Vita Spa
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 heater manifold or unions, Leaking pump shaft seal, Loose PVC unions or fittings, Split jet body or plumbing line
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power at the GFCI and do not run the spa with an active leak near electrical components.
- Step 1 – Locate source: Remove side panels and inspect for wet areas while the spa is filled. Use a flashlight to trace drips back to their origin.
- Step 2 – Tighten unions: Gently tighten heater and pump unions by hand; do not overtighten. Replace O-rings if they are flattened or cracked.
- Step 3 – Pump seal: If water is leaking from under a pump motor, the shaft seal has likely failed. Replace the pump seal kit or the entire wet end.
- Step 4 – PVC repairs: For cracked fittings or lines, drain the spa below the leak and repair using PVC couplings and spa-rated cement.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
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