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How to Set up a Hot Tub at Home by Yourself

Aside from the hot tub’s main body, you could also add specific features such as spouts for a jetted feature.

1.   Prep the Site

Once you have chosen the type of hot tub you’ll be building, and have the hot tub ready, now is the time to prep your hot tub site (Hunker.com has a guide). This is an important part of the process because the site is where you will install your hot tub. Even if your hot tub is sublime, but the site is muddy and not easily accessible, then it will defeat the purpose of having a hot tub.

When you prep the site, you should ensure that the area is slightly elevated. If you put it somewhere low, it might be easier for rainwater and others to refuse to get into the hot tub. There should also be a walkable path to the hot tub from your house. The path should at least be elevated from the grass and be lined with stone. This will help prevent any mud from trailing into the hot tub area. It will also make the site more aesthetically pleasing. Aside from the overall aesthetics of your hot tub site, it is also crucial that you make sure all the pipes can provide your hot tub with water.

woman preparing hot tub

2.   Check the Electrical Wiring and Power Chords

In order for your hot tub to work correctly, you will need to plug it up into a power source. So your hot tub site should be as near to a power source as possible. It is also important that you check the wiring and the power cords for any fraying or damage. The wiring should also be covered in waterproof piping to ensure that the water doesn’t damage them.

3.   Install the Hot tub

Once everything has been set up, now’s the time to install the hot tub. When you install it, you must take its construction into account. If it is a ground-level hot tub that needs to be buried into the ground, you will need to make a sizable hole to install it properly. After placing the hot tub to the designated hole, you should reinforce it with either cement or rubber to make sure that it fits snuggly. If your hot tub is above ground, it will be a whole lot easier. All you need to do is secure the hot tub with bolts, and it is ready for you to try out.

4.   Test It Out for Any Potential Errors

Now that your hot tub has been set, you must be raring to go. Hold on a second, though. Remember that the hot tub is predominantly run by electricity. Before you jump in and fire it up, it is a good idea to test it out for any potential errors. It might be a bit tedious to test out the hot tub before you use it. However, it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to anything that involves electricity and water.

Conclusion

If you want to set up your very own hot tub at home, you will need a set plan. Remember that you will be doing most of the work yourself, so you should have a set plan. With these tips, you’ll be able to set up your hot tub with little to no trouble.


Resources:

https://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/expert-tips/tubs-and-showers/know-what-you-re-getting-into-with-jetted-tubs/

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