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Hot Tub: Plumbing Installation From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-413

During the second day, Paul installs and secures the jets. He installs a bench in the unit. After the hot tub is fully assembled, he is ready to install the equipment to run it.

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A backyard getaway that can be enjoyed everyday of the year!

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

Plumbing Installation

1. Install the heater, pump and filter. Begin by plumbing the components together and attach them to the hot tub. Make sure that they are more than five feet away from the tub. Line them up in a straight line (figure A).

2. For the plumbing, use a series of PVC elbows and PVC pipes (figure B).

3. Cut the pipe and dryfit, just in case you need to move elements.

4. When plumbing the jets, you will need to use a flexible piece of PVC (figure C). Dry fit all of the plumbing pieces.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

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