Category Archives: DIY Hot Tub Building

This blog covers everything you need to know about building your own DIY Hot Tub. From planning to plumbing, I cover it all.

DIY Hot Tub Kit

DIY Hot Tub Kits

If you are looking for a DIY Hot Tub Kit, the chances are you are looking to build your own hot tub. Well, you have come to the right place.

This blog and my YouTube Channel are all about DIY Hot Tubs. I built my own DIY Hot Tub and now I help other DIYers like you do this same. At time of writing I have helped over 500 people with my plans, designs and parts.

How To Make The Perfect PVC Solvent Weld Joint for Hot Tub Plumbing

PVC Solvent Weld Joint

PVC Solvent Weld Joint – establishing if you have a good one is easy – it doesn’t leak! In this article, I will explain what steps you need to take in order to ensure that you have the perfect PVC Solvent Weld Joint. I also have a vide on my YouTube Channel.

How To Install a Counter Current Swim Machine on a Hot Tub or Plunge Pool

Swim_Jet_header

How to install a swim jet? With space being at a premium in most of our back yards, a counter current or a swim jet is a great addition to a DIY Hot Tub, Swim Spa, Plunge Pool or Cocktail Pool. Traditionally, not even traditionally, normally, these pieces of equipment run into the several thousand of dollars to install.

Using a Priming Circuit Above Ground on a Centrifugal Hot Tub Pump

priming pump circuit

I’ve mentioned many times on this blog and on my YouTube Channel that the position of the control room is really important. I actually have a full article here that explains the difference between above ground and below ground control rooms here.

Hot Tub Pipe – The Ultimate Guide

Hot Tub Pipe

You may think that pipe is just pipe. In the case of Hot Tub Pipe, there are certainly a few things you need to know. In this article I will explain everything you need to know about hot tub pipe. This will make the pipe selection process a lot easier for you.

Hot Tub Wall Construction – What are the options?

There are a number of ways in which you can construct your walls for a DIY Hot Tub. The designs that are available in my store are all valid of each of the types of construction I describe below. In this article I am going to focus on the different types of wall construction you can opt for. Before we go any further, I must state I am not a structural engineer and this article has been written from experience rather than qualification.

My Hot Tub Control Room Remodel

the old control room

For those of you who are regular readers of the blog or indeed my YouTube Channel, you will know I talk an awful lot about the control room.

The control room is the hub of your hot tub and if you get this portion wrong, then you are going to be in trouble. Worst case, your hot tub just won’t work.