Why does the spa drain when the pump shuts off?
A raised body of water that actually shares the same system as the main pool that is lower than the spa naturally wants to drain into the main body of water below it because of gravity. The check valve prevents back water flow from going into the pool.
Is there a leak in my spa pump?
There is no actual leak. Essentially, it is just moving. Depending on the model of your check valve, you may be able to replace the main part of it, or you may actually have to replace the entire valve. You may also have smaller check valves that are actually in your return lines that bring water back to the spa.
Can You troubleshoot a hot springs pool pump?
Troubleshooting a pump is a no-brainer for many, but if you have any doubts of what to do, then call the professionals here at Hot Springs Pools & Spas! We care about your safety first and deal with spas on a daily basis, so we can identify a problem quicker than a regular handy-man.
What should I do if my hot tub pump is not working?
If your spa’s jets can be manually adjusted, open them up all the way and ensure that all diverter valves are in the open position. Set the jets on high for 10 to 15 seconds to force the air out of the pumps.
A raised body of water that actually shares the same system as the main pool that is lower than the spa naturally wants to drain into the main body of water below it because of gravity. The check valve prevents back water flow from going into the pool.
Why does my spa water go back down when I Turn Off the pool?
The check valve is designed to keep the water from dropping down to the pool water level in an elevated spa (which is how most pools with spas are designed). If the check valve is not working properly, water will flow back down through the pipes as gravity takes effect.
How do I get the water back into the spa?
I have 2 questions: How do I get the water back into the spa (on my … read more The water flows from my spa to pool to pump/filter and back to spa. Lately, when the pump is turned off, the water drains out from spa down to the same level as the pool.
Why is water draining from my pump when pool shuts off?
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Why does my spa drain when I Turn Off the water?
Finally, you could have an air leak. Normally if a pool system is perfect, it’s sealed so that the water won’t drain out from the pump or anywhere else when it shuts off, but if there’s an air leak, it loses that seal and everything floods back to the pool. That’s another reason why your spa could drain out.
I have 2 questions: How do I get the water back into the spa (on my … read more The water flows from my spa to pool to pump/filter and back to spa. Lately, when the pump is turned off, the water drains out from spa down to the same level as the pool.
Is your Water Draining from your Pump or Spa When Pool Shuts Off? Solved: Change the Check Valve – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
How to turn on a hot tub / spa with the valves?
The last thing to remember is after going into your spa turn your valves back to where they were prior to turning on your spa/hot tub. 100% spa suction off and 80% pool to 20% spa return side. If you can imagine what the pump is doing and taking water from it is very easy for you, the homeowner, to not get confused by this process!
