Lifesmart Spas
Plumbing Leak / Fitting Failure
Spa is leaking water from the equipment compartment or 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 or heater unions, Cracked PVC fittings or manifolds, Failed jet body gasket, Freeze damage to plumbing lines
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power at the GFCI breaker. Avoid running the spa with low water level.
- Locate the leak: Remove the access panel and inspect around the pump, heater, and plumbing while the spa is filled. Use a flashlight to trace drips.
- Tighten unions: Hand-tighten pump and heater unions. Do not overtighten with tools as this can crack fittings.
- Repair fittings: For cracked PVC elbows or manifolds, drain the spa below the leak, cut out the damaged section, and glue in new PVC parts using spa-rated PVC cement.
- Jet body leaks: If water is seeping from around a jet on the shell, the jet body or gasket may need to be replaced from the backside, which may require foam excavation.
- Freeze damage: Extensive freeze damage often requires professional repair due to hidden leaks in foam-insulated plumbing.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Pump Union O-Rings
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