Jet problems
Some of the jets pop out
This applies only to snap-in jet inserts. Beginning with 2013, new
spas use jet inserts that screw in and are unlikely to pop out
Some jet inserts are designed to rotate about a half a turn in
order to turn on or off water flow. They are also designed to come
out if you turn them past the attachment. When a jet insert is
turned past its attachment point, it can be easily blown out of
the jet body with water pressure. To prevent this, rotate the jet
insert only as far as it will easily turn until it hits the
stopping point.
A jet that keeps popping out may not be pushed in all the way. By
pushing in on the jet insert, you should hear a click. This
indicates that the insert is installed all the way into position.
If there is no click, the jet is in the wrong way and will pop
out.
Sometimes jet inserts weaken over time due to constant exposure to
water and chemicals. If the jets are subjected to extreme
chemicalconditions or abuse, they will weaken and fail.
If the jet insert is a replacement, if it is the wrong size or
type for the jet body, it will not stay in place. Change the
insert to the correct size or type. Many inserts look alike and
have the same size face. The nozzle in the back is where the clips
are located and is what has to match the jet body.
Some of the jets will not rotate
This applies only to jets that are designed to rotate to allow
water pressure to be turned on or off. Some jets are fixed in
place and are always on.
If you are in need of relpacements parts visits
Jets that are designed to rotate should do so easily. Tightness in
jet rotation can be caused by age, chemical or calcium build-up,
or improper insertion. If a rotatable jet does not turn, it may be
stuck. Grip it firmly and rotate it counter-clockwise until it
snaps and pops out of the jet body. Remove it and clean it
thoroughly, then replace it in the jet body. It should rotate more
easily after cleaning.
The jet insert will not spin
This refers to jets with a spinner in the center that work with
water pressure and not to jet rotation, which refers to turning on
or off water pressure.
Is the jet insert completely open?
Some jets are able to rotate in order to open or close them.
Rotate the rim of the jet insert o turn the jet on.
Is there water pressure to the jet?
Listen for the sound of the motor. If the pump isn't running, try
pushing the JETS button on the control panel. If the pump that
supplies water to the jets is on low speed, there won't be enough
water to operate the jets. Press the JETS button to activate the
pump on high speed.
Check the water diverter valve. It may be diverting water away
from the group of jets you want to use. Diverter valves direct
water towards the jets to allow water flow to reach them.
Experiment by turning the handle on the valves to see where the
water goes.
Does the jet contain a spinning type jet insert?
Jet inserts come in many different shapes, sizes, and styles.
Spinner jets usually have an internal component that spins or
causes the water to spin. If the jet insert doesn't have that
component, the jet will produce water flow but not the spinning
action that is usually associated with spinner jets. Change the
jet insert to a spinner type of insert (if applicable) to achieve
spinning action.
Is there intermittent spinning action?
If the spinner insert hangs up or spins slowly, it is probably due
to debris in the spinner insert.
Remove the jet insert and clean the debris out of the spinning
mechanism. Use a spray hose to spray out grit from inside the
insert. If it still turns intermittently, the insert will have to
be replaced.
Long hair or lint can also wind up around the shaft of the
spinning insert and cause a slowdown in spinning action. Turn the
insert shaft counter-clockwise to unwind hair and long debris.
Replace insert if necessary.
Some jets are not as powerful as they used to be
This may indicate a problem with water pressure.
Check water pressure troubleshooting on that page.