Saluspa/ Coleman Inflatable Spa - Fix air leak/ water in walls

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91945punx

Жыл бұрын

My saluspa inflatable spa was deflated a little. I went to fill it with air and realized the walls were full of water. I searched online and someone posted on a forum somewhere how to fix it. I thought a video would help some people like me.
Pretty simple fix. Only supply you'll need is some kind of epoxy, I used JB Weld original. Costs about $7 usd.

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@lizattempts3948 Жыл бұрын

Wow had been having trouble with ours. Drained it today and tried to move it. Walls completely full of water! This is the only tip I've found on why this happened and what to do. Thank you!

@handjamb 10 ай бұрын

Just for your information what is happening here is there is a small tube about 12 - 15 inches inside the air chamber, connecting those two ports. And in most cases, either one or both of those ends of this hose has disconnected inside. I learned this when draining the water from the walls in my hot tub, this hose flushed out. There’s really no way to reliably reattach this hose inside, so plugging them seems to be the best workaround…. Thanks for the video

@genehayes6548 4 ай бұрын

I think you are right. Unfortunately there is no way to fix it that I can find either. It also took WAY to long to find this solution since the Saluspa manual doesn't even acknowledge it's existence. Hopefully plugging it will work or it's a wasted $400 for me after only 1 year. I think that tube came out when I put it in storage for the winter.

@Dustinthefortnitedad 2 ай бұрын

Sadly the jB weld didn't work for us. It wasn't the screw hole leaking. Turned out its behind that vent plate where it goes into the liner. No idea what to try now besides trashing it. It's not even 2 years old

@amykanai851 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the instruction! I will fix this today. I had trouble getting the water out of the walls until reading comment replies and understanding that the air valve can be completely removed by unscrewing the second ring.

@dozzborn2118 Жыл бұрын

Dude I have no idea why they even have a hole there on either thing. Walls were full with water and went to inflate and it was leaking. Thank you so much brother. Perfect timing

@lisakeasler8301 Жыл бұрын

How did you get all the water out of the walls? We got most out through hose but still a lot did not come out.

@rickdee67 Жыл бұрын

@@lisakeasler8301 is everything else working ok? I plugged the holes but have a theory, both holes are connected to each other for some reason. When i was draining the water from the walls a few pieces of white tubing came out of the air fill hole! ALSO the air fill fitting unscrewed to facilitate draining the water from the wall!

@lisakeasler8301 Жыл бұрын

@Landlock beachbum yes everything seems to be working ok after we did JD weld on both holes. But we couldn't get all the water out of the walls. We've only had the hot tub 8 months. Thanks for the video. Very helpful! Have you had any more leaks since fixing the holes?

@cindyrider2006 4 ай бұрын

That may be the best tip! How to get the water out of the walls.@@rickdee67

@joelweatherbee Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video, short, sweet and straight to the fix !

@edwardchase1796 Жыл бұрын

Same as everyone else here walls full of water. Thanks for the advice!!!

@adriangalloway9149 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I didn't know what I was going to do with this spa now that it was leaking.

@holly9606 Жыл бұрын

My Saluspa - Palm Springs model has exactly this same problem. The air leak is evident in the two locations shown in this video and appeared when setting up the hot tub after being stored for the winter season. I used duct tape temporarily to cover the two ports to confirm the liner will hold air if these ports are sealed. I suspect the process of putting the hot tub into storage damaged what I believe is an internal pipe connecting these ports. Now, I will try permanently sealing these ports with JB or some other compound. Thanks for posting this most helpful video!

@Robertillox1986 Жыл бұрын

Is it works?

@e-roc6703 Ай бұрын

This is a life saver I was just fixing to drag the ol thing to the road but was holding out hope and here it is. Thank you for this video! To those asking about the water in the walls I had to open all the drains, the one on the botttom, and flip the jacuzzi a couple times and step the water out of it. Finally got basically all of the water out.

@dallasriffle 5 ай бұрын

Add my name to the list… same story, walked out one morning and was collapsing. Didn’t realize the walls were filled with water until I drained the tub and still couldn’t lift it. This video was very helpful. Draining the walls now and hopefully can implement your fix. Thanks!

@psrsscott Ай бұрын

Are u adding air in to drain the water

@EMB-tl6mi Ай бұрын

can you please explain how you drain the walls?

@jarredbreaux 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. This is our exact problem that just happened today.

@TimLenhartTech 2 ай бұрын

We will get a few more months out of our spa thanks to your video. I took that cover off and stuffed the hole good and full of muffler weld. All's well now.

