Lay z spa pump leaking water from the bottom

[@AbouttheHouse0]

👉How to descale your Lay Z Spa: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpjUopqsZr-Cetk

[@lauriuotinen6993]

This was incredibly helpful, thank you! In short: 1. disconnect pump, 2. turn it sideways, 3. unscrew bottom screws, 4. fill the input tube with water while the pump is sideways to localize the leak, 5. in my case it was coming from the water pump, 6. open water pump, 7. clean and apply Permatex Form-A-Gasket 3 or similar liquid gasket product, 8. wait to cure, 9. fill the tubes to localize the leak or determine no leak, 10. done!

[@ryanwarwick1601]

Just bought a second hand LAY Z spa where just found the pump leaking (think the seller was genuine, just the unit had been stored for some time), this was an excellent tutorial, well explained (now if you could just email my wife to explain that pump parts all over the kitchen is a good thing then that would be great :-) )

[@ryanwarwick1601]

As you said, leak was exactly where you said it was, flow sensor. all sealed up with silicone now, just waiting for it to harden then will test again and fingers crossed you have saved me a ton of money, cheers buddy

[@daniellawrence4369]

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for making such informative videos. This video got my Pump working again PERFECTLY. It’s genuinely running quieter than it did brand new. (This is my 3rd LayZSpa in 5 years) Your guidance gave me the confidence to “have a go” and replace the seals (I also used the gasket maker/sealant too) Hoping to send you some money for a beer/coffee asap.

[@andrewrobinson4585]

Why can't every video be this good?! Amazing job and a great guide. Now off to the garden to try to fix mine

[@kerryhennessy2522]

Great tutorial! My spa is less than 2 yrs old and started leaking. Such a pain to always fixing these things. Cheap for a reason!

[@nobbytart27]

As someone who has worked in Industrial maintenance for several years its pretty obvious these units are not built to be easily maintained by the end user, or what would also be good would be a refurb service by the manufacturer, but to make this economically viable the unit would need a full redesign to make all the potential failure points easily accessed. Our throw away world means the slightest hint of trouble its £300 for a new one. Great video dude thanks for sharing and i'll save this for future reference when i spring a leak.

[@imaginitivity7853]

Nice thorough video. I've been servicing the earlier 'egg' models since owning a lay z spa for a few years. I like that they're completely modular, but they do need attention periodically. One potential leak source you overlooked in this video is the non-return valv in the air inlet of the tub itself. The mushroom in the pump is supposed to be backup to this. By the way, I've had success replacing a perished mushroom valve with a child's party balloon, a much cheaper option than replacing it.

[@jasonollington7989]

Excellent video. Thank you. I fixed my leaking pump just as you showed how. Much appreciated.

[@HopesterTrainVids]

So helpful, thank you. Helped me resolve two leaks, I used the recommended sealant too. It would be great to see a video replacing the mushroom shaped valve just in case. Thankyou. Saved me a lot of money on repairs and gave me the confidence to give it a try!

[@NinjaFreak-k9z]

just wanted to say thanks for taking the time with this vid. My heater died (kept tripping) and I was also slowly losing water (and my mind looking for holes in the tub itself!). I followed your instructions and I'm back in action once again! Also to note, the white wires connecting from the bottom of the heater to the PCB don't have a specific order from my experience but to each their own. :) Thanks again!

[@JmeisterJ]

What a fantastic video. Was left in the lurch after my pump started leaking and I was 6 months out of warranty. Such a clear step by step video, used some instant gasket to top up on the seals and no more leaks! So helpful

[@BENZ007]

Thanks , I took mine apart and found the seal leaking on the float , the gasket I had to order from the UK amazon site,. without your video I would have never found the leak. Great job !!

[@alanholmes5263]

Extremely helpful and so well described. The pitting on my element seemed too great so I bought another block. Thank you for the outstanding description and especially the care guidance!😅

[@Brewdah30]

Super well done video! Oddly enough, mine was leaking in the exact same spot. Your fix will probably last longer than the original seals did. Again, many thanks!!

