I have an Evolution standalone hot tub (manufactured by Strong) that I purchased from Costco about 11 years ago. It's been a pretty good tub; other than a control box and panel replaced under warranty, I've had zero problems with it. But over the past year or so, it has begun to show its age -- random minor leaks, motor is getting progressively louder (whining sound), control panel is less unresponsive, etc. I've been patching the leaks as they develop -- new gaskets on the heater and motor, new silicone around the waterfall and several jets, and JB Weld on a larger manifold leak -- all with varying success. Last week it started leaking again, and badly (1-2" per day), from multiple locations (lines and fittings). So I added some Marlig Fix-A-Leak, and all leaks have stopped for now, but based on the reviews this seems to be a temporary fix. Plus, I'm expecting the motor to go within the next year, and I don't want to put a new motor in a leaky spa.
Is it time to bite the bullet and buy a new spa? Has anyone experienced extended success with a pour-in leak sealing product? Or is it just a matter of time before it starts leaking again? Looking for some advice. Thanks.
Is it time to bite the bullet and buy a new spa? Has anyone experienced extended success with a pour-in leak sealing product? Or is it just a matter of time before it starts leaking again? Looking for some advice. Thanks.