Leak in 2003 Caldera Geneva Utopia spa

[Soakingfool]

Hi, new member here.  Couple years ago, I had a leak at this location at the "business end" of the spa, behind one of the main pumps.  Patched it with WaterWeld (which looks like a broken arm cast in the photo) and it worked a while but had it leaking about a drip per second this season, even with pumps off (no pressure in pipe). Adding additional WaterWeld to the dripping pipe didn't stop leak, perhaps I should have drained the spa first.   So, perhaps rashly,   I then drained the spa and applied three coats of FlexSeal (not shown in photo) 24 hours apart, per instruction.  Leak came right thru the Flexseal at one tiny spot at the bottom of the "elbow" at the same rate.  Drained tub again and applied two more coats of Flex Seal--will fill tub & check tomorrow.    Most likely it'll still leak.

If it still leaks, should I try a tape product?  If so what brand (with adhesive or just the stretchy kind)?  And should I try to strip off the FlexSeal-- assuming I can?

Many thanks,  Rich

 

 

[RDspaguy]

Why not just replace the jet?

[Soakingfool]

Thanks for your reply.  This leak is about 6 inches from the spa bottom, not at a jet into the tub.  I tried to contact Caldera via email and phone, to request a plumbing diagram, but i can't even get an email or a call to get through.

[Soakingfool]

Will look  at this closer tonight, yeah I guess it is a jet--  hopefully if its a part I can replace i can chip the Water Weld off if its still leaking!  Thanks

[RDspaguy]

What you will need to do is cut the pipes back (small air hose might have a clamp instead of glue) and remove the thru-wall flange to remove the entire jet, epoxy and all, and install a new jet and replumb the pipes.

[Soakingfool]

Thank you much, RD.  I will get a new jet  -  is that something that must come only from Caldera or something I can get online from different sources?   

[RDspaguy]

There are several major brands of jet that every spa manufacturer uses. The exact jet may not be available anymore, but any jet with the same inside diameter (hole size) and pipe size will do. If it is still available you can save a few $ by re-using the insert, as a different jet would need the insert as well.

[Soakingfool]

Thank you -- up until now, all my real plumbing work was done on house plumbing or sanitary sewer lines (hot tub work definitely more pleasant than the latter!)

[castletonia]

While not great diagrams, if you provide the serial number I can get you a plumbing diagram.  

[Soakingfool]

Thanks, you guys are great.  Serial# GEB2E1375  Mfr date  06/13/03

[Soakingfool]

I just got the plumbing diagram from Caldera, who were actually nicely responsive!  Thanks to all for your help,  Rich