Why does my spa drain when I turn on spa mode?
Draining While the Motor IS Running The suction valves need to be adjusted properly. Turn the spa suction valve to the “off” position and make sure you have the spa return valve at least partially open. You may also want to see if the actuator has gone bad if the suction valves are fine.
Why does my spa water level go down?
This can be a common issue and is likely caused by either the spa suction being open and there’s not enough water returning to the spa or it’s a faulty check valve. There’s also the Ortega check valve and some others. …
Is it OK to turn off a flow switch in a hot tub?
Always turn the spa off before working on it. The electrical current in a hot tub or spa can cause injury or electrocution. Troubleshooting a flow switch can keep your hot tub or spa running. Flow switches are used in spas and hot tubs to tell the system to turn on and off.
Why does my pool blower not work in Spa mode?
If I switch to spa mode, have the pool pump and the spa pump on then cut on the blower most of the time I do not see it blow the water past the check valve. When this occurs after a few minutes it shuts off due to overheating. 20% of the time it does push the water out and works fine after a few minutes.
How does a pool Valve actuator work in Spa mode?
The Actuators on top of valve 1 is commanded to turn with the handle all the way counter-clockwise to shut off the water FROM the SPA. Simultaneously, Valve 2 on the return side is commanded to rotate the handle all the way counter-clockwise to shut off water going TO the SPA. SPA MODE – In this mode, all water flows to and from the Spa.
Why is the air switch on my spa not working?
More times than many, when customers call Presair, we are able to help them find a solution to why the air switch in a spa isn’t working. Typically the operator is finding a kink or leak in the airline that is not allowing air to pass to the air switch to open or close the contacts.
How to turn on a hot tub / spa with the valves?
The last thing to remember is after going into your spa turn your valves back to where they were prior to turning on your spa/hot tub. 100% spa suction off and 80% pool to 20% spa return side. If you can imagine what the pump is doing and taking water from it is very easy for you, the homeowner, to not get confused by this process!
What should I do if my spa diverter valve is not working?
• If there is only calcium buildup, scale or minor scratches, use 220 grit wet / dry sandpaper to smooth out the sides of the insert. Also sand the internal area where the insert rubs against the body of the valve. Does the diverter valve move when the pump is turned OFF?
Do you turn the Jandy never Lube valve on or off?
Then on the return side or the Jandy Never Lube valve after the heater you’ll have the off facing mostly the spa returns, NOT all the way. The reason you do not turn it all the way off is so that you will get chemicals/chlorine into your spa to sanitize it.
Why do you not turn off the hot tub?
The reason you do not turn it all the way off is so that you will get chemicals/chlorine into your spa to sanitize it. So say it is cracked open, out of the heater it goes to the Jandy Never Lube valve and say 80% of the clean water will go to the pool and 20% will go to the hot tub/spa.
