An off-grid hot tub is possible, but it has to be designed around the energy you can get. Here’s how to heat, filter and treat one, and the mistakes to avoid.
Case Studies / Example Projects, Reviews & Info
Balboa TP700 Topside Control Review: Colour Screen, Real Buttons
25
Sep
Sep
The Balboa TP700 pairs a colour screen with proper buttons. Here’s how it performs on my test bench, what it’s compatible with, and whether I’d fit one to my own tub.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Reviews & Info, technology
Hot Tub Heater Hell? No Sweat! Easy Spa Pack Heater Tube Swap
24
Sep
Sep
Has your hot tub heater given up the ghost? Don’t worry—this guide will teach you how to replace a heater on a Spa pack. While we’ll focus on the Balboa model, these steps can be applied to many other spa packs as well.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Reviews & Info, technology
Balboa BP8 Review: Is This the Best Replacement Hot Tub Spa Pack?
23
Sep
Sep
The Balboa BP8 is designed to replace most older Balboa packs. Here’s what it runs, which topsides work, how to configure it, and when a BP7 or BP2100 is the better choice.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Reviews & Info, technology
Hot Tub Spa Pack Explained: What Every Part Does and How to Troubleshoot It
19
Sep
Sep
A spa pack is the brain of your hot tub. Here is what each part does, how it is wired in the UK and USA, and which faults you can fix yourself.
12
Sep
Sep
The cheapest proper hot tub to build is a stock tank hot tub. Here’s what the tank, plumbing kit and electrics cost, plus two other budget ideas.
11
Sep
Sep
A FLO error means your spa pack can’t detect water flowing through the heater. Here’s how to find the cause, from the free checks to the pressure switch.
10
Sep
Sep
I designed a tub for Kyle in the USA that works as both a hot tub and a cold plunge. See how his backyard wellness centre came together.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
Tub & Pool Designer Pro: Free Hot Tub and Pool Design Software
03
Sep
Sep
Tub & Pool Designer Pro is my free 3D design tool for hot tubs and plunge pools, with optional plumbing diagrams and architectural CAD drawings.
03
Sep
Sep
Everything to think about before you build your own lap pool: size and depth, construction, finishes, heating a big volume of water, filtration, sanitising, covers and the UK and US rules.