noah Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 I’ve managed to claw my way to the jet, and I have to remove the hoses now. I’m worried about breaking the clips and/or hoses. What’s the proper method for getting these off? I’m thinking about loosening the clip and shimmying it over so it’s not gripping the jet, but would that tear into the hose (or would shimmying the clip break the clip)? The hose is too stuck on for me to pull it off with the clip there, or perhaps I need to loosen more / pull harder? Guidance appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 Hold up... What are you trying to do. Is the jet leaking and if so where. There is a large nut on the back of the jet body. If it is leaking at this point and water is dripping out where the jet body meets the spa shell I back off the nut all the way and leave the hoses connected. You can then push the jet ahead a bit and clean out/remove the gasket seal on the acrylic side of the spa and also clean out/remove any silicone on the inside where the nut is. Then using marine grade silicone lay a bead on both the acrylic side and the nut side and retighten the nut/jet body back in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah Posted July 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 The jet front is bad and it’s impossible to get replacements. Jacuzzi told me to replace the complete jet. Any thoughts on how to remove the hoses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 I use plyers or channel locks to squeeze the clips together and remove. The Hose I cut as close to the jet body as possible if you think there is enough hose to re attach to the new jet body but you might end up short if there is not enough hose available. In that case you will need to add in a line coupler and an extra piece of hose. Just cut both hoses close to the Jet body and remove the jet body. Don't even worry about the clips unless they are in the way. Take them off once the jet is out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah Posted July 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 I can’t reuse the removed hose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 The hose is glued and clamped. You aren't getting it off the jet in one piece. Cut it and splice in a stub as @CanadianSpaTechsuggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah Posted July 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 Where can I get a line coupler and hose that is suitable for a hot tub? I’ll look up the thickness, but want to make sure to get the correct types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 9 hours ago, noah said: I can’t reuse the removed hose? When you cut it it will be 1.5" shorter but often there is enough slack in the hose that you don't need an extension piece. It is 3/4" clear hose and the air line is 3/8" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 A 2" piece of 1/2"pvc makes a good splice if you don't want to buy the fittings, which you can find at home depot along with the hoses. Heat it up with a hair dryer to increase flexibility. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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