Aquavia Spa Plumbing Leak in Equipment Bay

Spa is leaking water from the equipment area under the cabinet.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Loose pump union, Cracked heater union, Failed gasket or O-ring, Split PVC plumbing or manifold

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power and do not run pumps while a leak is present. Water and electricity are a dangerous combination.

  • Locate leak source: Remove the front panel and inspect around the pump, heater, and manifolds while the spa is filled. Use a flashlight to trace drips to their highest point.
  • Tighten unions: Hand-tighten pump and heater unions. Do not overtighten with tools as this can crack fittings.
  • Replace gaskets: If water seeps from a union even when tight, drain the spa below that level, disassemble the union, and replace the O-ring or gasket with an Aquavia-compatible part.
  • Repair cracked pipes: For small cracks, cut out the damaged section and glue in new PVC fittings using spa-grade PVC cement. Allow proper cure time before refilling.
  • Retest: Refill and run the spa while monitoring for further leaks.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Pump Union Gasket
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