With high interest regarding spa pump leaks, specifically shaft seals, I decided to dig into my archives and see if I had a better break down. I was able to find an original Hayward Pump complete break down of parts.
Although the break down looks like a swimming pool pump, the strainer housing is separate and [...]

Silicone sealant is used in a wide variety of ways and has a wide variety of types. First be sure you use the proper type for the job you are doing. In the case of repairing a seal around a jet in a hot tub, be sure the silicone is rated for use in water [...]

Some times water leaking from the seal in the pump is hard to find. It is usually identified by a drip directly under the pump housing. If that fails and it seems water is leaking from somewhere else, take a very bright flashlight and shine it on the back side of the pump housing where [...]

Buried under foam and insulation is still not a problem. “Dry” is the keyword hear when it comes to sealing up leaks with minimal effort. If temperatures are below freezing you will have to work quick to prevent water from freezing in the lines and pump.
Locate the leak while the tub is running which may [...]

A leak in the winter, a swimming pool owner’s nightmare. While walking in the back yard while temperatures are well below freezing, the horrid noise of sloshing water beneath your feet. Your above ground pool has sprung a leak. What can be done? In the case of an above ground, really not much until the [...]