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Due to proximity to rear yard fence, I need to build a new sundance spa into the ground so that only 18" are above grade. I am planning on leaving 30" of open area in the front for access to the front panel (which would be covered by a removable trek cover).Questions:1. is 30" sufficient in the front for repair work?2. should I leave any access to the side panel (in case there are any leaks that need repairing)? If so, how much space is needed? Could I get by with 1.5 feet (on just 1 side) or should I just leave 6" extra for when the spa is set into the hole?Thanks in advance
I am planning on building a vault type and keeping the extra space around the spa open (with some form of wood cover that can be walked on). I also need to deal with drainage as I now have an 18" hole.I like the idea of leaving less than 30" (as it is only 18" deep), but wanted to know if most of the parts would still be serviceable.Am also concerned about trying to locate/fix any leaks that are on the side/back. If I leave some extra room in the vault then in theory the tub should be moveable/accessable from all sides if empty (rather than having to remove the tub from the vault for repairs).
Just received an email from a senior tech at Sundance spas; for my case of having the spa sunk 18" into the ground, the suggestion was to have 2 feet of clearance on the front and 2 feet of clearance on one side (that way the emptied spa could be moved inside the vault for servicing on all sides)Thanks for all the replies/suggestions.