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Oh! YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE HELP!!!!!!! Please don't take that last email wrong!!!! I think we spent some time together last summer "learning" abount the In Floor system I'll go work on the Ortega right now1 THANKS!

I know more about the Paramount modules; popups and hydraulics than any person I have talked to, other than the Paramount Tech 800 #. My problem is with the Ortega Spring Valve. I am not familiar with signs of failure with that piece of equipment.

Wow! Thanks for the quick response. The reduced pressure and performace are "new". I have cleaned and checked all heads and nozzles. The "chattering" of the valve occurs when at least one of the two "problem" zones is running. And only when the 6-port unit is operational. The port has been replaced. There just seems to be a connection between the noisey valve and the reduced performance. Other than the reduced pressure, the only other evidence of reduced performance is the debris and "dirt" left in the "problem" zones. The 6-port unit is still under warranty and I have considered exchanging it. There is no evidence of malfunction on the unit. The gushing and "chattering" noises seem new. The pressure on the 3+1 unit are very high as they should be. The noise from the Ortega valve is (now) constant when the "problem" zones are operating. I don't recall such audible activity previously. Very frustrating.

My Paramount in floor cleaning system is not working as it used to. There are two ports 3+1 and 6 (I think they are called). The problem is with two of the four zones in the six port controller. The two "problem" zones are in either the elevated spa or the elevated "play area". The pressure gauge on the lid of the controller port shows reduced pressure on both elevated zones. It seems to me that the Ortega Spring Check valve attached at the base of the 6-port controller is "chattery". Is that noise "normal" or could it indicate a problem with the check valve? )This is a 1997 high quality system). If it could be a problem, is there a way to trouble shoot that Ortega Valve? I can't seem to find any information online regarding this issue. The pressure drop is not attributatble to any other cause and I have become infinitely familiar with this complex system...other than the chattering "Ortega Spring Check Valve". Thanks in advance for any assistance!