@robertbastille5216 Жыл бұрын

The vents are for releasing over pressure when filling or on hot days. The valves are behind the walls. If you dont replace the screw, it will still leak into the walls. I used a rubber toilet tank gasket on each one with a large washer and kept the screws in them. There is no way to replace the valves so blocking them off is what I did. Let some air out if the tub gets over inflated in the sun. These valves have nothing to do with the air jets.

@Kaptions_Kaught Ай бұрын

Do you have a video of what you did

@horaciotorres1105 Ай бұрын

That video would be great. I’m in the same boat.

@user-hu4kl8qy5i Жыл бұрын

This is soooooo helpful! Thank you so much.

@bonniemiller8776 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! After much frustration… your method worked!

@lisabene65 10 ай бұрын

I noticed spa deflating two days ago, but didn’t have time to look at it so today I go out there and notice it’s dripping from the large air output, so I plugged up the insides, but noticed there was still water coming out of the smaller bottom intake! So I re-blew up the spa and then heard all this gurgling sound coming from the inside top valve which you are talking about. I screwed it off and saw all this water coming out of it!! so I figured after watching your video I must have water inside the walls. I’m about to throw this thing out after loving it for over a year so I drained it right now and I’m gonna try to get the water out of the walls don’t even know if that’s possible and don’t know why it’s happening now after I’ve had no issues with it. Except before summer, I took it down to clean it and then had my patio pavers sealed, and it was out in the sun upside down and wondering if that stretched out the liner but it’s been fine for about two months till two days ago😩

@leyburne1 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the fix! I plugged the top and bottom holes but found it was leaking around the outside of the upper “vent”. I put some Marine JB weld into a syringe and pumped it around the perimeter, no more leaks 👍

@DontBeSickOFit 2 ай бұрын

did the same thing today! Thanks!, Don't be sick of it!

@andrewlutz5274 7 ай бұрын

Your a good man. I’m going to grab some jb weld right now

@jasonpaul82 Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness was about to get ride of mine. I too recently collapsed the tub. I guess this is what did it.

@TheRawdaddy Ай бұрын

Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for.

@JoanRoss-ud9rx 5 күн бұрын

Thank you!! You’re the best!

@TheOgre Жыл бұрын

This is the second liner I've had do this, first was replaced under warranty so i didnt try to fix it, however im glad you made this video as it confirms my suspicions of what is going on. I was going to put a vinyl patch over topbafter considering the epoxy route but, based on this, ill probably do the epoxy, and then maybe also the viynl patch on the bottom!

@karynreed8936 Жыл бұрын

@TheOgre I filled the holes with the JB lube. That worked. No more air leaking from the value. However now the air is leaking from behind. Tried the duck tape but it doesn’t want to stick to the vinyl. So you did get a replacement liner? I just put a claim in for it.

@karynreed8936 Жыл бұрын

@TITANN-117 8 ай бұрын

You can also use aquarium grade silicone it works well and is made for water.

@Dustinthefortnitedad 2 ай бұрын

@@karynreed8936same problem here. Did you figure it out? Any fix that worked for you?

@karynreed8936 2 ай бұрын

@@Dustinthefortnitedad I finally had to replace it. Good thing I had a warranty on it. But also, I lubed it up with that glue, it wasn’t pretty but it did hold.

@JamieMurphy-eu5bq 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Trying this as well. JB well is curing.

@Kfjfjdjdb Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very helpful

@sarafenawoods433 Жыл бұрын

Thank you that top one was my problem.

@lisamacias8131 Жыл бұрын

What did you use to get the screw out?

@rickdee67 Жыл бұрын

@@lisamacias8131 a screwdriver

@micheleshields7175 Жыл бұрын

Star point screw driver

@TITANN-117 8 ай бұрын

@@micheleshields7175mine was a small Phillips.

@DLWang 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Didn't know about the bottom one

@Stevemotzkus Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@valentynp 6 ай бұрын

Thank you it fixed my issue as well no more leaking. But now I have a leaking pump.......ohhh these hot tubs are cheap for a reason.

@playjayramirez 2 ай бұрын

Try loosening the screws and retightening them. This helped me. Simple fix but if you don’t know that’s your problem it’s hard to figure out otherwise.

@joellenpowers8278 7 күн бұрын

Same problem. My pump is now leaking when i turn the heat mechanism on. What screws should i loosen? @@playjayramirez

@themaddmoeshowgermanshepar1627 28 күн бұрын

...thank you for ti's video, doing mines right this minute

@5tmarc 2 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy!

