Author Topic: Rocking (Read 5450 times)

hottbpete · « **on:** October 19, 2006, 04:09:48 pm »

The Niagra just rolled into place....
It rocks....about 1/3 of an inch....no water in it yet.

I have looked at the pad....looks level. I need to nwo go out and get an 8' level...
With a 4' it's almost perfect....can't be 1/3 of an inch off

any suggestions....fill it?

Hot Tub Forum · « **on:** October 19, 2006, 04:09:48 pm »

Brewman · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2006, 04:11:31 pm »

What's the pad made of?

Zep · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2006, 04:14:15 pm »

re: any suggestions....

Yeah post some fricking pictures!

hottbpete · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2006, 04:16:22 pm »

cement....pictures to come.......oops wrong posting

tanstaafl2 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2006, 04:38:40 pm »

A couple thousand pounds of water ought to fix that rocking problem pretty quick...

hottbpete · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2006, 05:17:41 pm »

There is a crown in the cement pad. No tubbing this weekend....contractor is coming back....idiots

cooltoy2000 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2006, 05:23:01 pm »

I have the same issue, but luckily I own a Hot Springs, so I was able to shim it.

Spiderman · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:00:36 pm »

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I have the same issue, but luckily I own a Hot Springs, so I was able to shim it.

He should be able to shim his Caldera, right? I'm assuming the frames are the same from Watkins.

cooltoy2000 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:09:18 pm »

My understanding is that HS is the only shimmable spa. There are diagrams of shim points in the HS manual. If there are similar diagrams in the Caldera manuals then you are probably right.

Spiderman · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:18:33 pm »

I didn't see the shim points in the Caldera manual or pre-delivery book and thought it was strange they didn't have it in there, because Hot Spring shows the shim points. I guess you could be right. That's odd if no other spa has shim points. Well, I guess it's not so odd........Hot Spring has numerous items not found on other spas

Just a joke, settle down everyone.

tileman · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:29:38 pm »

Pete, sorry to hear about the news.

I would definitely have them replace the slab instead of shimming. I would not have my spa supported by shims on both ends having only the center in full contact with the actual subfloor. If it was just one ok, but both now way. I would think that would void the waranty too. Just my opinion. Tileman

Vinny · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:38:39 pm »

I saw a "This Old House" episode where they actually cut the concrete to be even. It looked like a buffing machine and they ground down the raised areas ... I wonder if they could do that for you?

kleinstagecomp · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:42:20 pm »

Can't you shim just about anything?

Just ask Mr Gaylord Focker!

Greg Focker: You can milk just about anything with nipples.
Jack Byrnes: I have nipples, Greg, could you milk me?

kleinstagecomp · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:54:48 pm »

Can't you shim just about anything?

Just ask Mr Gaylord Focker!

Greg Focker: You can milk just about anything with nipples.
Jack Byrnes: I have nipples, Greg, could you milk me?

NWHotTubber · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:57:36 pm »

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My understanding is that HS is the only shimmable spa. There are diagrams of shim points in the HS manual. If there are similar diagrams in the Caldera manuals then you are probably right.

HS Grandee is not suppose to be shimmed.

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