Random questions to which you seek an answer

[goosehd]

Contact your local company that deals in hot tubs and pools asking them what to do. We have a hot tub and it’s fairly easy to move with 2-3 guys, but the hot tub company will give you really good advice. Just tell them what you’re trying to accomplish and they will tell you how they do it.

Our last hot tub (upsize from a smaller one) was easy as the guys that helped do it all of the time.

[goosehd]

…and to add, I would try the wedges first as it sounds the simplest way to lift it slightly. The bottom of our hot tub is the strongest point and would handle wedges. That depends on how your hot tub was made.

[northsouthdenimguy]

@goosehd

Number one they’re going say to drain it…

Number two nobody is going to lift it with water in it, at least a reputable company

Number three my idea is the best

[northsouthdenimguy]

Seriously though, it all comes down to your ability and your tolerance for screwing something up and having to repair it. If you’re not comfortable with that possibility, I’d just have it professionally done. Or, at the very least, drain it first and then do it yourself. It’ll make the job much easier.

[GraemeE]

Thanks for the advice guys - will keep everyone updated

For the record id like to point out that I take great joy in observing the obvious cultural differences in strategies- very fitting

American, German, Canadian.....and of course Matt (just use wizard magic)

[SKT]

You’re getting a lot of good advice for your “hypothetical” question @GraemeE

[northsouthdenimguy]

@GraemeE

The American Way…force it

[GraemeE]

@northsouthdenimguy

Exactly

German - take the time to get all the possible info and engineer an effective and efficient solution

Canadian - politely ask for help from the appropriate professionals (and be sure to adequately thank them after)

[goosehd]

@GraemeE … in my case $20.00 CAD a piece for two guys that were the size of small mountains. I would say that I helped (I tried), but those 2 moved the tub like I would a tub of ice cream.

[GraemeE]

said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:

Lets say, hypothetically you had a hottub that you needed to lift up 1/2" to slide a thin metal plate under (bracket that supports the poles for lifting the cover off said hottub) and even without water its too heavy to lift by hand .
How would you do it?

In this hypothetical situation you do not have access to a large pry bar, car jack or a small crane

And the winner is flat shovel with 2x2 through the handle for extra leverage when lifting

[northsouthdenimguy]

@GraemeE

Congrats!

I’m surprised the shovel could withstand something like that and not bend or break

[GraemeE]

@northsouthdenimguy it was right up to the point of breaking when I kicked the plate under

5 more seconds and it would have snapped

I was wearing no PPE and had no pre task plan ( my safety directors at work would have had a shit fit)

[northsouthdenimguy]

@GraemeE

USA! USA!