Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Whirlpool Tub Leaking
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Jerry Kay
07-24-08, 03:10 PM
My whirlpool tub is leaking through two of the jets. It was first noticed when the tub was being used and the water level was going down although the drain was closed. We had a plumber come in and take a look and he looked through the trap door where the pump is and said the jets were leaking but it would require cutting a hole in the adjacent wall, etc. and tightening the nuts around the jets. I cut a hole and installed an access panel for future obtions and looked at the jets and two are leaking but I am puzzled as how to tighten them. The plumber said it was just a matter of tightening the large nut are the jet but that nut is already tight. I did not try using a wrench on the nut as I didn't want to crack it or ruin it. One of the jets is waaaaay in the back but I can just reach it so want to know what to do before I tackle the job. I am wondering about some kind of caulk or adhesive to put around the nut or should I try to cinch it down some more?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Thanks in advance for any help.
plumbingods
07-24-08, 06:00 PM
Without seeing the parts it is hard for me to tell you what to do, But if you do see a large nut on the back side against the fiberglass, that should be where to tighten them. Is there one that is easy to get at that you can experiment with? Try to tighten it. If it will not tighten, try to loosen it. If you get it loose, you can then put plumbers putty or caulking behind the flange on the inside and re tighten the nut.
If all else fails, you can probably just caulk around the fittings in the back. Make sure it is completely dry and you let set at least overnight before using it. I don't know how long this will last. But there is no pressure at those fittings so it should work ok. No guarantees...
If all else fails, you can probably just caulk around the fittings in the back. Make sure it is completely dry and you let set at least overnight before using it. I don't know how long this will last. But there is no pressure at those fittings so it should work ok. No guarantees...
idmason60
07-28-08, 05:58 AM
Jerry
Go to a pool repair,supply place. Maybe ask if they have replacement jets you can look at. One look can save you tons of pain breaking or screwing up something. You might just want to replace the leaking ones. Maybe they are cracked or
broken in some way.
I have screwed up many projects by just not being able to see how it works or it is assembled and then after buying a new one saw how easy it could have been done.
Larry
Go to a pool repair,supply place. Maybe ask if they have replacement jets you can look at. One look can save you tons of pain breaking or screwing up something. You might just want to replace the leaking ones. Maybe they are cracked or
broken in some way.
I have screwed up many projects by just not being able to see how it works or it is assembled and then after buying a new one saw how easy it could have been done.
Larry