{"title":"Fix a leak, Glue \u0026 Primer","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo ways to fix a hot tub leak: pour-in sealant for small pinhole leaks you can't reach, or proper PVC primer-and-glue for plumbing joints you can access. This collection covers both. Fix-a-Leak liquid circulates through your jets and self-seals minor cracks in the shell, plumbing, or pump seals — ideal when you don't know exactly where the water's going. PVC primer and cement are the same products a plumber uses: prep the pipe with purple primer, apply glue, push the fitting home, hold for 30 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks on all Arctic Spas plumbing — Klondiker, Yukon, Frontier, Tundra, Cub. If you're not sure which approach you need, call the showroom and describe the leak; we'll point you to the right product. Free Ontario shipping over $169 or same-day pickup in Kitchener, London, or Windsor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I use Fix-a-Leak liquid or actually re-glue the joint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can see and reach the leak, re-glue it — that's the permanent fix. Use Fix-a-Leak when the leak is somewhere you can't access (behind the foam, inside the shell) or as a temporary patch until you can do a proper repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does Fix-a-Leak take to work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou circulate it for 8 to 24 hours with the jets running, then leave the tub undisturbed for another day to fully cure. Lower the water below the leak first if possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need primer if I'm using PVC glue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — primer softens the pipe surface so the cement bonds chemically, not just mechanically. Skipping primer is the most common reason DIY plumbing repairs fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Fix-a-Leak harm my pump or heater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's designed to circulate through the entire system and only sets where water is actually escaping (where it hits air).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fix-a-leak-2-sizes","title":"Fix-A-Leak | 2 Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFix-A-Leak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a concentrated material designed to seal leaks in hot tubs, spas, hot tubs pools, or almost any other material. Fix-A-Leak can be used for plumbing leaks and leaks in the spa shell. Will seal holes up to 1\/8\" in diameter and form a permanent seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use, just remove your spa filter, add solution to the water during filtration and allow the repair to mend. Use 8 oz per 1,000 gallons for leaks in hot tubs. Use 32 oz for pools up to 22,000 gallons. A second treatment can be done for larger leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Using Fix A Leak Solution\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**Shake Well Before Using. Fix A Leak works best with warm water (minimum 21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf spa insulation is saturated with water, empty spa and leave empty for 1 week for foam to dry out. Refill the hot tub once the foam is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove all spa filters.\u003cbr\u003eFor pools, if you have a sand filter set filter valve to by-pass the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith your pump running on high speed, slowly add FIX A LEAK at the skimmer or any other suction intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter adding FIX-A-LEAK, allow your pump to run for 6-8 hours. If you have more than 1 pump, turn all pumps on periodically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue to re-circulate water until the leak has stopped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the leak has stopped and given the proper time to cure (about 24 hrs), drain \u0026amp; clean the spa.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWipe down your spa as it is draining - do not allow the spa to dry before cleaning!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor best results, leave your spa empty for 1 week after you fix the leak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-install filter cartridges and then remove filter cartridges after a day to rinse out any left over FIX A LEAK film.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not allow cartridges to dry before rinsing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor pool sand filters: Set filter valve to filter and resume normal operation. Backwash out unused FIX A LEAK film as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the leak hasn't completely stopped, the treatment can be repeated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeaks on the suction side of the pump\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuction side leaks are usually known by air mixed with the water at the return fittings. In many cases, suction lines only leak water when the pump is shut off. Normal Circulation may draw Fix A Leak away from the leak and not fix the problem. For FIX-A-Leak to work, the tiny particles must drip out of the hole, then coagulate together and harden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get your spa to leak on the suction side, you can try closing some of the jets to increase the back pressure and try turning your pump on and off repeatedly. You may also use a squeeze bottle to apply Fix-A-Leak directly to the problem area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Leaks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you suspect a leak around fittings inside the hot tub; such as return fittings, skimmer, light, or steps, shut down pump, then apply Fix-A-Leak directly to the area using a squeeze bottle. Allow at least 48 hours to cure before starting up circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Marlig","offers":[{"title":"909 ml","offer_id":18171948335169,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":18171972911169,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/files\/image_d8e75828.png?v=1782228155"},{"product_id":"glue-118ml","title":"Weld-On 747 PVC Cement | 118 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeld-On 747 Pool \u0026amp; Spa Cement (1\/4 pint, blue) is the standard PVC plumbing cement for hot tub and spa repairs. It's the blue-formula cement specifically rated for use under continuous water pressure and elevated temperature — the conditions inside spa plumbing that destroy the cheaper grey \"general PVC\" cement you'd use on a residential drain pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you'll need this:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Weld-On 747 for any PVC plumbing repair inside the spa equipment bay — cracked unions, broken fittings, replacement of a section of pipe between heater and pump, or any time you're adding\/removing a fitting that needs to be cemented in place. The blue colour also makes it easy to see where you've applied cement so you can verify a clean joint before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always pair with PVC \u003ca href=\"\/products\/primer-118-ml\"\u003ePrimer\u003c\/a\u003e — primer cleans and softens the PVC surface so the cement creates a chemical weld rather than just a glue bond. Apply primer to both surfaces, then cement to both surfaces, push together with a quarter-turn, hold for 30 seconds, and let cure for at least 30 minutes before water pressure. Full cure to spa-pressure-rated joint is 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlways work in a well-ventilated equipment bay — cement fumes are harsh in close quarters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDon't try to substitute regular PVC cement — the blue Weld-On 747 is the right product for spa plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor fast leak repairs without full disassembly, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fix-a-leak-2-sizes\"\u003eFix-A-Leak\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Weld-On","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31846347571265,"sku":"P747-1\/4P","price":18.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/files\/image_c6560497.png?v=1782227764"},{"product_id":"primer-118-ml","title":"Weld-On PVC Primer | 118 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePVC Primer (1\/4 pint, clear) is the prep solvent that goes on PVC pipe and fittings before applying cement. It cleans the surface, removes oxidation, and softens the outer layer of PVC so the follow-up cement creates a chemical weld rather than just a glue bond. Required for any spa plumbing repair where joint reliability matters — which is to say, all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy primer is non-optional for spa plumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A PVC joint glued without primer can hold air pressure but will eventually leak under continuous water pressure at spa temperatures. The primer step takes 10 seconds per joint, costs almost nothing, and is the difference between a repair that holds for the life of the spa and one that fails in 6 months. Don't skip it because the joint \"looks clean\" — oxidation is invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply primer with the dauber to both the inside of the fitting and the outside of the pipe. The PVC will look slightly darker and feel slightly tacky. While the primer is still wet (don't let it dry), apply \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glue-118ml\"\u003eWeld-On 747 PVC Cement\u003c\/a\u003e the same way to both surfaces, push together with a quarter-turn, hold for 30 seconds, and let cure 30 minutes before pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWork in a well-ventilated equipment bay — primer fumes are harsh\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuy primer and cement together; one without the other doesn't make a reliable spa repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Weld-On","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31846394527809,"sku":"P701\/4P","price":23.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1490\/9756\/files\/image_49c0e80b.png?v=1782227954"}],"url":"https:\/\/arcticspasontario.com\/collections\/fix-a-leak-glue-primer.oembed","provider":"Arctic Spas Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}