Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it. A bullseye solution for the exact problem I am having. Detailed "how to" descriptions with with pitfalls to watch out for, part numbers given...perfect!
I am delighted to read your comment. It is nice to see appreciation that how I make my videos is how I would like to see videos when have a problem... and indeed... the showing pitfalls can be the most important part (and often left out of videos).... also... "please tell us the parts number". And I will add a suggestion to video makers- It is OK to skip the overbearing music, overlong intro- animations and feel free to skip the part at the beginning where the person spends too much camera/face time telling us what they are going to tell us.... how about... just tell/show us :)
My jacuzzi tub just stopped working. I wasn’t sure what the problem was. Your video displayed the very problem! How surprised I was to find that. At least now thanks to you I can approach the repair with caution, patience and intelligence. Thank you so much. Now when to start the process? I’ll let you know how I do😅
A 6 year old video still relevant today! Just watched your video and got all the info I need to repair my jacuzzi tub. Great job explaining not only how how to repair, but also in describing the various potential pitfalls involved. I haven't actually repaired mine yet but with this info, I feel pretty confident that I can. In my case, I just bit the bullet and ordered the entire 3-button control panel assembly for a little over $100. Murphy's Law always seem to be in full force with the jobs I get into, so that way I have pretty much all the parts I'll need even if I do break some taking this apart. And even with the added expense of the full assembly, it's still a load cheaper than having a service tech out or >gasp< updating/replacing the entire tub. Ours was installed nearly 20 years ago and was still working fine but for the recent bad bellows/air switch. So if this gets me through another couple years or so, it will be worth it. Anyhow....appreciate the fine work you did on this video and sharing it with others!
I just want to say thank you. It’s because of this video that I was able to get the button replaced fairly easy. Great tips and and great explanation of the process.!!
I am sitting inside of my American Standard jacuzzi bathtub OBVIOUSLY with no jets. Luckily my husband is an electrical engineer🤣, but I’d rather do this myself tomorrow. I cannot have a broken $2700 bathtub that is only 2 years old. Thank you SO MUCH for making this video for people like me!!
THAT is my total pleasure and purpose for posting these videos, thanks for the good words and letting me know the video did some good. PSIf you have not yet completed the work... be careful.... those parts were designed to break... but if you use a light touch you can get it done and get back to taking Jacuzzis.
SWEET!!!.... THAT is the exact reason I make and post my videos. Thanks for letting me know the video helped, that is the only pay I get for making/posting videos. PS If you have not yet completed the job be very careful, those parts are designed to break, but if your use a light touch and finesse you can get it done and get back to taking jacuzzis! CHEEERS!
I am pretty flipping proud . I did it ! I broke one of the circles but nothing a little super glue didn't fix. I agree they designed this to be impossible to fix, everything you touch breaks. Yes... it goes together.... more. .... or less. Very touchy.
Sweet! Congratulations! And I agree, for the price of those silly rings... "just glue it back" works perfectly! It is all a puzzle and is fragile, easy to break... but going slow and being careful WILL get it going again and save A LOT of money. Plus not having to to deal with making appointments with service people, who do not show up.... PLUS not having people coming in to our homes (which has nothing to do with this virus thing) I have always not liked strangers in my home, looking around, "casing the joint", being nosy....
Thanks, your vid added detail to some others here. I'll add what I learned: Graphic ring removal: After snapping the first 2, I recommend you pry upward at the smaller tab location, to pry the smaller tab up and out, which saved the 3rd one for me. Knob removal: After little progress, I decided to pull/wiggle EVENLY more aggressively and replace the knobs. Ended up with the front "Bonnett" or flange of the air valves pulling off with their snap retainer inserts, but preserved the knob stems. So I had knob and valve bonnet with o-ring. Then I was able to move to my workbench vice, opened to span the diameter of the valve flange and evenly support the knob face. (First, I did give a couple shots of Blaster penetrating oil into the knob.) Then carefully drilled through the center of the knob down 1/4" to the depth of the valve stem. I first piloted the center with a 1/8" bit, then opened it up with a 3/16" bit, and then used a 3/16" allen key as a drift pin to drive the valve stem out of the knob. It took quite a few sharp blows (with a light hammer) 'till it budged and was driven out. The key is light sharp blows. Cleaned it all up, lubricated the valve inserts with valve silicone and re-assembled. Now all I need is the 2 replacement knobs, hoping my local spa guy has them, or I'll order them online. Hope this helps someone else avoid the time and cost of replacing/upgrading the entire valve assemblies. I first started to cut the knob apart with a hacksaw, but realized drilling/drifting would be more precise and less chance of damaging the valve stems. Also Pay attention and note the orientation of the inserts/valve stems to the knobs.
Thank for adding tips. I will add that I put my broken Graphic rings back in. They are prices for new ones are absurd and after they are again covered with soap scum no one can tell, if one was careful about doing it all.
Great video. You took your time to explain with video and with photos. I am going to change my dual control plate and bellows thanks to your video. Will let you know how it goes
Thanks for your excellent video. Followed your instructions/suggestions and was able to successfully replace the on/off air bellow on my Jacuzzi bathtub.
Thanks for this video! We just crawled under our tub and unplugged the pump because it got stuck on like 6 months ago,and we had no idea how to get the button panel off ..super helpful video!
My pleasure Misty, people like you and comments like your are why I post my videos. I hope you get it all going again... ...as much as I grumble about the poor design, poor access and over priced parts which they know will need to be replaced... once I got it done I do enjoy using my jet tub. After I do too much physical work and my muscles are sore, a nice hot whirlpool makes me feel brand new, it is like magic. I like having and using my tub. i will add that if you do what I did and remove the air knobs off without breaking them, before you put them back on, you might want to use some of the info I posted in my second video about this ruclips.net/video/uo0yMWe9hwA/видео.html It talks about how I hope to make this all easier to do the next time I have replace the on/off bellow And I am not juts hyping my videos.... I do not get paid per views.. I honestly think doing some extra steps will help. I hope.
