Comments on: Hot Tub Leak Repair

By: hottubwarehouse

hottubwarehouse — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:04:10 +0000

Hi Sharon,
It really depends on the size and nature of your leaks, the product is recommended for leaks no larger than 1/8″ in diameter. I would say it just depends on if $15 to try Fix-A-Leak is worth it to you before spending the time and money replacing 8-9 plumbing pieces. Fix-A-Leak is not guaranteed to work as all leaks are different but we do have many customers who have had great success with it. Please let us know if we can help you with anything else.

By: hottubwarehouse

hottubwarehouse — Wed, 29 May 2013 19:59:34 +0000

Hi Paul,
It is very difficult to say whether or not Fix-A-Leak would work for you not knowing exactly what is causing the leak so I would refer you to the following product note:

Product Note:
Normally Fix A Leak will seal holes 1/8″ in diameter. The product requires pressure to ensure it’s impacted into the area of the leak. Leaks created by a crack in a pipe in all probability will be sealed. The leak may reoccur due to vibration which in turn will migrate in size, recreating the leak. Most spas are foam insulated, and when saturated with water, will greatly delay the cure time of Fix A Leak. It would be best to drain spa, immediately wipe down shell with a damp cloth to remove any residue of Fix A Leak. Allow 3-5 days before refilling, in most cases this will allow the product to cure.

Please let us know if we can help you with anything else.

By: paul hemminger

paul hemminger — Tue, 28 May 2013 20:56:41 +0000

i have a 33 year old hot tub which is built into a concrete floor in the hot tub room…i have a leak but don’t know where as the tub drains down to about 30% filled which is 2-3 inches below the jets….takes about a day to get to that level…haven’t used “stop leak” yet but wanted to know if the concrete type tub is a problem if i use it(stop leak)…??
thanks

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:07 +0000

We did not properly clear all of the water out of our lines this winter and now have several (8 or 9) tee joints leaking. Some of the jointsdo not have enough tubing between them to resection and glue. Will fix a leak be an appropriate solution to this issue? Thanks! Sharon

By: Kasey

Kasey — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:48:39 +0000

Hi Ralph,

In most cases, the fix-a-leak works very well and you may have to use a bottle of it every year or two if it appears that the leak starts again. It is a much cheaper, yet still effective way of fixing most leaks. But… If you really want to get down to the root of the problem and replace the plumbing, then you will have to dig out the foam (if it has any) and start looking for where the leak will come from.

The most difficult aspect of repairing a leak is that you should have water in the tub, so that you can see a water trail or a place in the plumbing that is dripping. If you prop the tub up or tip it on its side to get into the bottom, you can’t have water in there. Unless the damage is very noticeable, you may have a hard time finding the leak. I would recommend giving the fix-a-leak a try. It will hopefully work and it only costs $15 for an application. Here is the link: http://www.hottubwarehouse.com/Fix-A-Leak-p/fal8oz.htm

By: ralph

ralph — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:50:20 +0000

Sounds good but even if I use fix a leak it says I might need to replace the fittings . How do I do that when I cant find out where it’s leaking from. Do I just use that as s bandaid.. My quustion id how do u get to the root of the problem. Do I need to jack the tub up to find out where its at or is there something else i can do to find the leak.

By: hottubwarehouse

hottubwarehouse — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:20:36 +0000

Ralph, if you are looking for the fastest and easiest fix, I would recommend trying Fix-A-Leak as mentioned in the article. If you use it as directed and the leak is not fixed, proceed through the steps of checking each piece of equipment to determine where the leak is coming from, then that part/ fitting will need to be replaced, but often Fix-A-Leak will take care of the problem. We have had other customers refer to it as "liquid gold", but again it does not cure all leaks just depends on the size and nature of the leak, but it is a good starting point. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

By: ralph

ralph — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:59:11 +0000

Have a leak in my hot tub opened up the service panel found a dead rat and many glued that they had been in there for a while. Have a leak that I don’t know were it’d coming from becouse it seems to be at the bottom wear I have no acsrss what’s my nets move