How to find and Fix A Leak in a Hot Tub .. DIY Spa Repair .. Arizona Hot Tub Factory

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In this Video I will show you from Start to Finnish how to find the Leak in a Hot Tub and then what tools are needed to fix and repair the Tub to better then New condition. Most often finding the leak is the easy part. When you find the area that is wet with water that is when the real work begins.All you have to do is keep digging until you find what is leaking... Something will be lose or broke...Reseal or replace the broken part and all is as good as new.. Its not Rocket SCIENCE its just a Hot Tub in the back yard that Heats up and Blows Bubbles don't go CRAZY. Take your time...You can do it.
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@ianbutler1983 Год назад

This really makes me re-think all those ads that trumpet how many jets a spa has...lol.

@spaman5440 Год назад

Dude that is so funny & true at the same time....Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@TheKurfer 3 года назад

I wish there were more people like you.

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Thank You

@ChristIsRisen777 4 месяца назад

I've just recently started to do spa repairs and I came across your videos, started watching and learned a lot! I haven't yet gone to the extent you have in this video to locate & repair a leak/leaks - but I eventually will - and watching you has given me the confidence I've been needing to tackle the job. I've sealed 3 swim spas that had manufacturing leak issues at the main drains, and sealed it the way you described - while using common sense - and l never got a callback from all three customers! (Sealed 5 total main drains; easy fix, because these spas aren't foamed like the one in this video) Mahalo brother! Love your tutorial videos 😎🤙🏽 Subscribed!👍🏽

@nickwilson3492 8 месяцев назад

Great video. Made things simple to follow, makes it easy to not second guess myself when trying to tackle this job. Even confirms things that I thought was the right way to do something. Thabks

@lrparrish227 Год назад

I have this problem and will do most of the work myself. Hopefully I can do it. thanks so much! You did a nice job.

@spaman5440 Год назад

Its really not hard at all just takes time to first find the leak and the clean the area and fix it ...Im working on 3 spas in the shop all with little leaks today. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@ManNomad 5 месяцев назад

Heat gun idea is brilliant...Thanks

@dorothybrown8859 2 года назад

Thanks Spa Man. I am an older female, and believe my leak is in the same area, because I began filling the tub yesterday and water began leaking when water got to that jet area. My biggest problem is going to be moving the tub out of its spot on the patio. Thank you for a detailed demostration of how to make the repair. It is a different brand, but I figure they all work pretty much the same. I am in Ohio so hope I can get this done before freezing weather. Very clear instructions, thanks so much.

@reeceg6058 3 года назад

Had the same problem and made me scratch my head. Thank you for the thorough video. Will tackle the leak with confidence now !

@mrpumba2147 Год назад

I've watched several of your videos and have to say you are SOLID! Love watching, thanks for making them.

@lfisher8154 3 года назад

Thanks for the clear information on this video. I have been hesitant to call the repair guy because I knew it would take a long time and would be expensive. Like you said it is not really rocket science and certainly no reason to pay someone for the time to dig out/clean.

@dguisinger Год назад

Man, you made that look easy. I have removed half the insulation on my HotSprings spa the past few days, for the life of me I cannot find the leak. The foam was so full of water, everywhere I go the bottom 6 inches or so are wet. It seems like all the water I am finding is just that coming out of the foam, because its all cold.

@victoria7473 2 года назад

Thank you for such a detailed walk thru of the leak repair. probably saved me a ton of $$$

@Food-Fire-and-Featherboards 3 года назад

I will be starting my own hunt for a leak - multiple leaks I suspect. This is very helpful - thanks! Do you have any advice on the best way to replace all the insulation that is removed? Cheers!

@kennethgmurphy2923 3 года назад

Great job Scott. Thank you, now to fix my leak in my hot tub.

@cfbpromotionalproductsllc7443 2 года назад

Thanks for giving me the confidence to tear into a scary job on my own!

@t.b.1596 2 года назад

Mr. Spa Man your video was an excellent tutorial on how to fix a leak! As a women I am going to try and succeed to fix my leak. Thank you for posting!!!!

@yamaha244 3 года назад

Very good video thank you. I only wished I watched before I replaced my last leaking jet!

