pitteach
New Member
I have a new whirlpool tub that I am installing in an upstairs bath. I tested the tub for operation outside before I brought it up. I am getting a leak at the where the high pressure 1" line connects to the jet nozzle on the back side of the tub. It is a small leak at the joint where the glue is and it looks like there are two pinholes when the tub is full and the pump is on. The pipe is rigid sched 40.
I contacted the company and they suggested that I use a heat gun to remove the pipe from the fitting and then re-attach flexible pvc between the jets. I am skeptical that this will work and I don't like the idea of heat so close to the jet body. I also am skeptical that even if I get the pipe out, will i get a good seal if I re-attach the flex pipe?
Could I just clean the pipe at the joint, prime it and use more cement to fix the leak? I am trying to avoid removing the jet body from the tub.
And if you are wondering, the tub is brand new but it has been in storage for a couple of years, so there is no warranty.
I contacted the company and they suggested that I use a heat gun to remove the pipe from the fitting and then re-attach flexible pvc between the jets. I am skeptical that this will work and I don't like the idea of heat so close to the jet body. I also am skeptical that even if I get the pipe out, will i get a good seal if I re-attach the flex pipe?
Could I just clean the pipe at the joint, prime it and use more cement to fix the leak? I am trying to avoid removing the jet body from the tub.
And if you are wondering, the tub is brand new but it has been in storage for a couple of years, so there is no warranty.
