We repair Jacuzzi and whirlpool baths with our own hands.

WhirlpoolBetter known as " whirlpoolwhirlpool"(named after its first manufacturing company) - it is an extremely useful device for health, allowing you to relax, get rid of fatigue after a hard day and replenish the reserve of vitality.

In this case, you can choose one of the types of massage:

• hydromassage (water jets);
• aeromassage (air bubbles);
• turbopool (combined version).

The main purpose of hydro-massage is to achieve muscular relaxation and complete relaxation. In such devices, the relaxing effect is achieved by dispensing water or air under a certain pressure through jets. Openings jets are located in the most "problem" areas - parallel to the spine, in the lumbar region, in the legs.

Whirlpool device is equipped with complex equipment, which needs to be taken care of and regular preventive maintenance. But despite regular procedures, breakdowns still occur from time to time.

The most common cause of breakdowns is clogging. Its symptom can be called difficulty in draining water.

Negative impact on the performance of the equipment have a negative impact on the integrity of the surface of the product - cracks, chips and scratches.

Another common root cause of failure is Poor water qualityAnother common root cause of breakdowns is poor water quality that over time can cause lime scale to form in the tubes of the equipment.

Other common causes of Jacuzzi outages are chemicals. According to the rules of operation, it is forbidden to use detergents when the whirlpool is running, as the chemicals penetrate into the jets, they can bring them out of operation. That is why you can wash in the Jacuzzi using soap and shampoos only when the whirlpool system is turned off.

In some situations, the cause of the breakdown is failure of one or more parts of the equipment. It is not uncommon for aero-compressors, pumps and water collectors to break down.

Most often, clogs and other breakdowns are caused by the cartridge. As a rule, in this case, it is enough to simply clean it, but it may also require replacement.

Insufficiently strong water pressure, most likely indicates that the filters of the system are contaminated. To further check the power of the head, you need to open all the faucets in the house.

Usually the bathtub stops working because of clogs. In devices with a disinfection system to remove clogs and prevent them, a whirlpool cleaner is poured into a specially designed hole. Once it passes through all the pipes, it washes away all the dirt, sending it down the drain. This saves the device from breakage. In devices without a disinfection system, you can resort to a cleaning tablet thrown into the water while the tub is in operation to clear the clog. In regions with poor quality water, such a procedure will be required at least once every 2 months.

To prevent clogs, you must remember that hair, threads, fibers and other foreign materials should not get into the product, because over time it always leads to clogging.

Modern whirlpool products are made of acrylic, strengthened by the use of resins and fiberglass. The thickness of such bathtubs is 7-9mm, and the choice of repair method is determined by the severity and depth of damage to the product. To determine this, you need to understand how your bathtub was manufactured, that is, look at the cut of its side. Jacuzzi body with a millimeter coating of acrylic is made of plastic, in the opposite case it is made of a single sheet by molding.

To repair you will need:

• liquid acrylic;
• masking tape;
• sandpaper;
• a drill with thin drill bits;
• grinder for grinding.

Shallow cracks.

Typically, modern hot tubs come complete with everything you need to fix many types of breaks. For example, if you have a Jacuzzi, made by casting or spraying, in a set for his repair will be a specialized compound for this type of failure.

If your product was molded from a sheet, liquid acrylic will be enough to remove the crack. In this case, the repair of the product must be carried out in strict accordance with the specific technology. First, the crack must be slightly widened, so that the composition can penetrate into the inner part. With a fine-grained sandpaper, you need to grind its edges. Then you need to prepare the mixture. Before it is applied, the damaged area should be carefully degreased. The excess of the curing compound should be removed from the surface of the product with sandpaper. At the end of the repair this area should be grinded.

Through cracks

In this case, it will be necessary to perform a more complex repair. First it is necessary to prevent the possibility of expansion of the crack. To do this, you need to drill holes on both sides of the crack with a thin drill. Then the surface must be completely degreased. Next, you will need adhesive tape, it should be glued to the outside of the product, and then repeat the above procedure.

The reason for changing the faucet, as a rule, is the breakage of the cartridge. Sometimes it is enough to clean this element well. If this does not lead to the desired result, then the replacement is inevitable. In this case, it is necessary to buy exactly the same cartridge. Before installing a new part, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the seating "socket" by removing the scale and wiping it dry.

It so happens that the cause of the failure of the Jacuzzi is a breakdown, or rather clogging of the nozzle. Such a situation is characterized by a decrease in the power of the water head. To fix it, you need to twist the cap and gently clean the inner surface with a soft cloth and water from accumulated dirt.

The market for whirlpool bath products offers a huge number of different formulations for the care of their surface. Their choice should be guided by environmental and health considerations. When using any means for cleaning and maintenance must strictly follow the instructions in terms of dosage, which will avoid unpleasant surprises, accidental damage to the surface of the product and allergies.

Every month you should perform more serious procedures, including disinfection and complete cleaning. To do this, the product must be filled with water to a level several centimeters above the top of the nozzles, then dissolve in water a special disinfectant in accordance with the instructions. After preparing the solution, run the pumps for a while, then turn them off and wait about 20 minutes, and then drain the water. This procedure should be performed twice, and after the 2nd time, remove and clean the filters, then put them back in place and wipe the surface of the product with a dry soft cloth.

Once a year, it is mandatory to perform a deep cleaning of the bathtub Using a 7% acetic acid solution. This solution allows you to prevent the emergence of lime deposits, and it is perfectly safe for the acrylic surface.

The deep cleaning is carried out in a certain sequence:

• Connect the pumps for 30 seconds;
• Leave the water in the whirlpool for 10 or 12 hours;
• empty the water;
• refill the tub with water and reconnect the pumps;
• Empty the tub, rinse the surface of the product and dry thoroughly.