Brad Bowman Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I have an in ground pool and spa. The button to turn on the spa doesn't work (it has been working recently). I have been told it is a vaccum line that runs back to all the pool pumps n such. What are the main things I can check on this? The button also goes into the cement and I don't really see a place to access it other than pulling out the button, but it is a pretty small hole with a clear plastic tube going back into the cement. Thanks, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bteddlie Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 This was always a programming issue for me. I had to reprogram the button from our control panel inside the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Clown Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 What make of control do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantumchromodynamics Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 It's an air switch. The air button pushes air into the tube and the air pressure causes the control switch to change to the next setting. The problem could be the circuit breaker, air button, the tubing or the control switch. First, check the circuit breaker that goes to the control switch. Then, get some of the same diameter tubing, connect it to the control switch near the switch, and use another air button to test the control. If the control switches, then next try replacing your old air button with a new air button. If the button does not work, you will have to check or replace the air line. Sometimes animals will chew holes in the air lines. If that is happening, you may have to run the new air line inside conduit. Does the air button look like one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Clown Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 My bad, thought post #2 was Brads also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Bowman Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 It looks exactly like the top one. http://store.alliedinnovations.com/aos/ima...402-0_small.jpg Thank you for the info. I will test the circuit breaker after work and pick up a new switch and some tubing this weekend. Is alliedinnovations.com your store? Thanks so much, Brad --------------------------------------- It's an air switch. The air button pushes air into the tube and the air pressure causes the control switch to change to the next setting. The problem could be the circuit breaker, air button, the tubing or the control switch. First, check the circuit breaker that goes to the control switch. Then, get some of the same diameter tubing, connect it to the control switch near the switch, and use another air button to test the control. If the control switches, then next try replacing your old air button with a new air button. If the button does not work, you will have to check or replace the air line. Sometimes animals will chew holes in the air lines. If that is happening, you may have to run the new air line inside conduit. Does the air button look like one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Clown Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 If you can get the button out enough to disconnect the tube from the button, blow into the tubing and see if you can turn on the spa. If you can, all you need is the button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantumchromodynamics Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Another thing to consider is that your air button may be too small. You may need to upgrade to a larger air button. How long is the air line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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