LEAK DETECTION
Leaks can occur if your hot tub has been winterized improperly, pipes can freeze and crack. (Which is why we don't recommend ever winterizing any hot tub.)
Leaks can also occur if the hot tub water has been left chemically unbalanced over a long period of time, causing the glue around the fittings to deteriorate. This can be difficult to find, so here are some tips for you.
Inspect the drain cap…is it leaking?
Check the equipment compartment to determine if it is wet inside.
Check around the light lens. It could be cracked or the silicone may be deteriorated.
A check valve may be broken and leaking. The ozone unit has a check valve and also determine if an air intake valve is leaking.
Check the pumps, seals will erode over a period of time and will need to be replaced.
If the cabinet is dry and you find no leaks inside then you can move on and try these next steps:
Remove the pillows and filters from the hottub.
Fill the tub full of water and add 1-2 pints of Blue Dye to the water.
Power up the hottub and let the jet pumps run on high for at least 2 hours.
Afterwards drain the hottub.
Remove the side panel or panels.
Check for wet insulation and follow the trail of Blue Dye to find the leak.
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