from the outlet part to the other side of the sensor housing
Dan
@@TheQashqaiGuy I attached small magnet with 100 % silicone to top of existing magnet, on flapper, put it all back together, working great, no fiddling with the sensor and tape
Brill - glad you fixed it
Do you have to drain the hot tub to do this?
Did this fix a month ago and it worked like a charm. Then had to change my extension cord i.e. had to plug it off and then reconnect… All of a sudden the pump doesn’t work at all. Managed to bypass the E01 and it doesn’t give me E02 either, but absolutely no stream of water anywhere when I put the pump on. Any ideas on this? Worked nicely before!
Works really well 😁👍🏻💡
I kept my pump attached to the pool, turned it off at the mains & whacked it 3 times on the left hand side with the palm of my hand the error has disappeared pump working again now
Brilliant! Some times the simplist fixes are the best!
E02 is gone, it worked. I can heat, I can use air and hydrojet but the pump is not working anymore and the water is not getting filtered anymore. I think I need to buy a new Lazy Spa Maldives Set😞
This will give E01 errors when you turn it on. If you get a relay board on E terminal (230v) you can make it switch whenever the pump is activated.
Hi , joined the wires and got a E1 code come on , so disconnected both and the pump seems to work . Hopefully going to connect everything up tomorrow
Cheers mark
This trick worked with my E02 error.
I got E01 after I taped the sensor o the magnet. But I got it working by first diconnecting the sensor and then doing a reset and then reconnect the sensor.
I also added a switch to the sensor.
Good idea with the switch! Might do the same when I get ours back out
@@TheQashqaiGuy I luckily found the same male and female connectors from an old chinese xenon-set, so I didn’t have to cut any wires for the switch.
I just plugged the switch before the sensor. I also hid the switch in the handle of the upper part of the egg.
Ah didn’t work sadly but worth a try! I think we have a bigger problem with the filter pump. A good idea though .
Worked for me but only after giving the top of the pump a good firm smack with the back of a screwdriver pump kicked back in to life and quieter than before.
Im thinking lime scale build up.
Worked for me thx a lot taped it length ways . Will order a new magnet and try that as permanent fix . Thanks again
No probs David
Thankyou for the E02 potential fix. So far it's worked for my Hawaii Layzspa. It normally errors within minutes of being turned on and has been on for over 6 hours now. I also got the E01 error after doing this fix, so disconnected sensor wire then plugged hottub in, pressed power button and reconnected sensor wire. Have you found anywhere that sells the flow sensor to fit the Layzspa? As your fix has proved the part that's needed, but I can't keep opening unit every 3 days when it times out and needs resetting. Many thanks Tracey
Hi Tracey, I believe the best place to get replacement parts is on ebay.
Hi we're getting an E02 error. It happens after the pump has been running for a few hours. Restart and it's ok for a few hours. No blockages that we can see. Watching your video it's not clear to me where your situating the taped up sensor, is it just lay on top of the outlet pipe? Sorry if I'm being dense. Thanks Lynn
Does anyone know how to open the pump unit for a hollywood lazy spa?? It's the square size one but has no screws anywhere to open it up 🤔🤔
YOU CAN JUST SNIP AND JOIN THE WIRES LEADING TO THE SENSOR ONCE YOU REMOVE THE MAGNETIC PIECE FROM THE PIPE. YOURE WELCOME 🙏
Hi, I have stripped the pump housing down and I have 2 x senses which are glued into the housing , there’s no way I can take these out . Do you think it would work if I joined the 2 wires that go into the sensors together
Many thanks Mark
Worth a go, must be a different model if they are glued?
Brilliant worked great for us
just GREAT!
Amazing. Thanks!
Did the same. It worked . Where did u find the new flow sensor. Having trouble finding one .
Have you tried eBay?
I'm pretty sure my flow sensor has gone but I'm not sure which part I need to replace. Is it the whole unit, the paddle inside or the the small magnetic piece that sits on top. Also I have the newer model which appears to have a different shape housing.
