I have a Spillway SW-505 Stratford raised spa w/ spillover with a locked air control knobs that also leaks a bit of air. Is there a way to replace this?
Air Control Knob Stuck
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I have not had any luck finding that style of air control. It seems they no longer make it. You will have to get to the underside of the valve and plumb in a new one.
Unless someone else knows where to find that plunger style one.
Unless someone else knows where to find that plunger style one.
Does it have to look exactly the same? Or does any rotating knob will work? It's completely enclosed within the patio so how would you access the underneath?
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Jacuzzi® Spa Air Control Knob Silver 2540-203
2540-203 Jacuzzi Spa Air Control Knob, Silver. Knob Is 1 1/2 Inches. USED IN: Single Air Control Diagram ( Pre-2001), Double Air Control Diagram (Pre-2001), Triple Air Control Diagram (Pre-2001)
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IIRC that air control has a plunger assembly, not a simple screw-in. You have one that works, right? Will it unscrew all the way out? If so, post a pic of it out and I will find it for you. But if it only turns a little and stops it's the one I am trying to locate.
You can sometimes get them apart without breaking the internal mechanism or knob, but not always. If it is stuck it is probably already broken in there. Need to find a replacement before we pull it out.
Let me know if it functions as I suspect. Those are the only air controls I have seen with that design on the knob. The recessed ring used to contain a metallic on/ off sticker with curving arrows I seem to recall.
You can sometimes get them apart without breaking the internal mechanism or knob, but not always. If it is stuck it is probably already broken in there. Need to find a replacement before we pull it out.
Let me know if it functions as I suspect. Those are the only air controls I have seen with that design on the knob. The recessed ring used to contain a metallic on/ off sticker with curving arrows I seem to recall.
The knob on the bottom seems to work fine. If I really try hard, I can make the top one twist but it's really hard and it DOES adjust the jets. Do I keep turning it counter-clock wise to unscrew it and see if it comes off?
Yep. If the knob lifts at all then it is threaded. If the knob stays right against the shell it is a snap-on assembly with a plunger.
OK. I just want to make sure I don't cause more harm than good. I will slowly turn it clockwise and pull up to see if it starts to lift.
Thanks.
This is odd. The 'working' knob turns both clockwise and counter-clock wise freely about 1/2 rotation both directions. The 'broker' knob which was very hard to turn now turns freely (spa is drained). It turns counter-clock wise and then completely stops but will turn freely non-stop clockwise. None of them seem to 'lift' and both completely stop turning counter clockwise. How hard should I be pulling up?
I finally got the manufacturer on the phone and they said they think it's screw-off and asked for a picture. I found it odd they needed a picture of their own product.
I finally got the manufacturer on the phone and they said they think it's screw-off and asked for a picture. I found it odd they needed a picture of their own product.
It's not a screw off. It's a plunger. To remove, simply insert the tip of a small flathead screwdriver under the edge and twist in several locations around the knob. The knob may crack when you do this, but it must be replaced anyway (if we can find one). It snaps into place, and will unsnap with a bit of effort. Do not put the screwdriver more than 1/8 inch under the edge or you will catch the thru-wall fitting, which you absolutely DO NOT want to break. Once it unsnaps, lift it up and out, then get some needle nose pliers to fish out the plunger which has broken off of the shaft. New assembly just slides in and snaps with a good push. Be sure to align the plunger guides with the grooves. Clean out any debris or residue inside the valve body before installing the new one, especially in the the two plunger guide grooves on opposite sides of the valve body.
Once you remove that plunger, no plug will close that hole due to the two grooves in the side, so try to find a replacement first.
I can't find the thing online, so tomorrow I will dig out my old parts book and see if I can post a pic of the diagram.
Once you remove that plunger, no plug will close that hole due to the two grooves in the side, so try to find a replacement first.
I can't find the thing online, so tomorrow I will dig out my old parts book and see if I can post a pic of the diagram.
Really appreciate your help. I will reach out to the manufacturer again today as they should know the replacement part #. How should this dial function? Should it spin both ways approximately 1/2 turn to increase/decrease amount of air/bubbles?
Given, somehow, it is spinning freely, should I wait to see if it actually functions? There must be something wrong because they spin a bit differently.
Given, somehow, it is spinning freely, should I wait to see if it actually functions? There must be something wrong because they spin a bit differently.
Yep, half a turn is typical for that one. It spins freely because the plunger has broken off the shaft. It is attached by two little nubs of plastic about the size of a bb. They become brittle over time and break off if the plunger gets stuck from residue or dirt inside the guide grooves. Not the best design, probably so hard to find because they have not been used for years.
To be clear, the one that was previously 'stuck' now spins freely clockwise but stops counter clockwise. Either way, it should be replaced to be sure. However, I need the manufacturer to tell me the replacement, correct?
Yes -- I think 12 year old spa
Yes -- I think 12 year old spa
That should be the case, but you never know if you are going to get someone who just started last week...
Who is the manf? I will go get my SPP book in a bit and see if I can get you a part #
Who is the manf? I will go get my SPP book in a bit and see if I can get you a part #
Oh, I see. You meant the spa manufacturer, not the valve manufacturer. They probably won't be able to help you. I will go get my book and see what I can find. It's a BIG book and may take me a bit to find that particular valve out of the many pages of valves.
G & G Industries Air Control 3565
This Air Control is manufactured by G & G Industries. GG Industries, with its engineers, designers, developers and tool makers second to none in our industry, is able to create unique, quality spa and hot tub products, maintaining a reputation for being a world leader in innovation and...
I think this is your valve.G & G Industries Air Control 3565
This Air Control is manufactured by G & G Industries. GG Industries, with its engineers, designers, developers and tool makers second to none in our industry, is able to create unique, quality spa and hot tub products, maintaining a reputation for being a world leader in innovation and...www.spaparts.com
Awesome! How do you know? You found a control that looks identical from the knob portion?
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