sdriv Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 So a few weeks ago I started losing a bit of water. A week or two went by and it became more and more. I read the few posts on Fix a leak and decided to try it. Las week with the luck of a couple of warm days, after I ran the fix a leak through, I drained it let it cure for 3 days then refilled Well 2 days later I was down 3". The leak actually got worse. So now we were in some seriously cold weather and I was filling, heating and losing 2"-3" a day $$$$$. So today I got out the screwgun and took the side panel off and started digging. After removing about a square foot of insulation I fished out the culprit. The check valve for the 2nd pump suction line was cracked in half.I hopped in the car and was off to Lowes and believe it or not I found everything I needed. I got it all glued up ran the heat gun on it to cure it a bit and started the refill. Its now been an hour and no leaks so keeps your fingers crossed for me when I wake up tommorow I hope to see a dry slab!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatech (the unreal one) Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 So a few weeks ago I started losing a bit of water. A week or two went by and it became more and more. I read the few posts on Fix a leak and decided to try it. Las week with the luck of a couple of warm days, after I ran the fix a leak through, I drained it let it cure for 3 days then refilled Well 2 days later I was down 3". The leak actually got worse. So now we were in some seriously cold weather and I was filling, heating and losing 2"-3" a day $$$$$. So today I got out the screwgun and took the side panel off and started digging. After removing about a square foot of insulation I fished out the culprit. The check valve for the 2nd pump suction line was cracked in half.I hopped in the car and was off to Lowes and believe it or not I found everything I needed. I got it all glued up ran the heat gun on it to cure it a bit and started the refill. Its now been an hour and no leaks so keeps your fingers crossed for me when I wake up tommorow I hope to see a dry slab!! Well done. Sometimes getting yourself started is the hardest part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pup Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Good job...I hope it holds tight and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdriv Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks guys! So far 24 hrs and not a drop. Water is at the same line it was yesterday. Any one have so input as what type of foam I should use to replace what I took out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE SPA GUY Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 great job , go back to enjoying your tub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnepr Dave Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 If it is spray foam insulation, you can buy that at Lowe's too in an aerosol can. You said you had to dig, so I'm assuming that's what you have. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdriv Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 If it is spray foam insulation, you can buy that at Lowe's too in an aerosol can. You said you had to dig, so I'm assuming that's what you have. Dave Thanks Dave. I do have the foam insulation hence the digging. I was just wondering if there was a special type to use but it seems as if the standard Lowes issue will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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