Is Your Swimming Pool Spa Air Blower Too Strong? Here's a Fix!

Is Your Swimming Pool Spa Air Blower Too Strong? Here's a Fix! - Chlorine King

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4 жыл бұрын

Is your Swimming Pool Spa Air Blower Too Strong? Here's a Fix! - Chlorine King
In this video I show you a quick and very effective fix if your spa air blower is too strong. It's not a difficult process, but will surely allow you to fine tune the air blower to your spa for your desired pressure.
In this specific situation I replaced a 2HP blower with the appropriate 1HP equivalent and it was still too much pressure for the clients. So I installed this 3 way to divert some of the water. Now they can really put it to their perfect pressure.
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@boyerstudios 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@gotparker 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem - thanks for posting this! I had a 2HP for 6 jets and 100' run, I burnt the motor out by reducing some of the nozzle sizes, the water pressure is OK not great now but must have created too much pressure. If I replaced with 1.5HP do you think that would do the trick?

@mkwcpsigwilkinson8567 Жыл бұрын

Do they make a variable speed blower that can be controlled with the pools software? Seems like that's the best of all worlds .

@georgiokaplan 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a good idea and I did that but I cannot stand the loud noise from the air that’s coming out of the open pipe .. I kinda made a silencer on the end of the air pipe by wrapping it with some foam or even a towel . Replaced it too with a smaller motor but the motor was so loud .. maybe im gonna try the 1hp qt motor which supposedly is quieter and probably just right about of push I need

@Stealthiker 3 жыл бұрын

You solve one problem and create another. I was fortunate to find a very inexpensive 3 way and PVC parts are not costly at HD. I also built a silencer with PVC pieces (I post it some day)and was able to route it into my existing swim out jets which doesn’t use a blower. Moral of the story find the right blower for your spa.

@dougturner4939 Жыл бұрын

I followed your lead and did this to my hottub. Works great but.....How do you get rid of the air noise coming out of the valve pipe.?

@coaster-obsessionguydontat3274 4 жыл бұрын

I had same problem. Got stuck trying to order a Jandy valve. $50 really? But returned here to see if posted Jandy valve model # and I read comment by Chris Daron. I was running with spa Jets turned off. Turned them on and it ran just as expected. Now just have to quiet it down some.

@gaylonturner7456 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I am now able to control the output to my spa blower and bubbles. What are some ideas on quieting the outlet pipe? Do you know of an air suppressor of some sort? My idea is to reroute outlet pipe down and toward front of house maybe through to garage.

@Rastislav110 2 жыл бұрын

have a look at central vacuum cleaner suppressor

@hijackdemon 3 жыл бұрын

also drilling holes into the pipe will also alleviate some of the air pressure or if you can extend the blower pipe just a thought

@ChlorineKingPoolService 3 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea!

@boc7185 2 жыл бұрын

Did it work? Wondering if that would create noise or whistling? My equipment is very close to spa. Replaced blower with the Silencer shown in video which was 100% improvement in noise but don’t want to create new noise problem with diverter or new pipe noise. Diverter in video seems kinda loud.

4 жыл бұрын

awesome content

@ChlorineKingPoolService 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@jfiedler2386 4 жыл бұрын

Good video

@ChlorineKingPoolService 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@harunasalifu1517 2 жыл бұрын

Wow so good

@ChlorineKingPoolService 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Samlol23_drrich 2 жыл бұрын

How exactly is this plumbed? Just opened my pool and I have 6 returns/bubblers in my spa. All of the air is going through four of them, and two of them get no air. No idea why.

@mini59me24 3 жыл бұрын

Any recommendations on resolving a blower that is too loud? My blower is way to loud and looking for a blower that can handle 6-7 outlets in the pools spa area.

@ChlorineKingPoolService 3 жыл бұрын

How old is it? If it’s getting loud it may be reaching the end of its life.

@mini59me24 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChlorineKingPoolService Its always been loud - Havent increased in noise - have been annoyed since installation - way loud (located some 5 meter from the pool integrated spa *blower behind a brick wall* yet, you can hardly hear yourself talking once on :( - shit blower - but not sure what blower on the market that would offer whisper quiet *or close* operation when on. Its really annoying - I mean, if you turn on pump for spa jets *that isnt quit either* along with a overly noisy blower you really lost a good 90% enjoyment - bubbles and jets itself isnt quiet either - so all up its WAY TO NOISY for my liking

@Godjikellan 2 жыл бұрын

Cool trick. I have a return on the floor of my spa. The jet is missing. So, I can't tell what type of jets that I need for the floor. Any idea?

@ChlorineKingPoolService 2 жыл бұрын

That's a tough one without seeing, but more than likely it's a 1.5" thread as usual with standard returns. Do they look to be the same size as the ones in the wall of the pool/spa?

