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ebbtide196
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Post subject: 2001 Hot Springs Sovereign Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:16 pm |
Joined: Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:11 pm Posts: 2
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Just noticed that the jets on my hot tub aren't as strong as usual. I have the moto-massage unit (replaced this just 2 months ago) and the pressure isn't even strong enough to make it go up and down. When I move the air control knobs near the moto-massage there is a difference in flow, but still it isn't strong. If I take my filters out, no change. If I take the plastic rods that the filters mount on out, the pressure/jets are noticeably stronger and the moto-massage works. Still doesn't appear to be as strong as normal though. Just drained and refilled tub, no difference. Is there anything I can blow out with an air compressor etc to see if somethings plugged up somewhere?
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Dan.the.spa.man
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Post subject: Re: 2001 Hot Springs Sovereign Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:35 pm |
Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:04 am Posts: 457
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The old air-intake valve is probably the cause if it hasn't been changed to the retro-fit 'Hartford Loop'. It is located in the motor compartment (somewhere up high), it will be black or white, and it has (2) 3/4" lines and (1) 1/8" line coming out of it. Clamp off the 1/8" line with a pair of vise grips or pliers and see if your power comes back to the jets.
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ebbtide196
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Post subject: Re: 2001 Hot Springs Sovereign Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:47 am |
Joined: Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:11 pm Posts: 2
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What if it has been retrofitted to the newer valve? then it's the jet pump?
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Dan.the.spa.man
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Post subject: Re: 2001 Hot Springs Sovereign Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:04 pm |
Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:04 am Posts: 457
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No, the jet pumps either work or don't work, there's really no in-between. Are you sure that there is enough water in it or is the skimmer door getting stuck and not going down? Not much to it other than those few things.
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fairfaxmillers
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Post subject: Re: 2001 Hot Springs Sovereign Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:15 pm |
Joined: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:24 pm Posts: 2
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I have a 2003 Sovereign. Exact same problem. I came across this post trying to find an answer to the problem with my tub. Mine almost sounds like it is sucking air somewhere (because I can hear air pumping through the diverter valve with the water) but I can't figure out where.
Did you find a solution to your problem? Good to know I am not alone.
Thanks in advance for any and all help/suggestions.
_Scott
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