Where to put a hot tub control room and how big to make it: distance, elevation, space for equipment, services and maintenance.
Category Archives: Design / Ideas Related
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related
Hot Tub Pump Union Sizes Explained (With a Collar Size Guide)
30
Oct
Oct
Hot tub pump union sizes are named after the pipe they fit, not the collar you measure. Here is how to pick the right one.
Design / Ideas Related
Infinity and Zero Edge Pool Design Considerations: Balance Tanks, Edges and Plumbing
29
Oct
Oct
The key design considerations for infinity (vanishing) edge and zero edge pools, from sizing the balance tank to edge flow rates, troughs, pumps and maintenance access.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
How to Use a Venturi System Instead of a Blower on a Block Hot Tub
24
Oct
Oct
A step-by-step guide to running gunite jets on venturi air controls instead of an air blower on a block, concrete or ICF DIY hot tub.
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: From Concept to Build
27
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
13
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.