Water is always a popular topic among those who love swimming pools. Many people are curious about how to adjust the jets in their pools so they can enjoy a powerful wave of water that ripples across the surface. While a typical pool may come with fixed jets that can neither be adjusted nor removed, there are other options available such as the adjustable return jet. This type of pool nozzle allows for complete control over the direction and speed of the water flow – providing great flexibility for the user.
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Why Have An Adjustable Return Jet?
The main reason people want to adjust their fixed return jets is to provide more power to the water flow. If the water flow is too weak, then the water droplets that are in the air when the person is in the pool will not be able to reach the surface and will stay suspended in the air for a longer period of time. As a result, the person will stay afloat for longer in the water, which could cause serious injury or even death. On the other hand, if the water flow is too powerful, then it will cause splashing and turbulence, which is unpleasant for people nearby and could also cause damage to property or clothing.
What Types Of Adjustments Are There?
Depending on the size of the pool and how long the person wants the water to stay in the pool, there are three main adjustments they can make to the return jet: direction, speed, and power. Let’s explore each of these in detail.
Direction
Adjusting the direction of the return flow is quite simple and can be done with the simply click of a button. To adjust the direction, simply turn the knob at the base of the nozzle until the desired direction is achieved. Once the direction is established, it will remain the same until manually changed. To change the direction quickly and easily, a user simply has to hold down the button at the base of the nozzle until the desired direction is acquired.
Speed
The speed of the water flow can be adjusted by turning the knob at the base of the nozzle. Just like with the direction, the speed can be changed quickly and easily by pressing the button at the base of the nozzle. However, you must be careful when increasing the speed because if the water flow is too powerful, then serious injury could result. When in need of additional power, then all they have to do is pull the handle and hold it down until the desired speed is reached.
Power
The last and the most important setting that can be changed to alter the power of the flow is the lift valve. By default, the lift valve is closed when the water flow is turned on. To open the valve and increase the water flow’s power, the user must turn the knob at the base of the nozzle. Once the valve is opened, it will remain open as long as the water flow is on. In case the user wants to reduce the power, then they will have to close the valve.
Some experts suggest choosing the angle of the nozzle so that it blows in the same direction as the pool’s drain. Ideally, the water should flow towards the drain to ensure that it doesn’t block or back up. If the drain is not positioned properly or there is a large object in the way, then it could become difficult to clean the pool due to the blocked drain.
How Do I Clean My Pool With An Adjustable Return Jet?
One of the primary purposes of having an adjustable return jet is to make cleaning the pool much easier. It would be terrible if you have to go through the hassle of manually turning off the water flow and then cleaning the pool with a garden hose. Thankfully, with an adjustable return jet, this is no longer necessary because the water flow can be turned off remotely with the touch of a button.
Cleaning the pool with an adjustable return jet is still not as easy as it could be since there are a few things that could go wrong. If the main drain is not positioned properly or there is a large object in the way, then it could become difficult to clean the pool due to the blocked drain. In case the lift valve is opened and shut regularly, then it could become worn out and require professional service. To avoid this, some experts suggest closing the valve when the pool isn’t in use and then opening it when it needs to be cleaned. Finally, if the water is left running while cleaning the pool with the adjustable return jet then it will stay put and require a lot of effort to remove.
So, as you can see, there are several instances in which having an adjustable return jet could pose some difficulties. Still, all these complications can be easily avoided if the user has a little bit of precaution and planning – making it totally worth the effort to install one.