How to remove an airlock on a BULLFROG hot tub spa - THE COMPLETE PROCESS
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- Опубликовано: 11 апр 2022
- How to remove an airlock from a Bullfrog hot tub X series Spa. The complete process. Pump #2 not working on start-up. Removing an airlock from your spa hot tub is fairly simple, this video will show you the entire process of fixing an airlock in your hot tub spa. Although this was performed on a Bullfrog X series X7L this should work on any Bullfrog spa.
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I was just about to call service to have the pump replaced and came across your video. It solved the problem perfectly. Thank you for the video!
I am glad it helped. 👍🏻
It's not a bull frog...you have a good way with keeping your audience informed and entertained...great job
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This was a great real person walk through of fixing the airlock!. Thank you!
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Nice video. Fortunately I have not had to resort to manually clearing a hose of air bubbles. Taking a plunger to one of the jet openings where the air-lock is, to push any air out, has done the trick for me multiple times.
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Great job and thank you for demonstrating your technique so well!
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I just had one delivered last week. I'm loving it so far, thanks for tip on air pockets. He did talk to me about that. But u definitely made it look like an easy fix if it happens. Thanks a bunch! Hello from WV...✌️
You are welcome! Hopefully you don't have to worry about the airlock. If it does happen it is definitely something you can remedy fairly easy! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻 from KY!
Thanks for this video brother. I'm about to have the electrical hooked up for my bullfrog spa this weekend. In case I run into this issue this is really good to know about. Good tip! Also I agree about the panel not being super simple to remove and reinstall, good point.
Much appreciated! Congrats on your new Bullfrog Spa. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
Very good tutorial brother! Thank you for taking the time to do this video
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Nicely done. A very clear and understandable video.
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Thank you for taking the time and energy for this video clip. Very helpful.
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Thank you so much. You saved us a ton.
Thanks for watching, sharing and commenting 👍🏻 Much appreciated! I am glad it helped.
Love to see me trying to remove the panel in the middle of a Canadian winter. Be snap snap broken plastic
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Trying to help my aunte figure out the fuses however your video is the only x series that shown the panel removal…thank you my brother! Especially putting it back on 😂 seems like that’s a given yet no one else did but you sir! Thank you 👊🏼
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Thanks for the video, helped me out yesterday
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Thanks for the info. Helped a lot.
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getting the front panel back on was hardest part!
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Thanks for the quick fix.
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Thank you soooo much this really helps
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Thanks for this video. I have a Bullfrog X8 and it was the exact same pump as yours and your fix worked. A note on those filters - that long frame with the holes can be removed, and if you get a 3rd party filter you actually have to remove them.
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Thanks worked for my R Series. Thanks
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Awesome video! That did the trick.
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Thanks. Have done this before a couple of years ago, but watching you before trying made it look easy. Now I just need to get the darn door back on.
That cover was a pain to get back on. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Getting front panel back on was hardest part. Damn!
Great vid... we love hot water when our Dim1 Aqua 19 Dual 2007 is operational. More gear to fix and replace. Fam loves it when Gpa can keep it running .
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Thanks buddy
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The plastic screens inside the filters actually unthread. Then you can use a garden hose to prime the pump.
That is the method I used but it doesn't always get it right on this tub. Sometimes it still gets an airlock. Bullfrog should make an airlock value. That would be best. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Cheers mate thank you
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Great video! We should have our electrical finished tomorrow and hopefully able to fill our BF up and get it ready for use!! I didn't know about Hot Tubs getting air locks and you showing what that is and how to clear it makes having this hot tub less intimidating! Now I have been looking up well water / hardness and how to address that with this new hot tub. It would be great to know what type of pre-filter is good (actually works) and the differences between a $70 filter and a $20 one. (Maybe a topic for you to cover)? Thank you so much for this easy to understand / easy to implement video and keep them coming!
Appreciate the feedback 🙏 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Hi I enjoyed your video
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Thank you so much for this video! Had my spa for a couple years and this is the first time it’s had an airlock. So I’m going to try to repair it myself this evening and I know this will help correct the issue. Again thank you saved me some cash.. Deano
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Sorry I was speaking the message and don’t know where basketball came me from but, Thanks again
@@TheDeanopat1 🤣
This video was awesome, it saved me from a service call that probably would have been 250.00 ++! Thanks again 👍 Deano
@@TheDeanopat1 Awesome! Glad it helped you out.
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Great video as I just bought a Bullfrog R6 and seem to have a similar problem, though mine occurred 2 days after installation and one day after my first use, which went flawless. On the third day however, prior to my second use, there was a warning message about an airlock and I couldn't get my pump to run (I only have one). It only hummed which scared me so I shut off power and then turned it back on. Once it again it hummed though a louder and more scarier sounding hum on the full pump run setting. So I shut it off. The manufacturer says to try this up to 5 times before calling a service rep which I did nervously as I didn't want to burn out the pump without water running. Since this didn't work, I will try to bleed the air out tomorrow (since it's dark now) per your instruction which is what the Bullfrog RUclips video also says to do. But you're spot on about the side panel as I had the same problem and fear when I had to reinstall it after the electrical work was done, since the spa installers don't stick around for that. Dealer said to just kick it on both sides which isn't easy when it was just me and who wants to kick a brand new panel. Hoping it'll be easy to clear the airlock (if that's all it is) and easier to reinstall the side panel now that I've done it once and know what I'm in for. BtW, the R model has a connecting wire to the side panel to illuminate LEDs on the side panel, something you can't turn off and on unless you remove the wire. The whole side panel design is poorly thought out as is the top mounting bracket which isn't secure on both sides without reinforcement, which the fortunately, the dealer did as he knew about this manufacturer's design flaw and didn't want these kinds of service calls after installation.