THAT IS GREAT TO HEAR/read :) I am delighted my video helped. That makes my day, seriously... it makes me happy to know my videos actually help people.
Dang, sorry to hear one broke off... I got lucky but it seems too easy to do. As I said in another post I suggest taking a look at my other video about this and doing some lubing and slight cutting when you put it all back together to make it easier to come apart next time. So far it works nice and easy and I have been pulling off/pushing on the knobs every so often to keep them easy on/easy off. Quote from above- you might want to use some of the info I posted in my second video ruclips.net/video/uo0yMWe9hwA/видео.html It talks about how I hope to make this all easier to do the next time I have replace the on/off bellow
Got it all done and it seemed to work then.....the tabs from the plastic switch did not latch on the panel. Then the air switch does not shut off. Looks like I have to replace the air switch box. ARGHHH!! Your video helped a lot though and now I have a different problem
My pleasure to hear the video helped, I wish it would have worked 100%. Let us know how it all works out and how much that costs to help people who come along later.
I know it's been a while....but how did you get the center button off the control panel? I got the two outside ones, but the center button is giving me trouble. There just isn't enough to grab onto.
It is probably the bellow because the button is just a plastic part that pushed in to the bellow. To test it you have to somehow access the air hose. If you have a front panel maybe you can reach up and pull it off... then using your mouth blow. The air pressure goes through the tube and turns a air switch on and off. If you can do that and it oges on and off it is simply the bellow. No need to buy a button. If you do not have a front panel, or other way to access the air hose, you have to pull the panel off and do the air blowing test like that. If blowing through the tube does not operate the switch, then the problem may be the switch. Still not a fatal problem, but... not as easy as replacing a bellow. Maybe have to call a repair person. OF COURSE, please take my words as one source of info, look up other opinions, and be smart yourself. Also, if/when you pull the hose off the bellow, do it slowly and pay attention so you can put it back on... if needed. Good luck/skill getting it done easy fast and cheap. Worst case scenario would be you need a whole new motor blower and/or your tubes spring a leak or the tub gets s crack and leaks water. In those instance a brand new tub might be the best answer. And you know what?... even then it is not all that hard to do.... AND you will have a fancy new set up that should work perfect for years. Heck you might even consider knocking out a wall and putting in a bigger/better tub. It cost time/money/effort... but the return is having a great tub you will use almost every day. SO no matter what it will all be fine.
My jacuzzi tub is stuck in the on position, i took it all apart and I can blow in and suck in on the air tube but it doesn't shut off , does that mean the button isn't bad and maybe the switch on the motor is stuck , I can hear a faint click as I do it as well
That sounds like a bad switch to me. It should be an easy fix if you have access to motor where the switch is. Consider knockout part of a wall if you have to. Or call around and get a bid, but I bet it is something you can do if you are handy and maybe save a ton of money. Look for diagrams of the tub... search a lot. Get the part number and order it. I bet it is no too hard, but a service call will probably be expensive, so it might be worth a try even if turns out to be too hard, it is a bet I would make. Please some back and let us know how it goes, it could help the next person.
Nice and informative video. I have tub which is about 18 yrs old and the jet covers are cracked and breaking off. They look similar to yours. How to you replace them? Is there a tool to unscrew them with? They have four notches on them and the nozzle sits inside. Thanks.
Thank you for the compliment. It is my pleasure to make and post helpful videos and my only pay is through compliments. As far as your question... I am not sure and I have moved from where the tub is so I can not look at them... BUT... and at risk of not even answering the question you asked (sorry if that happens) I am not sure what it takes to remove those parts you need to get to. As you probably know the world is full of all sorts of all sorts crazy "screw driver" heads that are NOT flat head or phillips head... there is also "star" "torx" "allen" "double square" "robertson" "hex head" "spanner drilled" etc etc etc ...all designed to make it a pain in the butts to do simple repairs. That is... if this is the tool you were talking about to get to the nozzles. If so....hopefully you have a local hard ware store (not a big box store ), a good old fashioned hardware store with "that guy/gal" who knows about these things you can take a picture of the screw head... or what ever it is you need to remove to replace your nozzles... and they might have the "special tool". If you ask at homelowesdepotbigbox they will probably shrug and grunt :) I love my local hard ware people... they are so smart. OR.... I might suggest contacting the iPoolandSpaParts.net guys or someone like them. I thought they posted a comment here... and it was one of the rare times I allowed someone "in business" to make money to promote their products on my videos. I allowed their comment to stay because they have videos too... and although their prices seem high to me... they do have a lot of good info on their videos and their web site help people, so they seem like good guys.... but I dont see the comment now so maybe they removed it. Here is a link to their videos and, as usual,I do not get compensated in any way for linking to them... but they seem to have some good info and parts. Also be sure to take a look at ebay for parts once you have the part number... you might find a bargain. ruclips.net/channel/UC9UjbkY2pxAEW4YRh9DJ2-wvideos
I used DAP brand "KWIK SEAL kitchen and bath adhesive caulk". It comes in a red tube and sold at most hardware stores. Less is more. Use only enough to seal the edges because someday it will have to come off again.... plus more is messy. Make it look nice. Additionally I suggest being careful if you use the type that comes in a toothpaste style tube, flat crimped at one end. If the crimp is defective it can burst as you are squeezing the tube. I have only had this happen once, but it was a mess and worth mentioning. If you squeeze lightly and keep an eye on it works perfectly.
Not sure if anyone else has made the same comment as this... The video is great & really helped us. However, I wanted to pass along a WARNING to anyone who’s controls are on top of the tub rim (instead of on the side of the tub like this video). The air tube that attaches to the bellow can & will fall through & out of reach. Currently trying to figure out how to retrieve it.
