Bullfrog 331 jetpaks loud!

[Swell-Tub]

I called BullFrog this morning about their Las Vegas store and they called be back twice today. They seem like they are right on top of things. Bad news was the Las Vegas store was only open for business for 2 months and then closed.

They offered a plant tour and said they would sell direct to me if I was interested. They are planning a new store in the Vegas area. Anyway I would recommend you call them for technical support.

Scott  

[boatbuilder]

Thank you for all the replies and suggestions. I will be looking at the air intake on those neck jets as soon as I get a chance. I used the tub last night and it wasn't much of an issue with just me in the tub, but when another body gets in the issue arises.

Standby mode...what is the correct sequence of button presses to get it to 'Sb'?? and once in that mode am I able to remove the jetpaks?
TIA!

[East_TX_Spa]

Here are some pics of a JetPak which might help for reference:





Term

[BauerN]

Term-
Good pics, exactly the part we're discussing.
Thank you.

Boatbuilder-
I gave you instructions for the wrong year in the PM.
"Standby" mode in your spa will be activated by pressing "Temp Set" followed by "Light"; any key will exit.
Sorry about that.  

[wewannahottub]

Spatech -
No, the only other way is to add tubing, and a way to secure it above the water line.
Like I mentioned, this style of jet (direct, deep tissue - variable to lighter tissue) is not noticeably effected by a lack of air, because it is so direct, and very forceful.  The displacement caused by the air induction varies from jet style to jet style - in this case NO ONE has ever been able to tell with air from without air.  
This method solves the problem without continued attention to the water level being just right.
Btw - there is no hose connected to the jets in question - they draw a minimal amount of air right behind the JetPak.

Boatbuilder,
It's pretty easy to see, look at the four neck jets on the back of the JetPak.  There's a small fitting with a hole in it on each neck jet - only one on each, can't miss it.  Fill it completely, I try to make sure to get the silicone at least 1/8" into that fitting (so it stays in over time).
It's much easier with the JetPak removed, that's why I suggest putting the spa on "standby" mode.[/quote/]

Question--WOuld doing this void the warranty!!!

wewannahuttub

[BauerN]

No, sealing these does not void the warranty.

As a matter of fact, I've been paid warranty labor from Bullfrog International to do it for the customer.

[Spatech_tuo]

No, sealing these does not void the warranty.

As a matter of fact, I've been paid warranty labor from Bullfrog International to do it for the customer.

Sealing them by the service tech won't invalidate it. The owner sealing them MAY be a diffferent thing but I'm pretty sure this guy bought it used anyway.

[BauerN]

Bullfrog International isn't that anal about the warranty.        

And yes, this is a used spa.  Otherwise I would have recommended he take the JetPak in to the dealer.

[Repeat_Offender]

I have the mini neck blaster pack and I always thought it was a bit noisey. I attributed it to the jets being above the water line and the splashing this creates. I've noticed a lot of manufacturers have this type of jet, probably with similar noise levels.

[wewannahottub]

No, sealing these does not void the warranty.

As a matter of fact, I've been paid warranty labor from Bullfrog International to do it for the customer.

Cool.  Good to know.

[BauerN]

I have the mini neck blaster pack and I always thought it was a bit noisey. I attributed it to the jets being above the water line and the splashing this creates. I've noticed a lot of manufacturers have this type of jet, probably with similar noise levels.

That is a downside to any of the neck jets I've worked with on any spa.  I still love my neck jets anyway.

Boatbuilder was having a different problem which I'm familiar with.  It's more of a sucking sound - when it happens it is so annoying it just plain SUCKS!!!  (pun fully intended)

You know I once submitted my best dozen puns (minus two of them) to a newspaper contest...

[Spatech_tuo]

You know I once submitted my best dozen puns (minus two of them) to a newspaper contest...

The newpaper guy who read your submissions probably used the paper you wrote them on to line his bird cage!

[BauerN]

 

Without a doubt...


When I asked if any were placed in the top three, he told me:

"I'm sorry, no pun in ten did"

[Chas]

If I am getting this right, the suggestion is to close off the noisy air intakes on just those certain jets. Those jets are high enough that the air or lack of it doesn't make a noticeable difference in the performance of the jets.

But we are not shutting off air to other jets, nor changing how other jets work - only those which are designed to draw air from right at the jet, right behind the jet pack, and then only the ones way up high for neck massage.

Did I get it?

 8-)

[BauerN]

Yes, you have that exactly right, Chas.

Term got it right, too.  He was visual instead of verbal though.