Where to put the hose, how to stop air locks in shell and DIY tubs, what water to use, and what to do once it’s full, from first chemicals to heat-up time.
Category Archives: Plumbing Related
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Oct
Oct
A simple guide to deciding whether to repair or replace a faulty hot tub pump, with what is fixable, typical costs and the signs it is time to replace.
Case Studies / Example Projects, DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related
How to Add a Circulation Pump to a Hot Tub (Step by Step)
18
Oct
Oct
Replace a noisy two-speed pump with a circulation pump and a separate jet pump: why, how to plumb it, and how to reprogram the spa pack.
Plumbing Related, Support & Maintenance
Do I Need to Replace My Hot Tub Topside Control? Fixes to Try First
17
Oct
Oct
Not every topside fault needs a new panel. Here’s what an overlay, a pin and a pack reconfigure can fix, and when replacing the topside is the only option.
08
Oct
Oct
Work out how many pumps your DIY hot tub needs: jet pumps, a circulation pump and one pump per water feature, with the flow maths.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Plumbing Related
Installing a Main Drain for a Hot Tub or Plunge Pool (Twin Drains, Step by Step)
03
May
May
Why a DIY hot tub or plunge pool needs twin main drains with anti-entrapment covers, and how to set, plumb and test them before you pour the slab.
02
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.
Design / Ideas Related, Plumbing Related
What Size Heater Do I Need for My Pool or Hot Tub? (Free Calculator)
06
Jun
Jun
How to size a heater for a hot tub, plunge pool or pool: the maths, real heater outputs, worked examples and a free calculator for heat-up time and the kW you need.
Design / Ideas Related, Plumbing Related
Self-Priming Hot Tub Pump Options: What to Do When the Pumps Sit Above the Water Line
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May
May
Standard hot tub jet pumps won’t prime above the water line, and big self-priming pumps are hard to find. Here are the options that work.