The three construction methods that are genuinely within reach of a DIYer (block, ICF and poured concrete), how to build the base and waterproof the shell, and why gunite is best left to the pros.
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.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
Planning a DIY Hot Tub in 2022 – Here is where to start!
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Jan
Jan
Planning a DIY Hot Tub in 2022? To get what you want in terms of a DIY Hot Tub in your mind, that dream tub you can picture yourself in, relaxing, steam rising, bubbles bubbling, to actually building one takes a quantum leap…..
DIY Hot Tub Building, Support & Maintenance
Hot Tub Wiring Explained: Spa Pack Wiring, Cable Sizes and RCD/GFCI (UK and US)
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Dec
Dec
How a hot tub is wired, from the consumer unit or panel to the spa pack and pumps, with cable sizing, RCD/GFCI protection and the key UK vs US differences.
12
Nov
Nov
Building a hot tub in a basement is very doable if you plan for humidity, drainage, floor loading, indoor electrical rules and building control. Here’s what to think about.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related
Hot Tub Control Room Position: Where to Put It and Why It Matters
02
Nov
Nov
Where you put your hot tub control room decides how strong your jets are, whether your pumps prime, and how easy the tub is to live with. Here’s how to get the position right.
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Oct
Oct
The seven mistakes that cost me the most on my own DIY hot tub build, and on the 1,500+ builds I’ve helped with since, and how to avoid every one.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
How to Build a Concrete Lounger for Your Pool, Cocktail Pool, Spool or Hot Tub
04
Jun
Jun
A concrete lounger turns a DIY pool or hot tub into something special. Here’s how to design, prototype, mould, reinforce, cure and finish one yourself.
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May
May
The honest pros and cons of building your own hot tub versus buying one, with current cost comparisons and advice on which route suits you.
Cocktail & Plunge Pool Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
How to Build a DIY Plunge Pool: The Ultimate Guide
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Jan
Jan
Everything you need to build your own in-ground plunge pool, from planning, permits and safety barriers to the slab, walls, waterproofing, plumbing, heating and using it as a cold plunge.
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Dec
Dec
Everything you need to build a DIY wooden hot tub, from choosing cedar and waterproofing the staves to heating it and adding proper jets, filtration and a spa pack.