@nathanhuntsman386 4 жыл бұрын

Would a Tee (in place of the three way) followed by a standard ball valve not work for some reason? Seems like it would be a bit cheaper...

@ChlorineKingPoolService 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nathan, yes it can be done and it would be a cheaper option. Thanks for watching.

@dvdgnzlz25 Жыл бұрын

my thoughts, as well. Much cheaper.

@dougturner4939 Жыл бұрын

I did that and it works great. Just trying to get rid of the air noise coming from the valve.

@matthewwilkinson410 3 жыл бұрын

What would cause a screw top air valve that’s purpose is to let some bubbles into the spa returns leak water? Just opened my pool this year and instead of putting air into returns when open it overflows with spa water. Thanks in advance!

@ChlorineKingPoolService 3 жыл бұрын

Very possible a Venturi “T” broke under ground and allowing water to get into the line. Does it come on only when you turn on the blower?

@mwilkie40 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChlorineKingPoolService I don't have a powered blower. I have a little screw top air release that, when open, is supposed to let some air into the returns giving it some bubbly effect. I fixed a couple returns that weren't installed correctly so water no longer comes out of the valve, but now when opening that same air "bleeder" valve I get no bubbles. Hooked a shop vac up and blew air into the lines and that worked fine but obviously not a permanent solution. Any idea what could cause this? Is it difficult to install silencer after pool equipment is already in? We had no idea we wouldn't be provided one when getting this pool.

@AZTechLabs 3 жыл бұрын

OMG that's the hard way. I just used a rheostat. Then i switched over to an Alexa controlled variable switch. Super easy and I can control it with the same exact blower from my voice or phone. I find these pool guys that been in forever not to think outside their box.

@mini59me24 3 жыл бұрын

Could you elaborate on this please. How. what parts and if it works on any blower?

@boc7185 2 жыл бұрын

Details please. Love this idea. What kind of rheostat did you use?

@JerryMilton Жыл бұрын

Cuz cutting in a T is so hard ... And fail proof down the road wise.

@dougturner4939 Жыл бұрын

Would that not hurt the blower moror? Will they last just as long with limited voltage supply?

@justinschnettler6616 7 ай бұрын

@azTechlabs, what alexa switch did you use?

@arracao481 3 жыл бұрын

help, how long can I run my hayward spa blower? is it safe for it to run for 1 hour straight? pls reply ::((

@ChlorineKingPoolService 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you should be able to as long as it's the right size for your system :)

@pomecpomec3445 Жыл бұрын

What the problem the airblower spa after turn on few minutes some not working

@randyredick Жыл бұрын

I have the same blower and it kicks on fine however no air is getting to the spa. It worked fine last year but I opened the pool myself this year so I’m thinking it’s something I did wrong. Any thoughts?

@ChlorineKingPoolService Жыл бұрын

It could be the blower is failing or something is clogged either on the blower side or in the T’s that are behind the returns that distribute the air to the spa.

@virginias5952 2 жыл бұрын

How do you increase the pressure? We just had a spa and pool built and our spa doesn’t produce bubbles.

@ChlorineKingPoolService 2 жыл бұрын

Really all you can do is get a larger blower. Just make sure you read up on the sizing requirements so you don't put too powerful of a blower on it. Then you'll overheat it and cause it to hit the thermal overload protection.

@also5612 2 жыл бұрын

When i put the pool.in spa mode water comes out from the 2inch line where the blower is at.any suggestion why and can i add a value to close it so water wont come out with the.blower off ?

@DrunkenlySoberGamer 2 жыл бұрын

Might need to rise the blower with a 2” pipe

@ricardocantu1699 4 жыл бұрын

I tried this solution; it worked. However, the air release from the 3 way valve is too noisy. Is there anything i can do regarding the air noise. My Pool/SPA has 5 return jets; 1.5 hp blower. I tried reducing the eyeball jet from 1 inch to 1/2 inch. It worked like 5 minutes and then the blower shut off; overheating. A pool specialist told me never to do this as it can damage the plumbing, the increase air pressure. I did have the SPA return line 1/2 way open while the other 1/2 return line goes to the main pool. Booster pump was on. If it is too powerful, have i reached a dead end. Do i need to downgrade to 1 hp. The equipment is not too far from SPA.

@ChlorineKingPoolService 4 жыл бұрын

Yea reducing the fittings will cause the blower to overheat because of the restriction in airflow. Check the manual on the blower. With that few of returns you may need to downgrade to a 1HP. Generally a good rule of thumb is 1/4HP per jet, but if you're trying to calm it down you may be better off with a 1HP. As far as the sound it is probably open at the perfect position to cause a whistling sound across the diverter o-ring, if that makes sense.

