The flapper bypass valve in my American Spas (Cal Spas) broke (I found the spring and flapper in the heating element). However, the flapper is slightly larger than the opening which I assume is there to remove it. The first picture shows the old one - I had to break of the tabs holding the spring to get it out. The other two pictures are showing the new one. There is absolutely no way this will fit in the opening. I even tried to file down those tabs slightly but just won’t fit. How the heck did they get in the first one? Anybody encountered this? Is there any other way to access?
