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Broken pipe in hot tub ... how to remove siding?

24,833 1,948 March 14, 2010 at 12:08 PM
We have a hot tub on our deck and one of the pipes has burst. Can I remove the siding without damaging it to get to the pipes? or do these hot tubs drop into the wood-paneled stand?

Panel that is off the front gives access to the motor/etc (cannot see broken pipe from this vantage point)
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03-14-2010 at 02:36 PM.
03-14-2010 at 02:36 PM.
Take a look at the manufacturer web site to get details for yours, but I was able to replace siding on my Hot Springs. If you happen to break one, THIS [backyardplus.com] is a great place for replacement parts if they carry your brand.
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03-14-2010 at 03:18 PM.
03-14-2010 at 03:18 PM.
Thanks, I'll check out that site. We have a Hot Springs as well, Sovereign (Model: I) but I'm unsure the year as it came with our house.

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03-14-2010 at 03:21 PM.
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Whoa ... too freaking cool. That site you showed me allows you to type in the serial number of your spa in order to determine the correct parts. Turns out, mine was manufactured the last quarter of '96 - original selling price ~$6,500 Shocking
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03-14-2010 at 04:06 PM.
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Quote from Ram|bunc|tious :
Whoa ... too freaking cool. That site you showed me allows you to type in the serial number of your spa in order to determine the correct parts. Turns out, mine was manufactured the last quarter of '96 - original selling price ~$6,500 Shocking
when did you buy it and for how much?
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03-14-2010 at 04:09 PM.
03-14-2010 at 04:09 PM.
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when did you buy it and for how much?
Came with the house (bought ~'04), I have no idea what the previous owners paid for it. Looks like I can get similar one from Costco now for ~$4k. That's not an option, if its too cost-prohibitive to fix this spa, it'll sit here breeding mosquitoes for awhile.
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03-14-2010 at 04:10 PM.
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Quote from Ram|bunc|tious :
Came with the house (bought ~'04), I have no idea what the previous owners paid for it. Looks like I can get similar one from Costco now for ~$4k. That's not an option, if its too cost-prohibitive to fix this spa, it'll sit here breeding mosquitoes for awhile.
or bathtub gin, sorry, spa gin.
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03-14-2010 at 04:12 PM.
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or bathtub gin, sorry, spa gin.
Hmm... I like where you're headed:


but I imagine the cost of ice adds up.
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03-14-2010 at 05:55 PM.
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Not sure if this will be helpful, but maybe:

http://spaforums.com/Spa-Repair/P..._5961.html
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03-14-2010 at 06:29 PM.
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Drain it disconnect power and flip it on its side . Or just cut another access panel
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03-14-2010 at 08:01 PM.
03-14-2010 at 08:01 PM.
Quote from Ram|bunc|tious :
Thanks, I'll check out that site. We have a Hot Springs as well, Sovereign (Model: I) but I'm unsure the year as it came with our house.

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Very eerie -- I have the Sovereign I (1999-2007 era) also and I just replaced the diverter valve and the three filters this week. Replaced some broken panels a while back.

edit -- they were real fast at shipping, have very good prices from my research, and have online parts diagrams that make repairs pretty easy. I too got mine with the house purchase and figured out it was a 2001. Nice thing is that Sovereign 1 parts are all the same for a decade. Hot Springs has online manuals too.
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03-14-2010 at 08:41 PM.
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Quote from callpocket :
Not sure if this will be helpful, but maybe:

http://spaforums.com/Spa-Repair/P..._5961.html
Yikes ... yea, uhmm... better left in the hands of the professionals Shocking

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Drain it disconnect power and flip it on its side . Or just cut another access panel
With the water-logged cover it must weigh 500 lbs empty. I'm not crazy about flipping it over. No clue what will rattle loose either.

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Very eerie -- I have the Sovereign I (1999-2007 era) also and I just replaced the diverter valve and the three filters this week. Replaced some broken panels a while back.
laugh out loud Nice timing. I'm going to call at Hot Springs dealer up tomorrow and have them give me an estimate. (ugh)
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03-15-2010 at 09:47 AM.
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You just need to cut open the side of the spa to gain access...

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03-15-2010 at 04:14 PM.
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all you will need is some pvc cement and couplings, if its the lines ruptured. I would cut a new access and insulate the whole thing when your done.
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03-15-2010 at 06:34 PM.
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Quote from dollarbill :
all you will need is some pvc cement and couplings, if its the lines ruptured. I would cut a new access and insulate the whole thing when your done.
Thanks - problem is that I have no idea where the ruptured line is.
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