Yes, it is safe to cap or plug a water jet on your Ella walk-in tub. Owners ask about this when a jet is not wanted, most often the bidet jets in the seat, or when a single jet sits at a spot that is not comfortable for them. There are two ways to go about it, and the right one depends on which jets you want to block and how much access you have to the underside of the tub.

Option One: Block the Bidet Jets with the Seat Riser

If the jets you want to block are the bidet jets in the seat, the seat riser is the simplest answer. It sits on the seat and covers the bidet jets without affecting any other jets in the tub. Keep in mind that it covers every bidet jet, not just one, so it is the right choice when you want the whole bidet feature out of the way. Nothing is cut, glued or plumbed, and the riser lifts off if you change your mind later. Ask your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 whether a seat riser is available for your model.

Option Two: Cancel the Feed Hose and Plug the Jet

For a single jet anywhere in the tub, the permanent fix is to cancel out the hose that feeds that jet underneath the tub and then plug the jet itself with silicone. This needs good access to the underside, and possibly the back side, of the tub, so it is best done by your installer or a local licensed plumber at a time when the panels are off. Ella does not send technicians for this kind of work.

1. Drain the tub and switch off power to the tub at the breaker.
2. Open up access to the underside and trace the hose that feeds the jet you want to block.
3. Cancel out that hose so the line no longer feeds the jet.
4. From inside the tub, plug the jet itself with silicone and let it cure before the next bath.
5. Restore power, fill the tub above the highest jets, run the hydro system and check the closed line for any leak before replacing the panel.

Before You Plug a Jet

Think about why the jet bothers you, because a different fix may be better. If the jet face or cover keeps coming off, a replacement part is usually the answer, and why are the caps on my jets falling off explains how to get one. If the jets simply feel too strong, walk-in tub jets are too strong and jet and intensity dial adjustment may solve it without blocking anything. Keep the original jet face in a safe place in case you later want the jet working again, and note on your records which jet was plugged and which hose was closed off so a future plumber knows what they are looking at.

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Still Need Help?

Open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support or call (800) 480-6850 and have your model and serial number ready.