Hi, didnt work for me, got the E01 initially, so read the comments and turned the sensor lengthways, reconnected and it started ok but seconds later the E02 came back, which tells me the sensor isnt the problem! Thanks for the tip though. Jim
Check my latest comment above to make sure.
Dan
Two questions: (1) You show taking the little white cap and magnetic rod out and taping together and left in the housing. Do I understand correctly that you're just leaving it in the housing so you don't lose it? You're basically just removing these two parts and could likewise put in a drawer somewhere? (2) Possible to do this by only draining the water below the top outflow line and ok to leave the water level above the lower incoming/filter line?
So they're staying connected so the pump thinks that the flow is working correctly.
@@TheQashqaiGuy ok thanks. And what about my second question? Do I need to drain the entire tub or can I get away with only draining past the top outlet line?
@@camaperture8116 do you not have the inlet and outlet caps? If not then I'd suggest emptying it.
@@TheQashqaiGuy ah, I forgot about those! Great. So I can leave the tub full and just cap it from inside the tub. Thanks.
Yeah, mine aren't perfect but they do a decent job of it.
Nice one Dan I’ve got it working now 👍
Great stuff!
Hi did fix the issue, which was great, had tub off for a couple of weeks , refilled reset it but now getting e08 message. Have got a new seal and magnet , as it is leaking . Any ideas? Thanks L
That cleared the E02 but get an E01 message instantly. What do I do then?
Hi Dan - I’ve just done this bypass and it’s working great, but the tub has started to loose air, could this be related? Also is there any chance the egg / electronics could catch fire?
Doubt it would cause it to lose air.
As for catching fire, I wouldn't have thought so - the premise of this fix is a temp solution until you get a new magnet or flow sensor. I'd highly recommend monitoring the pump while this fix is in use.
Ok thanks - looks like I have a slow puncture somewhere, I’ll need to do a soapy water leak test and puncture repair.
my system started flashing E01 now and so that means a water sensor is working without pushing the heater or the filter button
Hi Dan - thanks for this. I tried this and it seemed to work, the EO2 code had gone, but there was no noise from the heat pump at all. Then the temperature went from 10 degrees (current temp of the water) all the way up to 40 in a very short time period (perhaps 1 minute!) and then has been showing EO4 ever since. The plot thickens! Any ideas? Thanks!
Then I reckon one of your pipes is blocked, check them out.
Hi Dan - once the connection has been made and taped up, does the main on / off central button on the egg need to to stay on green? Or just on at the mains?
The egg needs to stay on or you'll have to do this fix again each time.
So just on at the mains, or the central button on the egg on, as in the central button constantly on green
If I remember right, as long as the mains is on it should be ok.
@@TheQashqaiGuy ok cool - thanks again Dan
No probs, hope it helps. I'll be getting ours out again soon so will have to go through this fix again!
Had to have the sensors apart when switching on, then tape together - Lengthways seemed to work better for me. Do you think it would be possible to add a switch to one of the sensor wires to save having disconnect and re-connect everytime the spa is switched off?
I don't see why not! Let me know how you get on
Do you know if the new 2021 hydrojet pump has the same intermals as the egg pumps? If not, it there a link you may know of for info on these 2021 units? Thank you
Hi I'm afraid I don't know sorry.
Hi. I have the 2021 system. Unfortunately the internals are different in a few ways. The flow sensor housing is a different shape to the 'egg' design. It's more oblong the old one is rounded. I'm pretty sure my flow sensor has broken but having trouble sourcing the newer shape one.
cheers dan working but over last few days temperature is an issue. thinks its 40 degrees when its 20 and then going onto unheat. Any ideas?????
Hi Paul,
Not too sure mate, have you checked its flowing OK? As maybe it's picking up the water that maybe stuck is at temperature.
Hey, have this a go, but when I put back together and switch on I instantly get the e01 error instead, can’t find a way to fix that, cheers for the idea though
Have the sensor disconnected when you turn it on. Then connect it before starting filter
Hi D man... Did this work for you?
