Author Topic: Just bought a Hotsprings Grandee!!! (Read 8604 times)

glfahlc · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2007, 09:55:26 am »

congrats and happy soakin...

Hot Tub Forum · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2007, 09:55:26 am »

cburk0677 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2007, 10:31:11 am »

So how deep do you have to dig the trench for the electrical? Also did the electrician tell you exactly how close to your house, etc you have to dig the trench? Reason I'm asking is that I'll have to dig a trench this spring for electrical and I'm curious as to the specs. I would much rather digg it myself than pay an electrician to do the digging.

dunerunner25 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2007, 02:42:18 pm »

Hey thanks for the heads up Chaz!!!!
Trench has to be 16 in. deep for spec. I have had minimal problems with rocks and so forth so I have been able to dig to this depth. Tree roots are a problem though... I feel like the Tin man. Make sure to have a good pick and axe if you are going to dig. Having it finished will be well worth it. I am supost to run line tomorrow but it might rain... we will see. Happy thoughts.

jeff925 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:23:05 pm »

depending on how far your run is, it might be worth it to rent a ditch witch from a place like Cresco. You can usually rent one for around 100-150 bucks for the day from any tool rental place and it will save your back. Plus it goes through roots like a hot knife through butter.

http://www.ditchwitch.com/dwcom/Product/ProductView/101

nlittle · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:24:41 pm »

Congratulations to another Newbie. I'm sure you will love this site and your new tub. I have the very little sibling (gender non-specific) Prodigy. I love my HS!

dunerunner25 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:29:21 pm »

Hard core hot spa owners dig their own trenches!!! LOL!!

jeff925 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:32:44 pm »

I did all my own electrical ( 100 foot run of 4 wire, 220v), including tieing into my main panel for my spa and when i was done my back hurt so much that I needed the spa. it made for a great first soak though.

Plus my wallet was about 1200 bucks heavier since I did not have a pay an electrician

dunerunner25 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2007, 05:57:28 pm »

Nice

RESPECT!!

Chad · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2007, 07:23:08 pm »

I think I went a little overboard. What do you think?

Chad · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2007, 08:16:27 pm »

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Hard core hot spa owners dig their own trenches!!! LOL!!

Hard core tile setters who don't wear knee pads, don't look so cool when they're older.

You can't put a price on your health and well being. If you don't take care of your body now, chances are a doctor will be in the future.

jeff925 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2007, 11:31:34 pm »

sorry WhyNot, i think i have you beat:

Spa_hottie · « **Reply #26 on:** February 23, 2007, 01:45:54 pm »

;)CONGRATS... YOU'LL LOVE IT. I HAVE ONE MYSELF!

Chas · « **Reply #27 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:57:12 am »

When do we get to see pictures?

8-)

dunerunner25 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 26, 2007, 01:06:00 pm »

Just ran the 220 lines and setting the forms for the concrete today. I will give the concrete at least 5 days to set then bring in the spa. Hey by the way how do you post pictures on the site? I have tried to right click and paste but it won't work?

Chas · « **Reply #29 on:** February 26, 2007, 02:13:51 pm »

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Just ran the 220 lines and setting the forms for the concrete today. I will give the concrete at least 5 days to set then bring in the spa. Hey by the way how do you post pictures on the site? I have tried to right click and paste but it won't work?

You have to post the pictures on another web site, and then provide a link. Like this:

Hit the Quote button to see all the html tags I used to create this post.

8-)

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