RivieraPool
Equipment Compartment Leak
Spa is leaking water from the equipment bay area.
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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 or manifold, Failed pump shaft seal, Cracked PVC plumbing fitting
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power and do not run the spa with a known leak; this can damage pumps and heater.
- Locate the leak: Remove the equipment access panel and use a flashlight to identify the source. Look around the RivieraPool pump unions, heater unions, and valves.
- Tighten unions: Hand-tighten any loose pump or heater unions. Do not overtighten, as this can crack fittings.
- Seal replacement: If water drips from under the pump motor, the RivieraPool pump shaft seal is likely failed. Replace the seal kit or the entire pump assembly.
- Repair cracked fittings: For cracked PVC elbows or manifolds, drain the spa below the leak level and replace the damaged fitting using PVC primer and cement.
- Retest: Refill and run the spa while monitoring for further leaks.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
RivieraPool pump seal kit
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