My marble encased Jacuzzi Bath tub suddenly will not switch on. Is there anythng I can do wthout Pro?

Question

Tub is only 4.5 to 5 yrs old. No warning problems. The in tub wall mount switch seems to push in easier than usual. Still has some resistnce but not like normal when it worked. There is no sound or attempt to start. I am thinking it is the switch. Can switch b replaced without taking marble outer sheet off?? If not, will I need to call the marble guy and the tub/jacuzzi guy?? Or gal/gals?

Answer 1

Since it sounds like this switch is where it can be reached while in the tub... it is most likely an air switch. No electricity, it literally operates by changing the air pressure in the line, activating the motor. As you mention it is easier to push in... I'd guess that the tube (small diameter... maybe 1/4 inch outside diameter at the most, and usually clear in color) has come off of the backside of the switch (that's where they normally come loose, hehe)

I find it hard to believe that an access panel wasnt installed... everything needs to be serviced at some point in time. There might be a panel on the other side of the wall (in a closet for example). If nothing else, you might be able to acess it thru the floor, underneath the tub - drain lines usually go thru the sub-floor, for instance.

Amusingly enough.. if it is this little air tube, it will take you longer to get to it, than it will to fix it, hehehe.

On the off chance that we are talking about an electrical switch, I'd check the GFCI outlet and/or breaker before doing anything else. The tub should be on it's own breaker in the panel box. Flip the breaker all the way off, and then back on.

Oh.. one other option, instead of tearing out marble... if the switch is on an outside wall, it might be faster to go thru the wall - especially if the exterior is something that lends itself to being removed and replaced easily, like siding.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Check the breaker first. Almost always contractors provide for access to the workings of these tubs,you will have to find access one way or another if its not the breaker.

Answer 3

replace the switch

Answer 4

check the breaker,