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Thanks for watching & SUBSCRIBING

@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs 2 года назад

💯I am using your mantra: Its just hoses with water running through folks, Don't go crazy!" This gets me to not lose patience and remember the vids you have done where you had to be patient as well to get through the spray foam and find where it could be. Patience galore is needed. Thanks for the mantra. I am repeating it in my head ALOT! 🥴 I have a roto molded 2 person spa to work with. I just spent 3 hours this late morning before too much heat of the day comes of jacking the small spa up about 26 inches and starting to take the plastic panels off the designated rectangular area's underneath. I started pulling the spray foam as well to the jet area's. I didn't feel any moisture around the 6 jets where I started with. There are two jets on the other side. I stopped to regroup my thoughts as I was getting tired and my wrists were getting tired from pulling the foam and sqeezing my hand in some spots. I plan to stop on the 6 jet side and check the two jet side. I found some small rounded spray foam bits and I am thinking maybe a little mouse got in somewhere? I will follow up tomorrow, after a bit of a break, and to get the dogs cooled off with pool play fun. Summer is so short. Cheers Canada East in Atlantic Canada in a heat wave warning....yikes!

@rashidqasimi8447 2 года назад

Thank you it's very very helpful 😊

@mikepalacios5414 2 года назад

What process do you use to re-insulate the repair area?

@davynep 3 года назад

Great video. Super helpful. Thank you. Would like to see a diverter valve replaced too.

@spaman5440 3 года назад

I have several videos showing how to that... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gRN3u97pjpo.html

@bobrainy5324 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your video. It will be a great help to me I believe.

@josephgraham1065 3 года назад

Another great video thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Great job

@christinetaylor6764 3 года назад

Thank you so much for these videos! You are going to save me so much money on repairs.

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Glad to Help...Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@dennisseemann571 3 года назад

Thank you very much for sharing all your expertise, I am currently repairing my 20-year-old Sundance hot tub which has a leak in the diverter valve, so basically digging out all the insulation and hunting the leak, and your video has been extremely helpful. Next summer will be a major overhaul. will be watching a lot more of your videos to get prepared.

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@josephguastella8037 3 года назад

I have same problem on my waterfall diverter valve ... lose water only when waterfall is on... Guess I have a summer project too... Thanks for information very helpful

@spaman5440 3 года назад

@@josephguastella8037 As you can see from the video it is not a tough fix it just takes a little time. from start to finish it shouldn't take longer then 3-5 hours at most..Hardest part and biggest pain in the but is removing the foam after that.. it goes really quick. Hope that Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@tracyrenee9 3 года назад

When you tear the insulation out what insulation do you use to replace it?

@tracyrenee9 3 года назад

@@josephguastella8037 Same issue I have. And I'm stuck trying to figure it out myself because the "spa" dealers around here can't fix it.

@lazyplumber1616 3 года назад

Man, I need one of those! Thanks for the video...great advice from a pro!

@garybulik2415 9 месяцев назад

Awesome video!

@marylopez0812 3 года назад

Thanks you for the help

@him5679 Год назад

Thanks for the vid! Will be finding a leak myself as two places I’ve called want nothing to do with it 😂

@hottubservices3930 11 месяцев назад

I do it without cutting/removing the lines. Most times you can get in there enough to back off the large nut holding the jet all the way off. Large oil filter plyers will often work great or sometimes a flat head screwdriver and a small hammer to tap it loose then push the jet body forward and remove the old seal and clean up any silicone front and back. Resilicone in the bather area with a marine grade silicone and push the jet back in. Then silicone the back side and tighten the large nut. JMO

@Tubedog8 3 года назад

Excellent!

@ggolds5 2 года назад

The hot tub place that sold us our Hot Spring tub will charge $3000 to find and fix the leak. UMMM, no thanks. SO thank you for this video. You just gave me the confidence to just get at it myself and fix it myself. I will make my wife proud. LOL. I DREAD it, but I'm going to tackle this myself. Thanks.

@dunasingh8653 2 месяца назад

How and what kind of material do you use to re-form the big big hole? Thanks.

@WeSRT4 11 месяцев назад

My tub is leaking and while we have enjoyed it over the last 4 years I'm calling it done. I think hot tubs are too much to worry with as they age.

