That's tricky because of the shape of the glass, plus the rounded corners. Definitely shouldn't have used mortar in there, a sanded tile caulk would be better, I'd even try polymeric paver sand, I've used it in similar fashion
They are coming back to fix it this week. There is a slight flex in the fiberglass spa, so it will definitely need something flexible.That's tricky because of the shape of the glass, plus the rounded corners. Definitely shouldn't have used mortar in there, a sanded tile caulk would be better, I'd even try polymeric paver sand, I've used it in similar fashion
So if I were to buy 2 automated valves I would only be able to do the above configurations with the valves.
So if I open the return valve a little I will ultimately waterfall the spa if the spas drain is closed. My goal here is to clean the pool without having the waterfall on all the time. Can I setup a program to run the spa for a certain time then switch to pool (pending I get the valves)? The other issue i see is that id have to ramp up the vsp in order to get a full flow spillover without it hitting the rock work on the front of the spa when the pool returns are also open.I don't understand why with having a Prologic system valve actuators were not put on your suction and return diverter valves. That then let's you select POOL mode, SPA mode, or SPILLOVER mode from your control panel instead of needing to manually turning valves.
You can have your return valve partially open so water flows to both the pool and spa. You cannot have your suction valve set that way.
When was your pool built?
So if I open the return valve a little I will ultimately waterfall the spa if the spas drain is closed.
My goal here is to clean the pool without having the waterfall on all the time. Can I setup a program to run the spa for a certain time then switch to pool (pending I get the valves)?
The other issue i see is that id have to ramp up the vsp in order to get a full flow spillover without it hitting the rock work on the front of the spa when the pool returns are also open.
PERFECT, thank you soo much, that makes it soooo much clearer.If you did that would happen.
If you set your return valve so your spillover does not run when in POOLO mode then you would set a schedule to run your spillover for 15-20 minutes 2 to 3 times a day to refresh your spa water. I run my spillover to 9AM, 1 PM, and 6 PM for 15 minutes.
You should be able to set a pump RPM for when the SPILLOVER is active.
One other thing via my diagram and the return valves, it seems weird where they placed the return valves. I would think you would have swapped return valve 1 with the bench 1&2 valve. Or am I overthinking this. I would think the 2 return valves would be together.I don't understand why with having a Prologic system valve actuators were not put on your suction and return diverter valves. That then let's you select POOL mode, SPA mode, or SPILLOVER mode from your control panel instead of needing to manually turning valves.
You can have your return valve partially open so water flows to both the pool and spa. You cannot have your suction valve set that way.
@jimmythegreek answered your question about valves in post #108.
What other configuration would you want?
One other thing via my diagram and the return valves, it seems weird where they placed the return valves. I would think you would have swapped return valve 1 with the bench 1&2 valve. Or am I overthinking this. I would think the 2 return valves would be together.
I agree with you. But you are thinking that the plumber gave any thought to this. Chances are he did not.
If you did not discuss specifics with the builder and plumber beforehand he will do it whichever way he is in a mood in that day.
Tell your builder to change it.
@jimmythegreek I have a followup question to this. Should they be using an expansion joint at the bottom of the stone work where the concrete will meet it or do they just pour the concrete right up to the stone?Be really careful doing the deck. Ideally the stone work would have went in after the deck, so the stone isnt boxed in by the concrete, and an expansion joint could be hidden under the stone. Tape amd plastic off the whole spa and be prepared to have guys jump into the spa to reach over to make a nice edge against the stone, I've seen similar come out horrible at that intersection. Looks great overall stone base looks tight amd clean too
@jimmythegreek I have a followup question to this. Should they be using an expansion joint at the bottom of the stone work where the concrete will meet it or do they just pour the concrete right up to the stone?
Ok I’ll speak with them on that before they pour just to make sure.You want an expansion joint. You don’t want the deck putting pressure on the coping. The deck and the pool need to be able to move independently.
I assume this is just a virtual thing and nothing actually connects to that relay? I have 1 relay with nothing connected to it.Going back to your spillover question, be aware with the prologic that each time you you set a spillover schedule , it requires a group function , which requires its own auxiliary relay. So if you were to set the spillover for twice a day at different times it would require 2 auxiliary relays. I had only one spare auxiliary relay available, so I run my spillover once a day for an hour and have never had a problem.
Ok, somehow I get the feeling this won’t be the last time I’m replacing this.I think you need to take off the bolts and there is a pin and spring on the inside.