Air Jet Valve Missing

[sha0923]

How necessary is the air jet valve? I set up my 18' pool today, and my kids are SO excited to use it... except the air jet valve was missing from the package. After 25 min on hold with Intex and then a very difficult conversation with language barrier, there has been a claim filed for the missing part... which can take a few days for approval, and then up to two weeks to receive the part. I really don't want to make my kids stare at this pool for 2 weeks... can it be run without the valve?? Thanks for any advice!

(Also, I found a kit of replacement parts on Amazon that includes a valve, but it's $125...)

 

[Pv2]

Welcome to TFP.

is that the little attachment to the fitting that sends water back into the pool? (pictures always good around here) if so, plug it however you can so it doesn't leak and forget about it.

 

[scout123]

I didn't install mine. Didn't really look all that necessary from the video I saw. Also, according to the video this is a part that is supposed to aerate the pool which will cause Ph to rise.

 

[sha0923]

If you didn't install it, what did you put in place of it?
I ended up going through all of the boxes and trash - and FOUND IT. But through this, I learned a lot. Pool is filled and chemicals started... anxious to see my kiddos enjoying it (hopefully) tomorrow!

Thanks everyone!

 

[Zrock]

Don't use it. After a year mine has failed and leaks

 

[bloodfromastone]

Don't use it. After a year mine has failed and leaks

You don't have a choice. You have to put it on. But, keeping the cap on it stops the aeration process. If yours has failed, take it off and check the oring on the bottom and whatever seal is inside it to see if it's dirty or broken. The oring can probably be replaced pretty easily by a trip to HD or Lowes.