[@the_anonymous_muso]

I got a little carried away trying to clean out my spa. It’s been in a new location where no matter what I did it was getting far too much leaf litter. I’ve had it for a little over a year and have never been able to use filter cartridges without the E02 error cutting out every single time I turned it on. When I opened it up the cables were going all over the place but overall the inside seems pretty clean after a thorough cleaning. Putting it back together. Oh my… I was completely lost! So I disconnected all the electrics so they were not making it impossible to remove or replace the parts. I’m unsure if I’ve got the convex pump thing in the right way or the right place. Here’s hoping. In any case. I truly hope it will work with filter cartridges now. But just in case I’ve moved it under cover. Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tompoppe9564]

Great and thorough video, thank you so much for your very very detailed video of disassembly, repair and re-assembly of the unit. Honestly, amazing job with this video, you helped me out a ton.

[@NeilFiggins]

Fantastically helpful video that cured my leak from underneath the pump, however, I’m left with another problem that is causing a real headache. Since curing the leak ( the seals to the heater were almost disintegrated ), we have used the tub a couple of times up to 40 degrees no problem; now though, after the tub being inactive for a couple of weeks, upon trying to heat the water following a water change, I got the dreaded E02 error code. After checking pretty much everything that Lay-z-Spa advise, I was quite convinced that the bottom tube ( from the filter ) was squashed so much that maybe water flow was restricted. Crudely, I forced in an 18mm plastic pipe to try and restore its shape. Whilst that pipe is now something like normal, I reactivated the heater / pump, it took forever to get to 26 degrees before the E02 appeared again. I’m almost out of ideas, other than to take the motor unit apart again and start delving further, without really knowing what I’m looking for. Does anyone have any helpful suggestions, please?

[@mjloewen5798]

Thanks! Excellent explanation and very efficient tutorial. I like your style!

[@user-ze6sc4qg7p]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in all things about the house! You make owning a lazy spa very easy because of your videos. They are so detailed, informative and clear to understand. Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AbouttheHouse0]

So nice of you, thank you 👍👍

[@KJ-Pappy]

After watching this video, I took the cover off mine and saw leaks at the end of the heater ends, same as in this video. I ordered the gaskets and a descaler kit. When the gaskets came in, I took the pump further apart and found the aluminum housing of my heater has corroded completely through the walls. This was a new spa and used less one year. Very disappointed with the quality of this pump. Great video and explanations though!

[@johnvotino1764]

Wonderful video with great detail and explanations. Thanks, I'm off to fix my pump.

[@Jdizzle108]

Thank you very much. I put a liquid gasket in my water pump by my impeller. It seems to be holding. you've saved me some money. If you follow his instructions. Easy peasy. One trip to the store. Make sure to have the long screwdriver. I taped my 4 wires with duct tape to hold them in position. I did put the top back on without hooking up the connector so I had to take that back apart. I knew instantly as soon as I turned it on.

[@JerrySmiler1968]

You sir are a star. I took mine apart and found mine leaking at the flow sensor and the pump. A couple of new seals and it’s like new.

[@loboys100]

This was awesome and the sayings were gold! NOW THE DOG CAN SEE THE RABBIT 😂. Love it

[@wrnchhead76]

I have this same control unit and this is the first video that shows the interior of this clearly. I was hoping to find a way to quiet down the air blower, but I see that wouldn't be so simple. Thing is loud!

[@shellywhite1929]

WOW! I'm not sure I can do all that, but I'm gonna try. Excellent video! Thank you! ❤

[@rodbaker9066]

Thanks

[@MrWeetbixNZ]

Thanks for your info dismantling the unit. I too had the heater gasket issue, but being in NZ we don't have a local supplier. I made my own also, it's working so far. We use rain water, so guessing the chlorine is eating the Ali heater housing. Many thanks for sharing.