@mostlikelywedoitservices6926 2 года назад

Auto body repair supply for that hefty file. used with ruff shaping bondo.

@Bannanaz_Girl Год назад

Good job man!!!!!🎉🎉

@peruvian__kilo Год назад

good tip brother thank you !

@Iceman822 3 года назад

super informative and great advice, thanks man

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@billschroedel5249 2 года назад

Great vid!!! You have motivated me to fix my hot tub. Thank you. One question, what type of spray foam do you use to replace the foam that was removed? Do you have a vid on that process/job?

@bartmanmartinez 2 года назад

Use a butter knife

@davidmaz6379 2 года назад

Good Stuff- Video & Explanation Detailed so any "do it yourself-er" Can do it- Thank U

@makesumwake Год назад

Good video. Use a polyurethane caulk, not silicone for long lasting results!

@chriswesney Год назад

I’ve been searching for a leak myself. My 2020 Hot Springs Grandee sprung a leak and NOBODY will touch it. Not even the Hot Springs dealer. It’s out of warranty because I bought I from a friend a few months old. I’m having a hell of a time finding the leak. I wish there was a reputable guy like you here in California.

@spaman5440 Год назад

This is one of the reasons I started the RU-vid channel several years ago... Some Manufactures as well as dealers suck...And I hate to say it but when it comes to a leak in a Hot Springs Good luck (And I don't mean that in a bad way)Hot Spring is the one and only Hot Tub that I have never ever been able to fix the leak in...I could find it but was never able to fix it long term. let me tell you a little story ..my ten year old son would use our HotSprings Grandee to swim in all the time...The catch was he had to add a gallon of water every day or I told him it was going be be emptied ..I tried to fix the leak for over a year and then it would leak again and again. At the time I was working out of my back yard while remodeling my shop and had 8 plus spas for sale at my home, A customer came to buy a spa and out of every spa I had he wanted mine with the leak and was willing to pay a lot of money for it because it was a Hot Springs..no matter what I told him he would not change his mind... So I sold it to him and delivered it and set it all up..It now been nine years and it still leaks a gallon or two a day has went through several pumps and one heater two covers and several jets...we placed it on the grass because of the leak and the grass stays green all the way around the tub and that customer is happier then a Pig in SHIT... Go figure The sides have been removed and put back on several times and he has tried every thing to fix the leak and has never been able to and has said that there are several more but one stops for a while and another one starts up ...One day I know I will be hauling it to the dump and Ill bet it is going to weight a ton because of all the water soaked up in the wood... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING( My son is 19 now)

@GreenMountain565 3 месяца назад

While Hot Springs does generally have a great reputation I won’t buy one. I’ve talked to numerous techs that won’t touch Hot Springs. They won’t even pick them up for free as they are too much of a hassle to deal with. When they leak they are a nightmare to pinpoint where it’s coming from.

@peteraglietti2871 Год назад

I had a Jacuzzi Tirage about 25 years ago and the installed the spray insulation with a plastic bag against the tub and piping which made removal very easy. Just wiggle the bundle and it came out and was molded to match the shape of the piping. I am in the process of repairing a leak on my Hot Springs hot tub and it is a nightmare trying to remove the insulation. I thought I would have been better off buying another Jacuzzi brand but they evidently now spray the insulation like everybody else making it a nightmare not to mention having to purchase and install new spay foam. The old way, you could re-use the insulation because it would remain dry cause it was wrapped in plastic. I guess progress or more accurately cost savings on the manufacturers partscreates a nightmare for us the consumers.

@vtvincent4893 2 года назад

I know the full foam insulation supposedly is much better at insulating and gives some support, but damn... I can't imagine what a nightmare this makes complicated repair jobs. They have to have a better way of building these that gives some access for repairs.

@1966cambo Год назад

That file with the aggressive teeth is for auto body work.