Try attaching the rod sideways to the white magnet! The way dan did it didn’t work for me, but attaching it length ways it worked spot on
@@TheQashqaiGuy Hi Dan, I've also gone fro e02 onto e01, not quite following what you mean when you say have sensor disconnected when you turn it on. thanks for any help John
same with mine, don't connect until you power up the pod. then tape together and screw top on, worked for me. only a temp measure as if you loose power to pod, you will have to open up, disconnect, power on then connect to reset.
hi dan great video, I've completed all of your directions and pump is running, however...... the pump is running backwards, any suggestions thanks Adam
That's odd! Maybe the pump blades are turning the wrong way. Could be the polarity has worn out. Search eBay for a replacement
@@TheQashqaiGuy OK will do thanks nothing to do with flow bypass?! Or water back flowing in to air pipe?(the one that makes bubbles
Cheers Adam
Do you mean the complete pump?!
@@adamtndall8381 I remembered, its called the impeller
@@TheQashqaiGuy yea I replace that before doing the bypass !? Is this a result of bypass I'm pretty sure I've put it back correctly as couldn't see a way of putting it back wrong?! Thanks again for help
Thank you so much!!! It f***King worked!! Woohoo
Hi i see you had the problem i currently have (pump running in reverse) after replacing the water pump and removing the bypass.what did you do to fix the pump running in reverse .thanks
Hi Dan - I have this bypass on my egg. I be had the hot tub in since Thursday so it will automatically lock out after 72 hrs today at 6pm. If it locks out, will I get the E02 code and have to do the fix again, or should I just turn it off via the central button on the egg control panel and start the 72 hrs again? Thanks in advance
It's been a while since I've done it. I think you'll have to do the fix again. Some people have fitted an in line switch which is helpful
@@TheQashqaiGuy so if I turned off at the central green button EO2 will come up,?
I think so...
Sorry I can't be certain, ours is packed away at the moment.
Hi Dan, quick update. My egg locked off after 72 hours, I turned it off via the central green button, waited 30 minutes, turned on again, started the pump and it worked straight away, no error codes
Did you say that piece can be replaced? Do we order that through lazy spa?
I didn't find it anywhere. eBay seems to have a few spare parts dealers
I turn my pump on and the pumps started leaking water out of it from the bottom I don't know what happened I had it all put away and then when I hooked it up today I filled it up a little bit to see if the pump is working and if it was on all the water came out from the pump so I don't know what happened I'm not good like that taking that apart could you do another video and tell me how to fix it I don
Mine leaks a little from the base, just undo the screws and take a look for anything obvious, as long as power is off and it's unplugged, you should be fine
Im going to get a new reed sensor, but I have pulled off the magnet.... can I get a new magnet too? What do I need to search? Thanks
Search ebay for a lay z spa flow sensor, i think they come with the magnet. Otherwise put lay z spa magnet and see what comes up
Followed all instructions and Error 2 code gone, however the circulation pump light comes not but is silent i.e. not active. Help!
Hi bud, I've been contacted about this before and I'm afraid it did turn out to be the pump had gone I'm afraid to say
Once u put some tape over it do u just leave it down side bit inside ? Sorry dunno if you said or not
Yeah just leave it loose
@@TheQashqaiGuy didnt work for me
I have closed the sensor with tape and it works great when turned on but once it has been turned off and then back on I get a e01 error and have to undo and redo again. How can I do this without taking it apart? Do the wires carry any voltage? Maybe I could put a on off switch on the wires?
I think a switch could work yeah! Give it a go an let us know how it goes.
I just left ours on all the time, just on standby or a low temp setting.
@@TheQashqaiGuy Have installed a switch now. Used a 12v plastic switch designed for a car. Drilled a 20mm hole into the unit and soldered the existing wires onto it. Is working. Just have to switch it is turned on so it does not come up with e01 error on startup.
@@epexlinux brilliant!
