valvashon Posted July 20, 2022 Report Share Posted July 20, 2022 I do remember seeing this little chip in the "floor" under the filter in my Altamar in the past, but have not noticed a leak in the motor/control area until now. Either I was oblivious or the water has just worked it's way through the insulation now. Where the water is coming out over the motor is about a foot away (horizontally) from where this chip is so I believe that this is where the leak is from. Draining it now to just past the point of the bottom of the filter cavity and will check in a couple of days to see if the leak stops. If so I will do the blue food color/water thing and see if blue water drips down. If so, can anybody recommend a patch/sealant material for this? Doesn't have to look great as nobody ever sees this area unless the filter is out but it does have to seal perfectly. The chip is very small- no bigger than the inside circumference of a drinking straw. As I said, it's been there a while but I have no idea what caused it. I can't have water dripping on the newly rebuilt motor anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusser Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 I would sand a small area around the chip and try marine epoxy if it was my spa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valvashon Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 I've purchased a Plast-Aid acrylic and PVC repair kit. Seemed to be the best thing out there as the shell is acrylic. Will post pictures and results next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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