DIY Considerations Before Installing your Hot Tub

June 7, 2010 - PRLog -- This consideration is often made because it's a cheaper option than hiring someone, but more importantly, there's a sense of satisfaction knowing that you did the job yourself.

Xaviera Arata Editor of the  Cheap Hot Tubs  website -- http://www.CheapHotTubs.me -- pointed out;

“…On a more practical standpoint (something that our wives rarely understand!) if we do the installation ourselves we have in depth knowledge of the workings of the hot tub and where it all connects to everything else in our house…” Added Xaviera Arata

This makes future maintenance and repairs a snap instead of having to call a "specialist" every time something goes wrong. Here are some of the most important considerations to take before you get to work on your hot tub.

Inside or Out?

This is the first question to ask. Indoors or outdoors? Both have their appeal, and both demand equal amounts of work, just of a different nature. Outdoor hot tubs will often need a gazebo or something unless you're going for the full open-air approach. Therefore, unless you already have outdoor shelter where you can place the hot tub, you'll likely need to build one. Outdoor hot tubs are more relaxing, but you'll need to place it in a section of the lawn or backyard where your underground plumbing lines run. This may also be more troublesome if your water heater is located inside the house, since water will have to run from outside into the house to be heated, and only then can you run a separate line from the heater back out to the hot tub. Therefore, unless your water heater is external too I'd recommend keeping the tub indoors.

Indoor Location Considerations

Assuming that you decided to install your hot tub indoors, where's a good place to put it? One of the best locations I'd recommend is in a room adjoining your bathroom. The reason is pretty simple: most people who want to soak in a hot tub often take a shower before and/or after soaking, so if your hot tub adjoins a bathroom you're fine. Otherwise you'll have to make a small shower stall for your hot tub room. Also remember to place the hot tub in an easily accessible part of the house; some people prefer secluded spots like the basement, but this can literally be tragic in case of accidents when you're alone.

“…Drowning in your basement is NOT a good idea…” Added Xaviera Arata

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