issue with returning to both spa and pool simultaneously with jandy iaqualink automation system

mjoshi711

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May 21, 2025
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MD
Hi all,
I just had a new pool built that is 20x40, inground with an integrated spa in the corner and an autocover that can cover the whole pool/spa at the same time. There is no spillover feature because the spa is flush with the pool. The automation system was just installed yesterday and the issue is that the pool pump can't circulate the water in both spa and pool at the same time because with the automation system, when I select spa, it only drains and returns to the spa. When I go to the pool mode, it only drains and returns water to the pool and not the spa. Does anyone know if there is a way to make it so that I can run the pump and circulate water in the spa and the pool at the same time with the automation system? Thanks in advanced for your input.
 
711,

If your pool does not have a make-up valve for your spillover spa, then the other option is to offset the Return actuator, so that you are always sending a little water to the spa..

Show us several pics of your equipment pad plumbing..

Also, most automation systems have a 'Spillway' mode.. this mode sucks water from the pool and sends it all to the spa.. When using this mode, most just schedule it to run for half an hour, twice a day, to keep the spa water fresh.. It does not matter if you have a spillover spa, or one that is level with pool, it will work in either case.

Thanks,

Jim R.