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.
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!)
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.
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. :)
