{"id":6699,"date":"2021-03-04T05:38:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T05:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/?p=6699"},"modified":"2023-07-27T03:06:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T03:06:30","slug":"how-to-fix-leaking-jacuzzi-jets-pumps-fittings-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/how-to-fix-leaking-jacuzzi-jets-pumps-fittings-fast.html","title":{"rendered":"How to fix leaking jacuzzi jets, pumps, fittings fast and easy."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My 5-year old jacuzzi has developed a leak which just happened when the warranty has run out. A quick inspection showed that the leak was coming from a few places. This is why it is important to check over your spa or hot tub every year to see how all the plumbing connections are going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacuzzis and spas if maintained well should give you 10 years + of hot tub fun and relaxation. But like many of us, we tend to forget about the internals. In this post, I will show you how to fix leaking jacuzzi jets, pumps, pipework, lights, and fittings quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You dont need to spend hundreds to get a plumber in just repair it yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is my hot tub leaking from the bottom?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Mold growth from bottom of hot tub.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Water tends to flow to the lowest point. If your hot tub is leaking from anywhere inside water will flow out from the bottom. Hot tub and Jacuzzis are made watertight around the tub. If you develop a leaking pipe or fitting, then water will flow out of the bottom of the frame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are designed like this so that the motors and electrical circuits don’t get wet or submerged if there is a leak. The task is now to remove all of the side panels from your hot tub to find the leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often you will find a damp patch on one corner or side of the Jacuzzi. This is because some bases have drain holes in the corners for easy identification. If you let it leak for a while you will get mold growth and the possibility of wood spa frame damage. It is important to fix all leaks as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing hot tub side panels<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Remove the hot tub side panels using a Ryobi drill and a 4mm hex head<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Often the hot tub side panels are screwed into place using stainless screws. My spa has Allen head stainless screws to hold the side panels on. It is best to use a battery drill or a cordless electric screwdriver<\/a> to remove these screws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the model of your hot tub your side panels will be able to be removed once the screws are out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the 4 side panels are off you will be able to locate the leak. I would suggest running the spa manually in various modes to find any leaks that are under pressure. Once you have found the leak then mark the spot and drain the hot tub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be careful where you place your fingers as spiders love living inside these hot tubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to fix hot tub jets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hot tub jets are a common failure point. They are under huge amounts of pressure when the pumps are running and they can degrade over time if the water quality is not just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These plastic jets seems to be made brittle with a low or high PH water quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To remove a hot tub jet turn the outer valve jet anti clockwise till it is completely closed, and continue turning anticlockwise. You will hear a click this is the hut tub jet winding off. You can then pull it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the jet is leaking from the rear try to tighten the locking nut some more with a set of pipe wrenches. If the hot pump jet still leaks you will have to drain the spa and remove the leaking jet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Completely remove the jet locking nut and then take out the hot tub jet. Get yourself a replacement o-ring or silicone seal of the hot tub jet flange. Tighten the locking nut and leave the hot tub empty so the silicone can set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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