Hot Tub Leak Repair with Fix A Leak
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- Опубликовано: 18 июл 2020
- Fix a hot tub leak with fix a leak. I used 8 oz for my hot tub..use 32 oz for pools.
How much is an 8 oz bottle & other info: amzn.to/3fIcesF
For a 32 oz bottle: amzn.to/39a8zBz
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You skipped what I thought was the most important part. I thought the last step was, you drained the tub, and let it "cure for 2-3 days before filling back up the tub. Any reason you didn't do this step? It's on the instructions. By the way, I love this stuff. I have a 23 year old spa that was top of the line in 1998. Started leaking in 2015, but it's otherwise a terrific spa. So with this product, using it once or twice per year, are six years into it with no leaks. Lat time lasted about 18 months, then over a two week period, the gunk started coming lose. Leaked again. I did the Fix a Leak process, and no leaks. Like I am saying, this is not permanent, but it does extend the life of the spa without expensive repairs.
You come back the next morning and say "wow look, it didn't leak a bit, this stuff really works" but somehow your filters got reinstalled after removing them, suspicious that this isn't real and it's just to push product.
No need to fill your tub back up as long as your water level is higher than all your jets! After removing your filter(s) I place a long nose funnel into the intake and pour the desired amount into it while running my system, this way 100% of it goes into your lines! Let my tub run for about 5 or 10 minutes and completely shut it down (Unplug it) for about 48 hours. At that time I drain it and wipe it down, refill it and I'm off to the races! Been using this for about 5 years and do it once a season. Most of your leaks usually are worse in the spring up north, everything shrinks in the cold, once weather and tubs heat up, everything expands and tightens up and water loss usually isn't as severe. Good Luck, PS: I usually purchase the 32oz bottles, and there's no need to use more than about 10-12oz an event.
Suguest you read the entire instructions from Marling's website. This is not intended as a "dump & go" fix. For best results: After a day or two running the pumps (6 to 8 hours) you need to drain the tub completly, clean up any residue, and then allow the tub to sit (dry) for several days for the product to cure. The only thing not covered by the website directions but I was told by my "tub guy" that recomended this product is that durring the "run process" use a mop to mix the compound back into the flow from the bottom of the spa as it is heavy and will settle to the bottom of the tub. He also recomends that after the curing (dry) period and cleaning to fill & flush the tub twice. First time using the old filter (to trap any of product that may be left in the tub) and the second time with a new filter. I haven't done my yet as he also suguested to do this after the weather gets warmer for best results. Fixaleak also recomends above 40 degrees min outside temp & at least 70 for water temp. My guy recomended 100+ works best for water temp. i.e. Operating temp. My tub is 400 gal & I am going to do the 32 oz treatment on a level loss of just under an inch per day leak.
Wow! How is it that I've never heard of this stuff before??? I've always been dead set AGAINST using stuff like this in vehicles. But knowing how difficult it's gonna be to find the leak in my tub (mine is fully encapsulated in foam), I'm gonna give this a shot.
People! You seriously think this will work? SMH.
I used it last Nov & it lasted until March before it started leaking again. My tub has a couple very large leaks I cant get at so it required 16oz.
Think you need a clean filter, hope that sealer doesn't seal your filter and totally block the flow of water to your pump. A spa has more water force than anything in your house, would you fix a leak in your home plumbing with something in a bottle 😂😂
I've had a 1988 CalSpa since new. One side is 8" from the block wall of the house, think that's where my leak is. So I've been using Fix-a-Leak once or twice a year for past decade, works for me.
I bought the product but I have a few questions: How do I run the spa without starting the jets? How long do you run it? Thank you in advance.
awesome tutorial! Thank you!
May the Hot Tub Gods smile upon you. WOW, this stuff really does work. I have it too. Thank you!!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Will give it a go! 🤞
I added this product into my inground pool and it stopped the leak instantly
Wow, what a comprehensive guide! It's evident that you're experienced with these setups, and this video along the way was super helpful. Thanks for sharing this informative video!
Great video, also which hot tub is this. I just bought one almost identical and have no idea the brand or model as there are no identifying labels on it.
You removed the filters, yet in the final shot the filters were on?
Do you have to have the water to temperature?
Hi, how long did this fix the leak? I am just wondering if it is a temporary fix that will eventually require actually finding the specific leak/s.