Is your Lay Z Spa inflatable hot tub continuing to bubble, even when the pump is off? Argh, you have a leak. Fortunately, inflatable hot tubs like Lay Z Spa tubs are fairly easy to patch and repair. Your best bet is to repair the leak as soon as possible using a Lazy Spa Puncture Repair kit so that you can ensure that any leaks in your spa don’t get progressively worse and harder to repair.
Your first step will be to determine the exact location of the leak. If the leak is under the water, you may need to empty the tub, but you probably won’t. If the leak is on the outside or on the top of the spa, you’ll need to use some other repair methods.
Lay Z Spa Puncture Repair kits come in a couple of designs. We will go over when and how to use each in this article. We will also explain the steps to determine the location of the leak and to how to make a long-lasting repair.
Hot Tub Puncture Repair Kit
This article primarily focuses on the very common Lay Z Spa Inflatable hot tubs, but it applies to virtually all brands of inflatable spas. If your inflatable spa is looking a bit flat, then these hot tub puncture repair kit options should work on your spa, regardless of manufacturer.
Step 1. Find The Location of the Leak
You’ll need to find the exact location of your leak. Be sure your spa is shut off before searching for the leak. Have a washable marker and a coin or piece of tape handy so that you can mark the location of your leak.
Here are the basic guidelines:
Under Water Leak
If your leak is under the water line, you may well see air bubbles coming up from the hole point, and these bubbles will guide you to the location of the puncture. Follow any bubbles you see to the source and place your fingers over the puncture. Hopefully, that will slow or stop the leak. If so, progress! Place a coin or piece of tape in the general location, so that you’ll remember the spot, and ready your Lay Z Spa puncture repair kit (see below).
Above Water Leak
Look for locations where the soap and water solution bubbles.
If you see any sign of bubbles, try spraying more soap and water on until you can get a confirmation that you have found the location of the leak. You may also be able to hear the tell-tale hiss of a small puncture if you listen very closely at the location of the leak.
Once you have found the leak, mark it with a washable marker, or place a piece of tape over it to remind yourself of the location.
Step 2. Clean the Area
Make sure that there is no debris, tiny glass shards, bits of plastic, etc. still embedded in the lining of the spa. Gently scratch at the area with your fingernail to get at anything stuck in the hole, and be careful not to gouge yourself with bits of glass. or sharp objects
Be sure that the hole is clear of any dirt, and if you had to spray soap on the tub in order to find the leak, make sure you dry the area completely so that any residue that would impede adhesion is removed.
Step 3. Apply the Lay Z Spa Puncture Repair Patch
There are two primary patch types recommended by Bestway Products (the manufacturer of Lay Z Spa) for use in the Lay Z Spa line of spas. One is for underwater use, and the other is for above water use.
Under Water Repair Lazy Spa Patch Kit
If your leak is located below the waterline, you’ll want to repair it with the Bestway Flowclear 2.5 x 2.5 Inch Underwater Adhesive Repair Patches | 62091E. This patch kit is designed to go in an underwater environment and is applied with a very simple peel-and-stick design. The kit includes 10 patches, and each patch is 2.5″ x 2.5″ in size.
In total, this patch kit will repair 6.55 square inches of area, and with 10 squares, you should be able to use this to fix several leaks.
Just peel the back paper off of the patch, and keep the patch as taut as you can while bringing it to the location of the leak. Press it down into the vinyl lining of the spa, and smooth out any ridges or water pockets.
Try to work from the center of the patch outwards, and your patch will be nice and smooth.
- Quick and easy to use with adhesive that sticks underwater
- Waterproof pool repairs
- Make repairs to a pool while it is still full of water or to...
- Works in wet conditions, even underwater
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Above Water Hot Tub Puncture Repair Kit
If your leak is located above the water line, you’ll want to use the Bestway Glue and Patch Inflatable Repair Kit. This system is a little different from the underwater kit and does not rely on the weight of the water to hold the patch in place. The Inflatable repair kit uses a tube of vinyl cement and a clear PVC patch which measures 2.7″ x 7.8″.
The patch can be cut to size if you don’t need a patch that large.
Apply the vinyl cement to the area where the leak is, and place the PVC patch over the cement. Be sure it is securely sealed with no ridges or bumps, and wipe away any excess cement with a cloth.
Hold it there for 30 seconds or so to ensure a good bond has developed.
- Colour: Transparent
- If one's pool or other inflatables get punctured, one need not worry...
- Ideal for keeping handy in case of an emergency
- Model number: 62068-17
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Step 4. Wait At Least 30 Min Before Use
Regardless of design, let the patch cure for at least 30 minutes before use. We recommend that you wait until the next day before use so that you can be sure that the patch is completely cured, but Bestway/Lay Z Spa seems to feel that 30 minutes is adequate to ensure proper adhesion of the patch to the base material.
Step 5. Have Fun!
After you have waited the required amount of time, you are all set to use your Lay Z Spa inflatable hot tub without any concerns about leaks. Well done!
Conclusion: Lazy Spa Puncture Repair Kit
Dealing with inflatable hot tub holes can be frustrating, but they’re usually not that difficult to fix. It may be wise to keep a couple of packages of both the above-water and below-water kits on hand, and try to avoid letting any sharp objects near the tub!
If you decide that the damage to your inflatable spa is too extensive to warrant repairs, you may want to consider picking up a new inflatable spa. You can take a look at our inflatable spa reviews and buyer’s guide here.
Puncture repair did not work. How can I get patch off to try again as it’s well stuck on ? Tia
We have a leak where the flow pipe goes in can you suggest any repair ideas
Hi I have a laz spa Monico just set it up again this year but when jet bubbles on on I have notice there is 2.5 inch seam that has come open , would I be able to glue it back or stick one of your under water patch over it , it is at the lower part of seam , I think the pressure of bubbles would probably pull it apart again , please can you give me some advice .
