Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Procedures for Hot Tub Installation


By Andy Go


Hot tubs are the current in fixture or equipment for bathing. While in the past, some people were satisfied with using tubs for bathing, now, modern homeowners are getting more sophisticated.


After a long and winding day of hard work, isn't it just perfect to clean yourself in hot or lukewarm water while lying comfortably in a tub. There are also specific hot tubs that facilitate massage-like effects because the running water facilitates for relaxing water movements.


If you are one of those people who aim to acquire and install a comfortable hot tub at home, the following procedures will be of great help. If you are installing a hot tub for your home perusal, it would be advantageous and appropriate if you abide by several recommended procedures.


1. Shop for the hot tub of your choice. Pay particular attention to the size and the overall capacity of the fixture. Also be specific about the necessary heating equipment that comes with the hot tub.


2. Check the voltage of electric supply requirement. Hot tubs can be operating in either 110 or 220 volts of electricity.


3. After purchasing the hot tub, bring it home or have it delivered for more convenience on your part.


4. Check the site where you want your hot tub installed. You can opt to place it outdoors in the backyard or on the patio or indoors in the bathroom or another unused closed room at home.


5. Make a wood plank that would serve as a support where the hot tub will be placed over. It isn't advisable to put the hot tub directly on top of the concrete floor or bare ground. Doing so might produce cracks at the bottom of the tub because water pressure won't be held sufficiently by the tub if it is placed on concrete that would exert more pressure. Bare ground is just too soft for the purpose.


6. Assemble the hot tub after putting it on top of a wooden plank. Usually, you just need to put the tub on top of the plank, then place the heating and other necessary and adjoining equipment at least a few meters away from the hot tub for security purposes.


7. Safely install the electric supply current. Make sure electric lines aren't faulty and won't directly touch the hot tub to avoid electrocution risks.


There you have it, your newly installed hot tub. Tempted to use it, fill the tub with water and turn on the heater until the desired water temperature is attained. You are now ready to splurge, clean and relax.