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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: hottbpete on October 19, 2006, 04:09:48 pm

Title: Rocking
Post by: 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? :o

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: Brewman on October 19, 2006, 04:11:31 pm

What's the pad made of?  

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: Zep on October 19, 2006, 04:14:15 pm

re: any suggestions....

Yeah post some fricking pictures!

 :)

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: hottbpete on October 19, 2006, 04:16:22 pm

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

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: tanstaafl2 on October 19, 2006, 04:38:40 pm

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

 ;)

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: hottbpete 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

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: cooltoy2000 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.

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: Spiderman 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.

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: cooltoy2000 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.

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: Spiderman 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.

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: tileman 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

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: Vinny 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?

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: kleinstagecomp 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?

 :P

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: kleinstagecomp 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?

 :P

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: NWHotTubber 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.

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: tomsem on October 19, 2006, 07:58:03 pm

      That is too bad hottbpete.  I had a pad poured by a contractor too.  Everything turned out ok but I had to keep one eye on the project the whole time.  Shimming is not an option for you since you own one of the bigger tubs. The Caldera Geneva, Hot Springs Grandee, or HS Vista can't be shimmed either.  Looks like new pad time unless the contractor can figure something else out to your satisfaction.  Good Luck!

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: cooltoy2000 on October 19, 2006, 08:49:33 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.

You are correct. That's due to the size of the tub.

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: hottbpete on October 20, 2006, 07:39:04 am

good info everybody....the contractor said he would grind down the crown.  If it happens in the next few days...then no harm no foul.  y wife thinks it will be weeks.
I say the squeeky wheel......so hw will be getting daily calls from me

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: Chas on October 20, 2006, 07:57:48 am

Don't shim Caldera.

Also, as was stated, HS does not recommend shimming the Vista or Grandee. I have put shims under one or two corners for better support when the slab was uneven due to small low spots.

I would let the contractor fix the slab if it can happen. Sorry to hear about the delay and hassles.

 8-)

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: hottbpete on October 23, 2006, 10:13:36 am

The contractor came back on SUNDAY Morning and chiseld out the crown. No more rocking.   Just spoke to the Electricain, he will be there tomorrow at 7 am.  Could be soaking by tomorrow night!!

Thanks for all the help ;D :D :)

Title: Re: Rocking
Post by: gores95 on October 23, 2006, 10:26:26 am

Don't forget to post some pics!!!!!!