Thanks Karen
That is a tough spot to patch, though with luck you’ll be able to seal it with one of the under water patches. It’s hard to say how successful you’ll be, as that’s a fairly sizable tear in a difficult spot. We wish you luck!
I have the same issue and not sure what to do either for the best. Did you manage to sort this with the patch or did you use glue? If so which glue?
Thanks
I have a mspa Alpine m-019ls, the heater has stopped working so the water is cold, your help would be apreciated.
Thankyou Lee Major
Unfortunately we aren’t techs, and don’t have any specific knowledge of that inflatable spa. Your best bet is to contact M-SPA directly. Here’s a link from their Amazon page.
should the pool be inflated or deflated when patch is put on.
Ideally the pool should be inflated as much as possible for the patch to be put on.
I have a Monaco lazy spar. I noticed a leak on the outside where the large tube at the bottom connects the pump to the spa. Water is coming from between the space wher the tube is attached to the fabric of the spar. Not sure how to fix any assistance would be welcomed.
I too have a rip in the seam on outside of my Vegas pool, what glue do u recommend 2 fix it with as I’ve tried the clear patch , super glue + a swimming pool patch, + a bike puncture glue + swimming pool patch + none has worked.
I have a problem with the base of my inflatable hot tub , it’s being placed on the decking and had no mat underneath so therefore has many pin holes in , what can I use to seal the whole bottom of the hot tub as the small patches will take forever thanks
Hi, I have a puncture at the top of my lay z spa and have been advised by the company to use a marine grade epoxy glue/resin, can you advise a product that I can use as it’s not that clear online, thanks
The handle has been pulled off and air is escaping. How do I repair please
Hi I have only just set up my havana lay z spa after purchasing it a year ago it’s been up 6 days and I was loving it …. was meaning I have accidently punctured it ? I tugged on the handle and it tore causing aur to leak out I have put a sticky tape over it until I can get a repair kit … so my question is …is there a repair kit that can fix this with it being in an awkward spot.
Many thanks Christine
I own the Miami, lazy spa . I have a tiny hole in the top surface of the tub. I have placed a patch over the area, let set for 2 days, then inflated and filled for another day no problem. Put on cover and next morning deflated. I belive heat and moisture loosen the patch and then it leaks. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is yr 3 and i want to us my spa.
Thank you.
Did you resolve this? We have the same issue. Repaired the hole, Stays up fine out of the outer as soon as we put it back in it deflated again, think it’s sweating in the outer which is causing the patch to lift.
my Miami hot tub keeps losing air have repaired but is it possible to buy just the tub with no motor?
Thanks
Yes you can buy the tub but it costs between £199-250 I would rather buy a whole new kit at £299…
I have a lay z spa palm springs and the blower seam has completely come away where it joins the A coupling on the inside of the spa any ideas how I can reattach it?
Can you use puncture repair glue ?
My Miami hot tub outer wall has a puncture, what should I repair it with? It`s the black part about 2inch down from the rim.
I have a Miami spa with a hole on the outside is it possible to repair this area as it’s not venal on the outside
I got a big hole on the top of my layz spa pool I put a patch on I hope it works
Hope so, good luck!
I have an outside repair that I have located but the patch did not work effectively. I am going to have to remove it and try again. I think it did not work because I did not completely deflate. Any recommendations for removal of patch and trying again? I am also in Indiana so the weather is less than ideal but I have it in garage where it is warmer. Generally 50 degrees in garage
How critical is the complete deflation of the spa. I tried to do a patch on the outside of my Miami tub and it did not seal well. Might have also been related to temperature being cool in garage where I was working
Traditionally they should be deflated for the best seal. If yours didn’t seal well, it’s certainly worth trying again with a fully-deflated tub! Good luck.
Can I use super glue to repair a hole with a patch?
Thanks
Hi I have just noticed I have a leak on the out side of my lazy spa miami what is the best repair kit to fix it
I have a coleman lay z spa model 13804 it has a small tear in the outside surface, (believe this materiel is rubberized canvas) tried tear aide type B it will not adhere, would tear type A work for this ?
We have a hole in our spa in the black leatheroid outside. The vinyl patches don’t seem to work on this type of surface which is not smooth and shiny like the white vinyl upper areas. Any suggestions please
Iv found a little puncture in bottom of my St Moritz Lay z Spa, but I only have patches.. am I ok to use adhesive glue to patch it on?
My lid keeps deflating in my lazy spa Miami I think it’s the valve?
I have a puncture hole where the handle is on my Havana lazy spa – any ideas how to repair?
Thanks
Hoping you get an answer as my miami has ripped at the handle 😫
I have a small puncture in the thermal lid of my Palm Springs hot tub.What is the best repair kit to use.
Morning I have a Miami lazy spar used it over the Xmas period for about 3 days , not used it since been boxed away , just got a sun house to keep it , now when we blow it up it deflates slowly , but we cannot find the leak as much as we have tried , what can you suggest please thanks Janet
Hi I have purchased the Fiji lazy spa and have ended up with a tear on the outer layer I have applied the patches that it comes with but still deflating I have ordered the repair kit which doesn’t arrive until weds air is still escaping from hot tub with repair patches any recommendations as only had it 2 wks and used twice
I have a miami lazy spa, when we put air in, the air will not stay in Spa, think it maybe return valve. Take hose out put black cap on and it slowly escapes
I have place a repair seal on my lay-spa on the outside and let it dry I pumped it back up the next day but realised there was a air bubble in the patch, do I have to start over again or will it be ok?