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Whirlpool baths, does the system need to be air tight for the switch/pump to work

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.47 PM

Hi, Recently moved into a property with a whirlpool bath. I'm not that keen on the things but decided to see if I could get it up and running as the kids will like it. Problem is, is that the air tube connecting the push button to the switch is missing. I can get the switch to work by blowing through a straw into it. The pump then starts making a humming sound, but won't do anything after that. My question is, does there need to be an air lock on the switch, I.e. Does the tube need to be in position for the pump to work? Or is it more likely the motor has packed in? I can't get access to the motor side of the pump as its a corner bath and the installation is awful, I'd have to take the bath out and put it back in.

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Rating: 4.3 out of 5

Sheffield

Would be best if was. Replacing the swich. Gently pressing a button in the centre of the control sends a movement of air to the pneumatic air switch situated in the pump control box. This starts and stops the whirlpool system. When the pump has started it sucks water via the suction inlet and recirculates it back through the jets fitted to the side of the bath. These jets have an eyeball which can be adjusted so that the water can be directed to various parts of the body. The whirlpool action can be adjusted by opening the air control which increases or decreases the amount of air in the turbulence and adjusts the massage from gentle to invigorating. Please note that the system should not be run dry as this may result in pump failure. To ensure the system is not run when the bath is empty, switch off at the circuit breaker after use.

Answered24 February 2017