Fix-a-leak - Directions 'translation' And Clarification

[linD43]

My Sundance Capri Spa has been leaking for several months. : ( The local (not Sundance) hot tub distributor (I bought the spa used, private sale) says they charge $1200 MINIMUM for a fully foamed leak repair. (not an option!!!) I tried a different leak repair liquid over the summer with no appreciable results. This one claims to be able to repair up to an 1/8" hole. (I suspect mice may have chewed something.)

I recently came across reviews for this Fix-a-leak stuff that were quite impressive. They seem legit (though you never know) but it appears to have worked on leaks much bigger than mine (I lose about an 1" to 1.5" a week), some were losing more than that a day. Others had also tried different brands that did not work while this one did. I won't claim I am optimistic ... but am at least HOPEFUL.

Anyway ... I need a bit of deciphering on hot tub lingo to make sure I give myself the best chance of success. : )

Shake Well Before Using

1. Remove FILTER(s) before adding FIX-A-Leak to spa/hot tub water.

2. With all pumps and heater running on high speed add FIX-A-LEAK slowly through water return or filter compartment.

3. Run all pumps for approximately 1 hour.

So I would program the filter cycle to run for an hour? This runs the jets, but not the 'bubbler' - do I need to run that too? (I can always go out and turn them on 3 times ...) The Sundance also has adjustable air mixing jets on each side that I usually keep turned off, should I turn these on too?

4. Wait approximately 4-6 hours and watch the water level.

This I can do! Though I am not sure I can hold my breath that long!!

5. Continue to recirculate water until the leak has stopped.

Is just the circ pump sufficient for this or should I run the filter pump too?

(How do you know if leak has stopped? 1. Water level is not lowering or 2. Ground around spa/hot tub is dry.)

6. Mark level of water in spa and check for 2-3 days to determine if the leak has stopped.

7. After the leak has stopped and given the proper time to cure.(To cure drain spa 24-48 hrs.) You may return to normal filtration.

I have concerns about the 'cure' stage as I am in NH and temps at night are looking to be around the low to mid 30's (though currently it looks like we might have a few upper 30 low 40 nights coming up!). I really hate to have residual water left in the pipes freeze / crack and make matters worse!! I wondered if perhaps once it is drained and wiped out if putting an electric blanket in there might keep it warm enough to keep it from freezing... Any other ideas or suggestions?

Hopefully someone with previous experience spots this quickly as I would like to put this in in the next day or two to take advantage of the 'warmer' weather.

Feel free to keep your fingers crossed for me !!!!!!

linda

[Dr. Spa]

Leak seals success depends on the type of leak. Suction leaks, they rarely work. Pressure leaks they work about 90% of the time. If there's a hole in a pipe, it probably wont work. If it's leaking through a glue joint it probably will work. If the leak is in a place that flexes and moves a lot, it probably wont work.

To your questions...

The blower doesn't need to be ran

the circ pump sufficient

wait till spring when there's no chance of freezing