@boc7185 2 жыл бұрын

Same exact situation and issue. I dropped to a 1 hp Silencer and sound no longer an issue vs old blower but im hesitant to install the diverter and go back to noise. My equipment is

@GTLopez85 10 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

@ChlorineKingPoolService Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@ChlorineKingPoolService Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@skwunkell3780 2 жыл бұрын

Neato. But why didn't you just do that with the 2 horsepower one they already had instead of making them buy a whole new blower?

@sandrarosas7285 2 жыл бұрын

The jacuzzi blower we have was installed 17 years ago and has always been loud. Are they all like that or can I get one that makes less noise?

@boc7185 2 жыл бұрын

I installed the same Silencer 1 hp shown in video and its night and day volume-wise from my old blower. Have same issue still with water over the top even with the 1hp but the diverter seems like it was loud.

@wkbarr 2 ай бұрын

@@boc7185 Same here. The new is certainly a lot quieter and it is the same exact replacement from the original one a few years old.

@superme246 Жыл бұрын

I see you have a shorter pipe for the blower. I have a higher spa about 4 feet,should the pipe be higher to install the blower?

@ChlorineKingPoolService Жыл бұрын

Yes the blower should always sit above the spa water level. Most blowers recommend a foot or two and it’s always a good idea to put a blower specific check valve in place. This all ideally prevents water intrusion to the blower. Hope this helps.

@superme246 Жыл бұрын

My installer doesn't want to install a check valve but I think he should .thanks for the info.i will insist he installs one. 👍

@ChlorineKingPoolService Жыл бұрын

@@superme246 it’s cheap insurance. Make sure it’s a blower specific one because they have a weaker spring to make sure it doesn’t restrict the blower.

@blackdaan 3 жыл бұрын

You should install the right amount of air nozzles for the pump you have

@ChlorineKingPoolService 3 жыл бұрын

If I built the pool I would have done that. I did spec out the blower I replaced based on the number of return jets in the spa. The one originally there installed by the builder was a 2hp and mine was a 1hp (recommended based on jets)

@also5612 2 жыл бұрын

Would it be bad if i do this method and close it when not using the blower but in spa mode, so water wont come out ?

@darinsmith9468 2 жыл бұрын

You should never be getting water up the blower standpipe. It should be well above the waterline, optimally with a hartford loop and a check valve (light spring & ball, meant for air) inline. See the plumbing instructions for this very blower here: www.airsupplyflorida.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/installation-guide.pdf

@ChlorineKingPoolService 2 жыл бұрын

Great answer. Also a check valve should be in the line if it is below grade, or really any installation really.

@rafisoltren 3 жыл бұрын

How about installing a potentiometer on motor

@boc7185 2 жыл бұрын

So for a 1hp blower what kind would you need? Not sure the ohm needed?. They are very pricey too. Good idea though.

@braidenbatesmatthew 4 жыл бұрын

Was there a drain at the bottom of the spa I couldn't really tell

@ChlorineKingPoolService 4 жыл бұрын

Yes there was!

@braidenbatesmatthew 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChlorineKingPoolService thanks

@ChlorineKingPoolService 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

@harunasalifu1517 2 жыл бұрын

Can I get the blower some in Ghana here

@ChlorineKingPoolService 2 жыл бұрын

Talk to your local pool store/pro. They should be able to help.

@plehrer1234 7 ай бұрын

We did the same but the air now is way too loud

@ChlorineKingPoolService 2 ай бұрын

One thing you can try is to Put a sweep 90 on the end of the discharge side to help smooth the air out so it’s not so turbulent/loud.

@chrisdaron1704 4 жыл бұрын

Wait a second. I’ve been in pool repair 11 yrs commercial and residential. Blowers only make that mess when the either jet pump isn’t on ( if it has one)or the spa jet valve isn’t open. I understand down grading blower. Rule of thumb is 1/4 hp per jet. If you have jet line open the water would make its way to center of spa. Without jets open blower blows after close to wall and makes a mess. I have videos and pictures to prove this.

@ChlorineKingPoolService 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. This system did not have a spa jet pump, and both of the spa return lines were open during this entire video. So the only option was to add a way to purge the line so not a full volume of air made it to the spa. I didn’t build/install the plumbing for the blower. Just working with what is there. Have a great day.

@chrisdaron1704 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChlorineKingPoolService close spa return line and keep spa jet line open

@chrisdaron1704 4 жыл бұрын

Bubbles hitting the back dont feel good it needs strong flow to those jet lines for true therapy like any other spa

@ChlorineKingPoolService 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Daron I had them do that as well (closing spa return) prior to installing the 3 way and they said it’s too strong. I really appreciate your input bud.

@boc7185 2 жыл бұрын

I have this issue but dont have separate pump. Dropped to the same Silencer 1 hp shown (5 jets) and still have this overflow issue but the sound improvement is great, hardly hear it from 10 feet away. Im hesitant to vent because it seems like its loud (my equipment is very close to pool unfortunately). I basically drain some water into pool before isolating flow in spa.