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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: xrayspex on February 20, 2006, 08:11:42 pm

Title: crack on pipe that holds filter catrtridge  Help!
Post by: xrayspex on February 20, 2006, 08:11:42 pm

hey all...

My spa has developed a crack on the pipe that holds my filter.

when I take the retaining ring off to service the filter. this crack is at the very top of the pipe running horizontally about 3 inches.

I tried some epoxy from my local lowes and it worked for a couple weeks, but it is leaking again.

does anyone have any experience with waterproof putties, such as plast-aid?
not sure how else to fix...any ideas?
thanks very much in advance!!
John

Title: Re: crack on pipe that holds filter catrtridge  He
Post by: Brewman on February 20, 2006, 09:01:36 pm

 There is a product called water putty- I've seen it at big box home improvement stores.  Maybe that'd help a bit, but my gut tells me that it'd just be another short term band-aid.  Maybe you have to have a pro replace the section of pipe.  
I assume no warranty is in force.

Title: Re: crack on pipe that holds filter catrtridge  He
Post by: st18901 on February 21, 2006, 02:13:01 am

If you can put a pic of it online, I might be able to suggest something.

Title: Re: crack on pipe that holds filter catrtridge  He
Post by: im45us on February 21, 2006, 08:20:31 am

I repaired a leak using plast-aid on my hot tub about 2 years ago and it has held great. I highly recommend it . The leak was on the seat of a 12 year old Hot Springs tub.

On my tub the parts that holds the filter just screws in and is very inexpensive to replace.

Title: Re: crack on pipe that holds filter catrtridge  He
Post by: xrayspex on February 22, 2006, 10:09:34 am

thanks for your help everyone...sorry but I'm not able to post a pic right now.
I'm gonna try the plast-aid, other wise it seems I'll have to replace whole "basket" assembly that holds the fliter.
!