Panels Popping On Hot Springs???

[AstaLaVista]

Asta......if your frame is warped.......get a new tub.......enough conversation.....Tom

Tom,

I was here trying to get a technical opinion instead of jumping to conclusions and running to my dealer or watkins crying for a new tub and being unreasonable.  I see no reason to fly off the handle I rather look into things and think it through.  Sorry if it was too much conversation for you.. I'll try a little less conversation and a little more action next time.. K?  

[Spatech_tuo]

so not structural good.  Thank you for your technical opinion.

Keep in mind I'm only looking at a picture and don't want to be definitive in my opinion but the reality is the panels are really only cosmetic so the fact that the panel is popped out only means that, well, it’s popped out. There is no reason to believe it is tied to anything structural unless you remove that panel and see such an issue which I highly doubt. There can be a few reasons for it popping out but there is no way to know without being there to remove the panel. The fix may be quick & easy or simple but tedious yet either way it should not effect the spa long term in any way.

[Spiderman]

There should be three copper colored 90 degree elbows, about an inch long at the base of your spa which secure the panel so it doesn't "pop" out.  It's looks more like it "popped" out, than warped framing lumber, but it is hard to tell from just a photo.  But as stated, this is a minor issue and your dealer/Watkins will take care of it.  

[Vanguard]

[glow]mine says SS3J1227 doesn't seem to make much sense..

[/glow]
This is not a structural issue.  It is the wood on the panel that is having the issue.  This is a nuisance, for sure, but not a major repair.  Your dealer should have not problem fixing it.

SS = Vista
3= 3rd Quarter
J= 2007
The final four numbers are just a sequence number.

So, your spa is a fairly newly manufactured spa.  This will let your dealer check with Watkins to see if they were having an issue with the wood at that time.  I'm surprised they are still having the issue.  I thought they had cleared it up.  But, as I said before, natural products can be difficult to work with.

[Helios]

The process of posting pics-

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Thank you Pathfinder,
I've been hoping for someone to give "ABC" directions to posting pictures.

[AstaLaVista]

Thank you Pathfinder,
I've been hoping for someone to give "ABC" directions to posting pictures.

Yes! It was easy to follow...worked first time!! Thank you Pathfinder!  

[hottub.pool_boy]

The fix is... the angle brackets are moved closer to the edge of the panel.

[AstaLaVista]

The fix is... the angle brackets are moved closer to the edge of the panel.

I am in New England... what part are you from?

[Gomboman]

Here's his website.

http://www.scarritt.com/

[Jack_L]

We bought our Vanguard 1.5 yrs ago and we had the exact same issue, our panels started to bow out.  After 3 tries they finally got panels in that fit properly.  We'll see what happens after the winter rains if they stay in place.