Cal Spa Pump Priming
There are two methods of priming the pump.
Cal spa pump priming. However if that doesn t work you may have to manually prime the pump. Cal spas pump replacements cal spa pump replacements pumps used by cal spas on their hot tubs from different pump manufacturers. Take the handle off the massage selector that s supplied by the pump you need to prime. To restart or prime the circulation pump.
When this happens the pump will shut off to prevent dry run operation. Have more questions or want to learn more about buying or selling a hot tub. You can tell which one needs priming because that ll be the one that supplies the failed jets. Many hot tubs have more than one pump.
You will find cal spas motors cal spas pumps cal spa pump seal cal spa impeller cal spa wet ends cal spa pump gasket cal spa circulation pump 707 586 9999 search this site. You may be able to get the air out of the pump by cycling the jets on and off a few times. Check out jasyn s video explanation below. I just drained and refilled my spa.
Can i force water into the pump somehow. Beginning with the 2014 product line cal spas pumps have a different method of priming. Chances are your spa pump has an air lock and needs to be purged. Step 3 turn the massage selector s cap counter clockwise a little.
Read your spa s owner s manual and look at the label on the old pump to determine the appropriate voltage and bhp break horse power. See figure below. If so this video is for you. The pump turns the motor runs but no water is pumped other than a single bubble when i first turn the pump on.
See the 2014 owner s manual for a full description. After bleeding all the air out of the system and ensuring all the valves were open i turned on the pump. Here is a quick video showing how to fix an air lock on an arctic spa hot tub. Locate the circulation pump.
All 110 120v spas use 120v pumps however not all spas wired for 220 240v use 240v pumps some use 120v pumps. Priming the recirculation pump after filling a spa sometimes a large air bubble will remain in the circulation pump preventing water from circulating. Remove the equipment door. Every so often air can get stuck and stop your pump from working properly.
Master spa parts highlights how easily y. The ultra jet pumps are new ultra jet pump components assembled on new high quality u s. I think the pump isn t self priming. Is your spa experiencing low flow and or showing dry or ohh over heating codes.
Turn the spa on and wait for pr priming mode to appear on the topside display.