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Hot Tub Diverter Valves Explained: 1-Inch vs 2-Inch
Posted by The Spa Guy
Diverter valves are one of the most misunderstood parts in a hot tub.
Most people order the wrong one because they measure the cap — not the plumbing.
Let’s clear it up.
What 1-Inch and 2-Inch Actually Mean
The size of a diverter valve does not refer to:
• The size of the cap• The size of the handle• The outside diameter of the top
It refers to the plumbing that glues into the body of the valve.
1-inch diverter = 1-inch pipe glues into it2-inch d
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Feb 11th 2026