Hot tub not heating? Work through these checks in order, from the set temperature and heat mode to flow errors, air locks, heat pumps and the element itself.
Author Archives: buildahottub
10
Jan
Jan
DIY Hot Tub building Trends for 2023 – what are they? If you are planning a DIY Hot Tub this year, then read on! In this article, I will cover some of the trends that I have seen over the last few months leading into 2023. I’ll also cover the features and factors that people are talking to me most about when they are designing their DIY Hot Tubs.
09
Jan
Jan
What I look for in ICF blocks for a DIY hot tub: simple forms, proper rebar, core size, insulation, corners and curves, cost, and how some of the main ICF systems compare.
05
Jan
Jan
Happy New Year to my readers. It is that time again when we all re-evaluate our lives. We make our New Year’s resolutions and see if we can stick to them. We also plan what we want to achieve for the next year, in this case 2023 and that might include a DIY Hot Tub build.
14
Dec
Dec
Best ICF Blocks for Hot Tubs? – if you are looking for the answer then read on.
10
Dec
Dec
My Comfortline heat pump is only rated to 0°C, so I tested it heating my hot tub at -4°C. It was about 4x quicker and around two-thirds cheaper than my old 3kW heater.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
Hot Tub Tiles: Mosaics, Porcelain vs Ceramic, Slip Resistance and Grout
09
Dec
Dec
Not all tiles are suitable for a hot tub. Here’s which to use, why I’d choose mosaic pool tiles, how porcelain and ceramic differ, and how to keep steps from being slippery.
08
Dec
Dec
The Vian Power heat pumps are built for UK and European hot tub retrofits. Here’s how the C5, C5 Plus, S7 Plus and S9 Plus compare, what the COPs down to -10°C really mean, and which to choose.
07
Dec
Dec
My Comfortline heat pump iced up at -2°C but kept heating. Here’s why heat pumps frost over, how the defrost cycle works, and how to force a manual defrost on a Comfortline.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
DIY Hot Tub Insulation: What to Use and Where It Goes
01
Dec
Dec
Insulation is one of the cheapest ways to cut your hot tub running costs, as long as you do it while you build. Here’s what to use and where it goes for ICF, block, poured concrete and stock tank tubs.