{"product_id":"gecko-mclass-sclass-obsolete-info","title":"Gecko S-Class, M-Class, SSPA, MSPA, Spa Builders Control Systems - Obsolete (No Longer Available)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eObsolete information for Gecko S-Class \/ M-Class (Metapack \/ SSPA \/ MSPA) spa control systems — also sold as “Spa Builders” \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGecko S-Class \/ M-Class style spa control systems with were commonly fitted to Monarch, Lanark and other spas in the late 1990s to early 2000s. They are now obsolete, with very limited parts availability given their age and the fact the manufacturer no longer suppors them. They used both integrated heaters, as well as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/pages\/search-results-page?q=trombone%20heater\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elow-flow \"trombone\" style heaters\u003c\/a\u003e and an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/e10-pump\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eE10 circ pump\u003c\/a\u003e. Almost no control systems are truly compatible with low-flow setups anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may also see these referred to as \u003cem\u003eSpa Builders controllers\u003c\/em\u003e in older documentation and parts cross-references. They share heritage with even older Spa Builders-era designs, which is part of why “like-for-like” replacement is rarely straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is usually \u003cem\u003eno direct drop-in replacement\u003c\/em\u003e for these older packs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost modern solutions are \u003cem\u003eretrofit bundles\u003c\/em\u003e (new control pack + compatible keypad\/topside + cables\/harness).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrofits commonly require plumbing changes (heater\/unions), wiring\/lead changes, and reconfiguring pump\/ozone\/blower connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical and plumbing work must be completed by appropriately qualified persons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe cannot accurately recommend retrofit replacements for these remotely\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese systems were produced in many variations (option codes, pump layouts, sensor types, heater styles and keypad models). Without an on-site inspection of the spa’s plumbing and wiring, any “this will fit” recommendation is a guess — and the wrong choice can create safety risks and extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this, we do not provide consults for selecting a retrofit replacement for these older S\/M Class (Spa Builders-era) packs. If you need a confirmed solution, engage a qualified spa technician to inspect the spa and match a retrofit kit correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to do next\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact a local spa technician to supply and install a compatible retrofit pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf you need to start somewhere, you can try: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spatechs.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.spatechs.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAustralian Spa Parts offers a low-flow kit that may be suitable for some installation. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spaparts.com.au\/?rf=kw\u0026amp;kw=joyonway+low+flow+kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact them here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon part numbers \/ search terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eGecko SSPA-1\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode\u003eGecko MSPA\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eGecko M Class\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode\u003eGecko S Class\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode\u003eMetapack Series\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eSpa Builders controller\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode\u003eSpa Builders S Class\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003e9911-500188 REV:E\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode\u003e9911500188\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eWGAO30269-29\u003c\/code\u003e \/ \u003ccode\u003e20-200690\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003eSSPA-1-P112-P212-B2-02-CP2\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003eSC-CF-P112-P212-B2-02-CP2-NE-LS-HR-JJM-AS4\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e13672-01A\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gecko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17546754949,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/5253\/files\/gecko-s-class-m-sspa-mspa-spa-builders-control-systems-obsolete-no-longer-available-408.webp?v=1779423792","url":"https:\/\/heaterandspaparts.com.au\/products\/gecko-mclass-sclass-obsolete-info","provider":"Heater and Spa Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}