[@mikeestell7257]

Fantastic guidance thank you! Really clear and I now have the confidence to start taking my leaking unit apart!

[@rodbaker9066]

Excellent video, thank you. Not sure I would have got to bottom of leak problems without it. Be careful when refitting two connectors on reset switch, if wrong way round will result in EO3 ‘thermometer failure’ error message

[@paulimrie4150]

Hi sorry for the wait. I had marked the wires but the felt tip pen came off on 2 of the wires so i switched them round a nd it worked. Tub working perfect again .

[@louisesharp8243]

Thank you for explaining this so well that we could fix our pump so easily. 😊 We can tub for another summer 😂

[@ashleehauxwell904]

Saved me $200+. Thank you!!!

[@cretene1]

got the descaler as a precaution, better now than too late, cheers for advice

[@Shredmeister666]

Thank you so much! A concise visual Haynes manual for my pump.. Gave it a full strip down today; unfortunately the heater is proven kaput but ay least i've been able to test and establish that and know why it has failed.

[@4unomore]

Thank you for all your Lay Z Spa videos! These have helped me tremendously!!!

[@CycloneCyd]

12:15 what a mistaka to maka 😂😂 Thanks for making us aware.

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Learn from my experience 😊😊

[@twogotikitouring6940]

Yet again another excellent video and one that I sincerely hope that I don't need (in a good way). As an aside why do I get a craving for a piece of Wensleydale every time you use the word 'Gromit' 😂

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Beautiful area and lovely cheese is Wensleydale.

[@ellyn8893]

Just bought a new unit for my tub. There were little metal flakes in the water and when my mechanic son opened it the heater unit was eroding, it made of cheap aluminum and erodes easily. I would recommend those considering a purchase to buy a sturdier brand as mine lasted about a year before breaking down.

[@andyl7721]

I nanaged to find one and did the repair exactly as you demonstrated although due to corrosion I had to put more gasket maker on than expected,thanks

[@Rich-tc2lh]

O wow.. That's a little bit of dam work but worth it.. Thanks for the open surgery so we can see how it works.. Great post.. Sorry that this happen.. I pray for my unit

[@AbouttheHouse0]

It's the first time I'd taken one apart TBH, so it was probably longer than strictly necessary. On the positive side, the mistakes I made gave me the care points for putting it back together.

[@Rich-tc2lh]

@@AbouttheHouse0 I purchased the easy-scale kit that you posted.. My question is how many times do you think NOW we should be descaling it.. You mentioned in your other video this was your first after 2 years. How about a 50/50 vinegar/water?

[@AbouttheHouse0]

@@Rich-tc2lh Based on what I saw in this strip down, I would say to perform a descale every time you change the water, so roughly every 2-3 months. Use a basic, moderate mix of descaler. The white powder is definitely aluminium chloride - ie the chlorine eats away at the ally just as oxygen does with steel. I've never used vinegar for descaling, but people say it's effective.

[@lisalee-lee235]

You're awesome! You helped us tremendously! Thank you! 🤗

[@northstatenative3321]

Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement housing unit for the flow sensor he grabs at 3:31? The entire gray piece with the four screws (not the cap but the housing) has developed a crack and I cannot seem to find a replacement anywhere or a proper name for this part.

[@thepurplemaskknows9383]

Great video! Much obliged fir your time to do it.

[@ryanbeckman3980]

Ok so I used your idea and went a step further. I took this thing apart 3 times same as you did sir.

[@ryanbeckman3980]

The corrosion burnt a hole in the aluminum heater element

[@simontopley4771]

Funny, I'm watching the rather good video, as soon as I saw the gaskets, I'm thinking that's a job for non acetic rtv!! You even used the application method I'd used in a previous life. The heater gaskets, where are they advertised please?

