Paul is ready for the metal bands to be placed around the circumference of the hot tub unit. They go over the top of the tank rim with a belt sander to level and smooth the top edge.
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A backyard getaway that can be enjoyed everyday of the year!
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Time: 16 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 3 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.Materials: Hot tub kit
Hole saw
Impact wrench
Plumber's glue
Silicone Installing Hot Tub Sides 1. Start assembling the beveled staves. They are beveled at a 4-1/2 degree bevel (figure A) and they have a tongue and groove edge (figure B). 2. Loosely set the boards on the pre-marked base, and set them all the way around (figure C).
3. Make sure they line up and then pound them into place.4. Use the hammer supplied with the kit so you don’t mar the wood. 5. When you get to the last board, slide it down from the top. This is the only way to get it in. 6. Next, using the bands supplied with the kit, bring them one by one, from top to bottom, around the hot tub (figure D). You want them to be even with the bottom of the base and then start tightening. The bottom band needs to be centered on the bottom base (figure E). 7. Using an impact wrench or ratchet, tighten the nuts on the band (figure F).
8. Once the first band is in place, put temporary blocks on the seam of the base (figure G). This will keep the seam from buckling as you tighten the tub.9. Tightening the bands is a two person job. While one person tightens the band, the other should strike it with a soft face mallet (figure H). Keep tightening the band until you meet a lot of resistance. 10. When installing the bands, make sure that the lugs are staggered on different boards. You don’t want all the pressure points concentrated on one board (figure I).
11. Next, install the jets by placing them 23 inches from the bottom. That will place it about 6-1/2" up from the bench.12. After marking the jet locations, use a 2-1/2" hole saw to cut through the sides (figure J). 13. Place a generous bead of silicone sealant on the end of the body jet fitting and screw it to the gasket on the inside of the tub (figure K). 14. Install the bench by adding the support, then the benches and provided spline material to attach the bench pieces together (figure L).
RESOURCES :
Integral Color
Brand Name: Creative Concrete & Building Supply
Color: Tan
Powder Release
Brand Name: Creative Concrete & Building Supply
Color: Dark Brown
Concrete Sealer
Brand Name: Vexicon
Model #: Certivex AC1315
Color: Clear
Stamping Tools
Brand Name: Creative Concrete & Building Supply
Model #: Large Random Flagstone
Manufacturer: Creative Concrete & Building Supply
1608 E. Cliff Rd.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Telephone: 1-888-861-9314
Contact: Scott Fronk
Website: www.creativeconcretesupply.com
24" Square Patio Stone
Brand Name: Aggregrate Finish
Model #: 0032210
Color: Ebony
Manufacturer: County Materials
1203 70th Ave.
Roberts, WI 54023
Telephone: 1-800-207-9962
Contact: Paul Bewley, Branch Manager
Website: www.countymaterials.com
Traditional 6' Wooden Hot Tub
Brand Name: Roberts Hot Tubs
Model: 6 X 4
Type: Cedar
6' Wooden Circular Bench
Brand Name: Roberts Hot Tubs
Type: Cedar
Extreme Insulating Spa Cover
Brand Name: Extreme
Color: Brown
Natural Gas Heater
Brand Name: Pentair
Cartridge Filter
Brand Name: Pentair
2 Speed Pump
Brand Name: Pentair
Manufacturer: Roberts Hot Tubs
2343 Welcome Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
Telephone: 1-800-735-5290
Contact: Andrew Harris, V.P.
E-mail: Andrew@rhtubs.com
Website: www.rhtubs.com
Wood Chips
Manufacturer: Hedberg Landscape Supplies
1205 Nathan Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
Telephone: 1-763-545-4400
Contact: Pam Davis, 1-763-545-4400
Website: www.hedberglandscape.com
GUESTS :
Robert Ghelerter
Roberts Hot Tubs
2343 Welcome Ave.
Richmond CA, 94804
Telephone: 1-800-735-5290
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