Author Topic: Looking to purchase 1st hot tub (Read 17769 times)

trp3383 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 25, 2019, 07:01:40 pm »

Ash cabinet with the artic white shell.

Hot Tub Forum · « **Reply #30 on:** October 25, 2019, 07:01:40 pm »

Hottubguy · « **Reply #31 on:** October 26, 2019, 09:57:02 am »

Ash is my favorite cabinet on that tub and I have Arctic white on my tub at my house

trp3383 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2019, 08:30:37 pm »

So now that the tub had been decided on and ordered, I had the time to mock up where it was going on my paver patio. The pavers have 6in of crushed concrete under them and slopes away from the house. I've attached the tub layout and it drops 1 3/4in over 10ft. I've thought about ripping some pt 2x4s but would rather not. Is this pitch going to be an issue?

hobble23 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 31, 2019, 08:46:29 pm »

That is quite a pitch and more then I could live with. If they are pavers, perhaps you could pull them up and regrade where the tub is with some effort but for very little cost.

swilly1000 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 31, 2019, 09:42:36 pm »

You're really going to notice that difference in the tub. The waterline is going to be big time slanted. I would flatten out the base for sure.

trp3383 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 31, 2019, 10:25:47 pm »

I would have to pull the pavers and cut them because it's a 45� herringbone patter, so that's a no go. I saw the spa level-r but I dont want critters under it.

swilly1000 · « **Reply #36 on:** November 01, 2019, 06:37:58 am »

You'll regret it if you don't somehow flatten out the base.

trp3383 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 25, 2019, 02:22:26 pm »

So the tub was delivered today and I'll be wiring it up and filling it tonight. The inside is supposed to be insulated with fibercor but not sure they remembered to put it in. I took the panel off and I dont see anything insulating the pipes. I've attached a picture.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tHmD3PD78v41AwNe6

castletonia · « **Reply #38 on:** November 25, 2019, 04:07:48 pm »

They don't put Fibercor in the equipment area, what you are seeing is normal. If you were to remove any of the 3 other sides or bottom you would find the Fibercor.

d00nut · « **Reply #39 on:** November 25, 2019, 09:57:27 pm »

You won't find insulation in most spas in the equipment area. You generally need to keep that pretty cool for the equipment to work well.

If it gets super cold... you can get an optional insulating blanket... you just got to remember to take the thing out during the springtime or you can fry your equipment.

trp3383 · « **Reply #40 on:** November 25, 2019, 10:29:06 pm »

Got it wired up and running. Took my time testing the water and dialing it in. Jump in for an hour and couldn't be happier. Gotta bring the CA down with a vanishing act tomorrow. Thanks for all the info

GreenDeWalt · « **Reply #41 on:** December 13, 2019, 04:36:30 am »

Hi trp3383,
I've gone through this 3 months ago, so I couldn't pass by and not to give you my 2 cents. I bought SaluSpa AirJet. Don't be scared, yes, it's inflatable hot tub. To be fair, I hadn't known that they exist, until we bought one. For me, it's a good option, because it's compact, movable, lightweight. It was in the backyard, but now it moved to the house. Of course, there are disadvantages too. Inflated hot tubs are said to be not durable. I don't know is this true, but I suppose so. Anyway, for the first 3 months, everything is perfect. You can check this info. It helped me, maybe you'll find it useful too. I dunno which one is the best, as you see I'm not savvy in hot tubs, but we (me and my husband) satisfied with our one.

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