Good warning Julie, thank you. I am not sure what it looks look with control on top, but is there is hole you look through, big enough to stick a piece of wire through try putting some duct tape on the wire and grab the air tube. Or... I would guess there must be access to the inside some how. I mean they knew this would have to be replaced (sooner or later) so there must be a removable panel. My tub had 2 plastic panels on the side which gave access to all the plumbing parts below. It almost gave enough room to get to the motor, but I am glad I will try that. Solution 3 is like the old story... A man is over at the neighbors having some innocent with with her... when suddenly they hear a cor door slam. THE HUSBAND IS HOME. She says "OH NO!!! He is going to kill us both if he finds you in in here"... -and the guy says "no problem, I will go out the back door" ... -and she says "WE DONT HAVE A BACK DOOR!!!".... -and they guys says "WELL, WHERE DO YOU WANT ONE?" In other words, if there is no access panel, make one. It should be as easy as drill a hole, then use a small saw blade to make the hole as big as you need. BUT before you start think of how you will cover the hole. That should be simple too. Sny kind of decorative something with some velcro tape should do it ... and not look too awful. Maybe make a video and post it showing how you solve the problem. Good luck
My problem is/was similar. Mine fell off against the back wall. I purchase a fiberglass fisher that was long enough and was able to get it out. I had to extend the air hose because there was no way for me to put it back on the way it was originally routed. This video prompted me to try replacing the bellow, I then discovered the air hose had come off the back of the bellow. Either way, this video really helped me!
You did great !! But im calling my home warranty company.. I thought msybe i can do this myself... 😆 LOL... I can totally imagine myself screwing this completely up..
Thanks for the comment! I respect the wisdom of knowing when to hand it off to the home warranty company. If I had one I probably would have too :) Some jobs are easier to do ourselves than mess with calling someone... other jobs... well... I can think of a couple of day/situations in my life that if I had stayed in bed all day I would have been ahead of the game. My best advice is if/when we tackle something like this knowing it could go South, pick a day and time of day where we can call someone easy (and not at off hours rates) and/or we can keep running to the hardware store parts... and if it all goes to hell in a handbasket and we have to cut off the water/heat/gas/electric... try to pick a day/time/situation when it is will be OK (aka not right before we have guest coming in)
@@Muziqfanatic09 :D I am not sure if you were asking me something, but I do not own this house anymore... I moved away :( I miss my Jacuzzi... I really do. But I dont know(forget) the mode number but... if you say it looks like yours, well my dear, I trust you, and if you say it looks like yours, that is good enough me It does look like yours. If you have other questions I am happy to (try to)help. I sure do miss my Jacuzzi... it was so nice to relax in... I was so use to it, it help my back muscles, helped me relax, made me healthier... I need to live someplace with a Jacuzzi tub in it. Not a huge stupid... I want a tub like yours Courtney... no muss, no fuss, no chlorine, no water sitting around. Fill it.. enjoy it.... empty it.... use gel gloss on it every once in a while. I sure do miss it.
This is great! Thanks for posting it. I took mine apart, didn't see anything wrong with the bellows other than it being a bit stiff on one side. The tube connecting it does have a small split right at the bellows end. I sealed that up with silicone. Oddly, it works fine when I have the cover off (pressing the bellows with my finger to turn it on) but when I reassemble it, and use the jacuzzi button it won't turn on. Do you think it's the stiffness? Perhaps the button doesn't accommodate the stiffness like my finger does? (and you're right, these things are grossly overpriced!)
Probably for sure the stiffness of the button is causing your issue, although if your connecting tube has a split it could be wearing out fast and you might as well replace it while you have it all apart... that is... if it is easy to get to. If not I would just do the bellows for now. Find an affordable bellows (and if you have to wait a bit to get one for a good price, blowing into this the tube with your mouth will make it operate while you wait) and then plan on replacing the hose when needed. I know accessing the parts can be a huge issue, THE MAIN ISSUE, when fixing these things. The actual part replacement is easy... it is trading your first born plus a MillionDollars for the part and then ripping out/replacing a wall to get to where the part simply connects is the pain. But if you are creative, use some good (small cool portable (LED)) lights and some mirrors maybe you can do it easy. Finally I will add, if you do rip out the wall, you might as well replace other things in there which will have to be replaced sooner or later... or find a way to leave an "attractive" easy access hole for future repairs.
@@7777jayhawk I found the part for $5 +$10 postage which is ridiculous but the best I could do. Thanks for the additional thoughts about the tube and access. I'll let you know if I git'er bubblin' agin!
@@karensanders2785 I am sure you will be back to Jacuzzing again very soon. And again, even before you get the parts, you can simply blow in to the tube to make it go on and blow again to make it go off... that is if the rest of the tube and mechanism is good to go.
@@karensanders2785 Hooray!! I always love to hear that! Enjoy that tub... it is a luxury... I sure miss mine. I really do :( I have not had a nice relaxing jet tub massage in a long time. I did not know how much I needed those.
I am not sure I understand... but ... the button is not supposed to stay depressed. It is an air button. After pushing it down it re-inflates and stays up. The whoosh of air form the bellow in the button goes through the air line and operates the pump. Maybe you are saying the pump does not stay on... in that case it is a pump issue not a button issue.
7777jayhawk sorry I phrased that weird, when I push the button the pump works and I get water through the jets but I have to hold it down manually to keep them on.
Hmmmm... that is interesting... this bellows part function is to blow a bit of pressurized air through a 4-5 foot air line back to the water pump. The water pump has an "air switch" which turns it on and off. I am not an expert on this ( and you may want to consult other opinions) but maybe the air switch has gone bad and needs replaced. AJ on another RUclips channel has a pretty good video which shows how to do it. He makes money selling parts, but I like his video style (he has no weird thumping back music, no long introductions (where so many youtubers stare in to the camera and blab for 10 minutes before getting to the point)... AJ makes good videos which get to the point... so I am happy to link to his video. How to replace the air switch on your JACUZZI Whirlpool Pump ruclips.net/video/N82O98_qduc/видео.html and if he is making money and sells parts maybe you can call him and he will talk to you and offer some advice. I would ask you (on behalf of others who will come later) to make and post your own video about you current issue. Talk, show and tell about the project with the camera rolling showing how your button has to be held down to make the jets work.... and if/when you figure it out and solve the issue talk about that with the camera rolling... even if you have to hire a plumber to do the work... or do it yourself. Someone else will along will come along and have your exact problem and you could help them.