It’s giving me an E01 error now.. yay
It stopped the EO2 message, but then the pumped stopped working altogether...It's on, bubbles blow, but no circulation.
Then I would say that the E02 message is showing due to your pump being faulty or broken.
If there's no noise coming from it then it's probably dead.
If there is noise from it then disconnect it from the mains and check you pump impeller.
@@TheQashqaiGuy I already checked the impeller, it's fine. But likely I need a new pump?
I'd guess so if it's not making any attempt at working with no error codes displayed.
@@TheQashqaiGuy it's throwing an EO1 code. I can get that to stop using the trick of disconnecting the magnet. The lights come on, air bubbles blow. But the air circulation/heat no longer turns on.
@@aneetmw hmmm, not sure what to advise. If you've tried my pinned comment above, it must be the pump.
The thing to remember is that the E02 code Is a warning to say there is no flow.
My fix is due to the magnet in the sensor losing strength.
So it could genuinely be that your pump has a problem.
Hi are all E02 errors for the same cause? I've only had mine a few weeks and its came on. The air comes out fine but its when I turn the heater on it comes on I haven't got any water in mind would that be why? The pump also smells of burning plastic
Thanks in advance
If you're running it without water in then that's why. I really wouldn't turn it on until water is above the highest nozzle.
@@TheQashqaiGuy thanks for reply 🙂, so even i was blowing the hot tub up i can smell the burning?
Oh right, hmmm that's odd. If you feel competent enough to open it up (the + head screws around the outside) then do so (unplugged!)
Look for any signs of burning.
If it's brand new I suppose it could be just it burning off excess plastic.
Let me know how you get on.
@@TheQashqaiGuy the bottom or the top? Cheers im filling it with water now so I'll try the heater on then but it is odd having that smell
The top part comes off, just be careful of the ribbon cable to the display.
I have tried this and the heat sign and the filter sign coming up but no sound from the pump ?
I'd say your pump could be dead then
@@TheQashqaiGuy I have ordered a new flow magnet maybe that will work
Worth a try. But if the pump is not working with no e codes then I reckon it's that
@@TheQashqaiGuy I tried your video again and a eo1 code come up so possibly
Check my pinned comment for the correct fix
Hi Dan. I tried this but now get a e01 error. Any thoughts?
Ah just some of the comments and unplugged the sensor, turned the pump/egg on and then reconnected the the sensor. This worked. Would I have to replace the sensor so I don’t have to reopened the pump each time?
How did u close the hole ,where the magnet was mate ?
Fatmir Saliasi i don’t think you need to. The sensor is a magnetic reed switch so it’s not actually in the water flow.
Dan, I did as you said, the e02 error is gone but I can't hear the pump, the temperature is fluctuating... could my pump be bust? Id appreciate your help...
Nothing at all from the pump? No error codes?
@@TheQashqaiGuy yeah, it just flowed. The heater got hot though, so I've put it all back together again. Checked the impeller and all pipes internally. Everything looks fine. I have it fully back together with the flow sensor back in place now, e02 is back again. Should I try your fix again?
@@markodonovan3940 Did you check the description for the update. It's been a while since i've done it as ours is in storage at the moment.
@@TheQashqaiGuy I'll give it another go in a while.
Turn off the power.
Disconnect magnet and flap.
Turn on the heater and filter.
Reconnect magnet and flap with tape.
Is that it yeah?
@@markodonovan3940 Yeah, obviously be careful with electrics but if i remember right, you need to reconnect it after you turn it on.
Done this but now getting e01 error
Check the pinned comment, you need to cycle the power for it to work
Tried it. Now I m getting error 01
Check my pinned comment.
Where can you but a read or flow sensor as you mention in the video?
I think they pop up on ebay now and again, search for spa flow sensor or something like that
I tried it. It just put an E1 error on In place of the E2 Error
Read my update in the description.
I can’t find Description?
Sorry, its the pinned comment.
Do you have that part number or bame
The sensor is called the flow sensor