Installing a Hot Tub Part 3

Part three of a series on installing a hot tub explores some final points.

Hot Tub Installation:  Installing an Outdoor Hot Tub

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As a rule, if you are installing a hot tub, it's usually put outside.  In our last article, we covered making sure you have a firm base for it, but what about a way to get to it?  Do you have a path around your hot tub and leading to it?  And not just any path, a path that someone can conceivably walk on barefoot?  A lot of time people aren't as cautious as they should be with the paving stones they create.  Concrete is fine, however, you don't want it too rough.  Otherwise you're going to be wincing as you step on it.  You also want a clear path that will cut down on the debris that will end up in the hot tub.  While it is possible to do it later, doing it before hand makes the transition easier.  Now you have a way to it, what is your hot tub going to rest on?

If you have  at least a week or maybe even two before you get your hot tub delivered,  concrete is an ideal solution for the hot tub base. It  won't be cheap, but it will add value to your property. A reinforced concrete base at minimum should be 4 inches thick and be able to support a ton or more of weight.

How Long After I Pour My Concrete Before I install a Hot Tub?

First off, check the weather report.  You do not want to put any concrete down if there is a chance of rain or high humidity.  Otherwise, your concrete will take a lot longer to dry, and you run the risk of cracking it.  Once the concrete is dry, and cured, then you want to probably seal your concrete to prevent water damage.  Then you can install your hot tub at that time.

So remember, preparing for a hot tub is almost as important as purchasing one.  If you have any questions, get on the phone to your hot tub dealer in Glendale.

 This concludes part three of our series. For more information on hot tub installation, be sure to read part one and part two.

Sunset Spas of Arizona
7410 W. Bell Rd. Suite 300
Glendale AZ 85308
623-776-7727
http://www.sunsetspasaz.com

Installing a Hot Tub Part I

Part one of a series on installing a hot tub explores basic installation procedures.

I've Bought a Hot Tub, What Now?

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Ok, first off congratulations on your hot tub purchase.  The delivery will be in a few days, which is plenty of time to get everything you need ready for the installation.  First off, hopefully you've already got a location picked out.

If not, you have to think about whether you want to install an indoor hot tub or install an outdoor hot tub.  Whether the spa will be installed indoors or out,  bear this in mind: a hot tub that will hold three people will weigh at least a ton. Remember, it's not just the tub and the people.  It's also the water that adds a lot to the weight of the unit.  Now, that we've got that out of the way, let's talk about placement.

Where NOT to Install a Hot Tub in Glendale

Ok, first off, if your location has any power lines within 10 feet of it, don't install your hot tub here.  You also want to have a solid and above all else level foundation for your hot tub, so don't put it on bare ground.  You do not want your tub to be someplace where the discharge or overflow from the tub is going to cause a problem.  You also do not want to install your hot tub anywhere without sufficient space for someone to be able to access the motor and the pump.

So with all of these requirements in mind, in narrows where you can put your tub.  Ideally, you want to do this step before the installation team comes in, but we understand that things happen.  Just remember though, one of the most important things you can do before you install a hot tub in Glendale is to plan for it.

This concludes part one of our series. For more information on hot tub installation, be sure to read part two and part three.

Sunset Spas of Arizona
7410 W. Bell Rd. Suite 300
Glendale AZ 85308
623-776-7727
http://www.sunsetspasaz.com