Weak Or Surging Jets - Jacuzzi LED Series Manual

8.10 Weak or Surging Jets

Weak or surging jets are usually caused by an insufficient water supply to the pump or a
clogged or broken pump impeller. The water level may simply be low, or there may be an ob-
struction in the water flow path to the pump or in the pump's impeller. Before making a service
call, ask customer to verify all jets are open.
Suggested Spare Parts: Filter cartridge, Pump
Standard Troubleshooting Approach
Is the water level
OK?
Yes
Is the filter cartridge
clogged or dirty?
Yes
Clean or replace filter
cartridge.
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No
Adjust the water level
and retest.
No
Is the filter cartridge
installed correctly?
Is the weir gate or
skimmer operating
correctly?
Yes
Take pump housing
apart. Is debris
present in pump
impeller? Is the
impeller broken?
Yes
Remove debris
or replace broken
impeller and retest
system.
No
Fix filter installation
problem.
No
Is there debris or a
loose foreign object
between the filter and
pump input?
Yes
Remove debris or
loose foreign object.
No
If pump suction line
is clear, check for
blockage in plumbing
on the return side
of pump. Call
Technical Support
for assistance in
performing this
verification step.