How do you test a spa Air switch?
Turn the power off to the hot tub. Open the door to the spa electronics. Push the air button for the suspect switch and listen for the audible click of the electrical portion of the switch. If no click is heard, check the pneumatic tubing for holes or a loose connection and replace accordingly.
What is the blower button on a hot tub?
bubbler
Also known as a bubbler, the blower button controls the amount of air entering the hot tub from the blower. The blower itself forces air through injectors into the water.
How does a hot tub air switch work?
Air switches for hot tub control systems that use air buttons and air hose to activate the air switch in the spa pack which turns the pulse of air into an electrical signal.
How does an air switch work on a Jacuzzi tub?
Many hot tubs and spas utilize an air switch to control various functions of the tub. An air switch consists of a pneumatic air button located at spa-side and a pneumatic-activated electrical, air switch located with the spa electronics. The only connection between the two is a small air hose.
How do you know if your hot tub is air locked?
Signs & Symptoms of a Hot Tub Air Lock As mentioned above, the most common sign that your hot tub has an air lock is the jets not working when powered on. This can include nothing coming out of your jets when they are turned on or even a humming sound coming from the jets or pump.
Do I need a blower for my spa?
If the equipment is below water, the only issue is with the spa air pipe which will fill with water when the spa is off. A blower is then required to help push the water out of the pipe so that air can enter the venturis.
How do you replace a spa blower?
- Turn Spa Power Off – Make Sure Power is Off.
- Unplug Blower from Spa Pack or Circuit Board.
- Unscrew Blower if it is screwed to the floor of the spa.
- Remove Blower from spa and Set New Blower in its Place.
- Plug New Blower into Spa Pack or Circuit Board.
- Turn Power On and Test.
How does an air switch button work?
When a pneumatic switch is compressed, rather than completing an electrical circuit like a more common electrical switch, it sends a puff of air down a tube to an air switch connected to an electric circuit.