Without knowing more about how it works, I'm guessing either a faulty switch like you said. Or maybe a pinhole leak that sends air pressure but wont hold it (if I'm understanding how the button works correctly) I'll re check the whole line and if that's not it check the bellow then pump. I've never made a video before but if I figure it out I'll try making one.
Sorry for the delay, but I have not been checking here this busy summer. As you probably know by now I do not think there is any kind of timer or cycling. If the switch button is not turning it off/on you can always try simply pulling off the black button and blowing in to the clear plastic tube... or attach some kind pneumatic hand pump which will blow air into the tube.
It is possible the motor is in the "on" position now... I would suggest. 1)Fill the tub with water first. Never run it dry. 2) Find the air hose and take look at it, make sure it looks good to go. 3)Plug in the motor... AND.... it will go on (as you said) 4)then push the button of the air hose... or if there is no button, blow into the air hose. If that shuts it off (and blow again to turn it on) then this will fix you up.
The video is great (thank you) but it doesn't convey how beastly hard it is to get these controls off - it took a LOT of slow, careful tedious work to get down to the switches. If you're not patient with this kind of stuff, don't attempt it.
I replaced the air button with a new one, because the old one had to be held pressed the whole time for the motor to stay turned on. Well, the new button did not fix the problem...
There is a button and there is a bellows which sits under the button. Then there is tubing connected to the bellows which goes back to an "air switch" on the motor. When the button pushed into the bellows it pushed air through the tubing and the air pressure pushed the switch turning the motor on and off. You probably know all that, and I am not being snotty repeating it. Sometimes when we thought we fixed it.... but it "did not fix the problem" stepping back and looking it all over and thinking about it can help. In your situation I am going to assume you meant bellows when you said button. You put in a new bellows and it did not fix it. The question is... WHY? What could the problem be if not the bellows? 1) Is the bellows properly, firmed connected to the air tube? 2) Did you do the "blow in to the tube" test? to see if blowing into the tube with your mouth and lings turn it on and off? It is easy and simple. When mine was broken and I was waiting for parts I turned it off and on for a week or so with my mouth. 3)IF blowing into the tube does not turn it on and off you may crack or holes in your tube. That is also an easy fix.. if you can easily access where the tube connects to the air switch on the motor. I am lucky I never had to deal with the motor part, but I was braced to someday open up the wall behind the motor so I would not have to try to pull the motor out the hole. I would have crack open the dry wall to access motor because to me it seemed easier to repair dry wall versus deal with moving the motor. BUT.... it can be done sever ways. If the tubing is bad, hopefully you can buy some simple plastic tubing (maybe at the hobby shop, hardware store, tubing store,etc) It is not fancy tubing... is is simple regular plastic tubing. Cut off an inch and take it with you. 4) If the tubing does not fix it.... you air switch might be bad. That could cost you some money and might be something you pay a pro to do. Let them deal with how to access the motor... I have no idea how much a guy would charge... but you might find a deal with a pool guy versus a plumber... or try it your self... but the air switch, hopefully find a video how to do it... and do it. Paying a guy to do it might cost anywhere from a 12pack of beer... to $50.00 to $300.00 and I would not be stunned if a guy quoted $985.00 plus parts and up. 5)If a new air switch does not fix it... well... then you need a new motor. The good news is putting a new motor on might be the same price as the high priced other thing. If you pay to replace the motor make sure you get a new air switch, air tube and bellows. That should make it all go for another 10 years. I really hope you put on a new button and not a bellows.... because that means a new bellows will fix it all. BUT... before you buy a bellows do the "blow in to it" test to see if it works with a puff of air. No kidding.. It is not a hard puff of lungs... or even long... just a quick puff into the tube will activate the air switch. I hope I understood your question and I hope those tips and talk helps fix it up.
@@7777jayhawk, I researched a bit and discovered that in my case it is the air switch that is causing the problem. I ordered one and will replace it myself.
If you can turn on, then your button/bellow/tube are all ok. No leak. The problem is the air switch on the motor. It suppose to be a latching switch (One air pressure input - turn on and stay on. Next air pressure input - turn off and stay off) However it tends to fail and become momentum switch (you must maintain high air pressure to stay on). I replaced my switch zp1521u10 with TB310A and fixed.
Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it. A bullseye solution for the exact problem I am having. Detailed "how to" descriptions with with pitfalls to watch out for, part numbers given...perfect!
I am delighted to read your comment. It is nice to see appreciation that how I make my videos is how I would like to see videos when have a problem... and indeed... the showing pitfalls can be the most important part (and often left out of videos).... also... "please tell us the parts number".
And I will add a suggestion to video makers-
It is OK to skip the overbearing music, overlong intro- animations and feel free to skip the part at the beginning where the person spends too much camera/face time telling us what they are going to tell us.... how about... just tell/show us :)
My jacuzzi tub just stopped working. I wasn’t sure what the problem was. Your video displayed the very problem! How surprised I was to find that. At least now thanks to you I can approach the repair with caution, patience and intelligence. Thank you so much. Now when to start the process? I’ll let you know how I do😅
Omg this is the BEST video, thank you so much for the details, hopefully I can fix my button soon!
A 6 year old video still relevant today! Just watched your video and got all the info I need to repair my jacuzzi tub. Great job explaining not only how how to repair, but also in describing the various potential pitfalls involved. I haven't actually repaired mine yet but with this info, I feel pretty confident that I can. In my case, I just bit the bullet and ordered the entire 3-button control panel assembly for a little over $100. Murphy's Law always seem to be in full force with the jobs I get into, so that way I have pretty much all the parts I'll need even if I do break some taking this apart. And even with the added expense of the full assembly, it's still a load cheaper than having a service tech out or >gasp< updating/replacing the entire tub. Ours was installed nearly 20 years ago and was still working fine but for the recent bad bellows/air switch. So if this gets me through another couple years or so, it will be worth it. Anyhow....appreciate the fine work you did on this video and sharing it with others!
