How do I build a Hot Tub? Building my own DIY Hot Tub was such a fun process. I did however, struggle to find information. I decided that after I finished building my own DIY Hot Tub I was going to put all of my new-found knowledge into a website. This is how www.buildahottub.com started. Today, I help DIYers just like you build your own Hot Tubs. From planning to parts, I can help you with it all. Armed with the right information, you too can build your own dream DIY Hot Tub.
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I could have this wrong, but isn’t a grounding wire a thick copper wire you run to a steel pole beat into the ground? Or is no pole required? My dad had a pool and spa company and I remember installing some hot tubs with him around a decade ago but can’t remember all the details!
Yes, there is a ground rod connected to these copper loops (in fact there are 4 rods for this piece of code!) Appreciate the comment have a good weekend - Andi
use flex pipe , because bad back fill w/ gravel leads to cracked lines. fill w/ sand and careful tamping, then geavel will give a better longterm outcome. ( from my experience)
Appreciate the comment thank you - not a fan of flex - it tends to "flex" its way to a leak in the future which is why my customers go with rigid pipe - have a great weekend - Andi
Looks good .. I use S7 plus to tank my pools made by ardex plus I use ardwx adhesive to follow on with .. so in theory it’s seamless. Do tend use sika products a lot too Hope ur well andy great video 👌
Cheers Lee - nice to see you are still watching! Alll well here hope you are keeping well yourself - thanks - Have a good one - Andi
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Will this work in saltwater pools?
I beleive so yes - thanks for the comment - Andi
Has anyone been able to connect Alexa with the controlmyspa? I cannot connect Alexa, it opens the app after scanning the QR code and does nothing, then a few minutes later Alexa says it cannot connect to it. and when it opens in the web browser, does nothing, nowhere to register it. Who in the world wrote this app, Balboa has been horrible in the past with there apps and this again is another failure
If a Hot Tub ( Spa ) is fueled by an LPG tank and the gas runs out during the night will the spa reignite ( automatically ) when a new LPG supply is switched over at a later time ?
Hi There, depends on the unit I guess and the specific ignition system that it has. There will be sensors that sense the flow of gas so the burner will stop when there is no flow - whether that comes back automatically, I think will be down to the unit. Hope that helps - Andi
Looks amazing!! How much did this project cost? Supplies only.
Sub 15k Chris including a 5k gas heater - thanks for the comment
Thanks for the video, I get the humming sound, when I turn the jets on it will run for about a second then it blows the 13 amp fuse. I tried 2 new capacitors but still no joy, the pump turns free and I replaced the bearings only last year. I don’t. Suppose you have any suggestions? Thanks 🙏🏼
Hi James, the only thing i can think of is try turning the power on and off several times - quite often the caps dont come with a charge so they actually need to charge before they can do their thing. - hope that helps - Andi
Hi Andi, thank you for getting back to me, really appreciate it, I’ll give that a try 👍🏼
Hi Andy wonder if you con help with a little advice, i have a Grand Canyon spa, 3 Ha440 pumps Blower and ozone, went out of comision 2 years ago, recently i purchased a Balboa BP8 control pack with top side spa touch mini, all went well with set up and install had to change all the spa pump plugs etc for amp plugs, anyway after restarting PUMP 1 a 2 Speed started at 1st speed, tried to start 2nd speed and it tripped the house breaker, and then would not start at all, Pump 2 single speed dead nothing, pump 3 working perfectly blower working, i examined the pumps and decided i would also replace for new, i installed the new pumps, but got exactly the same result, if i plug pump 2 into pump 3 socket it works so i'm pretty sure its not the pumps.
Hi Tony, i'll be doing a series of videos on the BP8 system soon as Balboa have actually just sent me a unit for my channel. You should be set to Spa Pack to Program #7. If you have not done this it could be the root of your problem. DIP1 up and then you can go into the settings menu on the Spa Touch mini. Check what connectons you have things plugged into - Pump 1 (2 speed) into J9, Pump 2 J14 - pump3 and blower into Expander Board. - hope that helps - Andi
@@Buildahottub hi Andy yes set to number 7 and pump 1 and pump 2 work if I plug them into the pump 3 socket on the expander, they just won't work in pump 1 socket or pump 2 socket I have checked all fuses for continuity and they are ok
@@tonyrfp Could be a bad spa pack Tony, i've seen similar things before where there is just no other explanation - send it back to where you got it under warranty and get a replacement. - Hope that helps Andi
Hi Boss..can we install this counter current product on fibreglass pool ??
Yes, absolutely - shop.buildahottub.com/product-category/counter-current/ - thanks Andi
Amazing video super useful, loving those curved contours, exactly what we want in our new hot tub!
whats the insulation foam product used here?
Hi There, regular foam insulation boards that you can pick up from a DIY/hardware store - thanks - Andi
Installing video is where?
Teach much ?
Hey hey. I’m thinking of doing it to my pond. Trying to post pics
you think they would make a system with more efficient flow. ps love your work huge fan
question the way the conduit sticks out HOW do you minimize the breaking of the pvc du to settling and movement of the ground ? i thought the inlets were supposed to stay closer to the pool spa to lower the torque
Spa is a good track
I have an H20-RS1 flow through heater, and a 2.5hp pump. I have it wired in a very basic way in that when i manually switch the pump on, the heater is wired into that switch, so it only recieves power when the pump is running, is there a way to wire it, so the pump will be triggered by the temperature drop in the flow through heater? Or do i need the "spa pack" you mentioned to control this?
