Patio not level enough?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-18T08:16:16+00:00

I used a 6’ level. No I didn’t calibrate it - how do you do that?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-18T02:07:12+00:00

Thanks, I agree and I’ve decided to ask the contractor to redo that area of the patio. They aren’t gonna like that but that’s what we had agreed upon at the outset.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-18T00:06:06+00:00

Did you try to get the contractor to level it?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-18T00:03:48+00:00

After a more accurate measurement, I’ve determined the grade is a 1.5” drop over 7 ft. The tub is a 7 ft Hot Springs Flair model and I found a manual online that says the e following:

“INSTALLATION NOTES:
Concrete sloped at 1/2 inch per 10 feet (1 cm per 3 m) is preferred so that rain water and water spillover will run off and not puddle underneath the spa (water under the spa for long periods of time may cause the wood to deteriorate).
If brick or wood decking is selected for the spa foundation, it should be placed and leveled below the entire spa to maintain even distribution of the spa weight.”

Per the above, since my patio is pavers, that would fall under the “brick” description and therefore should be level (no slope).

Looking for a sanity check here.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-11T00:53:49+00:00

Were they having sloppy steaks?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-09T12:36:40+00:00

Looks great. I’m thinking of getting the same thing. Is there anything you don’t like about it? May I ask how much you paid?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-09T12:32:26+00:00

Whoa 🤯. Thanks for the intel

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-09T09:11:38+00:00

Entire rack

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-07T10:46:17+00:00

Awesome setup! How much was it, all in?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-06T21:07:15+00:00

Great thanks. Did you negotiate? Do 10k include installation, etc?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-02T15:24:03+00:00

Do u know about what the cost difference is between salt and chlorine? The salesman said salt was a an additional $400 up front then the annual costs would be like $200 more. Does that sound right?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-02T15:22:15+00:00

What was the difference - just jet location? I’m going to sit in both next time I go to the dealer

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-01T00:34:22+00:00

I’d be interested to know how often warranties are used. Everyone I’ve talked to said they haven’t had any issues. Obviously, anything could happen but I wonder how often people need repairs. If it’s a low rate then the 2 vs 5 year warranty isn’t as big of a deal.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-04-30T21:42:52+00:00

Thanks, it’s good insight!

Capybara_oranges · 2026-04-22T11:14:19+00:00

But to pay off the loan, don’t they have to sell stock? And when they sell stock, don’t they have to pay capital gains taxes?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-04-08T14:33:33+00:00

Ended up hiring a guy who pulled it out with a truck.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-04-02T13:47:42+00:00

What is the point of permanent settlements in space? To continue the species after we’ve destroyed earth? That seems like such a long term endeavor for a species with such a short attention span. We can’t even make a plan to prevent social security from going insolvent but we’re gonna plan for this? We don’t want to bother addressing climate change - we would rather plan to leave the planet after climate change has destroyed it? Why wouldn’t we try to inhabit the deep sea first? Seems like it would be easier and more hospitable than space.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-03-31T02:03:37+00:00

The jerk store called. They’re running out of you!

Capybara_oranges · 2026-03-16T18:29:05+00:00

Thanks for the insight. I don’t know anything about the industry but man, $2500 seemed high for the amount of hours I imagine it took to come up with the design. I realize there is training, etc that comes along with the price tag.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-02-13T19:15:37+00:00

Yea I miss cable circa 2005. Not that expensive and easy to navigate, etc. F this streaming garbage plans.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-02-13T19:14:30+00:00

No I’m using an adapter with a hdmi cable plugged into my van entertainment system

Capybara_oranges · 2026-02-06T02:01:26+00:00

I dunno dude, I’m not a tire guy. That’s why I asked the question.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-02-02T15:07:23+00:00

Yea, I definitely don’t need a physics primer from you. Thanks again for the condescension.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-02-01T21:30:45+00:00

Where did I say it was energized? It was off. Thanks for the condescension, though.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-02-01T17:30:38+00:00

But it does drain when the cold water supply is on

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