[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by upstate

If you sink or semi sink an above ground spa make sure you have full access to the door that holds the components, in case of repair. The area would also need to be large enough for the tech to work in. Interesting about the tree roots, never would have thought that was the problem.

You are correct, all of the ones I have seen have about an 18 to 24 inch wide wooden panel that is removable to get access to the 'front' panel of the spa. No idea what wood was used, but very heavy.

Also, my point about retro fitting an above grade spa was all of the pumps, controls jet and plumbing are accessible. Hope you can find your leak and it is a minor problem. My suggestion was for a major problem like roots.