It might seem like a good idea but you should not put a hot tub on grass. The bare ground cannot support the weight of a hot tub, which can be close to 5,000 pounds when filled with water. The hot tub might begin to sink into the ground over time, and it may or may not stay level.
Outdoor hot tub placement, such as decks, concrete or brick patios, is common. However, the hot tub can be placed on any solid, uniform, level surface. Do not place your hot tub on grass or bare ground.
Place a layer of gravel on the leveled spot. The thickness of the layer will depend on the size and weight of your hot tub, but a layer four to six inches thick should be adequate for most hot tubs. Extend the gravel out around the tub in all directions, to avoid having a muddy area around your hot tub.
Spa water makes fine lawn water, as long as you open the cover and allow the chlorine or bromine level to drop to around 1 ppm. ... Your spa water should also be relatively well balanced, or at least the pH level should be below 7.8, and even 7.0 to 7.2 if possible, as most lawn grasses prefer a slightly acidic pH level.
The grass is definitely one of the most used surfaces under a blow-up hot tub. And why not? If not contaminated with broken glass or wooden sticks, it makes an awesome cushioning material. However, the ordinary ground is not such a good insulator.
Yes, you can place an above ground pool or hot tub on your artificial lawn. It should be noted that when an inflatable pool is on top of artificial grass for any length of time, the blades will flatten.
Do not put your spa on a soft surface such as sand, loose soil or grass. Any surface that can settle unevenly will put pressure and tension on the spa. This could eventually lead to distortion that would not be covered by warranty.
If an individual empties their pool water on their lawn, will it end up killing the turf? In most cases very little to no damage has been seen in these situations. Turf can endure higher chlorine levels than other landscape plants such as trees, shrubs, and ornamentals.
Good news! If you prepare correctly, you don't have to be worried. In most situations, your pool water will have no effect on the grass growing around your swimming pool.
For your question, “Can I water my plants with hot tub water?” The answer is yes, but first test Chlorine, pH, bromine and salt levels in the spa water prior to watering your plants and lawn. Chlorine levels can evaporate overnight in smaller containers, or in about 2 days without the tub being treated or used.
Hot tubs require a level base that is able to support the weight of the hot tub when it is filled with water and bathers. You can use a concrete slab, gravel, a deck or patio pavers as options to support your hot tub.
You can put a hot tub on a deck, patio, under a gazebo, or anywhere else in your backyard (or indoors) that meets the foundational requirements.
A hot tub requires a stable surface — whether it's a concrete slab, reinforced deck, or firmly compacted soil with crushed gravel. There's also the option to have the hot tub installed in the ground but that still requires a concrete vault.
The construction gravel should be topped with another layer of smaller sized pea gravel until it is perfectly even with the edges of the excavated area. So yes, a hot tub can sit on gravel! To find out more about hot tub installation requirements, download a hot tub buyer's guide.
Having your hot tub right next to the wall of your home is probably too close. The steam that comes from the water may seep into windows and water splashed from the tub may cause a slippery walkway. A few feet away from your home and a few feet away from your walkway is typically the ideal combination.
Once a hot tub has been filled with water and bathers, it can weigh over 8,000 pounds. Any surface dips can create stress on the hot tub shell, which can lead to cracking. When leveling a hot tub, it is important to ensure that the surface is completely flat but also that water drainage can easily occur.
Flooding Your Grass Is Not A Good Idea
The problem with draining your pool in the yard, if permitted by your local water regulatory laws, is that it will quickly reach its saturation level and increase the risk of flooding your lawn, drowning the roots of your grass, and attracting mosquitoes.
What is this? Yes, you can drain a hot tub into a pool. Most in-ground pools only require draining every 5 to 7 years, so draining your hot tub into the pool can prove to be resourceful while lowering your sewer costs. Pool chemicals and filters are much stronger and aggressive than hot tub spas.
Saltwater Pools
Small amounts of salt — such as water splashed out or backwash — will not harm the grass around the pool. However, if you plan on draining it, you need to drain in stages and into an approved location.
Chlorine Toxicity in Soil and Compost
Soil and compost piles contain huge amounts of microbes. When the water initially hits, it will kill some microbes, but they quickly repopulate. Any effect that does occur is short lived. “In one study, researchers continuously applied highly chlorinated water to soil for 126 days.
A hot tub can be placed on pavers, but ensure that they can bear the weight of the hot tub, including water and persons. Ensure that the floor is level and solid. Most pavers are laid at an angle to improve rainwater removal. Such a slope is not suited for a hot tub.
Gravel is an excellent choice for a hot tub base. It's relatively cost-effective and easy to install, plus it's very good for drainage. This is important because you need to make sure any rain water or overspill from your hot tub is able to drain away from the base. And unlike concrete, gravel won't crack over time.
Your hot tub can be placed just about anywhere—outdoors or even indoors when practical. You can put it on a deck, patio, rooftop entertaining area, or even under a gazebo.
How much does a hot tub weigh? There is no single standard hot tub weight. In general, a small two- or three-person hot tub generally weighs around 500 pounds empty and 3,000 pounds when filled with water. A six-person model typically weighs approximately 1,000 pounds empty or 6,000 pounds full.