My Jandy 2444 valve keeps getting stuck when I switch between pool and spa mode. It makes a clicking sound and I have to manual help it along. Has anyone seen this? I am trying to figure out if there is an easy fix or if I should just buy a new one.
Jandy valve gets stuck, makes clicking sounds
- Thread starter BreBoyz
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,789
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You have two components - a diverter vale with the Jandy actuator screwed on top of it to automate it.
You need to diagnose if the problem is with the mechanical diverter valve or the Jandy actuator.
I would demate and remove the actuator from the diverter. It is held by 4 screws. Manually turn the diverter using its handle and see if it moves freely.
Run the actuator between POOL mode and SPA mode and see if it turns smoothly.
Narrow down the problem and report what you find and we can discuss repairs.
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You need to diagnose if the problem is with the mechanical diverter valve or the Jandy actuator.
I would demate and remove the actuator from the diverter. It is held by 4 screws. Manually turn the diverter using its handle and see if it moves freely.
Run the actuator between POOL mode and SPA mode and see if it turns smoothly.
Narrow down the problem and report what you find and we can discuss repairs.
Valves - Further Reading
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Valve Actuators - Further Reading
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This is great advice, I was about to just buy a new actuator. Will do this tonight and report back!You have two components - a diverter vale with the Jandy actuator screwed on top of it to automate it.
You need to diagnose if the problem is with the mechanical diverter valve or the Jandy actuator.
I would demate and remove the actuator from the diverter. It is held by 4 screws. Manually turn the diverter using its handle and see if it moves freely.
Run the actuator between POOL mode and SPA mode and see if it turns smoothly.
Narrow down the problem and report what you find and we can discuss repairs.
Valves - Further Reading
Valve Actuators - Further Reading
InyoRich
In The Industry
- Oct 18, 2023
- 142
- Pool Size
- 9000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 40,000
If you are handy, open it up and see if you can find anything that doesn't look right (a broken switch or a cracked cam). You may be able to repair it, and these things have gotten pretty expensive lately to replace. Hey, it's already not working - you aren't going to break it!
My plan is to open it up after work tonight and snap some photos. I agree, before spending 250 it’s worth a Quick Look.
InyoRich
In The Industry
- Oct 18, 2023
- 142
- Pool Size
- 9000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 40,000
If you have time and want to continue to play with it - check the switches while it is unplugged. Use a small screwdriver and see if they audibly "click" and use a multimeter to see if they make/break contact (check for continuity). Check the 3 wires underneath the green connector to be sure they are connected and making good contact (it looks like that area might have gotten a little wet at some point in time. I think that goes to the switch on the side so I doubt that those wires are an issue). If you already purchased a new one and if you are a pack rat like I am, keep this one for parts for future use. 