Master Spas Plumbing or Component Leak

Spa is leaking water inside the equipment bay or from 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

Cracked pump union or heater union, Failed pump shaft seal, Split PVC plumbing, Leaking jet body or manifold

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker and do not run the spa with a known leak; running dry can damage pumps and heater.

  • Locate source: Remove the equipment bay panel and use a flashlight to trace the leak. Look for drips at unions, pump seals, and heater connections.
  • Tighten unions: Hand-tighten pump and heater unions. Do not overtighten with tools, as this can crack the fittings.
  • Replace o-rings: If unions still leak, drain the spa below the leak level, disassemble the union, and replace the o-ring with a compatible Master Spas union o-ring.
  • Pump seal leak: If water is leaking from between the pump wet end and motor, the shaft seal has failed. Replace the pump wet end or shaft seal kit.
  • Hidden leaks: For leaks in foam-insulated plumbing or jet bodies, it may be necessary to remove cabinet panels and foam. This is typically a job for an experienced spa technician.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Pump Wet End or Heater Union O-Rings
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