At long last, we have an operational hot tub! Week before last my electrician wired up the GFCI panel, then early last week I took advantage of a warm last day of summer to drain the rainwater accumulation out the tub; those who have been paying close attention may remember that the French drain starts immediately beside the tub, so all we need to do is pump the water out and the drain carries it away. After that I cleaned out all the dust, dead bugs and other detritus, then filled it again for a test run to clean out the system; next, we drained it and refilled it, and it’s ready to go! Of course, it’ll be much nicer when there’s a roof above it, but that’s on the way too; even before we get everything closed up nicely, the autumn here is mild enough that we’ll still probably get some enjoyment out of it even before it’s properly enclosed.
Annex 46
October 1, 2021 by Maggie McNeill
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I don’t understand covering/surrounding it given where you live. We love our spa out in the open to enjoy the sky especially the stars!
i.e. we sold you the spa, hope it works well
P.S. sincerest apologies for figuring out where you live, we are just good at it and would never disclose it to anyone
Well, we’re close to the rain forest, so I prefer a roof so I can SIT in the water rather than having it fall on me from the sky! I also HATE HATE HATE running from a warm hot tub through cold air to the warm inside; most people don’t seem to mind that, but I chill very easily when my skin and hair are wet. The deck is necessary because my partner Grace has bad arthritis, and it’s easier for her to get in and out this way.