To be honest, Gene Trumbull at custombuiltspas.com has been awesome to work with and has shown me everything I needed to know. Check out his website if you’re interested in following suit.
Great series! Do you have a parts list you could share for the plumbing? I'm looking to retrofit my built in spa with new jets - it just has pool returns now and am trying to figure out what I need to get. I don't have an air line so that for sure is needed.
Awesome man, exactly what I needed to know so far before i eventually attempt to do it myself. One question I have is did you use rebar in the concrete block walls and if you didn't why not?
No rebar in the walls. Generally speaking, the concrete alone is more than sufficient for this water pressure. I believe the book I’m working off of (custombuiltspas.com) only recommends rebar in walls if the walls are over a certain height. (I can’t remember the specifics, but STRONGLY encourage you to get the book if you’re planning on building your own!)
Nice job!! Could you explain how the light fixture is made water tight?I can’t figure out how it does work! It looks like a 1” pipe comes out of the niche from the back. I can’t find any video explaining this system. Can’t wait to watch next part!
The LED fixture has a rubber gasket on the back that seats firmly into the light housing. By twisting the light into place, it tightens that gasket firmly into place. Very simple process. I have two lights in my tub and neither one has leaked a single drip.
@@johncoaltrain9485 Alright that’s clear, so in your case you will have to bring the water level below the light to change or service, right? I have seen many videos where the bulb is changed without draining the water, must be a different way of installing a light
@@birrino1 correct. Unless I wanted a geyser in the surround, I would need to drop the water below the light. Luckily, these LED units are supposed to last quite a while.
Great video! Did you consider running your light conduit above the water line (similar to your air), in case the light seal isn’t 100%? I’m building one now and wondering about this.
I didn’t think of that. But after a few years, I’ve had zero problems with the lights. Lights are 12v and blower is 220. So I took a little more precaution with the blower. :)
Very informative video. I like how you showed what the piping looks like on all four sides of the inside of the hot tub. Can't wait for part 7!
I’m curious when will you upload the remaining parts. I’m looking forward to watching them👍🤩
Thanks man I appreciate this video. Great job. Can’t wait for part 7
looking forward to seeing the finished product!!!
Great video John. You make it all look so easy and do-able! Thank you for your services lol
To be honest, Gene Trumbull at custombuiltspas.com has been awesome to work with and has shown me everything I needed to know. Check out his website if you’re interested in following suit.
Now that's a hot tub! good job!
Thanks!!
Thank you:)
Great series! Do you have a parts list you could share for the plumbing? I'm looking to retrofit my built in spa with new jets - it just has pool returns now and am trying to figure out what I need to get. I don't have an air line so that for sure is needed.
I ordered all my parts from a guy named gene who owns custombuiltspas.com. He is a GREAT resource with a ton of experience and advice.
What did it screw into thats what I'm here trying to figure out the hole time
Awesome man, exactly what I needed to know so far before i eventually attempt to do it myself. One question I have is did you use rebar in the concrete block walls and if you didn't why not?
No rebar in the walls. Generally speaking, the concrete alone is more than sufficient for this water pressure. I believe the book I’m working off of (custombuiltspas.com) only recommends rebar in walls if the walls are over a certain height. (I can’t remember the specifics, but STRONGLY encourage you to get the book if you’re planning on building your own!)
Nice job!!
Could you explain how the light fixture is made water tight?I can’t figure out how it does work!
It looks like a 1” pipe comes out of the niche from the back. I can’t find any video explaining this system.
Can’t wait to watch next part!
The LED fixture has a rubber gasket on the back that seats firmly into the light housing. By twisting the light into place, it tightens that gasket firmly into place. Very simple process. I have two lights in my tub and neither one has leaked a single drip.
@@johncoaltrain9485 Alright that’s clear, so in your case you will have to bring the water level below the light to change or service, right?
I have seen many videos where the bulb is changed without draining the water, must be a different way of installing a light
@@birrino1 correct. Unless I wanted a geyser in the surround, I would need to drop the water below the light. Luckily, these LED units are supposed to last quite a while.
York 😂 down the road from me
How much did this cost you in total ? Great hot tub
Where is the filter install , do you have video plumbing installation?
My next upload will be an overview of all the components on the exterior. (Including the filter.) Hang tight!
Great video! Did you consider running your light conduit above the water line (similar to your air), in case the light seal isn’t 100%? I’m building one now and wondering about this.
I didn’t think of that. But after a few years, I’ve had zero problems with the lights. Lights are 12v and blower is 220. So I took a little more precaution with the blower. :)
@@johncoaltrain9485 ha ha, yes I guess the 220v is more worrisome :)
Is there a parts list anywhere?
Custombuiltspas.com provided me with everything I needed.
Jets like these could be used like swim jets in a biological "conventional" pool (DIY)?
John great video but the audio was terrible
Sorry