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Hot Springs Vanguard SmartJet lever Hissing noise

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Jacuzzi Jim:

--- Quote from: Spatech_tuo on July 03, 2014, 11:14:11 am ---Is this happening in the fully open position where it should make the least amount of noise? Ask them to change the core that sits inside the valve to see if that makes a difference.

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  Some good advice!    If it is a common problem I can't see them cutting out the PVC Tee where the divertor gate sits and replacing it. Not sure it would make a difference anyway.      I know quite a few years ago Sundance and Jacuzzi started using divertor gates with perforated holes and that helped with the noise issue quite a bit.   Not sure what HS uses, but most of those gates are the same.   

  This is the style they use now, also just so you know what a divertor gate is..
http://www.spaandpoolstore.com/6540-966-diverter-gate-only/?gclid=CMXen7Xcqb8CFcRffgod728AiA

killborn:

--- Quote from: Spatech_tuo on July 03, 2014, 11:14:11 am ---Is this happening in the fully open position where it should make the least amount of noise? Ask them to change the core that sits inside the valve to see if that makes a difference.

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Not quite sure what the fully open position is, I see not reference to it in the manual. It happens mainly when it is the following setting as per the manual:
Jet Pump 2-Jet system 2, which directs all pressure to the seat with the Hydromassage. Still waiting for response from Watkins. Made a video of it, but the file is too large to send them.

Topline Mike:
My family wet tested 3 different HS models back in March.  I distinctly remember a hissing sound from a valve while in one of the models.  I didn't question this to the sales rep, just made a mental note.  We bought jacuzzi. 

killborn:
And after a lot of hassle and forcing the issue my dealer came through and found a good fix. Watkins was not as useful.
Dealer did some testing and found that the earlier version diverter valve is a much better fit and by changing the 3 and 9 positions to a 6 and 12 it eliminates the water noise when using pump 2 on both settings. Very happy about this..

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