Goodluck on getting it back up and working. Hopefully, it's just a simple removal of that hose and it works for you too. Thanks for watching, sharing and commenting 👍🏻
Meant to reply. It was as simple as you showed; just had to pinch the clamp holding the air hose. It girgled, the air bled out and the pump pushed water like it's supposed to. And since I already had one experience reinstalling the side panel, I was ready to do battle with it the second time and managed to bang it into place. Still not an easy one person job unless you have something to set the side panel onto to set it in place (e.g., two 4-1/2" high blocks). But at least things are working and back together. But how do you turn the pump off once it's on, as it's only a two position switch (i.e , either on low or on high)?
Awesome 👌 glad you got it solved!
Awesome video, been looking at an r6 L. I like that there is way less plumbing on the bullfrog. Wish the panel was easier to take off
It's a great hot tub. So far, I really like the Bullfrog. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@@JustinsProject you bet thanks for video, would love to see an update on why like and maybe don’t like now that you’ve had it longer
@@eddygoodwin7089 Thats in the plans when it gets a little colder out. We like using it on nice brisk mornings or really cold nights.
I am so glad to see someone else have issues getting the front cover on....just received our r8 and made the mistake of taking of the front cover off. Almost cost me my marriage 🤣
🤣 Yeah, it wasn't as easy as I heard it was lol Glad you got yours on without causing any marital problems 🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
That one whipped my butt then I used WD-40 and it made it somewhat easier that was the toughest part.
Yeah Bullfrog needs to improve that
Great Vid, interesting on the How 2. I'm looking for a hot tub 3-4 peeps but they all look pretty much the same $3-5k range, just me, thoughts?? Great Job on showing how to and the Real Life problems in do in it. Quick and simple right, LOL thanks
Catch them on sale and save a ton. I would recommend Bullfrog, but they are not cheap. I don't know if I would save they are as energy efficient as they claim, though. I still need to run some tests on that. Goodluck 👍🏻
@@JustinsProject Mucho thanks.. Thinking you're right have to go a little higher in $$$$ Thanks again for the recommendation, I'll probably go with the Bull..LOL fun eh? thanks
I bought an X7L 6 years ago. I had my first problem today, leaking jet which destroyed pump 1. If you have one of these, I would suggest placing some sort of plastic cover over the motors so they don't get destroyed by a leak (dumb design IMHO).
Overall I like the spa, but I would buy a different one if purchasing again because I hate not having a low speed pump on my unit. I also do not like the controller much, I wish there was a temp up and temp down control vs having to press then wait and press again.
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Justin . Going to look at a variety of tubs tomorrow . Thinking about buying the bullfrog A7L model . Any thoughts or knowledge about pricing . Any experience with hot spring or thermospa tubs?
Bullfrog's are definitely a quality spa brand. In my opinion, on the expensive side of things, though. Save a little if you have the cash to buy it. If they (the salesperson) tell you it cost $10-15 a month to heat. Don't believe it. It's more like $50-70 in the winter. We finally got our bullfrog cover (not the one in my video), and I don't like it because it's a canvas style. I think the sun is going to fade it in a couple of years. One option I wish I had gotten was wifi control. Might have to add that now. Hope that helps some. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
does your pump 2 go on low speed? my high speed works fine but it's almost like there's no way to get pump 2 into low speed...
pressing it multiple times just turns on and off high speed.
Both of my pumps seem to be one speed (on or off). Never really paid much attention to that. Thanks for the comment!
We have a hot tub, I think the spray jet motor needs a new seal as it's squealing
Hopefully you get it repaired fairly easy.
Is one a wellspring filter pump?
I don't believe so. One is for the left side, and the other is for the right side. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@JustinsProject ok that makes sense, would you recommend bullfrog, I'm thinking about buying a floor model soon. Great deal.
Does anyone know if this is required many times? I clear the message with this procedure (mine has 3 pumps), turn each of the pumps on and off a couple of times and then the message reappears. I clear the air with this procedure and then it air locks again. Suffice to say not at all what I expected from a "premium" spa brand for day 1 experience.
I have only had 1 airlock since owning this hottub. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@@JustinsProject my dealer tech is scheduled here tomorrow. Fingers crossed! It is a week old today and it took this long to get the electric done.
Access panel is the dumbest design ever. To aid in getting it to mate better shoot some wd40 or equivalent onto the receiving channel at each end of the panel and the two mating inserts.
Vaseline would be good as a substitute.
Otherwise something WILL break....especially when its colder out.
Definitely 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Thank you, very helpful!
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