Laenini Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have a new 2008 CalSpas tub that I bought about 6 weeks ago. I actually bought it from a liquidator at a discount price as it was originally inventory from a dealer who went out of business. As a result, I don't have a whole lot of information about the tub, and no dealer to call with questions (yes, I know... I'm learning my lesson the hard way already on this!) Anyway, I have noticed in the short time we have been using this tub that some of the jets are getting very difficult to turn. There really doesn't seem to be anything wrong with them other than they seem sticky. It almost seems like they need some sort of lubricant? I know that sounds odd, but honestly if this was some other sort of knob located on some other sort of appliance, I'd be inclined to get out the WD-40! Even without a dealer to ask, I do know that WD-40 and hot tubs are probably best kept far, far away from each other! I am using bromine as my sanitizer and the tub has an ozonator. While I am new to hot tub ownership, I have had an above ground pool for a bit over a year now and so I have had some sort of practice with keeping a body of water sanitized and balanced. I have been diligent in keeping the hot tub's water chemistry parameters under control. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this and what I could do to remedy it? Thanks! Leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1oty Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have a new 2008 CalSpas tub that I bought about 6 weeks ago. I actually bought it from a liquidator at a discount price as it was originally inventory from a dealer who went out of business. As a result, I don't have a whole lot of information about the tub, and no dealer to call with questions (yes, I know... I'm learning my lesson the hard way already on this!) Anyway, I have noticed in the short time we have been using this tub that some of the jets are getting very difficult to turn. There really doesn't seem to be anything wrong with them other than they seem sticky. It almost seems like they need some sort of lubricant? I know that sounds odd, but honestly if this was some other sort of knob located on some other sort of appliance, I'd be inclined to get out the WD-40! Even without a dealer to ask, I do know that WD-40 and hot tubs are probably best kept far, far away from each other! I am using bromine as my sanitizer and the tub has an ozonator. While I am new to hot tub ownership, I have had an above ground pool for a bit over a year now and so I have had some sort of practice with keeping a body of water sanitized and balanced. I have been diligent in keeping the hot tub's water chemistry parameters under control. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this and what I could do to remedy it? Thanks! Leanne It's usually sand or other debris that gets jammed between the nozzle and jet body. You should remove the nozzles and clean them before they really get screwed up badly. If they get too clogged, your only recourse may be to replace the nozzles. To prevent this from happening in the future, try brushing your feet off before getting in the tub. Also, check the environment around the tub for potential problems. For instance, if you have pine trees in the area, it may be prudent to sweep the area around the tub before using it. The sap from pine trees can be problematic. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovelhd Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I bought a secondhand Jacuzzi and the jets and diverters had bits of grit and dirt from the previous owner. I cleaned them all out, and did not use any lube when reinstalling them. I also use a spa vacuum regularly to remove the grit, as not everyone in my family is as diligent about wiping off their feet as I am. The spa sits on a concrete paver patio and there is always going to be some grit on it. http://www.rhtubs.com/store/game-vacuum.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart A Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 We have one of these, which we brought from our dealer http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Ducks-4290-Duc...t/dp/B000QCZKMK They are cheap and we have never had grit in the bottom of the spa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrous Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I too am having the same problem of hard to turn/sticky jets. Only thing is my tub is only 1 month old ??? Why ? What can be done ? I have taken the jets out and there seems to be no sand or anything. It only is happening on the smaller neck jets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d1dennis2009 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I would recommend that you try removing the jets and soaking them in a solution of vinegar and water, a 4 to 1 solution ( 4 gal water 1 gal vinegar) this help remove any calcium buldup or other mineral deposited on the jets insert. I would also clean out the jet body with something like a scrubby bad, be careful not to use and overly abrasive pad. Good Luck..! Dennis D1 Spas Tech Support Rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrous Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I would recommend that you try removing the jets and soaking them in a solution of vinegar and water, a 4 to 1 solution ( 4 gal water 1 gal vinegar) this help remove any calcium buldup or other mineral deposited on the jets insert. I would also clean out the jet body with something like a scrubby bad, be careful not to use and overly abrasive pad. Good Luck..! Dennis D1 Spas Tech Support Rep Dennis you could be exactly right as we do have high mineral content in our water since it is from a dugout. I remember a couple weeks ago when I took out my filter to clean it was completely yellow color. good thing is my dealer got it clean again Thanks I will try this tonight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have found that if I use a spa plumbing cleaner such as Swirl Away or Spa System Flush, the spinning jets loose any stickiness and operate much more freely. Of course you do this only just before changing your water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laenini Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks for all of the good advice! I've done some thinking and I think I have started to put 2 + 2 together. When my hot tub was delivered, the guys I bought it from saw my above ground pool sitting just a few yards away from the new hot tub and they got the brilliant idea to fill the hot tub using my pool water, not the tap water. These guys run a local spa repair shop so I figured they knew what they were doing and I let them go ahead. I use the BBB system in my AGP, plus I have added borates to 50 ppm and NaCl to 2000 ppm to improve the feel of the pool water. I got to thinking, I wonder if that salt is crystallizing inside some of the hot tub jets and sticking them up? So I drained my tub yesterday and started over with a fresh fill of water straight from the tap. I've balanced the fresh water and already things seem much improved! The jets are turning much more freely now than they were. I really do think the salt in the pool water was behind the problem. At this point I do think it would help to open up the jets and clean inside of them. I can't seem to figure out though how to open them up? I know I'm supposed to turn them 1/4 turn passed either the fully open point or the fully closed point, but I am not sure which? I've gently tried both ways and they don't seem to want to budge. Do I need to press in on them (like a child proof pill bottle cap) or anything like that? Is there a special wrench that is needed or anything? Again, I appreciate all of the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Erlandson Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 I'm going to try the vinegar solution idea today... and was also wondering exactly the technique to remove the jets from a D1 california... turn them counterclockwise and then some and they pul out?? Thanks, dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE SPA GUY Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Dan, yep turn it counter clockwise tell it stops the give a little more turn it will pop out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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