Jacuzzi Tub No Access Panel

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Jacuzzi tub no access panel.

No manual we bought the house 2 years ago it is 4 years old. The task of gaining access depends on which mechanical part of the system failed and the tub s location inside or outside of the home. This is required by code don t skip it. You also need access to any outlets.

Look thru the hole and see what the layout is of the pipes if there are no pipes in the way then mark out the 4x4 panel with a pencil and get a scroll saw make sure the blade is short and. Other brands may do something similar. When you tile around a jacuzzi or heated tub you need to have an access panel in order to work on the motor or heater or fix any problems that may suddenly appear with your brand new fancy pants uppity bathtub. Some forums can only be seen by registered members.

Your jacuzzi dealer based on 84138. If you don t have an access panel behind the tub and shower when problems arise you ll wish you did. In one of the houses the master shower drain was recessed below the tile about 1 inch. Assuming you have a fiberglas jacuzzi drill a 1 4 small hole on one corner of an area where u are going to make an access panel such as 4inch x 4 inch.

This is a rectangular tub with 10 jets all that is on one of the top corners is a jacuzzi tag the buttons to operate are along the longer part of the tub and you just press the rubber like pushbutton in the middle to turn it on or off the other two are to control the force of the yets. I inspected two houses today by the same builder that had jacuzzi tubs in them but neither one of them had an access panel. Jacuzzi brand often attaches those panels with velcro and they pull right off to give you access to the pumps and controls. Some repairs may be made without an access panel but if you need to get to the pump or plumbing you will need access from below the tub or its surrounding sides.

262 north west state road american fork utah 84003 801 980 5087. If you know the brand and model you can usually find the manual on line and it will show how to remove any access panels that are part of the tub surround. Bathtubs paint bathroom cabinet user name. Take a break spas and billiards.

Do any of you tag a jacuzzi tub for not being accessable. If the wall is tiled and you have a plumber you ll be paying him to make a big mess in the bathroom. Jetted tub has no access panel.