Upgrading spa jets

[offshorebound]

Hello all,
I'm just finishing up construction on a gunite pool with attached spa. My spa "jets" if you can call them that are pvc pipe with caps on the end. Does Waterway or any company make jets you can screw into the pvc pipe?

 

[mas985]

It depends on what kind of jet the PB installed. More than likely it is a standard venturi TEE and the jet nozzle is already installed in the tee so the only thing you need is an exterior eyeball or whirlybird.

Amazon.com: Podoy 3/4" Directional Flow Eyeball Inlet Jet for Compatible with Hayward SP1419D with 1-1/2" MIP Threa White Opening Hydrostream Return Jet Replacement Part (5 Pack, Beige) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com: Podoy 3/4" Directional Flow Eyeball Inlet Jet for Compatible with Hayward SP1419D with 1-1/2" MIP Threa White Opening Hydrostream Return Jet Replacement Part (5 Pack, Beige) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

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Amazon.com: Spa Hot Tub Rotating Therapy Massage Spinner Therapeutic Jet 1-1/2" MPT White : Patio, Lawn & Garden

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But to make sure, post a picture of the exit pipe end.

 

[offshorebound]

It depends on what kind of jet the PB installed. More than likely it is a standard venturi TEE and the jet nozzle is already installed in the tee so the only thing you need is an exterior eyeball or whirlybird.

Amazon.com: Podoy 3/4" Directional Flow Eyeball Inlet Jet for Compatible with Hayward SP1419D with 1-1/2" MIP Threa White Opening Hydrostream Return Jet Replacement Part (5 Pack, Beige) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com: Podoy 3/4" Directional Flow Eyeball Inlet Jet for Compatible with Hayward SP1419D with 1-1/2" MIP Threa White Opening Hydrostream Return Jet Replacement Part (5 Pack, Beige) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: Spa Hot Tub Rotating Therapy Massage Spinner Therapeutic Jet 1-1/2" MPT White : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Buy Spa Hot Tub Rotating Therapy Massage Spinner Therapeutic Jet 1-1/2" MPT White: Pool & Spa Replacement Parts - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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But to make sure, post a picture of the exit pipe end.

Hopefully, you can tell from the picture. The pipes are just pvc pipe with caps on the end.
I'm not sure those jets from amazon would work since they are threaded.

 

[mas985]

So why hasn't the PB finished the installation?

The pipes on top of the spa wall are probably air intakes and require installation of valves. The pipes in the spa wall, should be threaded. Are you saying they are not threaded?

 

[offshorebound]

So why hasn't the PB finished the installation?


The pipes on top of the spa wall are probably air intakes and require installation of valves. The pipes in the spa wall, should be threaded. Are you saying they are not threaded?

This was a picture from awhile ago. The pipes sticking up have been cut and are flush with the spa

The pipes (jets) you see inside of the spa are not threaded. All the PB did was add caps to the end of the pipes inside the spa

 

[mas985]

Have you tried to remove the caps? How are they attacked to the pipe if there are no threads? Are they rubber plugs?

If they are 1 1/2" pipe without threads you can use the slip eyeballs.

Amazon.com: ATIE Pool Spa SP1421E Directional Hydrostream Jet Insider Fitting with 1-Inch Opening Eyeball and 1-1/2 Inch Slip Replace Hayward Hydrostream SP1421E Fitting (5 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com: ATIE Pool Spa SP1421E Directional Hydrostream Jet Insider Fitting with 1-Inch Opening Eyeball and 1-1/2 Inch Slip Replace Hayward Hydrostream SP1421E Fitting (5 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

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They also come in 3/4".

Amazon.com: ATIE Pool Spa SP1421D Directional Hydrostream Jet Inside Fitting with 3/4-Inch Opening Eyeball and 1-1/2 Inch Slip Replace Hayward Hydrostream SP1421D Fitting (5 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com: ATIE Pool Spa SP1421D Directional Hydrostream Jet Inside Fitting with 3/4-Inch Opening Eyeball and 1-1/2 Inch Slip Replace Hayward Hydrostream SP1421D Fitting (5 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

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But this will only allow you to direct the flow.

 

[offshorebound]

Have you tried to remove the caps? How are they attacked to the pipe if there are no threads? Are they rubber plugs?

They are not easy to remove. They are rubber plugs

Amazon.com: ATIE Pool Spa SP1421E Directional Hydrostream Jet Insider Fitting with 1-Inch Opening Eyeball and 1-1/2 Inch Slip Replace Hayward Hydrostream SP1421E Fitting (5 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com: ATIE Pool Spa SP1421E Directional Hydrostream Jet Insider Fitting with 1-Inch Opening Eyeball and 1-1/2 Inch Slip Replace Hayward Hydrostream SP1421E Fitting (5 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com: ATIE Pool Spa SP1421D Directional Hydrostream Jet Inside Fitting with 3/4-Inch Opening Eyeball and 1-1/2 Inch Slip Replace Hayward Hydrostream SP1421D Fitting (5 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com: ATIE Pool Spa SP1421D Directional Hydrostream Jet Inside Fitting with 3/4-Inch Opening Eyeball and 1-1/2 Inch Slip Replace Hayward Hydrostream SP1421D Fitting (5 Pack): Garden & Outdoor

www.amazon.com

Thank you for the suggestion. I will try this and see how it works. I'm just looking for something with more pressure

 

[mas985]

The eyeballs won't make the jets stronger. That is determined by the plumbing design and the nozzle size in the venturi tee.

Do you know the pipe size going to and from the spa and the tee nozzle size?

Also, why are there rubber plugs in jets?