DIY Hot Tub Construction was something I was struggling finding information about. buildahottub.com was established as I could not find the information I needed as a DIY Hot Tub builder myself. I searched the internet and was looking for information on how to perfect my skills and build that perfect tub. I researched everything from building spas, to hot tubs, to swim spas, to plunge pools, but I just could not find the information that I needed.
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Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
Planning a DIY Hot Tub in 2022 – Here is where to start!
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Jan
Jan
Planning a DIY Hot Tub in 2022? To get what you want in terms of a DIY Hot Tub in your mind, that dream tub you can picture yourself in, relaxing, steam rising, bubbles bubbling, to actually building one takes a quantum leap…..
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Dec
Dec
In this blog post, I will cover the hot tub wiring. Specifically, I am talking about how we can connect the various components to the Spa Pack. If you are looking for information on the Hot Tub Electric Requirements, then I have separate blog post on that.
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Dec
Dec
Air Source Heat Pumps are becoming increasingly popular for Hot Tubs and Pools. However, what about a ground source heat pump hot tub? If you have one already on your home heating system, can you use this to heat your hot tub? In short, the answer in yes you can and in this article we will explore exactly what you need to do.
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Nov
Nov
Francisco, located in Chile, got in touch with Andi as he was looking to do something a little different with his DIY Hot Tub build. Not content with a “regular build” he wanted to add a custom made, fire pit heating element to the design.
12
Nov
Nov
In short, the answer is yes. You can definitely build a Hot Tub in a basement. There are however, a number of design considerations that you need to think about. In this post, we will examine what the design considerations are for putting a hot tub in a basement.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related
The Importance of Control Room Position for your DIY Hot Tub
02
Nov
Nov
When you are thinking about your DIY Hot Tub, the control room placement is kind of key. In this article, we will examine the variables that can effect the control room position and ultimately the functionality of your tub.
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Oct
Oct
Marc contacted buildhottub.com in May 2021 as he wanted to build a hot tub between the area in his house and the garage. On Day Zero video below, you can see Marc showing the area where he had been using an inflatable tub for quite some time. He had a lazy spa which he had been having issues with for 16 or 18 months, it was repaired several times in the last 12 months alone. He spent a lot of money – nearly £3000 / $4000 – on repairs for it, and he still didn’t have a working hot tub!
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Oct
Oct
It’s ideal to have a DIY Exercise Pool in your backyard during the scorching summer months. But, do you know that building one is a straightforward process? This blog aims to cover all the possible things you will need to think about before considering building your DIY Exercise Pool. After reading this, you’ll come to know it was far easier than you had thought.
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Oct
Oct
The whole reason that I started buildahottub.com and the YouTube channel was to help people build their own DIY hot tubs. In this blog post, we’ll look at the mistakes that I made, so hopefully, you won’t make the same ones.