gordholio99 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 A poster by the name of "north of boston" mentioned something in another thread that interested me, so rather than hijacking that thread, I thought I'd ask about it here instead. The short question: Can a "sawzall" be used to cut up an old hot tub? I have a very old hot tub (23 years) that I've had advertised (for free) for about a month in my local craigslist. I've tried my best to recycle/reuse it, but nobody is biting. So it's now come to the point where I really need to get rid of it. If I *could* cut it up with a sawzall, I could package the pieces up in my minivan and take them to the dump in two loads. It would save me a lot of money over the $400 I've been quoted by local spa-moving companies to take it away. So...will a sawzall really do the trick? Will it really cut through a shell, etc without breaking on me? Has anyone done this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkillur Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 A poster by the name of "north of boston" mentioned something in another thread that interested me, so rather than hijacking that thread, I thought I'd ask about it here instead. The short question: Can a "sawzall" be used to cut up an old hot tub? I have a very old hot tub (23 years) that I've had advertised (for free) for about a month in my local craigslist. I've tried my best to recycle/reuse it, but nobody is biting. So it's now come to the point where I really need to get rid of it. If I *could* cut it up with a sawzall, I could package the pieces up in my minivan and take them to the dump in two loads. It would save me a lot of money over the $400 I've been quoted by local spa-moving companies to take it away. So...will a sawzall really do the trick? Will it really cut through a shell, etc without breaking on me? Has anyone done this? Alternatively, you could try listing it for 100 bucks on craigslist and let people talk you down on it. People don't see any perceived value in something that's free on craigslist - at least that's been my issue with old couches and such. You let them talk you down to nothing and you've got it moved. Just a thought. Also, you could look into seeing if there is a freecycle list for your area, you might find more do-it-yourselfers on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatech (the unreal one) Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 So...will a sawzall really do the trick? Will it really cut through a shell, etc without breaking on me? Has anyone done this? In the end, if you can't get rid of it a sawzall will do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2me Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 any fine tooth blade (sheet metal if you can't find fiberglass) or similar to pkillur's response..you can always leave it at the curb asking for $200.00 and someone is apt to steal it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordholio99 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thanks guys. Yeah, I've already tried at $500 and at $300 before I reduced it to zero. Looks like a sawzall is in my immediate future. I've always thought they looked pretty cool anyway, and I'm sure I could use it for a variety of other stuff around the house too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDfromTN Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I love my sawzall (Reciprocating saw genericallly)! It really comes in handy at times. Yes it will cut right through a tub with no problems. One other thought is to advertise it as a Koi Pond!?!?!?!? Looks to me an old hot tub would make a really neat fish pond for the back yard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart6453 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 A reciprocating saw will work wonderfully. I have cut a few cars in half with them and I can say that a hottub will not slow it down for a second. For more fun, use a chainsaw....now that sounds like fun to me!!!! (Just hold on, don't want you cutting your face off when it kicks back.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Spa Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 The chain saw is much faster and much funner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeffreak Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Didn't some guy get a divorce a few years ago.. Judge said wife got half the house, so he cut it right down the middle with a sawzall? Until codes condemned? I think this one made national news. Yes it'll cut a hot tub just fine, wear a respirator and long clothes to keep the fiberglass off of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north_of_boston Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 A poster by the name of "north of boston" mentioned something in another thread that interested me, so rather than hijacking that thread, I thought I'd ask about it here instead. The short question: Can a "sawzall" be used to cut up an old hot tub? I have a very old hot tub (23 years) that I've had advertised (for free) for about a month in my local craigslist. I've tried my best to recycle/reuse it, but nobody is biting. So it's now come to the point where I really need to get rid of it. If I *could* cut it up with a sawzall, I could package the pieces up in my minivan and take them to the dump in two loads. It would save me a lot of money over the $400 I've been quoted by local spa-moving companies to take it away. So...will a sawzall really do the trick? Will it really cut through a shell, etc without breaking on me? Has anyone done this? I am going to do it after the spring weather arrives. I'll flip it over. Step 1 is to remove all the side panels. Step 2 will be to remove the foam. Step 3 will be to remove the mechanics and controls (which are still working) and will be given to a local spa shop if they want them. Step 4 - remove the wood and PVC pipe. All that will be left is the shell. I will be wearing a mask and goggles. Fiberglass and PVC are nasty if their shavings are inhaled. I tried the Craigslist gig. Yeah, you get some e-mails and calls (and one idiot who asked if he could get on our invite list to any hot tub party) but no one was seriously interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_water Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Sawzall is the best tool for this. The fiberglass will ruin any blade, but a sawzall blade is just a couple of bucks - toss it when done. Once you get a sawzall you'll wonder how you survived without it. Take the motors to the local metals recyle yard. It'll pay for the blades and a Starbuck's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Roger Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I like a chainsaw because it is allot quicker. But it's messier. Make sure you have a rake if your on grass and a course broom if your on concrete. For disposal I never take nothing out and just cut around metal (control box, heater, pumps) otherwise plumbing, cabinet, shell and insulation, zip right through it. Tip it on it's side and start hackin pieces off and throw them in the truck. Expect to ruin a chain so have a spare. A big hammer and a wrecking bar are neccesitys. 30 minutes-2men. 100 plus disposal fee 45 bucks. A sawzall will work to, double the time!!! Use a corded one, you'll go through a pile of batteries on a cordless. Skill saw with a carbide tipped blade works good to, not as versitile as a sawzall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbuck Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 It doesn't happen to be a blue ridge brand does it? I lost the filter cover from mine during transport home can't seem to find a replacement. If I should be lucky enough that your HT is a blue ridge I would be interested in pumps, controlls, heater, ect. and wouldn't care to make a reasonable offer and pay shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordholio99 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks again everyone. Some of you guys are real comedians. NOT! :-) JBuck, no, it's a Beachcomber. And the enitre spa pack (heater, motor, pump) is already history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart6453 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks again everyone. Some of you guys are real comedians. NOT! :-) JBuck, no, it's a Beachcomber. And the enitre spa pack (heater, motor, pump) is already history. Hmmm.....do you think you could tape the cover on real good and put some explosives inside???? That might really be fun, and quick as all hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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