Figured the GURU's who use external pumps on their tanks might be able to help me out.

So...I was setting up a SPA that we got the other day (to be used as a water birth pool since our tub is too small) and when I turned it on it had a leak. I quickly turned it off and spent a little time trying to find the leak. It was one of the union nuts from the pump to the spa.

After cleaning up the mess, which wasn't bad because I used a thick pond liner under it, I found that the pump got wet because it smoked a little bit. Turned it off and I'm debating turning it back on tonight to see if it still works.

Fortunately I have 2 spare pumps for it but I'm not sure if either work. They look brand new though. I'm certain one doesn't work though as the previous owner said one was a replacement from the manufacturer from a previous spa they owned and one was for parts.

Anyways....ever have an external pump get wet? Did it work afterwards?

Thanks.

here's the spa: http://www.discountspasdirect.com/im...nual_170_2.pdf

here's the pump:

http://www.poolspahelp.com/acura_spa_pumps.htm


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