Hi There, you would need the spa pack to do that - the temp sensors are redundant without the spa pack to read them - hope that helps - Andi
I have water in my pipe where the blower connects. Now when I disconnect my blower and turn it on its sucks?? Is this right?? Should it blow or suck??
No, it should blow - hope thar helps - Andi
@@Buildahottub yep that helps but can a blower malfunction and now start sucking air??
@@b3zzwilliams988 never seen that before - that would involve the motor being reversed....very strange
How much are the stock tank x
Usually about 600-1000 USD - Tractor Supply is a good place to get them.
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Andy when fitting a HD33L liner main drain into the floor do you concrete/fill the gutter like rim around the drain ????
Not massively familiar with liners as dont deal with them but there will be a large gasket that you screw down on the drain to seal it around the liner - you may need the space on the gutter for this bit. Hope that helps - Andi
Does the color wires off the pump have to match the connector getting plugged in to the pac in color order or does the pinouts take care of that hope im explaining it correctly
Always go for the pin outs over color - colors can vary. Hope that helps - Andi
Thats not a hot tub. Its a swimming pool with swimming jets. You can tell the size of the ladder and the depth.
The best feature proofing is also adding additional spare ones which are completely empty for future use
Thanks for making this video. I changed my start-up capacitor (30 micro-Farads) and now my 18 year old spa is starting up great! Just $15 to fix - WOW!
Glad it helped
I'm building my own hot tub, should the circulation pump draw water from the bottom of the tub or the top? Same question about the water coming from the recirculation pump after it goes through the heating element, should it be pushed into the top or the bottom? Thanks in advance.
You should have 2 suctions drains at the base, a skimmer at the top so suction is both top and bottom - hot water returns can come in the middle of the walls. Hope that helps - Andi
Smart
Very helpful, thanks. A video of the construction would be helpful though...
Thanks - I have lots of these on my website in the case studies section - buildahottub.com/diy-hot-tub-case-studies-see-what-other-diyers-like-you-have-created/
What are your thoughts on using a Chinese diesel parking heater? They seem to be available up to about 35kw on Aliexpress
Hi Chad, don't have any experience with them to be honest - from a quick google it would seem as if they are ok for heating a caravan or motorhome - but I have never seen or used one on a pool or hot tub - hope that helps - Andi
Nice work Jeff!
Spa Pack Of Choice BP7 - parts4tubs.com/product/balboa-bp7-spa-control-4-0kw-flow-thru-heater-g6406/
Thanks for the discussion
Hello there, maybe you can help me: I am currently building a concrete whirlpool in germany (concrete floor. walls are made with concrete bricks). how much time do i have to wait to apply the sealing slurry and install the glass mosaik tiles after the concrete floor has been poured? under the concrete floor is a polyethylene tarpaulin. and under that is gravel. someone i know said at least 3 weeks, because the concrete has to dry and can not breathe if sealed from both sides. I hope you understand what i am talking 😅
Sure - its normally only a week max if you have cooler temperatures - but the concrete you have used tshould have that information on - hope that helps - Andi
@@Buildahottub Thank you 💪
This was really helpful. Thank you.
It's illegal to place any type of Puck or chemical into the skimmer, if we are talking commercial applications... If you want to do it at your personal property, then go for it, but watch for kiddos who like to dig around and eat it!
you dont need drain pipes your suction machine will get rid of dust and dirt
😂 i cant get this nonsense pump to 40c ? Its stays at 26c . It changes back everytime i hit the up button blinked a few seconds then changed back to 26c
Sounds like something is not right. You can change the temperature when it is heating so you should see the heating light on before you change your temperature so it needs water flowing through it - that is how I understand it from the manual. - Hope that helps - Andi
What depth of concrete pour is acceptable with an above ground tub ?
You need to get the plumbing into the walls Nick, so you are looking at +/- 12" or 30cm of thickness to do that - hope that helps - Andi
Nice am a fan of the circular hot tubs
How efficient is the Poly Storm model 220-1100 for venturi induction of air? I am planning to install them on my existing block structure, but need to know whether they are capable of creating sufficient vacuum at the venturi to bring enough air to create bubbles. I do not wish to use an air blower. Thanks for your very videos, keep up your good work!
Not sure John - I always use air blowers so could not give you an answer from experience. Sorry about that - Andi
How efficient is the system at drawing in air via venturi action? I'm planning to use the 229-1100 unit, but before I install it to my existing block structure, I need to know just how good it will be at sucking in enough air to create bubbles.
Not sure John, same as your post on the other video, I always use air blowers so could not give you an answer from experience. Sorry about that - Andi
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where can you find an "auto top up?"
Hi Jay, on my spare parts site - parts4tubs.com/product/autofill-w-side-mounted-float-valve-pentair-almond-t40bbe/ - thanks Andi
great channel, learned a lot
Awesome, thank you Anthony!
Do you work Houston TX area?
I don’t do any on site work Chad - more of an office based designer - I supply parts and consult (remotely) in TX - thanks - Andi