What does a blower on a hot tub do?
Also called air pumps or bubblers, blowers push air into the spa through small ports or jets. This creates bubbles not unlike those in a glass of champagne. Although water pumps create strong pressure for the best massage, many enjoy the tingling feeling added by a blower.
Why are my Jets not working in my hot tub?
Non-working jets are a common problem with hot tubs and usually the issue will fall into one of three areas: One jet will not be working and the others will be fine, or none of the jets will work at all, or all of the jets will be working but with reduced pressure. Let’s have a look at each of these in turn.
What to do if your hot tub blower is not working?
Your hot tub manufacturer has taken measures to avoid this scenario. Manufacturers usually include a portion of the air plumbing above the waterline as well as check valves that will close when air is not blowing to keep water from entering your line.
What should the voltage of a hot tub blower be?
Make sure before doing any troubleshooting that you completely disconnect any power to the hot tub. Most air blowers in hot tubs operate at 110 volts, but a few operate at 220 volts. You have to make sure the voltage you are providing to your blower matches the voltage it is meant to run on.
Why is the water level in my hot tub too low?
The water level is too low – The water level in your hot tub should be well above the highest jet on the side of the hot tub. If it is too low then you run the risk of air entering the system and causing an airlock.
What is hot tub air button?
Hot Tub and Spa Air Buttons. Air buttons are located at spa-side and are used to control the air switches, which are connected to your spa equipment. Basically, the air buttons push air to your controller to operate the blower.
What is hot tub air blower?
A hot tub air blower is used to inject air into the hot tub via jets. It provides a therapeutic massage of water that defines the spa experience for many spa users. A hot tub blower is a component of the spa that uses forced air to create bubbling in the hot tub. The air is channeled through jets which are holes in the side of the hot tub.
What is hot tub blower motor?
A hot tub blower is a unit that uses a fan to create air flow and then channels that air through the jets in a hot tub or spa. It is sometimes referred to as an air pump or a bubbler because it creates bubbling in the water (different from a hot tub jet). The components of a hot tub blower are the fan, motor, housing, and the ducting.
