This video is an update on Jeff’s DIY Hot Tub build in Mexico. We check in on his progress as well as learning about some of ingenious plumbing he has on his hot tub reducing the need for additional pumps but keeping the number of jets to the max.
28
Feb
Feb
John from the UK has actually “graduated” from the Online Course that I have available on the website. He took the course in late December 2021 with the aim of starting his DIY Hot Tub build in the Spring of 2022.
As you will see from the images and narrative below, John is well on his way with the build.
Air Source Heat Pump Related
Can I Add an Air Source Heat Pump to My Hot Tub? How to Connect One Step by Step
11
Feb
Feb
Any hot tub with a pump can run an air source heat pump. Here’s how flow control works, how big a unit to buy, and how to plumb it in with a three-valve bypass, step by step.
Cocktail & Plunge Pool Related
What Does a Swim Spa Cost? UK and US Prices vs Building Your Own (2026)
10
Feb
Feb
What a swim spa really costs in the UK and USA in 2026, from the purchase price to delivery, installation and running costs, and how building your own compares.
07
Feb
Feb
In this post, I will share the recent updates for the builds that Mark in the Uk and Jeff in Mexico are undertaking.
Have they made any progress?
04
Feb
Feb
Here is the inspiring DIY hot tub journey of Paul from New York. Let’s dive into his story and see how he built his custom hot tub.
31
Jan
Jan
Where baking soda helps when cleaning a hot tub, and the full drain, clean, refill and rebalance routine around it.
31
Jan
Jan
A tripping RCD or GFCI is doing its job. Here’s how to read the clues, use the isolation method to find the faulty part, and know when it’s a job for an electrician, for UK and US tubs.
Design / Ideas Related, Support & Maintenance
Saltwater Hot Tub Pros and Cons: How It Works, Costs and Care
30
Jan
Jan
A saltwater hot tub is still a chlorine hot tub. Here’s how salt systems work, how salty the water really is, the honest pros and cons, and what to know before retrofitting one.
29
Jan
Jan
By the end of this guide, you should have a clearer idea of why your hot tub breaker is tripping —and maybe even how to fix it.