Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Remodel Bath/Jacuzzi Tub
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05-31-00, 06:01 AM
We are wanting to install a new jacuzzi tub in place of our old tub. What special considerations do we need to take into account when we do this? (Plumbing, electrical, backers, subfloors, surrounds, etc...)
Any and all help appreciated!
Bonnie
Any and all help appreciated!
Bonnie
05-31-00, 04:15 PM
You are wise to get advice before starting a project like this Scott. There are a zillion things you have to consider before even choosing a whirlpool tub. The motor/pump unit will be on the opposite side of the tub from the plumbing. You will need to make an access opening just incase you need to do any maintanence on them. If the adjacent wall is a bedroom or closet, you're in like flint. If you can't go that route, you will want to get a spa with a removable skirt. If your plumbing is half inch copper, I would really try to replace it with 3/4" instead. If you get a big tub, it will take a long time to fill otherwise. This brings us to the water heater. Get a biggie. These things will use a lot more water than you're used to. As for electric, it will need a dedicated circuit with a GFCI. You may want to put the GFCI where you can get to it easily without having to run all the way to the service panel or going through the access panel. To answer your question about backerboard, I would use concrete board if you are going to tile walls. If you are going to use a fiberglass surround then the good ones don't use anything at all. They nail directly to the studs. I wish you luck. These things are great. You're gonna love it.
John LaFramboise
NAK Remodeling
john@nakremodeling.com
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by scottcrew:
We are wanting to install a new jacuzzi tub in place of our old tub. What special considerations do we need to take into account when we do this? (Plumbing, electrical, backers, subfloors, surrounds, etc...)
Any and all help appreciated!
Bonnie<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
John LaFramboise
NAK Remodeling
john@nakremodeling.com
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by scottcrew:
We are wanting to install a new jacuzzi tub in place of our old tub. What special considerations do we need to take into account when we do this? (Plumbing, electrical, backers, subfloors, surrounds, etc...)
Any and all help appreciated!
Bonnie<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
05-31-00, 04:23 PM
Sorry for calling you Scott, Bonnie. I thought you name was Scott Crew. That'll learn me.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by John LaFramboise:
You are wise to get advice before starting a project like this Scott. There are a zillion things you have to consider before even choosing a whirlpool tub. The motor/pump unit will be on the opposite side of the tub from the plumbing. You will need to make an access opening just incase you need to do any maintanence on them. If the adjacent wall is a bedroom or closet, you're in like flint. If you can't go that route, you will want to get a spa with a removable skirt. If your plumbing is half inch copper, I would really try to replace it with 3/4" instead. If you get a big tub, it will take a long time to fill otherwise. This brings us to the water heater. Get a biggie. These things will use a lot more water than you're used to. As for electric, it will need a dedicated circuit with a GFCI. You may want to put the GFCI where you can get to it easily without having to run all the way to the service panel or going through the access panel. To answer your question about backerboard, I would use concrete board if you are going to tile walls. If you are going to use a fiberglass surround then the good ones don't use anything at all. They nail directly to the studs. I wish you luck. These things are great. You're gonna love it.
John LaFramboise
NAK Remodeling
john@nakremodeling.com
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by John LaFramboise:
You are wise to get advice before starting a project like this Scott. There are a zillion things you have to consider before even choosing a whirlpool tub. The motor/pump unit will be on the opposite side of the tub from the plumbing. You will need to make an access opening just incase you need to do any maintanence on them. If the adjacent wall is a bedroom or closet, you're in like flint. If you can't go that route, you will want to get a spa with a removable skirt. If your plumbing is half inch copper, I would really try to replace it with 3/4" instead. If you get a big tub, it will take a long time to fill otherwise. This brings us to the water heater. Get a biggie. These things will use a lot more water than you're used to. As for electric, it will need a dedicated circuit with a GFCI. You may want to put the GFCI where you can get to it easily without having to run all the way to the service panel or going through the access panel. To answer your question about backerboard, I would use concrete board if you are going to tile walls. If you are going to use a fiberglass surround then the good ones don't use anything at all. They nail directly to the studs. I wish you luck. These things are great. You're gonna love it.
John LaFramboise
NAK Remodeling
john@nakremodeling.com
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06-01-00, 06:45 AM
No offense taken about my name. I am quite used to being called "Scott" and don't mind others being a little confused. (The anomynity of the internet and all..)
As for the GFCI circuit what size breaker should I use at the service panel? I'm pretty sure that a 15amp breaker won't do.
We are choosing a Jacuzzi brand tub with the dimensions of 32"x60"x21.5". It has a removable skirt and the wall opposite the plumbing is the outside wall. We already know about setting the tub in a bed of mortar or thinset.
Got any more suggestions?
As for the GFCI circuit what size breaker should I use at the service panel? I'm pretty sure that a 15amp breaker won't do.
We are choosing a Jacuzzi brand tub with the dimensions of 32"x60"x21.5". It has a removable skirt and the wall opposite the plumbing is the outside wall. We already know about setting the tub in a bed of mortar or thinset.
Got any more suggestions?