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I installed a used TigerRiver Bengal on an existing flagstone patio sitting on a base of 3 inches of crushed limestone. The Bengal essentially sits on 5 cross beams so I lined up 4X4's under the built-in beams with the idea to shim under the 4X4's helping with the unevenness of the stones while maintaining complete contact with the tub. I also laid 1.5 inch diameter sheets of siding insulation, which have high compression strength, between the tub and 4X4's. The idea there was minimal compression of the foam would insure all points of the base would offer at least some support, making up for imperfections in the tub beams (some minimal beam warp when I got it, probably from a less than perfect previous install ) and the 4X4's. The tub is nice and level and without any issues.

Already have 10 inches of snow? I guess I won't complain about Ohio winters anymore.

I didn't drain the tub. Per talking to the manufacturer, I put the filter back in and ran the pump and cleaned the filter a couple of times. I didn't actually notice any residual sealer. How much did you use? I used 8 ounces.

Working great so far. Thanks for the replies.

I'm working on the tub. Does anyone know how the cover is attached to the fittings in the footwell area. (I believe one is used for heated water return and draining, they have real small holes in them.) I want to remove them while doing some repairs.

I have a 99 Tiger River Bengal. I have a couple of minor leaks for which I would like to try Fix-a-Leak. It says it can plug leaks up to 1/8 inch diameter. What would keep it from plugging the small holes in the heater return fitting in the bottom of the tub. They don't look bigger than 1/8 inch.

Does anyone know where I could get a plumbing diagram for a 1999 Bengal?

I know there are a number of different Devcon epoxies. I'd like to know I'm getting the best one for the job.

Do you know a good source for parts? Will anything come apart? (Will I have to replace everything including the jets?) Is there a single spot were you can definitely see the water coming from and is it easily accessible? If so you can use the Devcon epoxy that I described. No reason to use a fix a leak product when you actually know where the water is coming from. If you want to replace the jets then I have found it much easier to replace the whole series of jets then to cut out the bad fitting and try to couple in to it. There simply just isn't enough room there to do it. If you see where the glue joint is leaking, the easiest repair is to use an adhesive to fix it. It's definitely leaking at the fitting. Can I get the Devcon from any Hotsprings dealer?

Do you know a good source for parts? Will anything come apart? (Will I have to replace everything including the jets?)

I hope this isn't a dumb question but if I cut out the fitting won't the remaining hose be too short?

If you can get the area around where it is leaking completely clean and it is easily accessible you can use an epoxy type material to seal the glue joint leak. The only thing I would recommend is Aquabond (brand name) or the devcon epoxy that Watkins sells (HotSpring). I have used these materials probably 600 times over the last ten years with no problems. There may be others that work but I have seen many people come into the store with parts in their hand that have "insert brand name here" gooped up around a crack or glue joint and it didn't work. The only other way would be to replace the set of fittings that are leaking. Due to the close proximity of the jets in the picture, it is easier to replace the tee, 90 degree elbow, and both of those jets all together. Thanks for the info. Do dealers sell the Devcon? Where can I get the Aquabond and is there a specific product name? Is the hose solvent-welded to the fitting. Is it possible to remove the hose from the fitting?

I'm making my first attempt at repairing a leak and could use some guidance. In the included picture there is a pink hose going into a tee which leads to a jet. The leak appears to be where the hose connects to the tee. How is this connected? Glue? Solvent weld. How would you repair this. What if I would need to add some hose. http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx190/s...tk/IMG_0238.jpg

I am installing the tub on a flagstone patio I installed a couple of years ago. I decided to place the tub on five 4 X 4s located under the tub support beams. The tub is only making contact with 2 of the 4 x 4s. I finally figured out that the problem is that the middle tub support beam and one next to it sag a quarter to a half an inch toward the middle, which I assume is from a previous install without proper support. My dilemma is should I shim based on the current shape of the supports or if I leave things as they are what are the chances the weight of the water will cause a correction of the sag and will settle normally on all 4 x 4's? Thoughts?

From the picture, the skirt is wood not plastic, the control panel is mechanical not electronic and the roto massager has a straight slot (doesn't have the small circles). Doesn't that date this to about 1997 or older.