In this article I will explain how to correctly size a waterfall, overlow or spill over from a hot tub into a pool. If you get this wrong you can ruin the look of the pool as well as causing some damage to your wallet to rectify it.
Category Archives: Design / Ideas Related
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related, Plumbing Related
Hot Tub Control Room Design Considerations
06
Nov
Nov
A control room is the brains behind your entire DIY hot tub. It’s the room or location where you house your pumps, blowers, spa packs, dosing kits, heater, and all other external elements. Without it, your hot tub would just be a tub.
Given the many considerations when designing a control room, I’ve written this article to explain everything you need to know. By the end, you’ll understand exactly what design considerations are important for your control room.
30
Oct
Oct
Understanding hot tub pump union sizes can be confusing. Don’t worry because this article will explain everything you need to know!
29
Oct
Oct
There are some key design considerations to keep in mind when building an infinity pool. Here’s everything you need to know!
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
How to Use a Venturi System Instead of a Blower on a Block Hot Tub Build
24
Oct
Oct
Here’s a step by step guide on How to Use a Venturi System Instead of a Blower on a Concrete or Block Hot Tub Build
04
Oct
Oct
Designing a zero-edge swimming pool can be confusing. Here are a few key things to consider to ensure your build goes smoothly!
Case Studies / Example Projects, Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
Etienne’s Infinity Hot Tub Project: From Concept to Build
27
Sep
Sep
Etienne reached out to me via email with a vision and a plan for building an infinity hot tub. It was clear from his message that he had a solid idea of what he wanted but needed my expertise to bring it to life. I was excited to help turn his dream into reality.
12
Sep
Sep
Everyone wants to know what the cheapest hot tub to build is. I’ve been asked this question many times, and here’s an answer that paints a complete picture.
Before proceeding, let me clarify what a hot tub is. I’m not talking about those holes in the ground heated with fire. That’s not what I’m about. My definition of a hot tub is one that has a pump, a filtration system, jets, and the other things that come with a hot tub.
Before moving onto what the cheapest hot tub is, let’s look at which ones are far from cheap.
Plastic shell tubs, block or concrete builds, and in-ground hot tubs are far from cheap. They require significant work and time to build and require custom plumbing and so much more.
Cedar, timber, or other lumber has also become a costly option due to the high cost of wood over the past few years.
The cheapest hot tub is also my second favourite, right behind the in-ground block or concrete hot tub. This is a stock tank hot tub. It is also known as a hillbilly or cowboy hot tub. These hot tubs rely on an animal feeder as their central basin, making for a very cool and simple setup.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
Tub & Pool Designer Pro Software – Free Online Hot Tub & Pool Design Software
03
Sep
Sep
Tub & Pool Designer Pro Software – what is this all about?
It seems such a long time ago that I wrote the initial version of buildahottub.com website which was essentially a single web page. That page still exists today and explains how I went about building my own hot tub step by step with all the photos that I took.
I couldn’t find the information I needed so I thought that when I was done, I would write it up so others could do the same.
Fast forward quite a few years and here we are today. The website is totally different – there are hundreds of articles covering all aspects of building a hot tub. I have plans that you can purchase – an online courses that you can take and parts that you can buy too. Not to mention the 8K subscribers and over 1000 videos that I have published on YouTube all around this hot tub and plunge pool niche. Directly as customers, I’ve helped over 1300 of you DIYers build hot tubs and plunge pools and many more indirectly by the website and YouTube Channel.
Who knew that building my own hot tub would eventually turn into a business – well it has, and I love every second of what I do.
03
Sep
Sep
One of the most popular questions I get asked is whether you can build a DIY lap pool in your backyard. The short answer is YES! You can!
For those who don’t know what a lap pool is, it’s a regular pool with longer, narrower dimensions so you can swim laps in your pool without needing a swim jet.
Here’s a few things to watch out for when constructing your Lap Pool