Table of Contents:
- What is Your Hot Tub’s Major Purpose?
- Suggestions for Outdoor Hot Tub Installation
- Is Installing a Hot Tub Indoors Acceptable?
- Consider the Following When Scheduling a Hot Tub Installation
What is Your Hot Tub’s Major Purpose?
A hot tub may be used in a variety of ways. Many individuals utilize it to soak and relax. Other health advantages might influence the kind of hot tub you choose. A swim spa is excellent for people searching for a means to exercise without putting their joints under stress or for health-related difficulties.
The number and power of hot tub jets might also be a decisive factor if you want to use the tub to ease discomfort associated with disorders such as fibromyalgia. When you speak with your hot tub dealer, you may explain the precise purposes for which you want to use your hot tub, and they can assist you in selecting the best model for you.
Suggestions for Outdoor Hot Tub Installation
Install the hot tub on a solid foundation to support the tub’s weight, water, and people—a hot tub placed outdoors 10 feet away from overhead power cables. The hot tub must have enough space to reach the equipment panel. Many providers will deliver, fill, and wire your hot tub.
A hot tub requires a level, solid surface and an electrical outlet. This spa can be set up in one day. Most local governments have detailed zoning restrictions that handle issues like fences, enclosures, and utility line proximity. Speak with your contractor about the latest zoning and building restrictions.
Is Installing a Hot Tub Indoors Acceptable?
Indoor hot tubs are located in your own home. Its placement distinguishes it from an outdoor hot tub. With this setup, you may enjoy its tranquillity regardless of the weather. Protect your walls, ceiling, and floor against hot tub condensation by building with water-resistant materials and enough ventilation. For an indoor hot tub, non-slip matte-finish tiles with good drainage and grip are ideal.
Consider the Following When Scheduling a Hot Tub Installation
1. Location
Choosing the ideal location for your new hot tub may not be as easy as you believe. There are a few things to consider when it comes to hot tub location.
- Indoors or Outdoors?
You’ve almost certainly already chosen whether to build your hot tub inside or outside. Hopefully, you made this choice before selecting a hot tub type since indoor installation may be more challenging and require additional labour to comply with engineering and safety regulations.
- Ventilation
Excessive moisture may cause problems on your home’s walls and floors. If you want to build your hot tub inside, you must take additional precautions to guarantee appropriate ventilation. Exhaust fans will need to be installed to circulate air and manage humidity around the hot tub.
2. Power Supply
Your hot tub must be hooked to a separate power source not shared with other lights or appliances. A competent and licensed electrician will install the electrical supply and adjust the breaker box. Our installation team can assist you in coordinating this procedure.
3. Emptiness
There must be sufficient space for mobility, entering and exiting your tub, and maintenance. You’ll want to find a position that provides you simple access to the hot tub’s internal workings. We suggest leaving at least 30 inches around the hot tub’s sides and rear panels.
4. Privacy
The majority of individuals want their hot tub to be a haven of relaxation. Unwinding may be difficult when your neighbour’s 5-year-old is making faces at you from their upstairs window. Choose a section of your yard where there are some barriers (made or natural) between you and the noises and sights of neighbouring residences. Arbours and hedges are popular alternatives. Remember that overhanging vegetation might be an annoyance if it falls into your hot tub.
5. Security
Consider adding more fences or installing safety locks on gates to keep neighbourhood children and small animals out. Covering your hot tub while you’re not using it increases security.
6. Establishment
Your hot tub must be installed on flat ground with a solid base, and inadequate foundations may be dangerous and might cause harm to the hot tub. The guarantee does not cover damage caused by insufficient foundations.
