Hot Tub Forum

Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: endresmj on October 09, 2012, 01:31:24 pm

Title: My Hot Tub Leaks
Post by: endresmj on October 09, 2012, 01:31:24 pm
My hot tub leaks.  It is to the point that I am filling it up a quarter of the way each week.  I have a Cal Spa.  It leaks from a white looking thing that allows water to go into the heat exchange.  If I close it it will prevent water from getting through to the heat exchange.  What can I do?  The leak is not a gush but rather a steady drip.

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Title: Re: My Hot Tub Leaks
Post by: TwinCitiesHotSpring on October 09, 2012, 01:42:46 pm
it appears the leak is coming from the split nut? if so I would attempt to snug it down (they can loosen from vibrations over time) or you may need to replace the gasket inside the split nut itself
Title: Re: My Hot Tub Leaks
Post by: Tman122 on October 09, 2012, 03:57:17 pm
You may be able to lube the old gasket and get it to stop also.
Title: Re: My Hot Tub Leaks
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on October 09, 2012, 04:28:15 pm
I'd take the gasket out and flip it over.... This frequently solves the problem.
Title: Re: My Hot Tub Leaks
Post by: TwinCitiesHotSpring on October 09, 2012, 04:32:00 pm
You may be able to lube the old gasket and get it to stop also.

also a good suggestion, I use to always carry a bottle of that Magic Lube stuff in my tool bag and the other guys always gave me crap, but you'll be surprised how many pesky little leaks a good lube can fix  ;D
Title: Re: My Hot Tub Leaks
Post by: vangoghsear on October 10, 2012, 01:03:16 pm
You may be able to lube the old gasket and get it to stop also.

also a good suggestion, I use to always carry a bottle of that Magic Lube stuff in my tool bag and the other guys always gave me crap, but you'll be surprised how many pesky little leaks a good lube can fix  ;D

Bit a the ol' "Magic Lube"  works wonders eh?  ;) (gosh, I wonder why the other guys gave you crap?  ::) )