What to do if your Spa is losing water?
A shot from the front showing the EQ configuration from the pipes on is the best. If your pool is plumbed like most other shared pool-spa combo’s, it should have a “bypass” plumbed between the pool and the spa returns on the return side of the return 3-way valve.
Why does a spa have to be attached to a pool?
An attached spa usually has a spillway where the water from the spa overflows into the pool. The spillway makes it easier to control the water level in both the pool and the spa. And it also helps the spa stay cleaner by allowing for constant water circulation into the pool.
How to troubleshoot a pool and Spa hot tub?
Check filters are clean and secured in correctly, If flow is normal with filter removed, then clean filter cartridge, or replace if more than 1 year old. If flow is still low, proceed to 3). Check all gate valves are fully open. Check all jets for are fully open and free flowing, Check for obstructed or misadjusted jets.
Can you keep a spa open after closing a pool?
While you can keep an attached spa open in winter after closing your pool, winter use is generally not recommended in colder climates as it will require plenty of energy to heat and keep the pumps running; Spa water will get into the pool and vice versa; If a shared pump stops working, you won’t be able to use both the pool and spa
A shot from the front showing the EQ configuration from the pipes on is the best. If your pool is plumbed like most other shared pool-spa combo’s, it should have a “bypass” plumbed between the pool and the spa returns on the return side of the return 3-way valve.
An attached spa usually has a spillway where the water from the spa overflows into the pool. The spillway makes it easier to control the water level in both the pool and the spa. And it also helps the spa stay cleaner by allowing for constant water circulation into the pool.
While you can keep an attached spa open in winter after closing your pool, winter use is generally not recommended in colder climates as it will require plenty of energy to heat and keep the pumps running; Spa water will get into the pool and vice versa; If a shared pump stops working, you won’t be able to use both the pool and spa
Why is my spa going down with the pump on?
If the spa is going down with the pump on, then your suction from the spa is slightly open. In essence, you are in “spa suction, pool return” mode. That would eliminate the check valve and have you looking towards the JVA on the suction side of your pump.