[@richardgear4736]

Excellent video, gave me the confidence to get into mine, dripping from front of heater and the float valve on top. Ordered gaskets from Amazon for tomorrow and will fit Thursday. What can possibly go wrong

[@allisonpower6343]

Help!! I've watched all your videos - which are awesome (and some others). I've taken my 'egg' apart 3 times...what a hassle - (I lose the water while i work) i get error 02 as it gurgles as struggles to suck water.. one website said its the heater, the spinning thing and magnetic seem fine...i must have done a crap job puttinf back together the last time because now water is dripping 💦 out from underneath... Is there a way to test these pieces befoe putting it all back together??

[@JonathanScottNZ]

Thanks for this, I pulled my pump apart this afternoon to investigate the issue, found it appears to be either the pump from the bottom or the hose up to the heater unit thats leaking on mine, was curious how to disassemble, appears your one has the ability to remove the clamps compared to mine, looks like I'll be investing in some 17-30mm clamps and pulling the unit apart and try repairing the seals.

[@kitsurubami]

Amazing video! Where did you gain all your technical knowledge on this subject? Very impressive! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@davidb9472]

Great video! Very helpful👏🏻

[@jbelkn]

great video thank you for making it

[@AbouttheHouse0]

My pleasure!

[@paulimrie4150]

Hey thanks for the video stopped the leak on the end of my heater pump. But i now have an issue with the heater not going above 20 degrees. I have done the reset but still no change . When i disconnected the white wires from the fuse board maybe i got them mixed up will that matter ? Its a newer version of the one in your video. Help please

[@preschooldaze]

Did you ever get a solution? I am having the same problem now.

[@marioncampone2362]

Would this be the same for the 2023 spa hydrojet Hawaii . My has four outlets and started leaking out the bottom when the hydrojet was turned on then started pouring out water after I turned it off and back on again

[@davidmurden8678]

Brilliant instructions thanks very much.

[@preschooldaze]

Thank you for this video. I successfully repaired the leak from the heating element...thank you! However, upon putting it back together the heating element isn't working. I can hear it turn on and off via the switch on the control panel, but the water isn't heating. I have checked all connections and they seem spot on. It is possible I didn't put the 4 wires from the heating element to the circuit board in the same position (I forgot to label them), but understood it shouldn't matter which order they go in. Is this accurate or should I continue to try all possible combinations of the 4 wires?

[@eurekadogservices]

This is a brilliant video - thank you very much. Subbed

[@user-jx7od7mm8d]

Great tutorial... Except how did you disconnect the pump from the tub?

[@AbouttheHouse0]

See my video on how to empty the tub

[@ddthesailer9875]

I really enjoyed your video thank you very much for your help

[@BobbyDarragh-c2d]

great video! I didnt do such a good job with mine..

[@andrewsmith225]

Brilliant video!

[@ingrisnatalcenteno8811]

Saludo, me urge su ayuda y concejo, Cuando lleno el Jacuzzi de aire, se me escapa todo por donde se enrocas el filtro y el sistema que tiene en la parte superior del Jaccuzzi interna. Realmente no se para que es su uso, lo que si se es que el aire del Jacuzzi se me sale todo por esa parte y por el filtro. No se por que me pasa eso y que debo hacer. ???

[@ddotmuzik5324]

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE GREY PIPE IS FOR AT THE BOTTOM (UNDERNEATH TUB) my cap has been off and dont have a clue what its even for and wether cap is supposed to be on etc. first time owning a tub. Thanks!

[@johndelaney8405]

Great details, curious how old your spa is? we only got ours in June this year, (same model as yours 😁) not looking forward to the day i have to dissemble the pump 🥴 to clean it. We plan on packing it up at the end of August for the winter as its in our costal house and will clean the pump before hoing into storage. Great job with the videos 👍😁

[@AbouttheHouse0]

We got ours in May 2020, so this is it's third summer. It gets the 🌞 from about 9am to7pm. It's had a thermal cover and a cheap black cover on this season and last. It stays out inflated but empty Nov to Mar. Protect the liner from excess sun 🌞 and descale the pump every 2-3 months when you change the water. Our liner is as good as new virtually.

