Intex
Water Leak at Fittings or Pump Housing
Water leaking from around the heater pump unit or hose connections
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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 hose nuts, Damaged O-rings or gaskets, Cracked hose or fitting, Cracked heater pump housing
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the spa before tightening or removing any hoses. Avoid standing in water while handling electrical parts.
- 1. Tighten connections:
- Hand-tighten all large threaded hose nuts at the spa wall and heater pump unit.
- 2. Inspect O-rings:
- Shut off water flow using spa plugs if available.
- Disconnect hoses and inspect O-rings for cracks or flattening.
- Replace with compatible Intex O-rings if damaged.
- 3. Check hoses and housing:
- Look for visible cracks in hoses or the pump housing.
- If housing is cracked or leak persists: The heater pump unit or hose must be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Inlet/Outlet Hose Set and O-Rings
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