This barbed nipple screws into the front suction cover of the jet pump and is used on all Wavemaster jet pumps as well as Sta-Rite 1 HP and 2 HP jet pumps (except Tiger River spas, which use part 33732). It provides a connection point for the 1/4″ vinyl tube on the suction side of the pump, helping drain water from the jet pump when the spa is drained and reducing the chance of airlock in Hot Springs Silentflo circulation pump plumbing. If you simply have a drain plug with no pipe coming from the bottom of your pump, view 32267-1.
Compatible with many Hot Spring, Limelight, Hot Spot, Solana, Freeflow, Fantasy, and pre-1989 Hot Spring models from 1989–2026.
Offical Hot Spring Replacement Wavemaster Jet Pump Replacement Barb Drain Fitting
Includes 1 x barb drain fitting and o-ring.
Easy to replace. Unscrew old fitting and replace with new fitting then replace hose and clamp on the end of the new fitting. Screw in tight by hand (overtightening can snap the fitting).
Diagnostics
Hot Tub Pump Leaking at Bottom by Drain Fitting/Tube
Replace barb fitting as this has likely become brittle and snapped.
If your hot tub pump is seized and not operating then it may need replacing. At first you, you could try loosening the impeller manually and greasing it.