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Watkins  |  SKU: WATKINS-80201

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FreshWater IQ Starter Kit 80201 – Hot Tub Monitoring

Simplify your spa maintenance with the FreshWater IQ™ Starter Kit 80201 Designed to work exclusively with the FreshWater® Salt System This smart monitoring system automatically analyzes key water parameters and displays the results directly on your spa’s control panel.
  • Note: On some Caldera Utopia® models, the system is factory-installed.
  • Instant parameter reading
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Quick imbalance detection
$449.99 $550.00

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In the box

What you receive.

1 FreshWater IQ™ controller

1 FreshWater IQ™ sensor

Quick start guide

Installation instructions

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The product in detail.

The FreshWater IQ 80201 kit adds water monitoring to a compatible pre-equipped spa. Its controller and replaceable sensor send readings to the control panel to guide maintenance adjustments.

Water readings on the spa control panel

  • Kit with IQ controller and sensor
  • Chlorine, pH, and salt monitoring
  • Readings updated hourly
  • Operational FreshWater Salt System required
  • For compatible pre-equipped spas; confirm model and year

Compatibility

For compatible Hot Spring Highlife and Limelight spas from 2024 onward, and certain pre-equipped Caldera models. Confirm the model, year, and equipment before purchasing.

Setup

Complete the salt system startup first. Then follow the IQ guide, including its initialization period.

Water care

This monitoring kit is not a dosing system. The adjustments and additional testing specified in the manual are still required. Follow the restrictions regarding silver, ozone, bromine, and MPS.

If the IQ system is already installed and only the sensor needs to be replaced, choose the 80202 sensor instead.

See the IQ 80202 replacement sensor.

In the box

  • 1 FreshWater IQ controller.
  • 1 replaceable FreshWater IQ sensor.
  • Startup and installation documentation.

Helpful details

What does the 80201 kit include?

The IQ controller, its replaceable sensor, and startup and installation documentation.

Is a salt system required?

Yes. The compatible FreshWater Salt System must be installed, started, and operational.

Which parameters are monitored?

Chlorine, pH, and salt. Readings are updated hourly on the spa control panel.

Does this kit add products automatically?

No. It provides readings to guide maintenance; it is not a dosing system.

Is it suitable for an older spa?

Compatibility depends on the pre-equipment and year. Have your spa's compatibility confirmed before ordering.

What is the difference between 80201 and 80202?

The 80201 is for the initial installation of the controller and sensor. The 80202 is the replacement sensor for an already-installed system.

Useful details.

What reference number is listed for this product?
Le contrôleur IQ, son capteur remplaçable et la documentation de démarrage et d’installation.
What is this product used for?
Use: Spa
What does this set include?
1 FreshWater IQ™ controller
1 FreshWater IQ™ sensor
Quick start guide
Installation instructions
Ce kit ajoute-t-il les produits automatiquement?
Non. Il fournit des indications pour guider l’entretien; il ne s’agit pas d’un système de dosage.
Convient-il à un spa plus ancien?
La compatibilité dépend du prééquipement et de l’année. Faites valider votre spa avant de commander.
Quelle est la différence entre 80201 et 80202?
Le 80201 sert à la première installation du contrôleur et du capteur. Le 80202 est le capteur de remplacement d’un système déjà installé.
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