How to Build a DIY Hot Tub

[kaianders]

Buddy I've seen a ton of ppl giving "instructional vids" about this topic. You REALLY know what you're doing. I'm pretty handy and often see where folks go wrong in various builds. Of course the don't show the eventual failure, but your design is rock solid. This thing would work for a good long time. Great job & thank you.

[danielnugent]

Added Bonus, when winter comes around, you can use the coil for a moonshine still.

[GregoryBurke-qijj]

Built one following the video. Works great. Used a $ 40.00 intex solar pool mat to heat it. Works well in summer, and on partly cloudy days. Used a small 1.4 amp, 12 volt plump. Biggest pain was interfaces from the intex solar pool mat. Its really not made for 1/2 hose/plpe interfaces

[michaelwroblewski]

We did this with a cast iron tub. We reduced the drain down to 5/8 garden hose, connected a small pump ran off car battery, then a copper coil, and back to tub fill spout. Had install pump due to water spurting out at boiling temp. The pump really helps, allot. Only issue we had was could turn off hot water without putting the fire out. One time we emptied our cooler water into tub to cool it down and extend our soaking time. Boy this brings back good memories.

[dovnar]

I followed every step and built it :) A big thanks for making this tutorial!

[adamk]

What a pro! Nicely done.

If you can do a cold plunge version of this build I am willing to bet you will be getting tons of views.

[timbylander]

Thanks for the great idea.
Also I still think you sing “Paradise “ better than anyone else. Hope to see you in R.F again playing your guitar.

[cecilmercer]

thx, im in Northern BC canada, Nisgaa Nation. I just picked up a tank and will have other parts soon.

[YAKuzaKauaiKayakFishing]

Best DIY design I seen. Thanks for the video!

[jesseflu]

Oh hell yeah. Crack open a Hamms and enjoy that tub, my guy!

[scott]

Looks great! Is there a reason you didn’t reduce the size of the base by 1/2-3/4” all around to account for the width of the cedar boards? Tucking the boards under the lip of the tub makes it so the boards aren’t plumb when using a base the same width as the outside of the lip. Were there clearance issues by doing it that way? Thanks!

[David-]

Dude, yur a badass...
The cedar is a great idea and looks awesome 👍

[flintstone]

And a great tasting Hamms beer to enjoy !

[chilovesbeauty]

Great work! One gotta be very handy to accomplish this. At this point with the labour & cost, total might be cheaper to go ahead and order a hot tub from Mayfair @ $1500

[Greybull-lwif]

Joe, in the Family Handyman print edition of this article, you gave a material list and cost of $550. Is that accurate? I can find the coil heat exchangers online, but they are more than $200. Could you comment on where to find this online?

[tfznyje]

Would a tempered glass top keep it from freezing when not used. Could also drain it. Glass top might keep it hot in summer. Possibly too hot.

[lislisowy]

Where i can buy this stainless steel coil?

[jerroldburkhart]

What do you think your total cost was?

[J_j]

i wish they had bigger ones so two people can sit comfortably

[filipkostka]

Nice built! How long does it take to reach desired temperature?