etienne1102 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 I have a 2008 HotSpring Jetsetter. It sits high on a deck and I've developed some wood rot or insect damage (not sure which) along one side as follows. The main tub sits on a base which is slightly smaller than then dimension of the tub with side panels. See attached photo. The wood perpendicular to the side panel and the base is rotted out in a couple of spots - seems spongy pn that side. I am not aware of any leaks, though it is directly under the now inoperable motomassage and I've heard of leakage there - so maybe. Regardless, how do I get to that and what's the best way to repair it. What am I dealing with? Anyone have pics of the thing on its side? Seems like it was plywood? Base seems solid. Side comment - this is my second HotSpring tub - has one of the old 'dog dish' models fondly known as the dog dish. It was about 10 times better than this one. The quality seems to have really dropped on these. Thanks to all in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletonia Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 The frame will be pressure treated wood. There is a drain line coming off of the moto-massage. If it was leaking, eventually you would notice water loss. The insulation can only hold so much. Honestly, unless you plan on moving the hot tub, I'm not sure I would bother with the frame. I've seen ones with rot and soft frames and until they get moved, they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne1102 Posted March 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Thank you - I wonder if I should try and patch it (even as an applique) just to keep out any insects? Thoughts? Also - to be clear - the base itself is solid... it's just what seems to be a plywood piece that seems to bridge the base and the outer plastic cover and probably covers any insulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Pell Posted July 12, 2020 Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 I have the same problem except that I have a mechanical cover lifted screwed into that wood. It just yanked out of the base and now I have to replace that wood. If I empty the spa can I jack it up to replace the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted July 13, 2020 Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 Yes, if it's empty you can jack it up or even stand it on it's side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 Has anyone replaced that bottom base? My 2001 sovereign is rotting. We just moved it and need to address a leak first(not sure of where it is, as it was not wet inside cabinet.) So I would prefer to repair the base before really moving it into place so it maintains good structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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