unfunnyryan Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Looking for the back patio on my apartment. Nothing outrageously expensive. Cheap = good. Pics are good too. Also, how the hell does one normally move a hot tub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 When their empty and depending on the size, they can be lifted with a few guys. I have moved my 7 person one by myself to 3 different houses. Its not bad. I lift a side and put it on a cart then the other side. I found wagons are very easy to use. The bad thing is that the heat and water do major damage to older models where alot of wood is used instead of plastic/composite like newer models today. While it may look perfect sitting there where it has never moved, as you move it and the subsequant trip they can look like 2 different tubs. Hot tubs are alot of work so be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 When their empty and depending on the size, they can be lifted with a few guys. I have moved my 7 person one by myself to 3 different houses. Its not bad. I lift a side and put it on a cart then the other side. I found wagons are very easy to use. The bad thing is that the heat and water do major damage to older models where alot of wood is used instead of plastic/composite like newer models today. While it may look perfect sitting there where it has never moved, as you move it and the subsequant trip they can look like 2 different tubs. Hot tubs are alot of work so be prepared. Sounds like some sound advice. I am prepared to pay out the ass for a new cover if needed, and was planning on avoiding any wood because I felt plastics would be lighter and easier to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Sounds like some sound advice. I am prepared to pay out the ass for a new cover if needed, and was planning on avoiding any wood because I felt plastics would be lighter and easier to move. are you going to be able to wire up the electrical if you're at an apartment? also, i hope the concrete isnt too thin because the weight can crack it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Alot of hottubs especially newer ones are capable of running on 110 or having the option of switching the wiring between 110 and 220. But yeah, cant do much about the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 yeah, but he said "cheap" which means "old" which will probably mean 220. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Old means the electronics have probably been replaced with(hopefully) a new power pack. And you should look for this if your going old Ryan. The newer packs which are basically a whole new electrical system, are smaller, easier to maintain and much more efficient. If your looking for 1-2 people, look for a softside tub. They are obviously light, and really small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 We have outlets on the patio. One has a GFCI on it and the other is just sort of hanging out of the wall . How much do they normally draw? I am going to check what breaker controls the outdoor outlets sometime tomorrow to make sure its enough. I've noticed that the older ones are 220, and I wouldn't have a huge problem setting one up for 110 by myself. Can't be any harder than rewiring a furnace can it? Although I would really like to avoid this, if possible. As for the patio, the concrete looks good and I doubt the complex would even notice if it cracked lol. Not really sure what the official policy on hot tubs is though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 They suggest a 50amp breaker in its own box near the tub I believe. Switching between 110 and 220 is very easy and theres typicaly istructions showing you how if in fact it can be run this way. Not all can so if thats what your wanting make sure ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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