Bullfrog Spas Excessive Vibration from Pump or Imbalanced Operation

Spa shell or cabinet vibrates excessively and is noisy when jets are on high

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Possible Causes

Loose pump mounting bolts, Worn pump bearings, Cavitation due to partial airlock, Cabinet panels not secured

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn OFF power at the GFCI breaker before tightening any hardware.

  • Check pump mounting: Ensure all pump mounting bolts are tight and that rubber isolation pads are in place.
  • Bleed airlocks: Loosen pump unions to release trapped air, then retighten. Cavitation can cause vibration and noise.
  • Secure cabinet panels: Tighten or replace screws and clips holding the Bullfrog cabinet panels to reduce rattling.
  • Assess pump bearings: If the pump makes a grinding or roaring noise, its bearings may be failing and the pump should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Jet Pump Assembly or Pump Mounting Hardware
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