Tip for reseating tub with new insulation

[BryanH]

Struggled for awhile trying to get my tub reseated without jamming or shifting the insulation.  Finally solved it with temporary "tub horns" (think of a shoe horn).  Saved me a ton of time and swearing, so I thought I'd share.  If you have your own techniques post them here.

Set the insulation into the machine to make sure that all areas were covered.  I was using R13 which can expand to 5" wide.  As you can see from the picture it doesn't leave much room for the tub. Cut some cardboard boxes to create shims that fit the perimeter of the machine and jammed (technical term) the tub down along the cardboard.  Once it was seated nicely, pulled the cardboard out.  Worked like a charm.

[BryanH]

and here it is with the insulation all nice and pretty on the sides (plus a couple of breaker strips)....

[Jim]

Great work Bryan!
That's the only way to get the liners in I found.

[Lulu]

That's a great idea, Bryan.  I used some cardboard that was about the thickness of poster board.  I had even used under coating on the back of the tub and didn't have any problems.

[BrianB]

Great idea, Bryan! I used R-13 as well, After removing the craftpaper covering. I encountered the same prob with the insulation shiftin and was also worried about over-compressing the insulation. I replaced the old with the new making sure that I used the same thickness.

To keep the insulation from sliding with the liner, I sprayed a super-light coat of 3M adhesive inside the machine and used this to hold the insulation in place. At first I was apprehensive to spray anything but then reminded myself that nobody is going to see that part....call me anal, but... '>

I did the same thing with my vendo 80 and it worked great.  Ebay members can order free priority mail boxes in lots of 25 or so from the post office.  They even deliver them directly to your door within a couple of days.  About eight of them placed around the inside perimeter of the insulation works perfectly.  The boxes will usually come back out undamaged and can be reused later for thier intended purpose.

Of course the recipients of the used boxes may feel a little itchy!
Just kidding. Great tips y'all. (Did this northerner really just say "y'all"'>) '>

[jasmine64]

I'm going to have to remember this one. Now I need to find another 56 or 63 to work on.

[dr galaga]

That's a neat idea.  Those guys made it look so easy in the Vendo DVD!

[Pat Pixley]

Wow!!!  the cardboard worked great , I just put my tank
in my Cavalier CS 80-E . I used a R19 insulation it was a
tight fit .
 great trick Bryan.
  Thanks
   Pat   :'>

[BryanH]

Glad to help.  I've learned so much from the folks on this site that I almost rush to forums when I stumble on an idea that I haven't seen posted.  Want to return the favor.