Spa Check Valve Replacement

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Hey all! I've done some research here and I think my problem is the spa check valve. My spa is draining down overnight. Not really below the jets, but close.

I found a Jandy flapper replacement valve, looks like just some screws to remove the cover and swap out the flapper, is it that easy? I am going to change the filter, I imagine if I do it then it will drain that line of the water so I can make the swap? Some picture below to help give more context...
 

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Jeffc2112 said:
I found a Jandy flapper replacement valve, looks like just some screws to remove the cover and swap out the flapper, is it that easy?
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Yes. Do not use a power screwdriver...hand only. Replace the o-ring when you replace the flapper, if one doesn't come with the flapper. Lube with a silicone LUBRICANT (not sealant and not ptfe/teflon lube)
Jeffc2112 said:
I am going to change the filter, I imagine if I do it then it will drain that line of the water so I can make the swap? Some picture below to help give more context...
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Sure.
 
PoolStored said:
Yes. Do not use a power screwdriver...hand only. Replace the o-ring when you replace the flapper, if one doesn't come with the flapper. Lube with a silicone LUBRICANT (not sealant and not ptfe/teflon lube)

Sure.
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Hey @PoolStored, nother question... My spa check valve runs vertically, so if I turn the filter off and unscrew the check valve will water start pouring out or will it stop and some point?
 
PoolStored said:
If the return is threaded and 1.5", you can use this...available at Ace.

JED Pool Tools NPT Plug w/O-Ring 1-1/2 in. W Mfr# 85-945 - Ace Hardware

POOL PLUG & O-RING1-1/2"Find the POOL PLUG & O-RING1-1/2 at Ace.
www.acehardware.com www.acehardware.com

If not threaded, get one of these...

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In a pinch, you probably could stuff a rag in the hole long enough to exchange the flap.
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OK, last one @PoolStored... 😂. Is there a tool to get the return cover off? I've got a plug coming so I haven't tried to remove the cover yet but it's got these two little notches. Are they hard to remove? Is there a tool?
 

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@Jeffc2112 are we talking about the smaller one on the floor? Assuming yes.

Can you look on the parts and see if there is a manufacturer? Check on bottom of skimmer lids too...

@JamesW any ideas on the make of the spa return cover?

The likely tool will look like this (this if for Jandy Caretaker).
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PoolStored said:
@Jeffc2112 are we talking about the smaller one on the floor? Assuming yes.

Can you look on the parts and see if there is a manufacturer? Check on bottom of skimmer lids too...

@JamesW any ideas on the make of the spa return cover?

The likely tool will look like this (this if for Jandy Caretaker).
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Yes correct, I'm guessing that smaller one is the return I need to plug to change the check valve flapper. I bet that tool will work, not sure how you could get a hold of it without something. It is all Jandy so that's probably it.
 
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