How Do You Install A Hot Tub?
While it’s possible to install a hot tub on your own, you will need to get organized and start making decisions, such as where you will locate the tub and its associated equipment. In addition, it helps to have just a little experience with basic plumbing and electricity in order to avoid a very costly–or wet–mistake down the road. Choose the right spot for your hot tub installation. Since a hot tub completely filled water will probably weigh 5000 pounds or more, you should only install it on concrete. You will also want to locate the hot tub as close to your house as possible for convenience. Locate a place for all of the associated equipment before you install a hot tub. This includes the water pipes that connect the heater and pumps to the tub itself. Note that if you install the hot tub more than 50 feet away from the main water source, you may experience a loss in pressure for the water jets. Extend both electrical and gas service to your hot tub location. You will probably need