@everythingin.401 9 месяцев назад

Nice rare topside 😄

@toddrichards3176 2 года назад

And when your out side in the winter at - 40 you just keep digging right lol

@spaman5440 2 года назад

I have had to do that up north during the winter to fix a tub several times..if it freezes during the winter then you really have a problem. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@TheHouseOfD Год назад

Thank you for a very inormative video! I was wondering if you happen to offer zoom or FaceTime consultations? I currently have a spa open with most of the insulation out but I have plastic tubing and connectors. I would love some advice on how to proceed. Thank you!

@bwrick21 8 месяцев назад

Like the video! Wondering when do you typically see leaks starting, years 7,8,9..etc? Are there some brands worse then other for leaking? Keep it up!

@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs 2 года назад

Same here for a roto molded spa so I have to get underneath it. There are rectangular designated areas but is that enough room for me to reach in, pull the soft insulation out, wet of course, and be able to get my hands in there to get at the job. I know from draining it and stopping just at the bottom of the first row of jets that one of those 5 jets is leaking or more?? Once I dropped the water level just below the first row of jets and left it over night, the next morning the dripping had stopped. So that narrows down the task a bit. I have it jacked up 8 inches high. I have to tilt it on its side next to get at the underneath. Thanks for this video. I have been googling to find as many youtube spa repair people to help me along. cheers from Atlantic Canada, province of Prince Edward Island.

@spaman5440 2 года назад

Ive done several like that over the years and it is possible it just take time to figure out a way to get it done... sometimes I've had to remove several other parts to get at the part that is leaking...keep me posted as to how it goes for you... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs 2 года назад

@@spaman5440 💯I am using your mantra: Its just hoses with water running through folks, Don't go crazy!" This gets me to not lose patience and remember the vids you have done where you had to be patient as well to get through the spray foam and find where it could be. Patience galore is needed. Thanks for the mantra. I am repeating it in my head ALOT! 🥴Just spent 3 hours this late morning before too much heat of the day comes of jacking the small spa up about 26 inches and starting to take the plastic panels off the designated rectangular area's underneath. I started pulling the spray foam as well to the jet area's. I didn't feel any moisture around the 6 jets where I started with. There are two jets on the other side. I stopped to regroup my thoughts as I was getting tired and my wrists were getting tired from pulling the foam and sqeezing my hand in some spots. I plan to stop on the 6 jet side and check the two jet side. I found some small rounded spray foam bits and I am thinking maybe a little mouse got in somewhere? I will follow up tomorrow, after a bit of a break, and to get the dogs cooled off with pool play fun. Summer is so short.

@mostlikelywedoitservices6926 2 года назад

To help with clean-up. with silicon and epoxy. Use rubbing alcohol 99% works best.

@jamescadzow9545 3 года назад

Thank for the in-depth video on this tedious repair. Can you please send the name or the link for the spray foam with the really high R rating that you use at Home Depot, I would appreciate it?

@spaman5440 3 года назад

The foam I use just comes from HomeDepot... any of them will work. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@tracyrenee9 3 года назад

@@spaman5440 Can you tell me exactly what it is so when I go I can ask for it? Any chance you could do a video sometime on how to reinsulate?

@bobhyde4793 5 месяцев назад

Do you have any videos where you repair a jet that has the ribbed flex pipe that fits inside the pvc jet body?(not clamped but glued) I have a small drip leak beteeen the hose anf jet body>

@spaman5440 5 месяцев назад

You repair them all the same way and they all come off the same way with heat... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@ryanbeckstead 10 месяцев назад

Scott! Very helpful. I have located a leak with your help on an my bullfrog. What spray foam do you use to re insulate what has been removed?

@jrnyman78 Год назад

Hey Spa Man, Ith the heat wave we've had here in the valley this year, my spa water heated up higher than it ever has before. The thermometer showed 110 at one point. I dumped the water and refilled with cooler tap water. After the water heater up so much, I now have a leak I didn't have prior. Is it possible the heat caused a crack or possibly expanded a joint causing this leak? If so, how likely, is it that there may be several places that now leak? Thanks, Steve in Chandler.

@tboneil24 2 года назад

Your videos are so helpful, thank you! We have a J465 with a leaky LED Jet, think it’s called a powerpro IX jet. Heard it’s a common problem but cannot find a video tutorial anywhere. If you happen to have one that you fixed any advice or video would be great.

