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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Starman on December 29, 2016, 02:12:01 pm

Title: Slope on a concrete slab
Post by: Starman on December 29, 2016, 02:12:01 pm

I have a concrete slab and pool screen about to be built to house a spa.

They were talking about a 2 " slope. The manufacturer said 1 " was okay . BTW the slab  is 25' width x 20" Long.
The manufacturer also said to place the skimmer/filter on the low side which is not really possible.
Is 1 " really going to make much of a difference?? What is the issue?

Thanks

Title: Re: Slope on a concrete slab
Post by: Tman122 on December 30, 2016, 08:56:42 pm

Quote from: Starman on December 29, 2016, 02:12:01 pm

I have a concrete slab and pool screen about to be built to house a spa.

They were talking about a 2 " slope. The manufacturer said 1 " was okay . BTW the slab  is 25' width x 20" Long.
The manufacturer also said to place the skimmer/filter on the low side which is not really possible.
Is 1 " really going to make much of a difference?? What is the issue?

Thanks

2" slope is 1" in 10' so an 8' tub has less than an inch of tilt. Your should be fine. Might be a little high on one side and splash out more during your party's. Make sure the suction weir is at the right water level always.

There are ways to level just where the tub sits. Is that not an option?

I would notice it because I'm picky that way. Most won't notice it.

Title: Re: Slope on a concrete slab
Post by: Starman on December 31, 2016, 03:35:42 am

There are ways to level just where the tub sits. Is that not an option?

Thanks for responding, can you explain a bit more about this is possible??

Title: Re: Slope on a concrete slab
Post by: Tman122 on December 31, 2016, 07:39:47 am

Quote from: Starman on December 31, 2016, 03:35:42 am

There are ways to level just where the tub sits. Is that not an option?

Thanks for responding, can you explain a bit more about this is possible??

There are products you pour into a form and they harden and level the surface. Rapid set concrete leveler.

If the mix is watery enough it will self level inside the form.

Title: Re: Slope on a concrete slab
Post by: Calisoldier83 on December 31, 2016, 06:12:57 pm

Mine is on a slope. The contractor made it work. It's slightly sloped, maybe the 1" and the skimmer is on the receiving end of the slope.

Title: Re: Slope on a concrete slab
Post by: Calisoldier83 on December 31, 2016, 06:18:53 pm

http://imgur.com/a/Zg1DJ