[@TheMrjames619]

Where do you get that thing you put the water in to find out where it was leaking

[@bruceenglish2976]

Very Informative. Thank you. I used your video to help me get to my water pump and fix the impeller. I am having an issue re-hooking up the heater connectors to their proper slots on the circuit board, as I was unable to mark each heater connector, as my wires are completely black. Not white like yours. Would you have any way to check which wire connects to its proper slot; the last four on the right on the circuit board. I guessed when I re-hooked the four wires from the heater to, what I thought were, their proper slots, but the heater does not seem to want to kick in now. I've obviously NOT got the connectors in their proper order, so I really need some help. Thank you again.

[@preschooldaze]

Did you ever figure this out? I think this is my problem after repairing the leak!

[@rlwhitefield]

You are amazing! Thank you!

[@garethcaergwrle]

Can only echo the positive comments already left, 1st class video totally removed the mystery of the lazy spa pump

[@finnyboy82]

What a great informative video!

[@dshow1658]

U make the best informed video!!

[@ciarancoleman8496]

Where do you get the plastic test tub?

[@andyl7721]

Thanks for the vid but where can I buy the easyscale and the seal set,Layzee spa dont have them,thanks in advance

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Whatch my video about descaling. In the description is a link to the Easy Scale on Amazon 👍

[@andyl7721]

I've seen that,how often do you recommend as my tub is on permanently?

[@nosteb90]

Can you help me please… I have a lay z spa, the first issue was that the heater stopped heating the tub. I purchased an easy scale and descaled the unit which seemed to fix the issue. I left the tub heating for 24 hours. Went to use it after this period and noticed the temperature had dropped and seemed to have stopped heating. I chose to use it anyway all be it at a slightly lower temperature. Whilst relaxing and enjoying the air jets they suddenly stopped, the motor was still running but the pitch of it had changed. It sounded almost like a blocked vacuum cleaner. I then smelt a burning smell, I felt the air pipe coming from the unit where it screws to the tub and I was very warm. I switched the air jets off and left it for an hour or so. I tried again around an hour later and the air pump wasn’t working at all. Would you say that’s it for the unit? It’s only 2 years old and hasn’t really had very much use.

[@Therealbosaina]

Hi! Thanks for sharing! The leak has slowed considerably since turning water filter and heat on. What’s the cause in this case? Thanks so much again

[@Gymgirl2964]

Can you explain in more detail how the earth connections go back on please, I followed your video step by step but the reconnection has left me with a problem. I have the dual yellow and green cable ready to re-connect, a light green cable ready to connect but a dark green cable has come complete free. I don't know how to put them back together safely, I watched the taking apart section again but this doesn't shed any light either.

[@Davidoff8503]

I ignored water pump as it „looked good to me”, only to realise after 24h waiting for the sealant to cure on the heater that water pump is leaking after all, job #2 in progress. Currently waiting another 24h for it to cure properly. Ehhh, trust me, it’s worth doing first time. Great video, thank you very much, saved me £££

[@karenkeita4506]

Well as a 65 Yr old woman I have to say I'm very nervous of doing this. But does seem I have no choice. Question where the hoses are already connected what are the stoppers I need to stop the spa from emptying as I've just filled it and yes it's leaking from pump somewhere inside. Brought it secondhand last year .worked fine then.

[@nuttymoomoo999]

What's the big black thing, cause it looks as tho water is coming from it

[@HeatherHill-w8g]

That blue gadget you use to test the pump - Where do I get one of those ?

[@mikefalcone3865]

That’s what I am wondering

[@AbouttheHouse0]

See the link in the description kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpjUopqsZr-Cetksi=lQlY5ldNT9NDJjkN

[@AbouttheHouse0]

See the link in the description kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpjUopqsZr-Cetksi=lQlY5ldNT9NDJjkN

[@Courtney-l7v4k]

Any idea where I order the grey housing that covers the flow sensor? Mine is cracked.

