Even on vacation, there is always something to learn about the swimming pool. There is always something that we can “take away” with us in terms of the design, layout, plumbing etc etc.
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Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
How To Install a Counter Current Swim Machine on a Hot Tub or Plunge Pool
06
Jul
Jul
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.
27
Jun
Jun
Yes, you can build a DIY Swim Spa is the short answer. In general, Swim Spa, Endless Pool, Counter Currents, Swim Jets tend to all be mixed and matched into sentences used to describe a small pool that has a “machine” to enable you to swim continually.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
Hot Tub Wall Construction – What are the options?
09
Jun
Jun
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.
Cocktail & Plunge Pool Related, Design / Ideas Related
Why Pool and Hot Tub Plumbing Should Remain Separate
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May
May
I get asked an awful lot about combining pool and hot tub plumbing kit. In this article I hope to highlight some of the problems you will face if you do try and combine them. I will also highlight some of the areas where it is possible to combine parts.
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Feb
Feb
The short answer is that it depends. Not the most helpful (yet) thing you have read but please do read on. It does depend on where you are located. If you are located in the UK for example, then no, you do not need a permit for a hot tub. You are able to build tubs and pools without a permit or planning permission as it is called over there.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
Spa Pool Combo – Backyard ideas, design considerations and more…
31
Jan
Jan
A Spa Pool Combo, as the name suggests, is a combination of a Spa, Jacuzzi or Hot Tub combined with a swimming pool. Having a Spa Pool combo in your backyard is the ultimate relaxation zone. Somewhere to unwind after a long stressful day. It is also serious #backyardgoals and in this article, I am going explore all things Spa Pool related.
21
Jan
Jan
Above ground hot tub – a must for your backyard! Whether you are looking for a plastic shell tub, and inflatable tub or something brick built that is a little more permanent, we’ll be covering it in this article.
Cocktail & Plunge Pool Related, Design / Ideas Related
Hot Tub Pool Combo – DIY Design Considerations
15
Jan
Jan
Hot Tub Pool Combos are popular at hotels and resorts. So the question is, can we actually build these ourselves in our backyards? The simple answer is yes, you can build a hot tub pool combo in your back yard but there are a number of things you need to consider.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building
Planning a DIY Hot Tub in 2022 – Here is where to start!
04
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…..