@1savdsoul439 3 года назад

Do you know about the hole in the side of caulk gun for cutting the tip off? Thanks Tim Jones! Pretty kewel!

@kearneykarting 3 года назад

Don't use that hole to cut your tip. Those things are terrible.

@timfischer 2 года назад

That DAP silicone says "not for underwater use". I was out looking for silicone this weekend to fix a skimmer assembly and couldn't find any at the big box stores that claimed they were rated for underwater use. I ordered some Boss 801 off of amazon which is indeed underwater rated. Still need to finish that repair.

@spaman5440 2 года назад

Ive been using the same product for years now with no problems ever...Tried the Boss 801 and had issues with the way it sets up and I didn't like the way it cured. Good luck and Please let me know how it works and what state you are from as wells your air temp the day you are doing the repair. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@timfischer 2 года назад

@@spaman5440 I kind of wondered how much it really mattered lol. I did the repair the other day with the 801. Didn't have any issues yet, but still giving it a few days to cure before I refill the tub. Supposed to cure in 24 hours but I'm over cautious lol. Hopefully I won't have any issues with it as it will be a real PITA to redo. I'm in Minnesota where it's currently fairly warm... 70s-90s.

@1savdsoul439 3 года назад

That is a very unusual woodworking rasp. The one with the deep teeth. Did your Dad give you that one also? I couldn’t find one like it online. It is pretty cool. Looks like we are remodeling our bathroom. Our tiled shower is definitely leaking but I’m hoping the jets just needed tightening on the garden tub. Thanks for the post. Blessings!

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Yes all of the wood working tool I have came from my father most of them are very old.. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@1valvashon Год назад

You seemed to skip how to remove the nut and how to re-tighten the nut. These are the two things I actually need to know. Hopefully there is another RU-vid video that shows this.

@outdoorenthusiastenl4907 Год назад

Thank you for the great video. I definitely feel confident in tackling my leak. One question….. can “great stuff” be used to fill in the foam insulation??? Once again… thank you

@dunasingh8653 2 месяца назад

Just curios, why don't you use the silicone caulking instead of PVC?

@jackkushner8026 Год назад

gREAT vIDEO!!! However i have a few questions, specifically about the part where you throueougly explain how to use your call... You mentioned rubbing your calk and so i was wondering if yoiu apply a lot of pressuree as you are rubbing it or is it more of a gentle pressure as your rubbing it? now as far as the old rubber goes, i was always taught to use a new one, are you sure that even though it isnt crusty that there might be some unwated residue on a previousdly used rubber? just seems unsafe ... I can totally relate to my calk also causing a mess afterwards however , ibut assuming that you will be spending quite som,e time masteringt yourr calk. It may be may enviromentally friendly to use a sock each time your calk makes a mess rather than wasting any paper towels or so...that way your wife wont complain about a bunch of paper towels all over the place either you know. Anyways, again, i really appreciate the detailed dcalk talk and just want to encourage others learn how to use your calk so it dfoesnt just sit there and get hard without amyome getting to enjoy the many places you could ave used it or helped another person with itnyways, again, i really appreciate the detailed dcalk talk and just want to encourage others learn how to use your calk so it dfoesnt just hang there and get hard without anyome getting to enjoy the many places you could ave used it or helped another person with it

@bartmanmartinez 2 года назад

Hey man seriously use a butter knife. I use one every time and it is the best tool for this situation, and it will not cut any hoses or damage the spa, but it does cut through the foam like butter lol Pun intended.😂😂👌👌👌

@Joe-wy2bn 8 месяцев назад

I have a 20 something year old dimensions one hot tub. I'd like to replace it with a large, mid price range 220 V unit. Do you have a recommendation or physical store I can visit?

@briansmith-ht8sd 6 месяцев назад

Spaman did you apply the foam back around the jets?

@n734742x 5 месяцев назад

Question! What foam insultation would you recommend and where I can get some?

@lotsamoon Год назад

what foam do you use to repair that part?

@michaelnebelski9499 Год назад

I need the seals for J325 jacuzzi hot tub . Watched it can do and need to do mine but can’t find seals my are wasted

@sean7193 7 месяцев назад

do you ever refoam the areas of foam that you remove? or just call it good?

