Need Help To Build Your Own Hot Tub?

With help from Apollo Spas, of course

We have dozens of hot tubs for sale in a very wide range of prices. We are a factory direct store so we often have reconditioned, trade-in, or even prototype hot tubs in stock. However, if you have decided to build your own hot tub, we also have a complete range of parts and components at very competitive prices. We invite you to visit one of our service departments for free advice and to shop for the parts you need. Pumps, hose, couplers, jets, ozone generators, lights, digital controls, glue, silicone are all in stock at our various locations. You can also shop for some parts and supplies online, look for the link at the top of the page. Or call us, a real person will help you find what you are looking for!

Key considerations for building a hot tub

If you really are going to build a hot tub yourself, you will need to consider a few basic things:

Do you have a water source? Sounds obvious, but if you plan to empty your hot tub after each use you will need a large regular water supply. A typical hot tub needs about 350 gallons of water.

Do you have a suitable water vessel? Plastic containers can work well but be careful not to use chemical totes or old containers that used to contain toxic substances. These plastics tend to absorb chemicals and they can then leach into your hot tub water and body. Look for something that is non-porous and won’t absorb organics if your water goes bad. Wooden hot tub kits are available, but be prepared for leaks since wood expands and contracts over time making leak-proofing very difficult.

How will you heat the water? In line electric heaters are the most common, but wood, gas and even solar are possible. If you are trying to limit cost or electrical use it is possible to build a hot tub with a wood-burning stove based on the thermo-siphon principle: hot water naturally rises so positioning the water intake lower than the output creates natural water circulation. However, these types are pretty basic and may not be cheaper or easier to manage than a standard hot tub.

Building a hot tub could be a gratifying experience, but it certainly would have challenges.

Contact us for personalized help finding the parts you need. You can also start browsing our hot tub brands and models here to see if there is a new one that will meet your needs.