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Hot Tub: Completion From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-413

Finally, Paul installs all the extras like a 10 inch shelf that attaches to the top of the hot tub to hold drinks and towels.

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

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

Completion of Tub

1. Dryfit the freeze control so it joins the outlet pipe to the inlet that goes into the pump (figure A).

2. Then, the ionizer goes in the middle of the hot tub outlet pipe.

3. With the dryfit complete, you can continue by gluing all of the PVC together (figure B).

4. It is imperative to use the primer on the flexible PVC pipe (figure C), or it won’t bond properly and you’ll have leaks. It’s okay to skip it on the rigid pipe, but not flexible.

5. Cap off the last jet.

6. Install air dials for the jets with PVC glue (figure D).

7. Finally, fill the tub with a garden hose. Once all the electrical connections are made, it should take about six hours to heat.

Figure C

Figure D

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