CharlieB Posted March 18, 2007 Report Posted March 18, 2007 Around November I had a series of events on my Saratoga spa that is causing me a major problem now First the Circulator pump went bad causing the heater to go bad and while replacing both water got on control board and blew that out. Anyway while waiting for these parts to arrive the temp got down to 0 and stayed that way till end of February. I had drained the tub but Not as thoroughly as I guessed. When I started it back up the other day after filling it and getting it to temp I turned on the pumps and lost every bit of water in about 20 seconds. So I figured I had a major leak somewhere Found about where the leak is and started digging into the rigid insulation. Using a wire wheel I managed to get to a "T" that burst but to repair the fitting I need to remove a bunch of insulation just to get to where I can remove the piping. So after rambling here does anyone know of a better method for removing this rigid sprayed in insulation Quote
whyymee22 Posted March 18, 2007 Report Posted March 18, 2007 sorry i don't have any info on your foam problem, but it sure moves me more in the direction of a tub without full foam. I Hope someone here can give you some good advice. it seems like there would be a chance of hitting another pipe or something if not careful.. GoodLuck and please let us know how it comes out.... Quote
Chas Posted March 18, 2007 Report Posted March 18, 2007 Digging foam is no big deal - ok, the first time you do it is a bit of a challenge, but its not really that bad. I use a claw hammer - I have smoothed the corners on the claw part - and I also use a drywall saw. This is a small saw with a straight handle. Mine has been around so long that it is completely dull. That is just right for this job- cuts foam but not pipes. I have a couple of flat pry bars which are also smoothed on the corners. One tiny one and one larger one. I keep the shop vac running and pull out chunks and water as fast as I can. I can dig out a leak deep in the foam in under an hour, including getting all the wet stuff out as well. Quote
Dr. Spa Posted March 18, 2007 Report Posted March 18, 2007 Digging foam is no big deal - ok, the first time you do it is a bit of a challenge, but its not really that bad. As I always say..... Brain surgery is easy, if you know how. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.