Basic, storage and handrail hot tub steps compared, plus how to build your own DIY steps with the right rise, tread and non-slip finish.
Design / Ideas Related
How to Size a Swimming Pool Overflow or Spillover (Flow Rates, Lip Design and Pumps)
09
Nov
Nov
How to size a pool or hot tub spillover: flow per foot of lip, the effect of the drop, getting the lip level and sharp, choosing the pump, plus a free calculator.
08
Nov
Nov
Nicholas added a sunken DIY stock tank hot tub to the Dusk House, his Airbnb near Idyllwild, California. Here’s how he built it, step by step.
Support & Maintenance, technology
How to Identify a Balboa Circuit Board (PCB) and Find the Right Replacement
07
Nov
Nov
Most Balboa boards look alike, so buying on looks is a gamble. Here’s how to read the model, part number, software and system label to find the right replacement.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related, Plumbing Related
Hot Tub Control Room Design: Distance, Height, Size and Layout
06
Nov
Nov
Where to put a hot tub control room and how big to make it: distance, elevation, space for equipment, services and maintenance.
05
Nov
Nov
Everything you need to identify and replace a hot tub pump wet end: parts, when to replace, frame size (48 or 56), discharge and unions.
Materials and Construction Related, Support & Maintenance
Swim Jet Considerations: How to Choose One for Your Pool or Hot Tub
04
Nov
Nov
What to consider before adding a swim jet to a pool or hot tub: types, pool length, depth, compatibility and pump position.
01
Nov
Nov
Commercial and domestic hot tubs differ in key ways. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between the two.
31
Oct
Oct
Jeff built a custom, curved pool and hot tub combo at his vacation home in Mexico. I designed the plumbing, including a diverter system, and supplied the parts.
30
Oct
Oct
Jeffrey and Dave in Tennessee are building their hot tub with ICF blocks. Here’s the foundation, the ICF walls, the control room and the concrete pour.