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  1. I set the suction valve to 0% spa, however the spa still drained into the pool. I then set the suction valve to 0% spa AND set the return valve to 0% pool and the spa again still drainied into the pool. Any other ideas what might be causing the spa to drain into the pool? When the pump shuts off, I can hear gurgling noises coming from the filter/return pvc pipes. I see no sign of water leaks around the spa, nor around the filter or plumbing.
  2. Thanks Paul. My rationale behind leaving the suction to the spa at approx 20% was to get the water moving better through the spa in an effort to reduce algae at the bottom. Is this not a concern when the suction to the spa is completely closed?
  3. The check valve is a Jandy. When I replaced it, I replaced the flapper and spring as well as the clear plastic cover and gasket. My pool is not automatic. It is all manual. It is interesting that you mention that the 3way valves could be an issue because in my prior house, all my pool equipment was automated so I basicly taught myself how to work the manual equipment when I moved into this house. The first time the spa drained back into the pool is the first time I used the spa after I moved into this house and it has been doing this ever since. This leads me to believe that I may not have put the 3 way valves back into the proper position after my initial use. How do I know what the proper position is? Below is how I currently have my 3 way valves set... Suction: Suction is set to be about 20% from the spa and 80% from the pool Return: Return is set to be about 80% to the spa and 20% to the pool. Note I have set these valves to these positions so that I get the proper flow of water into the spa so that water flows over the spillway back into the pool.
  4. I have an in-ground gunite swimming pool with an in-ground spa which is elevated 6" above the pool level. Every evening when the pumps shut off the spa appears to drain back into the swimming pool. I have replaced the Jandy check valve and this has not solved the problem. I then checked the spa for leaks and I do not believe that I have a leak because the water goes to the same level every evening and this level is higher than any of the jets and water inlets which I suspect would be the main source of a leak. It appears to drain quickly at first then the last couple of inches drain slowly until the water level in the spa is equal to that which is in the swimming pool. What else could be causing the spa to drain into the pool?
  5. I have an in-ground pool and spa. The blower on the spa was functioning normally until power outage last fall. Now it has no power at all. Is there a fuse or something that I could check to see if a power suge may have blown it?
  6. Thanks guys. I found the problem. The pressure valve that sits on top of the DE filter has a very slow leak. I initially did not think this would cause my spa to drain back into the pool however when I took a second look at all of the plumbing I realized that the return of water after the filter splits off (to send water to both the spa and pool) however the inline chlorinator AND check value are only on the line that goes to the pool.....water from the DE filter back to the spa does not pass through the chlorinator nor check value. Is this the usual set-up?
  7. My elevated in ground spa is draining into the pool when the filter pump is off. I replaced the jandy check valve which is typcally the cause of this however even with a new check valve, the problem continues. I have noticed that my DE filter does have a small leak at the pressure gauge however my thought was that any water that drains from the filter will get stopped by the check valve. What else can cause the water level in the spa to drain back into the pool?
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