@daleb7372 9 ай бұрын

i was about ready to throw mine out. hopefully this fixes it

@PortalDeConciencia 6 ай бұрын

What are the purpose of those holes if they can be sealed ? I dont understand why they make them if we can eliminate them ?

@stargatefever 10 ай бұрын

Wow I took the whole thing off and filled it with hot clue both where leaking. I never knew what those where for odd design flaw

@darrisdoois2354 8 ай бұрын

I just did the same fix. Thx. Only thing i will add is, mine kept leaking from the upper thingy. I pulled it straight out and filled the hole behind it with a water proofing "kerdi fix" and pushed the cover thingy back on.. still not sure what the function of the upper thingy is. But it aint gonna fo anything anymore.. cheers

@chnillapoil0150 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I have the same problem. I will use RTV adhesive instead of epoxy ,lwill let know if it worked. Not sure if the top and bottom hole are connected together...maybe I should seal the bottom one too.....

@willdonaldson4450 Жыл бұрын

Well? Did it work?

@TITANN-117 8 ай бұрын

You do also have to seal the bottom one if the top one fails because the walls will start filling with water. You won't notice it at first until one day you're wondering where all your water went😮

@martinelamirande8042 Жыл бұрын

I have the same problem with my hot tub. I purchased it last year and when I tried to inflate it yesterday, the air was leaking from the same places you mentionned. I can't figure out the purpose of that thing🤔?

@rosettasimmons6348 3 ай бұрын

I had the same leak from that top hole. You could hear the air coming from it when drained. Today I plugged it w JD Weld and shaved the stem down. Tomorrow I will blow it up and test the leak. I didnt do anything to the bottem hole. 🤞

@lmphashby 16 күн бұрын

I can't believe I just ran across your video I had the same thing happening the thing is how do I get the water out of the air Chambers

@jabencze1able Жыл бұрын

How do you replace the tube inside the wall

@rehorm1809 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for such great information. Should I put JB Weld on the back of the top piece too?

@shellhud4 Жыл бұрын

I just inflated my tub that had been in storage and when I inflated it, it has water and mold in the internal areas. Can that be cleaned??

@eddyacevedo5089 Ай бұрын

Well thought it a little Riscky but did it anyway and sealed those suckers just like this said and Guess it works.🎉😊 I usted silicón.

@louisefaison3264 8 ай бұрын

Couldn’t keep air in mine I hope this fixes my prob. Tnks

@oursons2066 11 ай бұрын

just saw this went to reinflate my spa and it did not stay blown up and I could here air coming out full force from both those things you just showed on here! Question is why all of a sudden did it start doing this??? Is there a reason cause it was fine before I took down for a month while on vacation not wont hold air....

@shawnmckenna5435 8 ай бұрын

Does the filter still work?

@hollywood1836 5 ай бұрын

Will this also cause a mysterious water leak from somewhere? It's a very small amount and can't figure out where it's coming from

@jeannettesachs3053 16 күн бұрын

Can’t get the screw out of the top piece. Now it’s stripped. Do we know the function of this top piece or can I just wreck it and patch the hole with JB Weld?

@JimMeyerTheFirst Ай бұрын

What is the function of the vent-looking part on top? I'm about to undertake this fix, but I don't want to plug up something that might be important... From the location, my guess is that it's an overflow drain. And... thanks for posting this!

@theRickLC Ай бұрын

Same problem ... it appears to be similar to a bath over flow drain. Except the overflow is routed thru a tube back into the bottom of spa. I am assuming this tube has disconnected and water is now filing the walls/air pocket and the air is escaping thru the ports where the tube was connected. Also, since this tube is inside the walls/air pocket there is no access to repair, reconnect or replace. An expoxy plug at both ends appears to be the solution.

@KayFishEtsy 10 ай бұрын

How do you get the water out of the walls?

@nlbumann 9 ай бұрын

The hole you use to fill with air. Take the whole cover off and water will come pouring out

@georgephillips2829 5 ай бұрын

I used the tube that you use to fill the walls with air. I pushed the tube into the air fill hole but did not connect it to the pump so it will drain. Then i had to slowly lift the opposite side, a little at a time until it drains out. Took me over an hour.

@loraleehurley9923 Жыл бұрын

What kind of screwdriver did you use for the top piece before you popped it off…I can’t get the screw out

@91945punx Жыл бұрын

A very 'sharp' phillips head screwdriver. And I had to press hard to get it to grip. I was worried I'd strip it actually, but it did come out.

