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Tag Archives: hot tub
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Mar
Mar
How to install a skimmer on a DIY hot tub or plunge pool: set the height, choose a concrete skimmer, build out the neck and tile around it.
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Mar
Mar
Bromine or chlorine for your hot tub? How each works, target levels, cost, smell and skin sensitivity compared, and which I’d choose.
11
Dec
Dec
If you’re looking into building a DIY hot tub, then you know lighting is a big aspect of your build. It adds another dimension to your hot tub, and having some sort of lighting makes a huge difference in the overall experience.
However, there’s a lot to hot tub lighting, and it can get confusing at times. Don’t worry because this is the ultimate DIYer’s pool and spa lighting guide! I’ll take you through everything you need to know about lighting up your hot tub.
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Nov
Nov
Most of my customers finish their DIY hot tub in about four months. Mark’s build ran for over two years. Here’s his timeline and what affects yours.
05
Nov
Nov
Everything you need to identify and replace a hot tub pump wet end: parts, when to replace, frame size (48 or 56), discharge and unions.
Materials and Construction Related, Support & Maintenance
Swim Jet Considerations: How to Choose One for Your Pool or Hot Tub
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Nov
Nov
What to consider before adding a swim jet to a pool or hot tub: types, pool length, depth, compatibility and pump position.
31
Oct
Oct
Jeff built a custom, curved pool and hot tub combo at his vacation home in Mexico. I designed the plumbing, including a diverter system, and supplied the parts.
30
Oct
Oct
Jeffrey and Dave in Tennessee are building their hot tub with ICF blocks. Here’s the foundation, the ICF walls, the control room and the concrete pour.
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