Designing a zero-edge swimming pool can be confusing. Here are a few key things to consider to ensure your build goes smoothly!
Category Archives: Design / Ideas Related
Case Studies / Example Projects, Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
Etienne’s Infinity Hot Tub: From Concept to Build
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Sep
Sep
Etienne sent me a rough sketch and a photo of his site. Here’s how we turned it into an infinity hot tub, from design and plumbing to the finished build.
12
Sep
Sep
The cheapest proper hot tub to build is a stock tank hot tub. Here’s what the tank, plumbing kit and electrics cost, plus two other budget ideas.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
Tub & Pool Designer Pro: Free Hot Tub and Pool Design Software
03
Sep
Sep
Tub & Pool Designer Pro is my free 3D design tool for hot tubs and plunge pools, with optional plumbing diagrams and architectural CAD drawings.
03
Sep
Sep
Everything to think about before you build your own lap pool: size and depth, construction, finishes, heating a big volume of water, filtration, sanitising, covers and the UK and US rules.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
What Makes the Best DIY Hot Tub Plans? What to Look For
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Jul
Jul
Good DIY hot tub plans give you real dimensions, a plumbing layout, a parts list and structural drawings. Here is what to look for and what my plans include.
Design / Ideas Related
Can I Heat a Hot Tub with Solar Power? Panels, Batteries and Heat Pumps Compared
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Mar
Mar
Three ways to heat a hot tub with the sun, what each really costs, why a battery running the heater falls short, and why solar panels plus an air source heat pump is the setup I’d choose.
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Feb
Feb
Forget gladiatorial combat, the real clash of titans happens poolside in the silent struggle between sand and cartridge filters. As summer’s vibrant curtain closes, you, the valiant pool warrior, stand poised at the precipice of a crucial decision: which filter will reign supreme in your watery domain? Fear not, for this epic tale delves beyond the surface, unveiling the hidden truths most blogs dare not reveal, to guide you towards your crystal-clear destiny.
03
Jan
Jan
Are you dreaming of soaking in your own DIY hot tub or plunge pool in 2024? Look no further than Buildahottub, your one-stop resource for all things hot tub and plunge pool building!
This blog post, based on the video below, will guide you through the process of creating your own backyard oasis, no matter your experience level there will be a way in which I can help.
I’ve helped 1000s of DIYers just like you achieve their hot tub and plunge pool dreams – just take a look at my case studies to see some of the amazing projects I have been involved with.
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Sep
Sep
Equipotential bonding isn’t the same as grounding, and on a DIY hot tub or plunge pool part of it has to go in before you pour. Here’s what NEC 680.26 and BS 7671 require and what to ask your electrician.