marinarar Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Hi All - I have chosen the location for my outdoor tub, with the exception of how close to my home it should be. My first thought was to abut the house, assuming it would help with heat retention since one side of the tub would be completely protected from the elements. It this adviseable? Is there a minimum recommended distance between tub and wall of home? If so, why? Thanks for any info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d1dennis2009 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I would advise against having it against the wall, a case may come up where it requires service or repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_in_NY Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Agree with Dennis, plus if the tub is well insulated it will make virtually no difference placing it against the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK117 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I've got a 24 inch setback. Smaller than suggested / required, but it gives accessibility and no heat retention issues on the house. -DK117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake the dog man Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 There is really no reason to not have your tub located next to your house. As for service most is done from the control side, but isn't a big deal even if not. I have had mine 6" from my outside wall on my deck for almost 3 years now. Except for needing to sweep leaves out a few times in the fall, there have been no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewguy Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I'm curiuos to know what type of cover lifter you are using? I am planning to buy a tub soon and having a hard time deciding which lifter to get. I will have 12" or less clearance to my house. I'd love some advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart6453 Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I'm curiuos to know what type of cover lifter you are using? I am planning to buy a tub soon and having a hard time deciding which lifter to get. I will have 12" or less clearance to my house. I'd love some advice! I have mine about 12" from my house. I have not found a need to have it any further away. 12" gives you the ability to use a cover lifter and such. Even if I did have to move it to service it, I would just have to drain the water....which costs about $5 to replace and maybe another $10 to heat from 45 degrees to 100. So....I wouldnt worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north_of_boston Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hi All - I have chosen the location for my outdoor tub, with the exception of how close to my home it should be. My first thought was to abut the house, assuming it would help with heat retention since one side of the tub would be completely protected from the elements. It this adviseable? Is there a minimum recommended distance between tub and wall of home? If so, why? Thanks for any info! Does your house have gutters? Is rain dripping of the edge of the roof a problem -- because it can drip onto the cover of your tub, and also into the "works" (motor, pump, etc.) -- which is why for hot tub #3, we moved it away from the house. If you are going to put it very close to the house, and there is dripping off of your roof, I would consider having the control side of the tub away from the house. And if you're in a cold climate -- icicles will damage your cover and create a hazard for winter hot-tubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkearney99 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 And if you're in a cold climate -- icicles will damage your cover and create a hazard for winter hot-tubbing. And don't forget snow. A bunch of snow sliding off the roof could be a real problem. Either for the cover when the tub is closed, or any people sitting in it. You wouldn't want a large clump of ice/snow to land on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinarar Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Ah, some very good reasons! It never occured to me to look UP! Yes, snow off the roof could be an issue, so I'll move it out a bit. Thanks all for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewguy Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hey Jake the Dog Man . . . or anyone else. Like yours, my tub might also be 6-12" from my house. Do you use a cover lifter and if so would you recommend yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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