I just want to say thank you. It’s because of this video that I was able to get the button replaced fairly easy. Great tips and and great explanation of the process.!!
That was my exact objective when I produced this video. Thank you for taking time to comment, you make me feel good.
I've learned so much by the video. Thank you. I think I can do it myself.
I am happy it helped :)
I am sitting inside of my American Standard jacuzzi bathtub OBVIOUSLY with no jets. Luckily my husband is an electrical engineer🤣, but I’d rather do this myself tomorrow. I cannot have a broken $2700 bathtub that is only 2 years old. Thank you SO MUCH for making this video for people like me!!
My pleasure to help out, I hope it all goes/went well.
Dude you just saved me over $500.00 a plumber quoted me to fix my Jacuzzi! The part is on Amazon for less than 20 bucks shipped. THANK YOU!!
THAT is my total pleasure and purpose for posting these videos, thanks for the good words and letting me know the video did some good.
PSIf you have not yet completed the work... be careful.... those parts were designed to break... but if you use a light touch you can get it done and get back to taking Jacuzzis.
SWEET!!!.... THAT is the exact reason I make and post my videos. Thanks for letting me know the video helped, that is the only pay I get for making/posting videos.
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If you have not yet completed the job be very careful, those parts are designed to break, but if your use a light touch and finesse you can get it done and get back to taking jacuzzis! CHEEERS!
Thanks so much for making this video. As you know there do not seem to be a lot of them on RUclips, let alone showing the details that you do.
Your kind words mean a lot to me :) It makes me happy to know I helped someone, I like hearing that very much!
I am pretty flipping proud . I did it ! I broke one of the circles but nothing a little super glue didn't fix. I agree they designed this to be impossible to fix, everything you touch breaks. Yes... it goes together.... more. .... or less. Very touchy.
Sweet! Congratulations! And I agree, for the price of those silly rings... "just glue it back" works perfectly! It is all a puzzle and is fragile, easy to break... but going slow and being careful WILL get it going again and save A LOT of money. Plus not having to to deal with making appointments with service people, who do not show up.... PLUS not having people coming in to our homes (which has nothing to do with this virus thing) I have always not liked strangers in my home, looking around, "casing the joint", being nosy....
Thanks, your vid added detail to some others here. I'll add what I learned: Graphic ring removal: After snapping the first 2, I recommend you pry upward at the smaller tab location, to pry the smaller tab up and out, which saved the 3rd one for me. Knob removal: After little progress, I decided to pull/wiggle EVENLY more aggressively and replace the knobs. Ended up with the front "Bonnett" or flange of the air valves pulling off with their snap retainer inserts, but preserved the knob stems. So I had knob and valve bonnet with o-ring. Then I was able to move to my workbench vice, opened to span the diameter of the valve flange and evenly support the knob face. (First, I did give a couple shots of Blaster penetrating oil into the knob.) Then carefully drilled through the center of the knob down 1/4" to the depth of the valve stem. I first piloted the center with a 1/8" bit, then opened it up with a 3/16" bit, and then used a 3/16" allen key as a drift pin to drive the valve stem out of the knob. It took quite a few sharp blows (with a light hammer) 'till it budged and was driven out. The key is light sharp blows. Cleaned it all up, lubricated the valve inserts with valve silicone and re-assembled. Now all I need is the 2 replacement knobs, hoping my local spa guy has them, or I'll order them online. Hope this helps someone else avoid the time and cost of replacing/upgrading the entire valve assemblies. I first started to cut the knob apart with a hacksaw, but realized drilling/drifting would be more precise and less chance of damaging the valve stems. Also Pay attention and note the orientation of the inserts/valve stems to the knobs.
Thank for adding tips. I will add that I put my broken Graphic rings back in. They are prices for new ones are absurd and after they are again covered with soap scum no one can tell, if one was careful about doing it all.
Great video. You took your time to explain with video and with photos. I am going to change my dual control plate and bellows thanks to your video. Will let you know how it goes
Great video, thanks for sharing. Now I know how to fix my jacuzzi and I can stop using the GFI breaker to turn the tub on and off!
Thanks for your excellent video. Followed your instructions/suggestions and was able to successfully replace the on/off air bellow on my Jacuzzi bathtub.
That is great to read! I am delighted the video helped, it makes the time and effort making it all worthwhile :)
Thanks for this video! We just crawled under our tub and unplugged the pump because it got stuck on like 6 months ago,and we had no idea how to get the button panel off ..super helpful video!
My pleasure Misty, people like you and comments like your are why I post my videos. I hope you get it all going again...
...as much as I grumble about the poor design, poor access and over priced parts which they know will need to be replaced... once I got it done I do enjoy using my jet tub.
After I do too much physical work and my muscles are sore, a nice hot whirlpool makes me feel brand new, it is like magic. I like having and using my tub.
i will add that if you do what I did and remove the air knobs off without breaking them, before you put them back on, you might want to use some of the info I posted in my second video about this ruclips.net/video/uo0yMWe9hwA/видео.html It talks about how I hope to make this all easier to do the next time I have replace the on/off bellow
And I am not juts hyping my videos.... I do not get paid per views.. I honestly think doing some extra steps will help. I hope.
Great video, thanks a lot.
Thanks for the video.
Awesome video! Thank you for the tutorial, you are the man!!!
THAT IS GREAT TO HEAR/read :)
I am delighted my video helped. That makes my day, seriously... it makes me happy to know my videos actually help people.
Thank you for the video, however I snapped one value off.
My tube is 19 years old, however I managed to get the tub back running.
Thanks again!
