Why did hot tub drain into pool?
Why did hot tub drain into pool?
Normally if a pool system is perfect, it’s sealed so that the water won’t drain out from the pump or anywhere else when it shuts off, but if there’s an air leak, it loses that seal and everything floods back to the pool. That’s another reason why your spa could drain out.
How do I drain my inground pool spa?
To Drain Your Pool or Spa
- Locate the sewer cleanout on your property or an indoor drain such as a sink or bathtub.
- Using a hose, connect a siphon or sump pump that pumps 20 gallons or less per minute to the cleanout or indoor drain.
- Pump the water from the pool or spa to the cleanout or indoor drain.
Why does my spa drain when I Turn Off the pool pump?
If the Check Valve is in the spa bypass line and fails you will see the spa drain down to the pool water level when the pool pump turns off. This is a very common problem in both the pool equipment and the spa bypass lines of a pool.
Where does the water go after it comes out of the pool?
Water naturally will want to flow back to it’s source so if you don’t have a Check Valve somewhere on the equipment plumbing, over time it will drain back to the pool. Usually there is a Check Valve above the pump or in front of the pump or near the heater.
Why does my pool pump keep leaking water?
Check the evaporation rate. This is a good place to start. If you turn off all of your pool equipment like the pumps and filters and you’re still leaking water, this could indicate that you have a pressure-side return leak. When the filter pump runs, the plumbing on the pressure side is under pressure.
Why is the suction side of my Pool leaking?
If the pool is leaking without your equipment running, you could have a suction-side leak. With the filter pump ON, the plumbing on the suction side is utilizing a vacuum action. Air is often drawn in through leaking voids which keeps the pool from leaking.
If the Check Valve is in the spa bypass line and fails you will see the spa drain down to the pool water level when the pool pump turns off. This is a very common problem in both the pool equipment and the spa bypass lines of a pool.
What should I do if my hot tub keeps tripping?
Your GFCI should have a visible reset button. These buttons are usually red and are clearly labeled “reset.” To reset your GFCI, simply press the button. This will restore the electricity supply to your spa. WHY DOES MY GFCI KEEP TRIPPING WHEN I TURN ON MY HOT TUB?
Water naturally will want to flow back to it’s source so if you don’t have a Check Valve somewhere on the equipment plumbing, over time it will drain back to the pool. Usually there is a Check Valve above the pump or in front of the pump or near the heater.
Check the evaporation rate. This is a good place to start. If you turn off all of your pool equipment like the pumps and filters and you’re still leaking water, this could indicate that you have a pressure-side return leak. When the filter pump runs, the plumbing on the pressure side is under pressure.