CanadianSpaTech Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Happy to hinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted April 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I finally got my head back in the tub and cut out the check valve. The flapper was completely disconnected. Kudos to @RDspaguy for the correct diagnosis despite all my descriptions. So now the next trick will be to find the parts to connect to the 2-3/8 ID piping. Would like to be walking into a store with the parts in hand but that ain't happening any time soon. Hopefully my local hot tub store is available to buy parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 IIRC, you can glue a srandard 2" pvc inside of that pipe. Make sure you clean the inside very well, a little scale or biofilm and it will leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted April 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 There is a 45* elbow in the section that I removed that is from Waterway part #411-2200 45° Ell - 2" Spigot x 2" Spigot. It appears to be 2-3/8 OD and 2" ID. I am replacing: Existing 2-3/8 ID pipe >> check valve with 2-3/8 OD >> 4" 2-3/8 ID pipe >> 45* elbow 2-3/8 OD/2" ID >> 4" of 2-3/8 ID pipe >> Tailpiece 2-3/8 OD that is a union connection to heater pipe So I think my best bet is either: 1. Existing 2-3/8 ID pipe >> ball valve with 2-3/8 OD and 2" ID >> 6" of 2" pipe >> Existing 45* elbow 2-3/8 OD/2" ID >> 4" of 2-3/8 ID pipe >> Tailpiece 2-3/8 OD 2. Existing 2-3/8 ID pipe >> coupling with 2-3/8 OD and 2" ID >> 4" of 2" pipe >> ball valve with 2" ID >> 4" of 2" pipe >> Existing 45* elbow 2-3/8 OD/2" ID >> 4" of 2-3/8 ID pipe >> Tailpiece 2-3/8 OD I prefer #1 would have less fittings and more room to work but it requires the right ball valve. #2 would have all the fittings with minimal piping in between which is always a bit tricky based on experience with ABS under sinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I would cut it out and rebuild it with 2" pipe and fittings, leaving a 2" pipe stub to connect to the existing "2-3/8" id" pipe. That way you only need standard pvc fittings, no expensive specialty fittings from hayward. You could rebuild it in 2" all the way back to the pump and it will not change your flow at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted April 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Thanks. I am looking for SCH 40 PVC pipe and fittings, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 6 hours ago, JWL said: I finally got my head back in the tub and cut out the check valve. The flapper was completely disconnected. Kudos to @RDspaguy for the correct diagnosis despite all my descriptions. So now the next trick will be to find the parts to connect to the 2-3/8 ID piping. Would like to be walking into a store with the parts in hand but that ain't happening any time soon. Hopefully my local hot tub store is available to buy parts. WHAT! Posted April 6 I think there is a large 2" or 2.5 check valve. I think on the suction side between the foot well suction drains and the pump. https://arctichottubparts.com/plumbing/ball-check-valve/check/check-valve-2-1-2lb-spring.html Ok ok team effort. Good job everyone high 5 high 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 You da MAN! I want to be just like you if I ever grow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Total team effort. Tried to spread the love around to all who helped. Apologies to @CanadianSpaTech if you didn't feel acknowledged/appreciated (although I think I detected that you're mostly jokin around). I was SOOOOO far off the mark when I started that I am amazed that you two figured it out. Who Finally got the parts today from a local shop who still has a sales desk open so I could bring in my parts and get the right replacements. Might have paid a bit more than I would have from Lowes, but their advice is certainly helpful and I feel more confident I have the right parts for a hot tub. Hopefully the 2" PVC will fit properly into the Arctic Spa flex hose and I can get a good seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 All in fun. Good luck with the repair. Let us know how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Yeah, Canadaguy and I have a running joke here. And he is the butt of that joke! 🤣 Seriously though, between us we have over 50 years (and 2 weeks) experience in this business. We would take it personal if we couldn't figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 YEP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 LMAOROTF! 🤣 Where do I get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Problem is she'd have a hairy chest if I wore that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 1 minute ago, RDspaguy said: Problem is she'd have a hairy chest if I wore that! OUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I'm an old dude. I have hair in places I never knew you could have hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 If a customer insists on watching over my shoulder as I work they gett'n crack show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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