@paigehanson8284 8 ай бұрын

I just put JB Weld in these two locations and it seems to still be letting out air slowly. Can not find a hole anywhere!? Any other suggestions?

@TITANN-117 8 ай бұрын

Patch over the bottom one will work and then use aquarium grade silicone around the entire top one that will help seal it.😊

@user-jo2bo3yd8y Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid! It's my impression the top hole that was sealed is the air intake for the bubble function....did sealing/filling it not eliminate the ability for "spa" bubbles?

@ThomasParker70 Жыл бұрын

It has nothing to do with the bubble jets. The air intake is inside the pump.

@nickdial8528 5 ай бұрын

It's to vent pressure from hot sun.

@ChrissyWilson-lg2wl 3 ай бұрын

So after you did this an filled it up did it stay inflated..an the filter system worked fine ?

@mizer89 4 ай бұрын

What was the best way to drain the walls after water got in? Planning on sealing but want to drain first.

@cindyrider2006 4 ай бұрын

Someone further up mentioned unscrewing the air fill hole.

@Jdizzle108 8 ай бұрын

Also, does anybody have any idea how to get a replacement inflatable tub?

@carriesanford7154 Ай бұрын

So I did what you did but the top one is still leaking air from behind the valve. Is there a way to fill it in behind the hole. Is that what you had to do or no?

@kimwerner2187 Ай бұрын

So now that we know how to fix it how do I get the trapped water out?

@MunchieMan123 7 ай бұрын

Does anyone know what this thing does? (The one on top)

@psrsscott Ай бұрын

How do u get the water out of the walls to heavy to pink up

@Jdizzle108 8 ай бұрын

Is it possible that I inflated my spa to fast and screwed up the inside? Mine seems to be leaking air from behind the filter. It will not inflate. Any folks out there have this problem? Or any idea if it's fixable.

@TITANN-117 8 ай бұрын

You'll have to remove the small Phillips screw inside the purge valve case that's underneath the filter. In his video he shows how to twist it sideways. I just use a vinyl patch with PVC cement and it worked perfect .

@ShawnBruce Жыл бұрын

Any idea what that hole is there for in the first place? Do the bubbles still work?

@91945punx Жыл бұрын

No clue. And yes the bubbles still work. They go through the tube that's hidden in/ underneath the plastic covering that goes from the bottom of the inside wall into the bubble middle, kinda near the inside drain.

@karynreed8936 Жыл бұрын

Answer to that is in the comments.

@TITANN-117 8 ай бұрын

There purge valves for when the air gets hot and the molecules expand or overinflated so it doesn't overstretch and damage the seams.

@bingfischer9679 12 күн бұрын

There is a one way valve on the bottom hose and it can break. Dont plug that off.

@sportymob1488 Жыл бұрын

How do you get the water out of the walls before filling the holes with JB weld ?

@91945punx Жыл бұрын

The same place you fill it with air. On ours it's a black valve that is on the bottom of the outside wall, near the other hookups but it is usually unattached to anything. There is a 'cap' that you can unscrew to inflate, or you can unscrew the whole valve thingy... that's where the water is.

@KayFishEtsy 10 ай бұрын

Excellent 👌

@georgephillips2829 5 ай бұрын

@anitawatts2341 2 ай бұрын

Can anyone tell how the shaved the thing on the upper port

@Thescdixon Жыл бұрын

Hi, i have same problem, but not sure if walls have water in them. If they do, what is easiest way to drain the water from inside the walls?

@Thescdixon Жыл бұрын

Nvm just saw your reply to same question I had!

@Thescdixon Жыл бұрын

Was wondering if silicone would work also, instead of jb weld

@91945punx Жыл бұрын

@@Thescdixon It should work ok. Worth a try. Not sure if you've read through all the comments... I would suggest roughing up any parts of the actual tub the silicone (or whatever material you use) comes in contact with. A problem some have had is the stuff we use not 'sticking' to the walls. I think roughing up the surface with sandpaper or emory board would help.

@PortalDeConciencia 6 ай бұрын

I did it with silucone gun and it works well

@terreinaenglish3262 Жыл бұрын

What type of screwdriver that you use to remove the top screw

@91945punx Жыл бұрын

A very 'sharp' phillips head screwdriver. And I had to press hard to get it to grip. I was worried I'd strip it actually, but it did come out.

@whynotwine 7 ай бұрын

@@91945punx I'm pretty sure I stripped mine. Kinda sucks, looking for a solution to getting that screw out now.

