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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: lfincham4 on July 08, 2006, 06:12:34 pm

Title: remove foam from pipes
Post by: lfincham4 on July 08, 2006, 06:12:34 pm

I have a leak in one of the Hot tub pipes. what is the quickest or easiest ways to remove the foam that is sprayed on the pipes and tub?

Title: Re: remove foam from pipes
Post by: hotubinn on July 09, 2006, 01:22:42 am

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I have a leak in one of the Hot tub pipes. what is the quickest or easiest ways to remove the foam that is sprayed on the pipes and tub?

A sharp knife and a lot of patience!!  A  non foamed spa is best for leaks ;)

Title: Re: remove foam from pipes
Post by: Tman122 on July 10, 2006, 04:52:50 am

We tip them up on there side and follow the wet foam into the leak. Alot of times you can follow it with your hands through the first layer and then a putty knife or we use sawzall blades taped to wooded handles of vaying lenghts. Most times it is very easy to find the leak by following wet foam and the culprit is usualy at a jet or a manifold which is just a few inches to 6 into the foam. Only remove the foam that needs to be removed, but don't be afraid to remove to much to facilitate the repair as it is easy to replace.