Dang, sorry to hear one broke off... I got lucky but it seems too easy to do. As I said in another post I suggest taking a look at my other video about this and doing some lubing and slight cutting when you put it all back together to make it easier to come apart next time. So far it works nice and easy and I have been pulling off/pushing on the knobs every so often to keep them easy on/easy off.
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you might want to use some of the info I posted in my second video ruclips.net/video/uo0yMWe9hwA/видео.html It talks about how I hope to make this all easier to do the next time I have replace the on/off bellow
Can the bellow be removed by just removing the power button ?
Got it all done and it seemed to work then.....the tabs from the plastic switch did not latch on the panel. Then the air switch does not shut off. Looks like I have to replace the air switch box. ARGHHH!! Your video helped a lot though and now I have a different problem
My pleasure to hear the video helped, I wish it would have worked 100%. Let us know how it all works out and how much that costs to help people who come along later.
Great detailed video, thanks for posting!
You are very welcome! :) Complimentary words are nice to read
I know it's been a while....but how did you get the center button off the control panel? I got the two outside ones, but the center button is giving me trouble. There just isn't enough to grab onto.
Hi, how do you know if the problem is the button and bellow? Anything I can test before ordering parts and go through your great video/instructions?
It is probably the bellow because the button is just a plastic part that pushed in to the bellow. To test it you have to somehow access the air hose. If you have a front panel maybe you can reach up and pull it off... then using your mouth blow. The air pressure goes through the tube and turns a air switch on and off. If you can do that and it oges on and off it is simply the bellow. No need to buy a button.
If you do not have a front panel, or other way to access the air hose, you have to pull the panel off and do the air blowing test like that.
If blowing through the tube does not operate the switch, then the problem may be the switch. Still not a fatal problem, but... not as easy as replacing a bellow. Maybe have to call a repair person.
OF COURSE, please take my words as one source of info, look up other opinions, and be smart yourself. Also, if/when you pull the hose off the bellow, do it slowly and pay attention so you can put it back on... if needed.
Good luck/skill getting it done easy fast and cheap.
Worst case scenario would be you need a whole new motor blower and/or your tubes spring a leak or the tub gets s crack and leaks water. In those instance a brand new tub might be the best answer.
And you know what?... even then it is not all that hard to do.... AND you will have a fancy new set up that should work perfect for years. Heck you might even consider knocking out a wall and putting in a bigger/better tub. It cost time/money/effort... but the return is having a great tub you will use almost every day.
SO no matter what it will all be fine.
@@7777jayhawk thanks so much for your help!
My jacuzzi tub is stuck in the on position, i took it all apart and I can blow in and suck in on the air tube but it doesn't shut off , does that mean the button isn't bad and maybe the switch on the motor is stuck , I can hear a faint click as I do it as well
That sounds like a bad switch to me. It should be an easy fix if you have access to motor where the switch is. Consider knockout part of a wall if you have to. Or call around and get a bid, but I bet it is something you can do if you are handy and maybe save a ton of money. Look for diagrams of the tub... search a lot. Get the part number and order it. I bet it is no too hard, but a service call will probably be expensive, so it might be worth a try even if turns out to be too hard, it is a bet I would make.
Please some back and let us know how it goes, it could help the next person.
wow. amazing details!!
looooovvve!!
Hi Jackie, I am delighted my video helped. Thank you for letting me know, it makes me feel good!
Nice and informative video. I have tub which is about 18 yrs old and the jet covers are cracked and breaking off. They look similar to yours. How to you replace them? Is there a tool to unscrew them with? They have four notches on them and the nozzle sits inside.
Thanks.
Thank you for the compliment. It is my pleasure to make and post helpful videos and my only pay is through compliments. As far as your question... I am not sure and I have moved from where the tub is so I can not look at them... BUT...
and at risk of not even answering the question you asked (sorry if that happens)
I am not sure what it takes to remove those parts you need to get to. As you probably know the world is full of all sorts of all sorts crazy "screw driver" heads that are NOT flat head or phillips head... there is also "star" "torx" "allen" "double square" "robertson" "hex head" "spanner drilled" etc etc etc ...all designed to make it a pain in the butts to do simple repairs.
That is... if this is the tool you were talking about to get to the nozzles.
If so....hopefully you have a local hard ware store (not a big box store ), a good old fashioned hardware store with "that guy/gal" who knows about these things you can take a picture of the screw head... or what ever it is you need to remove to replace your nozzles... and they might have the "special tool". If you ask at homelowesdepotbigbox they will probably shrug and grunt :)
I love my local hard ware people... they are so smart.
OR.... I might suggest contacting the iPoolandSpaParts.net guys or someone like them. I thought they posted a comment here... and it was one of the rare times I allowed someone "in business" to make money to promote their products on my videos.
I allowed their comment to stay because they have videos too... and although their prices seem high to me... they do have a lot of good info on their videos and their web site help people, so they seem like good guys.... but I dont see the comment now so maybe they removed it.
Here is a link to their videos and, as usual,I do not get compensated in any way for linking to them... but they seem to have some good info and parts. Also be sure to take a look at ebay for parts once you have the part number... you might find a bargain. ruclips.net/channel/UC9UjbkY2pxAEW4YRh9DJ2-wvideos
what adhesive did you use to put the control pate back on?
I used DAP brand "KWIK SEAL kitchen and bath adhesive caulk". It comes in a red tube and sold at most hardware stores.
Less is more. Use only enough to seal the edges because someday it will have to come off again.... plus more is messy. Make it look nice.
Additionally I suggest being careful if you use the type that comes in a toothpaste style tube, flat crimped at one end. If the crimp is defective it can burst as you are squeezing the tube. I have only had this happen once, but it was a mess and worth mentioning. If you squeeze lightly and keep an eye on it works perfectly.
Not sure if anyone else has made the same comment as this... The video is great & really helped us. However, I wanted to pass along a WARNING to anyone who’s controls are on top of the tub rim (instead of on the side of the tub like this video). The air tube that attaches to the bellow can & will fall through & out of reach. Currently trying to figure out how to retrieve it.
