Spa emptying when selecting spa

[ajw22]

Photos of the change out of the flapper the pool guy indicated this may be the problem why the hot tub empties any thoughts ?

Yeah, the seal around the flap looks ripped and worn.

 

[Pkhpool]

Thank you so much for the response I’m tearing my hair out what I need to do next any suggestions

 

[ajw22]

Thank you so much for the response I’m tearing my hair out what I need to do next any suggestions

Did changing the check valve flapper make any difference?

 

[Pkhpool]

I will have to wait until AM as that when it usually drains down will keep you posted thanks again

 

[ajw22]

I will have to wait until AM as that when it usually drains down will keep you posted thanks again

No more hair pulling until after the observation then.

 

[Pkhpool]

GM apologies for the early AM ping ok so same condition spa has drained down, my next thought is to add a check value in my picture below to this jet which feeds the spa with water to prevent any water going backwards and draining when the spa is turned off. Any thoughts thanks

 

[Pkhpool]

My next visual inspection is of the 2 Hayward actuators from looking online I’m looking to confirm the upper and lower are set to 12 noon based on the below.

My question is looking at the two actuators is 12 noon as it looks like from above where I’ve indicated in my pictures attached

 

[Pkhpool]

New wrinkle I added the bucket test yesterday to the pool and this morning it was still at the line in the bucket and then when I started the pool cleaner the level dropped around half inch to the below is this normal ?

 

[ajw22]

when I started the pool cleaner the level dropped around half inch to the below is this normal ?

No.

Since you have no signature telling us what pool cleaner you have I suggest you remedy that...

create your signature

 

[Pkhpool]

Zodiac pacer I just updated my signature thanks and also disconnected it and am filling the pool

 

[Pkhpool]

Actuator check for the pool and spa all looks good the grooves for 12 o’clock are at 9pm and the flapper inside is new see below and comment thanks

 

[ajw22]

Zodiac pacer I just updated my signature thanks and also disconnected it and am filling the pool

Pump, heater, filter model numbers? Gallons in the pool? Type of pool? With spa? All should be in your signature to allow us to help you.

 

[Pkhpool]

Thanks I’ve updated most of the information

 

[ajw22]

Getting better. Century does not make pumps, they make the motor. Manufacture and model number of the pump is more informative.

 

[Pkhpool]

Thanks I’ll get more info AM

 

[Pkhpool]

GM all updated in my signature look forward to to pointers where to find the smoking gun with my spa emptying thanks much

 

[Pkhpool]

Question of the flapper inside the spa return is not sealing could this be a reason why to spa drains ?

 

[ajw22]

Question of the flapper inside the spa return is not sealing could this be a reason why to spa drains ?

Could be.

The diverter is not a "flapper."

You will only know by opening and examining the condition of both the diverter and the edges around the ports.

 

[Pkhpool]

Thanks I will check tomorrow not sure which other divertor could be the issue will check this one first as the other one was replaced. If I can at least get the spa
Back to not emptying then I can tackle why the pool is loosing around 1/2 inch a day

 

[Pkhpool]

Thanks I’m looking on Amazon and this is what comes up for Hayward even though the handle says pentair. Also the pool guy has been using some kind of loctite which sets like gel any ideas on the gaskets on each divertor acres