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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: dax on October 16, 2007, 04:16:44 pm

Title: Diverter Valve Leak
Post by: dax on October 16, 2007, 04:16:44 pm
Noticed yesterday that our diverter valve for pump #1 on our 4 month old Sundance Cameo has a slight leak.  The diverter for pump #2 does not leak.  Is this normal or something that we should contact our dealer about?
Title: Re: Diverter Valve Leak
Post by: powernoodle on October 16, 2007, 04:29:46 pm
Dax,
I dont sell Sundance but most spas have a o-ring inside the dirverter valve.  If possible untighten the diverter and check the o-ring.  Maybe the cap is just loose.  Just a few suggestions.
Title: Re: Diverter Valve Leak
Post by: Seahawk on October 16, 2007, 04:54:17 pm
It's under warranty, call you dealer to do their part!!!  You paid for the warranty, might as well use it.
Title: Re: Diverter Valve Leak
Post by: Vanguard on October 16, 2007, 09:11:56 pm
It's not a big deal, but like Seahawk says, have your dealer fix it.  I assume you are still under warranty.  

They can probably fix the leak in no time.
Title: Re: Diverter Valve Leak
Post by: txwillie on October 17, 2007, 04:42:57 pm
Funny coincidence... My Maxxus had a small trickle at diverter #1. I stopped by the dealer this morning to pick up a new filter and asked him about it. It is covered by warranty, but he showed me what and how to check it. The cap/lever just pops off, then the top of the valve screws out. He told me to first make sure it was tight. It was not, I tightened it hand tight. That fixed it. If it is tight, screw it out and there are two or 3 o-ring/gaskets. Make sure they are not damaged and are seated right. Otherwise call your dealer.

Hope it helps

txwillie
Title: Re: Diverter Valve Leak
Post by: dax on October 18, 2007, 09:46:14 am
Thanks, txwillie.  I'll give that a try.

The leak is just a small trickle, but I don't see it at diverter #2.  Don't know how long it's been like that either because I usually soak at night.  But the other day, I took a morning soak and noticed it.  Only leaks when the diverter is turned left or right.  When it's neutral, there's no leak.
Title: Re: Diverter Valve Leak
Post by: txwillie on October 18, 2007, 10:49:01 am
I bet yours is just loose like mine was. I noticed the trickle months ago, just never called the dealer about it. Mine was 60 second fix. Hope yours is as easy.

txwillie
Title: Re: Diverter Valve Leak
Post by: Brewman on October 19, 2007, 10:11:08 am
Just make sure if you remove your diverter valve that the pump isn't running.
 Talk about "Old Faithful"!