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Old 1/21/07, 2:57 PM
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Default Venting & AA Valves

Home was built in 1924. Newer whirlpool tub that is not properly GFCI protected.

I see a large amount of whirlpool tubes that discharge a lovely amount of black debris.

What is a good product to clean the whirlpool jets?

My main question is it looks like they capped the vent & this looks like a good location for a air admittance valve.
http://www.oatey.com/aav_public/why_vent.html

How would you call this drainage system.

I didnt see a trap even though there may be one. The tub drain somewaht slowly.

Thanks
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Old 1/21/07, 3:24 PM
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Home was built in 1924. Newer whirlpool tub that is not properly GFCI protected.

I see a large amount of whirlpool tubes that discharge a lovely amount of black debris.

What is a good product to clean the whirlpool jets?

My main question is it looks like they capped the vent & this looks like a good location for a air admittance valve.
http://www.oatey.com/aav_public/why_vent.html

How would you call this drainage system.

I didnt see a trap even though there may be one. The tub drain somewaht slowly.

Thanks
I would say if asked how to clean the tub to follow the manufactures recommendation .
I want to stay away from the following .
( I no nothing ) (Remember Colonel Clink)
http://www.httg.com/hot_tubs_whirlpo...timore_md.html
Roy Cooke
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Old 1/21/07, 3:36 PM
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Default Re: Venting & AA Valves

After reading that article Roy, I don't think I even want to inspect whirlpool tubs anymore .
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Old 1/21/07, 3:39 PM
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( I no nothing ) (Remember Colonel Clink)
Roy Cooke
Actually it was Sergent shulze.

I know nothing but I wonder why I am here.
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Actually it was Sergent shulze.

I know nothing but I wonder why I am here.
Thanks I loved that guy he did well.
Hot tubs scare me big time I hope to not get pulled in .
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