@kristabruner6298 5 ай бұрын

How did you get the water out of the walls? Or did you leave it and fill the holes

@natashacash1018 4 ай бұрын

The valve on the outside near the bottom where you pump air into.

@kayliekilgore818 10 ай бұрын

How did you get the water out of the walls?

@91945punx 10 ай бұрын

The black valve thing you use to inflate the walls, it unscrews all the way out and air/ water can come out.

@kapaxian Ай бұрын

how did you get the water out of the walls? Mine weighs a ton now!

@kapaxian Ай бұрын

Just saw the post about the air vent nozzle unscrews. Success!

@jamespetrichevich6359 Жыл бұрын

So you no longer have air bubbles?

@ThomasParker70 Жыл бұрын

It has nothing to do with the air bubbles.

@tomkowalski3324 Жыл бұрын

Does your thermostat still work?

@91945punx Жыл бұрын

Yeah, mine still works just fine.

@timwhalen7522 Жыл бұрын

I did this works great but now not heating up

@rickdee67 Жыл бұрын

@@timwhalen7522 any updates?

@khazoury Ай бұрын

That works but now the airport has a water leak. Ugh

@AllysonJones-pj5qg Жыл бұрын

Mines still leaking around the top part even with the hole filled. Tried to weld the sides down. Didn’t work. Do you recommend caulking it down to the liner?

@AllysonJones-pj5qg Жыл бұрын

I ended up trying loctite around it. Helped some. What would happen if I patched over the bubble intake with a liner patch?

@91945punx Жыл бұрын

Mine leaks a bit of air up top as well, but not much and doesn't let water in the walls. On mine the problem is that the jb weld doesn't 'stick to' the sides of the tub. I'm not sure if roughing up the surface would make it stick. Usually for things to get a good 'grip' on slick materials the shiny needs to be taken off and the surface needs to be a little rough. I'm not too worried about the air mine is leaking, so I haven't tried it, but have thought about trying it sometime. I'm assuming it's air that's leaking out of your walls that you're concerned with.. .if that's the case I don't think patching will help really as the patch sticky surface would only be partially the wall and not enough would be in contact to stop from more leaking. But it's worth a shot I guess. I could be wrong.

@Sean-oi9br Жыл бұрын

@@91945punx I used the JB weld and had leaks around the plastic piece behind it sort of like you're describing. I tried Flex spray and it almost worked but I got Flex Glue and it is completely sealed plus the white of the glue matches. Thanks for your advice I hope this helps.

@karynreed8936 Жыл бұрын

@@Sean-oi9brI’m trying the flex glue now. Tried to duct tape the whole thing, but duct tape doesn’t want to stick to the liner.

@karynreed8936 Жыл бұрын

@@Sean-oi9brthank you Sean.

@lilliangonzalez4896 2 ай бұрын

How did you drain the walls?

@brandykay2644 2 ай бұрын

Unscrew port you put air in and turn hot tub on its side. Water will drain.

@JoanMarieOnnagan 2 ай бұрын

So my main question is how do i get the water out of the walls???? Hellppppp

@mk123456la 11 ай бұрын

I promise I’m not stupid, but I cannot for the life of me get that screw to budge. Any ideas?

@littlebeartelevision 8 ай бұрын

Same! Did you figure this out?

@theRickLC Ай бұрын

Spray some wd40 on it.

@stargatefever 10 ай бұрын

Doesnt seem like these spays have any insulation

@lisamacias8131 Жыл бұрын

What did you use to get the screw out…I can’t seem to get it out with a screwdriver…help

@91945punx Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I just used a normal screwdriver. It was a bit funny to get to come out, but I just kept trying and it evetually did.

@rickdee67 Жыл бұрын

It's important to use a sharp screwdriver and be careful! If you're screwdriver is worn it'll strip the screw!

@scoopmarchand5799 Ай бұрын

Use the right size Philips head screwdriver push down hard and twist counterclockwise > righty titey - lefty loosey

@budgreenleaf315 4 күн бұрын

Didn’t work

@TITANN-117 8 ай бұрын

I just had to do the exact same thing to my hot tub. Unfortunately the instructions don't say anything about horse play in the hot tub I think that's what damaged ours🫣 we've had ours up 24/7 for almost 3 years now. If I can make it through one more Montana winner I feel that I would have gotten my money's worth. Unfortunately I watched your video a day late but we both came to the same conclusion. Thank you for posting the video to help others.