@stormyweather717 Год назад

I have the identical hot tub but the leak was the filter well. Should I removal ALL wet insulation that I encounter? Including all the wet insulation on the bottom of the tub?

@markmetcalf583 3 года назад

Hey, Scott. Love all of your videos. I had a question on this one. When you hand tighten the nut on the back of the jet housing, do you put a bead of silicon between the nut and the back of tub basin? I see other videos on the same topic that do this which seems to glue the nut into place on the back of the tub. Whoever put the jet housings in that I'm replacing clearly gooped up the back (which made getting the old jets out a chore). You didn't mention or show this in the video, and it did not appear to have silicon oozing out the backside in your video. Seems after your explanation, the seal on both sides of the gasket are the only thing you need. Wrench tighten the nut 180-360 degrees after 24 hours to tighten it all down (no extra silicon needed). Hopefully you see this question and can respond. Thanks for the help. You are the man!

@markmetcalf583 3 года назад

Just finished installing. I couldn't wait for for a response so just assumed I do not need to add silicon between the nut and the back of the tub basin. It worked perfectly. No leaks! Thanks for the video, Scott.

@codypresny6944 3 года назад

What did you use to replace the lost insulation? How did you finish the job?

@ggolds5 2 года назад

Did you figure out what to use to re insulate?

@yusephB 2 года назад

Yeah? Really would like to know

@1966cambo Год назад

Yup xs3! I too would like to see a video on replacing the insulation….

@denniscorcoran6391 Год назад

blown in attic insulation comes in big bags would work, I believe...you could get smaller plastic bags and stuff the inside with the insulation

@VickyFlick 2 года назад

Thank you for this great video. If we don’t feel comfortable with this DIY, do you have some one you could recommend to do the repair?

@VickyFlick 2 года назад

We are in the Phoenix AZ metro area.

@joefowler3106 2 года назад

Hey Spa Guy any tips for removing the sides on a Beachcomber 160 it's got the t&g slats that wrap all the way around with no visible screws. I used the tips in this video to fix one leak but there's more that I can't access 🙁

@spaman5440 2 года назад

Dude I feel your pain..They are really tough to remove with out doing damage to the siding..when Ive had to remove them I start in the corner and work my way around.sometime I been lucky and none were damaged other times not so lucky. there really is no good way you just have to do what works best for you. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@coreydebritz2160 3 года назад

At around the 3 minute Mark you show why looks like a plastic washer that has split, did you replace that washer, not use it when repairing or reuse it and the caulking/gasket sealed everything. I have the same issue on my jacuzzi and wondering if I need a new self leveling plastic washer or not!

@spaman5440 3 года назад

I can't remember what I did with this one... Everyone I do is never like the last one....And this one was done some 7 months ago and over 100 tubs ago...S0 if they have a crack and when Im dry fitting everything and it doesn't look right I will replace with a new or good used one and then seal everything up...#1 Pro tip ..Do a good job getting it clean , seal it up with a good caulk and let it dry over night ... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@coreydebritz2160 3 года назад

Thanks! Y’all sell parts as well or know the part number for a gasket and self leveling washer? Great repair vid! Keep it up!

@HarewoodRabbit 4 месяца назад

Spa Man, what did you use to cut the panel off?

@spaman5440 4 месяца назад

Im not sure what panel you are talking about. if you are talking about the side panels they have wood screws every 10 inch or so.. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@ricktrevino9960 3 года назад

Is it rust ? Or is it the chemicals leaching out and being exposed to air causing the discoloration

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Good question.. I might have to do a little more research on it to really find out. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@giga-chicken Год назад

Ugh, This means I'm going to have to take the sides off the tub or something. Mine's a 40-year-old hand-me-down and sides are nailed on, I don't know if they do that on the newer ones.

@spaman5440 Год назад

Depending on the Hot Tub they are made several different ways over the years...take your time and you will see its not that hard of a job.. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@exploringbc431 Год назад

How do I remove the side panels on a beachcomber hot tub without destroying them?

@kellianndavitt5105 8 месяцев назад

do you spray foam it again or leave it be?

