20 Most Recent Whirlpool Safety Bath Walk In Bathtub - Stretch Without - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Hi Virginia, I've done some research on tubs with jets, and from what I've read I wouldn't put anything granular in the water. The granules may damage your pump and also when the water stops some granules will be left in the pipes, where they will decompose and turn into.... well, I don't think it'll be nice.

try a plumbers shop as it is a whirlpool tub you state that it is a whirlpool tub then you say don't know what brand of tub it is whirlpool is a brand name any way the plumbers display of bathroom units and tubs will help you as the jets used are generic and not specific for the tub

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Have you tried the button on the top ledge?

It is biofilm growing inside your plumbing. The black flakes are most likely biofilm. Check out specific cleaners designed to remove that crud. The best is called OH YUK

If the tub is more than 5 years old the rubber pump impeller could be disintegration.
If the debris just seems to be dirt then fill the tub above the intake with HOT water ... then add some dish washing detergent to the water ... run the pump about 1/2 to 1 hour

contact the company or set them before you turn it on

put your hand up under the edge of the button and push in the two plastic prongs in and push the switch up out of the spa they normally just push in and the prongs spring out to hold the switch in place

The switch or a relay needs to be replaced. If the switch is a push on - lock - push off, then it is bad. Probably the locking mechanism on the switch has worn or failed. It it is momentary on - off, then a relay that might be in line with it would be bad. Without the schematics, it is hard to troubleshoot at this time.

Disconnect power from the system. 2. Purchase a can of www.ultra-lube.com (This type f lubricant will not cause breakdown of rubber, silicone or plastic seals) multi purpose lube. HomeDepot sells it. Black green and silver spray can. 3. Remove the knob using the right size Allen wrench. 4. Spray lube into the neck of the actuator. 5. Wipe off any lube from the knob shaft. 6. Re install the knob and push pull a few times to distribute the lubricant. 7. Restore power and test system.

If this does not solve the problem then there may be a mechanical failure in progress. Go online at the manufactures website to order a new switch. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/john_28069c9efb56199d

Yo Dennis, When I had to replace a switch on my unit I had the same problem. Jacuzzi uses double sided tape to hold the switches in place and they are a bear to get off. Try some dental floss or fishing line under the switch body to "saw" through the tape and lift the switch out. Maybe use a hair dryer first to try to soften the adhesive, but at 19 years it may be rock ??. You may have to pry the switch out (!!) with a screwdriver (rag underneath) and the old plastic may grenade. A new one may be needed. Be prepared for very little slack in the air line. I had a hard time reconnecting mine and ended up having to add a couple inches of tubing with adapters. No fun. The switches are mounted from below at the factory, so slack is not an issue. All the best.