Good warning Julie, thank you. I am not sure what it looks look with control on top, but is there is hole you look through, big enough to stick a piece of wire through try putting some duct tape on the wire and grab the air tube.
Or... I would guess there must be access to the inside some how. I mean they knew this would have to be replaced (sooner or later) so there must be a removable panel. My tub had 2 plastic panels on the side which gave access to all the plumbing parts below. It almost gave enough room to get to the motor, but I am glad I will try that.
Solution 3 is like the old story... A man is over at the neighbors having some innocent with with her... when suddenly they hear a cor door slam. THE HUSBAND IS HOME.
She says "OH NO!!! He is going to kill us both if he finds you in in here"...
-and the guy says "no problem, I will go out the back door" ...
-and she says "WE DONT HAVE A BACK DOOR!!!"....
-and they guys says "WELL, WHERE DO YOU WANT ONE?"
In other words, if there is no access panel, make one.
It should be as easy as drill a hole, then use a small saw blade to make the hole as big as you need. BUT before you start think of how you will cover the hole. That should be simple too. Sny kind of decorative something with some velcro tape should do it ... and not look too awful.
Maybe make a video and post it showing how you solve the problem. Good luck
My problem is/was similar. Mine fell off against the back wall. I purchase a fiberglass fisher that was long enough and was able to get it out. I had to extend the air hose because there was no way for me to put it back on the way it was originally routed. This video prompted me to try replacing the bellow, I then discovered the air hose had come off the back of the bellow. Either way, this video really helped me!
You did great !! But im calling my home warranty company.. I thought msybe i can do this myself... 😆 LOL... I can totally imagine myself screwing this completely up..
Thanks for the comment! I respect the wisdom of knowing when to hand it off to the home warranty company. If I had one I probably would have too :)
Some jobs are easier to do ourselves than mess with calling someone... other jobs... well... I can think of a couple of day/situations in my life that if I had stayed in bed all day I would have been ahead of the game.
My best advice is if/when we tackle something like this knowing it could go South, pick a day and time of day where we can call someone easy (and not at off hours rates) and/or we can keep running to the hardware store parts... and if it all goes to hell in a handbasket and we have to cut off the water/heat/gas/electric... try to pick a day/time/situation when it is will be OK (aka not right before we have guest coming in)
Which tub model do you have? It looks exactly like the one I have.
I am not sure of the model number of this tub, but it does look a lot like yours.
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I am not sure if you were asking me something, but I do not own this house anymore... I moved away :( I miss my Jacuzzi... I really do.
But I dont know(forget) the mode number but... if you say it looks like yours, well my dear, I trust you, and if you say it looks like yours, that is good enough me It does look like yours.
If you have other questions I am happy to (try to)help.
I sure do miss my Jacuzzi... it was so nice to relax in... I was so use to it, it help my back muscles, helped me relax, made me healthier... I need to live someplace with a Jacuzzi tub in it. Not a huge stupid... I want a tub like yours Courtney... no muss, no fuss, no chlorine, no water sitting around. Fill it.. enjoy it.... empty it.... use gel gloss on it every once in a while. I sure do miss it.
This is great! Thanks for posting it. I took mine apart, didn't see anything wrong with the bellows other than it being a bit stiff on one side. The tube connecting it does have a small split right at the bellows end. I sealed that up with silicone. Oddly, it works fine when I have the cover off (pressing the bellows with my finger to turn it on) but when I reassemble it, and use the jacuzzi button it won't turn on. Do you think it's the stiffness? Perhaps the button doesn't accommodate the stiffness like my finger does? (and you're right, these things are grossly overpriced!)
Probably for sure the stiffness of the button is causing your issue, although if your connecting tube has a split it could be wearing out fast and you might as well replace it while you have it all apart... that is... if it is easy to get to.
If not I would just do the bellows for now.
Find an affordable bellows (and if you have to wait a bit to get one for a good price, blowing into this the tube with your mouth will make it operate while you wait) and then plan on replacing the hose when needed.
I know accessing the parts can be a huge issue, THE MAIN ISSUE, when fixing these things. The actual part replacement is easy... it is trading your first born plus a MillionDollars for the part and then ripping out/replacing a wall to get to where the part simply connects is the pain.
But if you are creative, use some good (small cool portable (LED)) lights and some mirrors maybe you can do it easy.
Finally I will add, if you do rip out the wall, you might as well replace other things in there which will have to be replaced sooner or later... or find a way to leave an "attractive" easy access hole for future repairs.
@@7777jayhawk I found the part for $5 +$10 postage which is ridiculous but the best I could do. Thanks for the additional thoughts about the tube and access. I'll let you know if I git'er bubblin' agin!
@@karensanders2785 I am sure you will be back to Jacuzzing again very soon.
And again, even before you get the parts, you can simply blow in to the tube to make it go on and blow again to make it go off... that is if the rest of the tube and mechanism is good to go.
@@7777jayhawk SUCCESS! Trimmed the tube to eliminate the split. Put the new hydraulic button in and it works like new. Thanks for your help!
@@karensanders2785 Hooray!! I always love to hear that!
Enjoy that tub... it is a luxury... I sure miss mine. I really do :( I have not had a nice relaxing jet tub massage in a long time. I did not know how much I needed those.
My bellow switch looks just fine. The button doesn't stay depressed though. Any suggestions?
I am not sure I understand... but ... the button is not supposed to stay depressed. It is an air button. After pushing it down it re-inflates and stays up. The whoosh of air form the bellow in the button goes through the air line and operates the pump.
Maybe you are saying the pump does not stay on... in that case it is a pump issue not a button issue.
7777jayhawk sorry I phrased that weird, when I push the button the pump works and I get water through the jets but I have to hold it down manually to keep them on.
Hmmmm... that is interesting... this bellows part function is to blow a bit of pressurized air through a 4-5 foot air line back to the water pump. The water pump has an "air switch" which turns it on and off.
