problem with spa

[mknauss]

OK -- good info. However, those are not spa jet nozzles. They are return nozzles for the regular pool.

 

[mknauss]

See this Waterway Poly Gunite Jet Parts - INYOPools.com for Waterway spa jets.

 

[davidms12]

So should I order spa jet nozzles and try that and will they screw into the current jet body?

 

[mknauss]

That is the difficult question. Can you drain enough of the spa to get a look at the jet body?

 

[davidms12]

I can see in there pretty good with goggles on. Just can’t hold my breath too long what should I be looking for?

 

[mknauss]

Look at the site I linked. There is a pic of a jet body.

 

[davidms12]

Look at the site I linked. There is a pic of a jet body.

Thought I would report back on this as it is finally solved. After over a year of troubleshooting and 4 pool companies telling me to just add a blower, one fellow came out and listened to the symptoms and said a check valve was broken. Sure enough the check valve right after the heater was broken and the flapper inside was floating freely and sealing up the outlet to the valve. A new valve and it’s all fixed! I very much appreciate all the help!

 

[mknauss]

Great to hear you had it fixed!

Your first diagram did not show a check valve. What is the function of that check valve?

 

[davidms12]

I didn’t know that was a check valve. I just thought it was part of the piping. I’ll need to update my diagram for my future reference. I’m still trying to learn how the whole system works. My understanding is the check valve prevents water from flowing backwards into the heater. Why that is needed I’m not sure. But that explains why the whole filter system was being pressurized.

 

[bdavis466]

Unless you have a puck feeder you don't even need that check valve and the one he used is very low quality

 

[mknauss]

Your diagram shows a SWCG. So as Brian points out, that check valve is not needed. Be prepared to remove it if you have issues again.

 

[davidms12]

And I continue to learn...Thanks fellas. Just read an interesting article on the need (or not) for the backflow preventer- love learning how the systems work.

Do You Need A Check Valve Between A Salt Cell & A Heater?

www.swimmingpoolsteve.com

 

[mknauss]

Low pH is a threat to your heater. The very slight increase in FC coming from the SWCG is not.

 

[davidms12]

Good to know that I can just eliminate that check valve if I need to. Thx.