@BrandegeePierce 11 месяцев назад

I've been leaning towards avoiding one of these foam insulation hot tubs. I am thinking about getting a tub with the foam that is easily removable. Would you recommend that. Or is this foam not too bad?

@toddmollohan9317 3 года назад

I have a tub with Jet Body gaskets that are basically cracked and leaking, is there a good source to get new gaskets so I can replace them all?

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Go to Amazon .com and type in the type of jet you have ( some place on the jet or the housing there should be a number ..Hope that Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@ggolds5 2 года назад

PS. So you refill the foam into the empty area now, or leave it open?. Or use some other type of insulation. IE in New England it's cold so what do you suggest. Thank you again.

@desisat1 3 года назад

We have the ECCO B570 model hot tub and found leaks from the bottom of the tub. I am not able to find any spa repair center in Ohio. Can you please help me with this?

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Call Scott at the office he is usually in the back shop working on spas in the afternoon and he will get you headed in the right direction. Thank for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@davidandjarenwicklund4933 10 месяцев назад

Several people have asked what spray foam to use to re insulate it but they never answer. Is it that much of a secret??

@spaman5440 10 месяцев назад

You can use closed cell foam or open cell foam both have pros and cons. There is so much more to it then what type of foam...And what type of foam is in the Hot Tub you are working on.Very important!!!!! What state do you live in. What is your hot tub is made of Who made the hot tub How clean you can get it before you reapply new foam. Do you have the proper chemical to remove the old foam After using chemicals do you know and have the proper way to dispose of and clean up the area.(This happened BAD results) How big is the area that you are working with Have you let it dry out for several day if not week so you don't reapply it and get mold(This happened very very BAD) And the list of things keeps going on and on. This is a video Ive want to for a while..But it comes with a lot of concerns that I have. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@RealmPromotions 3 года назад

After the leak has been fixed what did you do to replace the foam? Our tub is outside in MN so we'll be below freezing for the better part of the winter so it needs the insulation.

@spaman5440 3 года назад

I wish I would of shown how I finished this spa..But I wasn't thinking and didn't not film the insulation part... I use spray foam that will not absorb any water and it has a really high R rating...HomeDepot has this I usually get it buy the case online from who ever has the best price. I will be doing another video this soon and will try to show how I do it so it stays in place ..Hope this Helps ... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@markd.lavallee9402 3 года назад

Would really love to see that one, I have been trying to trace a leak myself,

@privateer5 3 года назад

@@spaman5440 Did you do a video of re-foaming? I'd like to know what brand and model foam you buy for this. Thanks!

@nicholekarn 3 года назад

How do you remove the outer panels to begin with? Ours appear to be glued on?

@spaman5440 3 года назад

Some spa like HotSprings are like that.. Panels are not easy to remove.. You have to take your time.. I would start on the back that doesn't get seen or is agents the wall and figure out a plan of attack..It just take time. Hope this Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@debconley2310 3 года назад

This looks like what I was digging into yesterday :/. Had to quit. Maybe more today.

@spaman5440 3 года назад

You can do it don't give up...

@debconley2310 3 года назад

@@spaman5440 I’m trying! It’s a D1 Nautilus and after checking components and realizing it wasn’t there found evidence (wet paper covering foam). It’s on the filter side and so the foam is dry up by the filter but soaking wet nearer to bottom. Hopefully will get a little further today :/.

@debconley2310 3 года назад

@@spaman5440 getting closer! It’s under the area the houses both filters but hitting harder foam. Can’t find anyone in a 25 mile radius :/. I’m like really? So any suggestions on the harder foam? Also do you have any videos on how to reapply foam? 🙏🏽

@debconley2310 3 года назад

@@spaman5440 Scott, we found it! I wanted to send you a picture. It’s an area where flexible tubing meets pvc. I called D1 and they said they use Devcon and I’m wondering if JB Weld Marine would be ok. Do you have an email? 🙏🏽

@spaman5440 3 года назад

@@debconley2310 arizonaspaman@gmail.com

@joetortorelli 3 года назад

How screwed are we (we're renting) if ages ago our landlord built the house's deck around the hot tub. Some areas you're unable to or it's very difficult to get to....

