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Where is the pilot light on teledyne laars?

Where is the pilot light on teledyne laars? The pilot assy is located on the burner farthest on the right. If memory is good, the valve button is set to pilot and the red button is either pressed to pump gas to the pilot or you press the red button to allow you to set the knob to pilot. Some of the earlier heaters had a sparked to ignite the pilot. What's the problem with my Laars Lite gas heater? Am new to the forum....I have a laars lite gas heater - about 16 years old. Problem with it is...

Lifehacks

How do I get the last water out of my hot tub?

How do I get the last water out of my hot tub? Drain your hot tub.Turn the power to the spa off at the circuit breaker. You don't want the pumps or jets to run while there isn't any water in the spa.Next, find your drainage spigot. Attach the garden hose to the spigot, being careful not to cross-thread. Open the ball valve on your spigot so the water can drain. How much water should a hot tub lose per week? Hot tubs typically lose about 1 inch of water per week. But it could be 2 inches or more...

Miscellaneous

Do you leave a pool heat pump on all the time?

Do you leave a pool heat pump on all the time? On warm summer days when the pool is up to temperature, the heat pump may not need to run at all. Whereas on cooler days, the heat pump may run for a few hours. In extremely cold weather (eg below +5c) the heat pump may need to run for 12 hours a day or more. Does a pool heat pump work at night? Conclusion. It is not advisable to heat your pool at night because of the time and energy it will consume. You're advised to heat your pool...

Guidelines

Can a pool drain really kill you?

Can a pool drain really kill you? The vacuum effect in pool drains is powerful enough to hold swimmers, especially children, to the bottom of a pool. Swimmers can die from drowning or evisceration. From 1999 to 2008, according to CPSC data, there were 83 reports of suction entrapment, including 11 deaths and 69 injuries. What kind of drainage system does a condominium have? In a multi-story building such as a condominium complex, the sanitary drainage system consists of three main components – vertical stacks, branch lines, and horizontal underground lines. Stacks are vertical lines of pipe that extend from...

Tips

How to troubleshoot your hot spring spa pool?

How to troubleshoot your hot spring spa pool? Either way, turn the diverter handle (if applicable)slowly 360° (Vista, Grandee GG version, Grandee CC version, Envoy, Siberian, Caspian, Pulse, Flair & Glow models, turn on the 30 amp breaker first, run jets for 10 mins, then the 20amp) My Hot Spring Spa has a blinking red light on the control panel. Is there an error code on my hot spring? So, when you see an error code on your spa’s control panel, you might worry that you’ve lost your chance. But don’t fret! Hot Spring ® spa systems are reliable and...

Miscellaneous

Why is my hot tub blowing fuses?

Why is my hot tub blowing fuses? These fuses may blow due to, loose incoming connections at the spa at the breaker or a bad connection in the holder. Spas and hot tubs draw a certain amount of amperage when they are running correctly. If a motor is going bad the voltage may exceed its predefined limits. What should I do if my tripped fuse is not working? Go around the house noting which set of lights or sockets are not working. Unplug all appliances on that problem circuit and switch off any immersion heaters (if you have one). Switch...

Guidelines

How do you change a Hayward flame sensor?

How do you change a Hayward flame sensor? To remove the flame sensor:Turn pump, gas supply, and heater power "OFF".Remove the front access panel (4 screws).Disconnect the wire from the flame sensor.Remove the screw that secures the flame sensor to remove the sensor.Replace the flame sensor by reversing steps 1 – 4. Where is the flame sensor on a Hayward pool heater? Try removing and cleaning the flame sensor down on the bottom left side inside of the heater. it’s, very common for it to get sooted up enough that it doesn’t sense the flame and then turns the heater...

Miscellaneous

How do you check a hot tub heater element?

How do you check a hot tub heater element? You test the element by using an Ohm meter, or any multi-meter will work also. Just place it on Ohms, at 1000, and place your test leads on each of the terminals (power to spa heater should be off). As mentioned above, a measurement of 9-12 Ohms of resistance usually indicates a good element. Is the Hot Spring Classic a 115 volt heater? 1980-1994 Hot Springs heater elements, gaskets, housing and related parts. Factory replacement parts for the 115 volt heater (aka 110 volt) used in the Hot Spring Classic, Home...

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How do you stop a galvanized union from leaking?

How do you stop a galvanized union from leaking? If the union is leaking from either solder joint, disconnect the union and heat the leaking joint to melt the solder. Slip the union off, spread new flux and re-solder it. If the union is joining copper and galvanized steel pipes, it should be a dielectric union. How do you seal a galvanized union? Mix two cups of water with five drops of liquid dish soap, and then proceed to take a soft brush and spread the solution around the pipe union. Turn water or gas supply on and look for...

Lifehacks

Why does my hot water heater stop heating?

Why does my hot water heater stop heating? More common problems are faulty temperature regulators. If your water temperature reaches a certain threshold temperature lever, your water heater will stop heating. Check to see if the pilot light is on. If it’s off, attempt to relight it. Turn gas valve to off and wait a few minutes. Why does my water heater come out at 90 degrees? Your water may be coming out at a lukewarm 90 degrees because because your water heater’s thermostat doesn’t control the temperature precisely. You see, your water heater’s thermostat is a long metal rod...