Site Preparation |
BaseYou must remember that when full of water and people your hot tub will be very heavy so we do not recommend that it is placed directly onto grass. If you have an existing well-constructed patio you new hot tub should sit on it without any problems, if not, we recommend a concrete base, approximately 2 to 3 inches bigger all round that the hot tub and approximately 4 inches thick. The thickness many need to be increased to 6 inches if your hot tub is going onto unstable ground. Electrical SupplyThe Catalina range of spas is the best performer on the market and needs appropriate power. For this reason, depending on the model chosen, the power supply will be either 20 amp or 30 amp single phase. This must be wired through an R.C.D (or circuit breaker) at least 2 meters away from the hot tub. Any buried or exposed cable must be armoured and should terminate beside the site of the hot tub with a 4m tail. We strongly recommend a waterproof isolator switch positioned within a few meters of your hot tub. We recommend the electrical installation is carried out by a qualified electrician prior to the installation of your hot tub and we will be happy to give further advice to your electrician, if necessary. WaterThere must be a water supply within reach of the hot tub - usually this is a hosepipe. A hosepipe can also be used for emptying the hot tub, by way of a connection situated inside the cabinet. AccessThe hot tub will be delivered on a specialist trailer. The hot tub will mounted sideways on to a spa trolley, so the depth of the hot tub will become the width. Site SurveyWe take the stress out the installation and supply the necessary manpower. A member of our specialist delivery team will carry out a site survey before delivery and will assess what is needed. In some circumstances a crane may be necessary. |