Leaks can come from three different places the shaft seal the union or the volute.
Jacuzzi tub pump leaking.
If your tub is leaking you should always start your search for the leak by checking the union fittings underneath the tub.
One of the most common problems that inflatable jacuzzi owners seem to face is a leaking pump.
As the water drains watch the hot tub s underside to identify any noticeable leaks.
But how do you spot these problems and what s the best way to fix a lay z spa pump leak.
So go into the basement or crawl space under the tub and check to make sure they are tight.
If your spa pump is leaking water it s either a bad shaft seal bad union or bad wet end.
Most common reasons for a leaking hot tub and how to fix them the pump.
If you re going to check this location be sure to turn off the power and check under the pump for leaking water.
Some hot tubs may stop leaking altogether when the pump is off.
Attach a garden hose then open the valve to drain the water.
In this case you ll need to refill the spa and run the pump while looking for the leak source.
Leak seal seeks out leaks and clots together to form a permanent repair.
One of the most common locations where a hot tub leak can arise is the circulation pump.
Drain the water in the hot tub to locate the leak.
This video is about the spa guy showing you how to replace hot tub heater union gaskets.
You notice that you are losing water.
The vibrations in a jetted tub can cause union seals to shake loose and leak.
Spa and hot tub pump parts are always urgently needed that s why we triage orders that contain certain pump parts to meet our goal of shipping pump parts within 2 hours of your order.
Hot tub pumps are hot.
Sometimes a leak can be detected early and a pump seal replacement can be the solution that saves the pump.
At that point the solution is to replace the pump.
Pump shafts spin at almost 3500 rpm create tons of friction and produce heat which can eventually make some parts break down.
Find the drainage valve along the bottom edge of the hot tub.