Quantumphysics Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hello, I searched and have read several posts but none specific to my situation. I am new to this forum but have been tubbing for nine years The tub was purchased new and has developed a leak. It appears to be where the motor shaft goes into the wet side pump (I have a short video if needed) Is this a common problem for this tub? Is this model difficult (compared to others) to work on? I take very good care of it - I am the only user and want to keep it. Trying to find out if it's going to cost a fortune to repair. Is there anyone in MD (Silver Spring) that has worked on this model? The cold weather will be here very soon. Thanks in advance. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteyboy Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 You have a leak from the shaft seal - you can take it to your local pump repair shop. They can replace the seal pretty cheap. Beware - sometimes with a seal leak it can leak into the windings or rust the shaft and the pump may be toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantumphysics Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 You have a leak from the shaft seal - you can take it to your local pump repair shop. They can replace the seal pretty cheap. Beware - sometimes with a seal leak it can leak into the windings or rust the shaft and the pump may be toast. Thanks Pete for the quick response (today is probably the last warm day here in MD) Is removing the pump a big job - let's say 1 hour job - or 4 hour job? Is there a DIY on the forum? (I looked could not find one) or a shop manual? or am I over analizing this (lol) Since you used to be in Richmond - is there anyone you can personally recommend to repair the tub? (Silver Spring, MD) How long might it take a certified tech to repair? (tub is very easy to access) Thanks! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteyboy Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Less than 1 hour to remove. The only problem with a RLX is getting it out. You will need to remove the control box. Just look at what you have and you will see what there is to take apart. Sorry, haven't been in Richmond for 12 years - don't know anyone anymore. Some spa companies will do a shaft seal repair - we send it to pump pro's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantumphysics Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Less than 1 hour to remove. The only problem with a RLX is getting it out. You will need to remove the control box. Just look at what you have and you will see what there is to take apart. Sorry, haven't been in Richmond for 12 years - don't know anyone anymore. Some spa companies will do a shaft seal repair - we send it to pump pro's. pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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