Spa leaking

[Kathi]

My 1994 Hot Spring Highlife appears to be leaking from the bottom. I thought it was the drain valve but when I removed the equipment cover I saw differently.
Is this something to worry about? The spa is hardwired and not easily movable.
Thanks for any feedback.

 

[Mdragger88]

Any leaking is bad -
the question is where is it leaking?
& is it repairable?
Let’s see what tips @RDspaguy has for tracking the leak down. This is his jam

 

[CuckooChris]

Did you purge and refill recently? My spa usually leaks after a purge for about a week and then it stops.

 

[Kathi]

Did you purge and refill recently? My spa usually leaks after a purge for about a week and then it stops.

No. I am trying to see what my future options will be

 

[duganderson]

Fixing the leak correctly is your best bet. I have heard of folks having success with this for small leaks and it can work for around a year or so before needing to be used again.

https://www.amazon.com/Fix-Leak-Pool-Sealer-32/dp/B003K1E99Y/ref=asc_df_B003K1E99Y/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198069309089&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11186580684992738130&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019671&hvtargid=pla-317907776787&psc=1

 

[Kathi]

Fixing the leak correctly is your best bet. I have heard of folks having success with this for small leaks and it can work for around a year or so before needing to be used again.

https://www.amazon.com/Fix-Leak-Pool-Sealer-32/dp/B003K1E99Y/ref=asc_df_B003K1E99Y/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198069309089&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11186580684992738130&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019671&hvtargid=pla-317907776787&psc=1

Interesting. I may give this a try! Thank you.

 

[Kathi]

Update: I used the leak fixer recommended above, and after 2 applications the leak was gone. I just got around to purging and draining my spa today - now to brush up on balancing and sanitation

 

[Mdragger88]

Update: I used the leak fixer recommended above, and after 2 applications the leak was gone. I just got around to purging and draining my spa today - now to brush up on balancing and sanitation

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