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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: jss944 on April 30, 2005, 01:16:25 pm

Title: hot tub bases
Post by: jss944 on April 30, 2005, 01:16:25 pm

How big of a base should I put undermy hot tub?

It is 83x76.

Also any good suggestions for easy good bases?

Thanks
Jaymi

Title: Re: hot tub bases
Post by: hottubber on April 30, 2005, 03:46:47 pm

Make sure that when you do your base, regardless of what it is, don't forget the steps. They also should be on a firm, solid base.
I would do 1 1/2 feet more in each dimension, that gives you 3/4 of a foot all around the perimeter so no grass or weeds grows up next to the spa cabinet. It also looks very clean when trimmed off that way.

good luck,

hottubbe... ;D

Title: Re: hot tub bases
Post by: jss944 on April 30, 2005, 10:17:07 pm

Thanks for your info!!

We are going to be building ta deck around the tub, so I don't have to worry about the step or the grass.

Thank again! Jaymi

Title: Re: hot tub bases
Post by: Vinny on April 30, 2005, 10:51:24 pm

I doing the same also. I definitely would build the base larger than the tub so that you have room for adjustments - you don't want any part of the tub off the base.

I'm getting a 92" x 92" tub and building a 8' x 8' deck for it to sit on it. Just a FYI as you build the deck think about access to the motors and electronics underneath. I learned that from the people on here as I was designing my main deck.

Good luck!