@joetortorelli 3 года назад

Leaks about an inch an hour... painful

@spaman5440 3 года назад

OK ...We need a little more details on this one... If you call the office tomorrow Scott should be in the back shop working on some tubs.. you might want to take some pics because Im sure he might to see what is going on to best try to help You... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@simple4494 2 года назад

How do you take the side off??

@spaman5440 2 года назад

Most Hot Tubs have screws holding the skirt on all the way around. I use a cordless to remove screws. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@Joe-wy2bn Год назад

Did you move that tub to your shop to repair it?

@spaman5440 Год назад

Kind of in a round about way...(YES)This was a hot tub that we took in on trade... When we removed it form the former owners home it had several problems,,, All three motors and pumps needed to be rebuilt as well as the circulation pump.. After fixing all of that we filled the tub up with water and found out it had three leaks and the water feature didn't work. We fixed all the leak and water feature , replaced all the head cushions built a New Spa Cover with cover lift. It was SOLD before we even had it in our shop to complete all of the needed repairs after finishing all of the work it was moved to its new home and as far as I know is still working to this day... Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@leejackson5220 2 года назад

I have been trying to find the leak in our Hot Tub and keep coming up empty handed. I have tried your advice but just cannot find it. We have a Dream Maker II that is just a little over two years old now and been chasing this leak for more than a year now. Can this unit be placed on the side to make it easier to look under it or do I have to do something else? I see that your in Arizona as we are, are you located in the Tucson area? Can I bring this unit to you and have it repaired, or do you make service calls?

@ITargetStriper 3 года назад

Awesome vids my man I have a ? How would you fix a broken nipple on the jet massager . It has a small hose attached to it from the outside of tub I’m guessing it a return port it’s tear drop shaped bottom of massager seat

@spaman5440 3 года назад

If it is what Im thinking it is...I would just replace the whole unit with a new one,,,Once the nipples brake off it it impossible to just repair so we would replace..Hope that Helps Thank for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@toyman91 3 года назад

I have a spa blower for aromatherapy and it keeps blowing the fuse. I’ve pulled it and it seems to be free moving I can’t see anything wrong with the way it’s all connected any ideals or what I should do? Thanks Gregg

@spaman5440 3 года назад

In the pas t when Ive been dealing with a problem like this...I disconnect the blower and if I have no further problems with anything else in the system I will rebuild it or replace it..I have found that just because it moves freely docent mean that the brushes or something else aren't the problem... Hope this Helped Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@airplane247 Год назад

We're do you get your jets from

@stephenbarnett1366 3 года назад

How do you like hot springs

@spaman5440 3 года назад

If you need information on a Spa manufacture or Spa model ...I would call the shop and talk with Scott...certain companies he dose not like because there customer service is not what he calls user friendly..Some do not have the heart of a teacher and he feel they should.

@donmichaelcorbin4417 2 года назад

Why not use butyl vs the silicone?

@spaman5440 2 года назад

Butyl is more a rubber sealant and I have had the best results with Silicone.. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@jimmyboyles2868 Год назад

I have a dreammaker spa and it does not have the removable panels. How do troubleshoot a one piece shell hot tub?

@spaman5440 Год назад

It depends on what is going on ? If is a leak they should have removable panels on the bottom and in that case you would need to put the spa on something so a tech or yourself could get under it to find and fix the leak. If its something to do with the pack or the pump/motor there should be a panel on the front of the spa most often under the top side control the can be removed so you are able to gain axes to the equipment . Hope this Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

@jimmyboyles2868 Год назад

@@spaman5440 I think mice got in! The leak started after we had -40 and then two days later 65 degrees! Drastic temp change and now leak!

@Rockydrumdog Год назад

@@spaman5440 called dreamaker and was told to turn it on its side {wont crack} to gain access through holes in bottom

@CarolPerry-sk6co 4 месяца назад

I have a plug and play. I will have to cut into the shell to get it to the leak. I have an idea it is one of the jet seals. I have used a quart of stop leak and slowed the leak down. I thought about using a drummel wilth a small cutting blade.

@spaman5440 4 месяца назад

I would not use the stop leak and find the leak and fix it right.. I am not a fan of the stop leak it seems to always cause problems someplace else. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING