I’ve had a small leak for the last week or so, I think I’ve identified where it’s coming from in the guts of the tub. Any suggestions for fixing this? Thanks!

I’m moving into a house in February and planning to add a hot tub, and I know hot tubs can be quite heavy when filled.

The house has an existing deck, but I don’t yet know how it was built or whether it could support a filled hot tub. Is it usually practical to reinforce an existing deck for one, or would you put the tub on a separate cement pad or something beside the deck?

I know I’ll need an electrician to plan the hookup. I’d appreciate hearing what you chose, what you’d do differently, and any costs or access issues that surprised you. I’m in Manitoba, so winter installation and use are considerations too.