I am not an expert on this ( and you may want to consult other opinions) but maybe the air switch has gone bad and needs replaced.
AJ on another RUclips channel has a pretty good video which shows how to do it. He makes money selling parts, but I like his video style (he has no weird thumping back music, no long introductions (where so many youtubers stare in to the camera and blab for 10 minutes before getting to the point)...
AJ makes good videos which get to the point... so I am happy to link to his video. How to replace the air switch on your JACUZZI Whirlpool Pump ruclips.net/video/N82O98_qduc/видео.html and if he is making money and sells parts maybe you can call him and he will talk to you and offer some advice.
I would ask you (on behalf of others who will come later) to make and post your own video about you current issue. Talk, show and tell about the project with the camera rolling showing how your button has to be held down to make the jets work.... and if/when you figure it out and solve the issue talk about that with the camera rolling... even if you have to hire a plumber to do the work... or do it yourself. Someone else will along will come along and have your exact problem and you could help them.
Without knowing more about how it works, I'm guessing either a faulty switch like you said. Or maybe a pinhole leak that sends air pressure but wont hold it (if I'm understanding how the button works correctly) I'll re check the whole line and if that's not it check the bellow then pump. I've never made a video before but if I figure it out I'll try making one.
I have the same problem. As soon as I let go of the button. It stops.
My jaccuzzi motor is not turning off from the neumatic switch. Is there a time cycle the goes through before shutting off
Sorry for the delay, but I have not been checking here this busy summer. As you probably know by now I do not think there is any kind of timer or cycling. If the switch button is not turning it off/on you can always try simply pulling off the black button and blowing in to the clear plastic tube... or attach some kind pneumatic hand pump which will blow air into the tube.
My tub doesn’t look like that. Most have one button
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My problem is when I plug the motor in, it automatically turns the jets on. Do you think this would work for me?
It is possible the motor is in the "on" position now... I would suggest. 1)Fill the tub with water first. Never run it dry. 2) Find the air hose and take look at it, make sure it looks good to go. 3)Plug in the motor... AND.... it will go on (as you said) 4)then push the button of the air hose... or if there is no button, blow into the air hose. If that shuts it off (and blow again to turn it on) then this will fix you up.
if the middle button is popped off, is there not enough room to get the new bellows in there?
In the set up shown in the video the whole panel has to come off, not just the middle button.
Why is the pump always on?
My button won’t stay pressed in still. Maybe it’s the actual button?
The video is great (thank you) but it doesn't convey how beastly hard it is to get these controls off - it took a LOT of slow, careful tedious work to get down to the switches. If you're not patient with this kind of stuff, don't attempt it.
I replaced the air button with a new one, because the old one had to be held pressed the whole time for the motor to stay turned on. Well, the new button did not fix the problem...
There is a button and there is a bellows which sits under the button. Then there is tubing connected to the bellows which goes back to an "air switch" on the motor. When the button pushed into the bellows it pushed air through the tubing and the air pressure pushed the switch turning the motor on and off.
You probably know all that, and I am not being snotty repeating it. Sometimes when we thought we fixed it.... but it "did not fix the problem" stepping back and looking it all over and thinking about it can help.
In your situation I am going to assume you meant bellows when you said button. You put in a new bellows and it did not fix it. The question is... WHY? What could the problem be if not the bellows?
1) Is the bellows properly, firmed connected to the air tube?
2) Did you do the "blow in to the tube" test? to see if blowing into the tube with your mouth and lings turn it on and off? It is easy and simple. When mine was broken and I was waiting for parts I turned it off and on for a week or so with my mouth.
3)IF blowing into the tube does not turn it on and off you may crack or holes in your tube. That is also an easy fix.. if you can easily access where the tube connects to the air switch on the motor.
I am lucky I never had to deal with the motor part, but I was braced to someday open up the wall behind the motor so I would not have to try to pull the motor out the hole. I would have crack open the dry wall to access motor because to me it seemed easier to repair dry wall versus deal with moving the motor. BUT.... it can be done sever ways.
If the tubing is bad, hopefully you can buy some simple plastic tubing (maybe at the hobby shop, hardware store, tubing store,etc) It is not fancy tubing... is is simple regular plastic tubing. Cut off an inch and take it with you.
4) If the tubing does not fix it.... you air switch might be bad. That could cost you some money and might be something you pay a pro to do. Let them deal with how to access the motor... I have no idea how much a guy would charge... but you might find a deal with a pool guy versus a plumber... or try it your self... but the air switch, hopefully find a video how to do it... and do it. Paying a guy to do it might cost anywhere from a 12pack of beer... to $50.00 to $300.00 and I would not be stunned if a guy quoted $985.00 plus parts and up.
5)If a new air switch does not fix it... well... then you need a new motor. The good news is putting a new motor on might be the same price as the high priced other thing. If you pay to replace the motor make sure you get a new air switch, air tube and bellows. That should make it all go for another 10 years.
I really hope you put on a new button and not a bellows.... because that means a new bellows will fix it all. BUT... before you buy a bellows do the "blow in to it" test to see if it works with a puff of air. No kidding.. It is not a hard puff of lungs... or even long... just a quick puff into the tube will activate the air switch.
I hope I understood your question and I hope those tips and talk helps fix it up.
@@7777jayhawk,
I researched a bit and discovered that in my case it is the air switch that is causing the problem. I ordered one and will replace it myself.
@@7777jayhawk Thank you so much for your comment on this issue. Your comment put the finishing touches on the video. Thank you again.
If you can turn on, then your button/bellow/tube are all ok. No leak. The problem is the air switch on the motor. It suppose to be a latching switch (One air pressure input - turn on and stay on. Next air pressure input - turn off and stay off) However it tends to fail and become momentum switch (you must maintain high air pressure to stay on). I replaced my switch zp1521u10 with TB310A and fixed.
All the text over the video makes it difficult to see what your showing. Like where does the airline attach to the pump?
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