I am wondering with a pool/spa combo operating on one pump if the spa jets are used as returns when the pool is in pool mode? I get that in spa mode jets are used to create the therapy bubbles. Does every pool/spa combo have at least one dedicated return line to the spa when in pool mode or can the return water come through the jets? I am just curious.
Spa Jets and Returns
- Thread starter lckjsharp
- Start date
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- Tags
- spa jets spa return
- May 3, 2014
- 62,725
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum.
An integrated spa can use a single pump (like mine) or two pumps. If I wish to run the Spillover (suction from pool and return to spa) I do that and the returns come out the spa jets. I have just 6 jets so a single pump is sufficient.
Many pool builders do not understand the concept of Spillover and using automation to maintain the spa water. They plumb in a make up line that sends water to a dedicated return or the spa jets all the time. This drives up pH and is discouraged here on TFP.
An integrated spa can use a single pump (like mine) or two pumps. If I wish to run the Spillover (suction from pool and return to spa) I do that and the returns come out the spa jets. I have just 6 jets so a single pump is sufficient.
Many pool builders do not understand the concept of Spillover and using automation to maintain the spa water. They plumb in a make up line that sends water to a dedicated return or the spa jets all the time. This drives up pH and is discouraged here on TFP.
Thank you for the quick response. So yes pool/spa combos can also have the spa jets used as return lines when in pool mode. Good to know.