[@beckyedithbrooker]

this is incredibly helpful and detailed video! thank you. I've torn it down to the mushroom inlet thingy. Do you have a link where to buy new one? thanks!

[@chilis_no]

You`re the KING, but I`ll just buy a new one, I am not suited for anything like what you are capable of :)

[@kevinahearn8764]

How did you take pump off without draining the tub?

[@kathrynledrew5937]

Use the blk plugs that go on the the input exput nobs in side the tub. Then disconnect the tub place cap on the large pipe screw it on outside the tub. If that makes sense

[@NashBroderic-uu8gk]

Hi - I have the old type pump with water pouring out of the bottom. There are going to be a lot of readers that have the old type. Any chance you have one of those to hand to provide a similar type video - happy to drop mine off lol :)

[@hhoody1235]

Should we really have to replace all these parts ? Surely they’re built better than this

[@netmindr32]

They are not built well. I've had my spa for just 1 year and I'm on my 3rd heating element and second shell. They are cheap for a reason.

[@ellyn8893]

No it's cheaply made .watch for aluminum flakes in your water the heater erodes quickly

[@tomtodd6143]

Very impressive

[@dread_god7500]

Thank you

[@GrampeeGamerVR]

Sadly when I opened up my unit I see they don’t use normal jubilee clips anymore but have special single use clips that you have to clearly break to get off. 😫

[@DDD-dt4zc]

Had this same issue..I. trying to gigure out what I want to do about it

[@GrampeeGamerVR]

@@DDD-dt4zc I decided to replace the impeller. I have to say because the new one has a stainless steel spindle the tub runs whisper quiet now. All I did was plier off the single use jubilee clips, remove the pump, open the pump and replace the spindle and impeller, then fit new conventional jubilee clips. ☺️👍🏼

[@TweedSwiftie4eva]

The middles screw on the bottom is so far down!! What screwdriver are you supposed to use?? You say 125mm but this is not long enough 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@train4905]

Awsome😊😊

[@Rabgiliszta]

What a shame Bestway is manufacturing these pumps using cheap aluminium heating elements, that will corrode easily, forcing people to either buy a 300 pound brand new pump unit or resort to complicated and risky self-repair methods. Also I believe, that this kind of refurbishing can only be temporary, because after a while corrosion will eat through the body of the aluminium element. Speak about unnecessarily being forced to produce trash by a manufacturer. If only an element would be available made from acid resistant alloy. Problem gone forever. Still, a brilliant video, learned a lot about the inner works of the pump. Took mine together as well based on this, just to see the horrific pitting on the ends of the aluminium block of a 7 months old and already leaking pump.

[@yrag1232]

I came here for a video on leaky bottoms... this definitely isn't the video I had in mind 😅

[@AbouttheHouse0]

Ooh! You are awful ......

[@sweendawg7274]

​eat kale

[@jacquelinecampbell5396]

Can you come and fix mine please

[@Risran]

I didnt bother with new seals, I silconed the 💩 out of both end caps and elements and havent had a problem since. I know how much engineers will hate to hear that 😅

[@Sh4dow682]

So note to self.. just buy a whole new pump system instead of doing all this.. praise to you for showing us how but for me i couldnt be bothered with such problems so would just repalce the whole unit :)

[@Anxiety101Awareness]

Mine has started only 2years in shows why they are cheap to buy poorly made would expect it to last at least 5years such a faff ,

[@Bstar2024]

Great video however I think I will just buy a new one. This is alot of faffing about.

[@mtfbwy78]

How many people will electrocute themselves after attempting this fix! Big black mark ✖️

[@AbouttheHouse0]

None, even if they leave it plugged in. There is a 10mA RCD in the supply line. Plus you should have it plugged in to a socket protected by a 30mA RCD in the fuseboard. And I did say clearly to unplug! So, a black mark to you.

[@snowwhite2709]

Well if they're dumb enough to leave it plugged in.

[@jeff2761]

Only those that fail to follow the instructions!