How to add a hot tub or Jacuzzi to an existing swimming pool: size, overflow, chemicals, using the pool plumbing, jet pumps and heating.
Plumbing Related, Support & Maintenance
How to Replace a Hot Tub Blower (Check Valve and Hartford Loop Included)
26
Apr
Apr
Replacing a hot tub blower is a manageable DIY job. Here is how to do it safely, and why a check valve plus a Hartford loop keeps water out.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
Hot Tub Air Blower: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Fitting and Protecting One
24
Apr
Apr
How a hot tub air blower works, how to choose one that suits your spa pack, and how to wire, plumb and protect it with a check valve and a Hartford loop.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
Hot Tub Wall Construction: Block, CMU, ICF and Poured Concrete Compared
23
Apr
Apr
The main ways to build DIY hot tub walls compared: poured concrete, block cavity, CMU, ICF and in-ground cavity.
22
Apr
Apr
How to design and plumb a waterfall or fountain for a DIY hot tub, including dedicated pumps, flow control and a solenoid valve on/off switch.
10
Apr
Apr
Above ground hot tub – a must for your backyard! Whether you are looking for a plastic shell tub, and inflatable tub or something brick built that is a little more permanent, we’ll be covering it in this article.
09
Apr
Apr
What causes foam in a hot tub, how to get rid of it and how to stop it coming back, from water balance to showering before you get in.
07
Apr
Apr
If you’re wondering how to build a concrete hot tub pad, this step-by-step guide is the resource you’ve been looking for! There are many benefits of having a hot tub in your backyard. It is the perfect place to relax after a long day, and it can be used for entertaining guests as well.
Air Source Heat Pump Related, Support & Maintenance
Air Source Heat Pump Not Heating Your Hot Tub? Fixes to Try
31
Mar
Mar
The most common reasons an air source heat pump won’t heat a hot tub: flow direction, an open bypass, air locks, ice and cold weather, and how to fix each one.