cody20

Actually replacing that ortega valve did not fix my problem. Spa still drained down when the pump shut off. Salt cell tested out to be good. Is there a valve that would control letting that spa drain after the pump shuts off? Kinda confused at this point

Ok problem fixed! Replaced internal check valve. Was quite simple actually. Now I think the salt cell is going bad. It reads 2900 to 3200 salt but every week ive got green around the bottom edge of the pool. Checked the water with test strips and it showed little to no chlorine. Anyways, I will probably start a new post on this.....

Thanks for all the help on this. I'll keep you posted on what happens

I dont want to get to crazy about this ortega valve. No re-plumbing if i can help it. So I'd rather not use the one with the clear lid and just replace the internal one. That cap should screw off, right? I'm hoping its not glued. Plus, I'm having a hard time finding this 'internal' ortega valve. Do I need to replace the spring also? From what I've been told its sold seperatly. Also any lube required or anything other special things I should know about before tearing into this replacement? Thanks again for all the help. Your very in depth with explaining all this. The spa draining is my only problem with this pool at this time.

Hey I'm right here. Sorry I was at the pool this morning. Got the automatic valve thats by the salt cell turned to the right. Like you said it doesnt turn all the way to the right but mostly. Ok, now I have pool returns. The actuator without the handle is turned all the way to the right. Allowing the skimmers and main drains to work? I went theis morning about 1 hour before the timer would kick on the pump and my spa had about a foot of water in it. Thats got to be the ortega valve, right?

Ok ill get the 90 degree ortega valve. Its still somewhat confusing to me. All you see is the pipe where the ortega valve is inside of. The pic you uploaded in previous posts had a clear side with 8 screws. So i guess they dont all have to look like that. The one i have is totally internal? Yes they 3 jandy valves are #1 skimmer, #2 skimmer, and main drain. Is there anything else that would cause the spa to drain down when the pump is not running ? And do i replace the 'guts' of the ortega valve or am i going to have to cut into the pipe? Thanks again for all the help on this.

In between the jandy valve and the cap, my spa return line is going straight down. cant really see it in the pic

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Ok i have pictures, trying to figure out how to upload them.... This check valve I need is on a straight pipe. No 90. Once again if I can ever get these pics on here you can see what I'm talking about

Yes I can select between pool or spa mode. Ok, Ill change that to return to the pool. Yes, the spa is elevated about 3 feet above the pool allowing water to spill over the edge into the pool. Its been a pretty heavy spill but it all makes since if all my returned water was going through the spa. Do I want 100% of the water returned through the pool? Or a mix of returns through pool and spa? As for #3 I have been told its called an Ortega valve. Its not how you explained it (pics are coming soon I promise) But its inside the pipe beside the automatic valve, in front of the salt cell. Thats what making a 'rattling ' sound. Sorry to sound confusing. I think were on the same page. This already helps out alot. Thank you. Will post an update and pics soon.....

Also when the filter is off overnight, by the morning the spa is halfway empty. Fills back up pretty quick. Any ideas on this ?

Pics will be on in 2 days. Theres a small toggle switch on the side of the valve. Down moves it one way, middle stops it, and up moves it back the other way. Sorry for poor explanation. Ive got it all the way turned to the left(counter-clockwise). Salt cell is flowing. To the left of this jandy valve, the pipe goes about 24 inches and is capped off. Been told thats an Ortega valve. It rattles likes theres rocks inside the pipe. Pool has been poorly maintained in the past. Thanks again for all the help on this subject!

Ok, I have 2 jandy valves on this pool. One is on the line for the main pump going into the filter. The other is in front of the salt cell. The one in front of the salt cell is currently turned counter- clockwise. This is allowing water to flow through the salt cell but i have NO returns!. If i turn the valve all the way clockwise, I have returns but then you can tell theres no water flowing through the ssalt cell. Pool turnd green over the weekend. I have both skimmers and main drain valves wide open. Any Help??