Greetings.

I have a Cal Spa (installed in August 03) I acquired through a home purchase. I've had a year of successful, leak-free use, but emptied the spa for cleaning this past September. I tried to refill it today. I placed the garden hose in the skimmer/filter canister and I heard excessive leaking around the breaker box located under the tub. We've had typical November weather... above freezing most of the month and a couple days well below freezing. I'm guessing I may have a freeze-induced crack in some PVC piping or some other problem, but without having a plumber or an electrician handy, I turn to you... the experienced.

I don't want to put a lot of money into something I can potentially fix myself (with your guidance). I appreaciate any suggestions and/or advice you can provide that will help me resolve this problem.

leaks caused by freezing can be as simple as a single crack or as complex as multiple leaks. The only way to know is to track down and repair each instance of leakage. A lot of times you will need to carve out a good amount of foam insulation in the process. The hardest part is by far locating, then getting to the leak.

good luck

Did you figure out an easy way to get rid of the foam? I have a CAT 200 and need to fix a leak.

Thanks