DIY installation and connection of a hot tub and installation diagram

Types of massage baths.

By massage method

The following types are distinguished:

With air massage. Compressed air is supplied through the holes.
With hydromassage. Liquid jets are supplied.
Combined.

By form:

Rectangular. Small products designed for one person.
Round. Due to their design they can be larger. Accommodates several people.
Angular. Option for small rooms. Less comfortable, but takes up less space.
Polygonal.

Material:

Steel. The most popular material. It combines a number of important advantages: low price, strength, light weight. One of the disadvantages is the rapid cooling of the contents, but this is typical for all hydromassage baths.
Cast iron. Cast iron is very heavy, but retains heat well.
Acrylic. It has good strength and a low price.

Both indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis are available.

Functional

There are several types of underwater massage:

Only water affects the body - hydromassage;
only air bubbles - aeromassage;
both water and air together – turbo massage.

The buyer himself chooses the set of functions he needs. If you want to massage a specific area of the body, you need to choose a Jacuzzi with the largest set of nozzles in one place in the font. As an option - a cascade mixer on the side of the bath - if your neck hurts or gets tired.

The injectors themselves vary in size:

for the back, lower back, hips - larger;
for the feet and neck - smaller.

By design they are:

rotating,
vortex,
twisting,
microjet.

To ensure a massage of the entire surface of the body, three nozzles on each side of the bath are enough. Different manufacturers have their own placement characteristics, but the principles correspond to the rules of acupressure.

Some baths have an aromatherapy system - you can choose a pleasant scent and saturate the water with it. It’s convenient because you don’t have to use aromatic oils, which pollute the water and clog the nozzles. Modern Jacuzzis have an automatic filling and draining system - you just need to press a button.

Features of hydromassage baths

A Jacuzzi is a technologically complex piece of equipment. The connection occurs not only to the water supply and sewerage, but also to the electrical network, which is necessary for the operation of pumps and compressors. The following characteristics must be taken into account:

Size. It completely depends on the dimensions of the room. It must be installed at a certain distance from the wall.
Power. The pressure of the water jets directly depends on the power of the compressor. It can fluctuate in the range of 800-1500 W.
Type and number of nozzles. Some of them may have several hydromassage modes.
Additional options: automatic heating, lighting, audio system, built-in aromatherapy system.

How to connect a jacuzzi to power supply

Important! Bathrooms have high humidity and are potential conductors of current.

When connecting a hot tub, you must have a network with a voltage of two hundred and twenty volts, a cable with three cores of the required length, and an RCD. You also need to prepare a grounding system, a switch, a voltage stabilization device, and electrical wires with a diameter of 3 millimeters or more.

Attention! Connecting electricity to a bathroom requires special knowledge because this process is life-threatening.
The room where work with current is carried out is de-energized in advance. For greater safety, it is better to install the outlet outside the bathroom. The outlet located next to the jacuzzi must be modern, grounded, equipped with a circuit breaker and a fuse in the electrical panel. To carry out this type of work, a three-core cable is used. Green and yellow wires are responsible for grounding, zero is indicated in blue, phases are shown in white, red and brown. The wiring is connected to the cable, precisely matching the colors, green wire to green, red to red, etc.

Checking the proper operation of the jacuzzi

To check the quality of operation, the Jacuzzi is filled with water until all nozzles are immersed. Connect to the mains and check all built-in functions. To drain the water, the Jacuzzi is turned off. The operation of the injectors is controlled using the system control panel.

After carefully checking the correct electrical connections, the legs are attached to the floor, and the cracks with the wall are sealed with sealant.

What is the difference between installing an outdoor Jacuzzi? Fashion that came from Europe dictates the installation of a jacuzzi on verandas or near the house. Abroad, you need special permission to install a bathtub on the street.

At the stage of choosing a suitable place to install a jacuzzi, you need to know that the bathtub should be located at a distance of one and a half meters or more from the house and the fence of the site. The distance to power lines running along the top should be more than three meters.

How to prepare a place for a jacuzzi. First of all, they build a reliable foundation for the bathtub, since due to the large volume of water, its weight can reach more than a ton. A cast concrete base is considered reliable and is therefore a common method. Concrete is laid in a layer of up to 11 centimeters; this choice will make it difficult to move the Jacuzzi to another place.

A foundation made of slabs and a prefabricated structure will simplify installation and dismantling work. The strength of the panels must correspond to the size of the jacuzzi. Before installing a jacuzzi on a terrace, you need to make sure that the flooring can support its weight.

Principle of operation

A hot tub is a bathing container. Its distinctive feature is the presence of special nozzles, which are located on the walls and bottom. The system operates using a pump, compressor and pipes for supplying liquid and air.

The work algorithm looks like this:

Liquid is taken out using a pump.
The liquid moves through the pipes to the nozzles.
There, under the influence of compressed air, the jet intensifies.
When the jet hits a person, it has a massage effect on the person in it.

Examination

After all work has been completed, the hydromassage bath should be filled 3–4 cm above the level of the nozzles. And turn on the hydromassage mode . If you did the installation according to our instructions, everything should work perfectly.

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If the test was successful, you can safely install the front panel .

Features of an acrylic bath

Acrylic devices have many advantages:

High strength.
Long service life. A good acrylic bathtub can serve its owner for up to 15 years.
Excellent thermal insulation. The water cools extremely slowly. About 1 degree in 30 minutes.
Do not spoil if the water quality is poor. Some apartment buildings have rusty or chlorinated water.
Excellent sound insulation. It does not make noise throughout the entire apartment when drawing water.
It is very easy to clean, because there are almost no streaks left on it.
Beautiful appearance

Indications and contraindications

A hydromassage bath has beneficial effects on the body, namely:

improves blood circulation and metabolism;
increases muscle tone;
helps in the fight against extra pounds;
improves the condition of osteochondrosis;
helps you relax and calm down.

Despite all the advantages, there are a number of contraindications:

high-grade hypertension;
heart disease;
skin diseases and infections;
the presence of a malignant tumor;
pregnancy.

A Jacuzzi is not a medicine, but it is still better to consult a doctor before purchasing.

Algorithm for installing a hydromassage mechanism

Installation of a whirlpool bath begins with the manufacture of a rectangular frame. It will be located at the bottom, and it should be tightly fixed in a stationary position. Next you need to install the tee. After that, holes are made in the tubes, the interval between holes is 100 mm. The diameter of the holes is 1.5 mm. They should be directed from the bottom, to where the person lies. A plastic hose is attached to the tee. The second end of the hose is connected to the vacuum cleaner, which serves to supply air.

Choosing a hydromassage kit

Most hot tubs have several functions: hydromassage and air massage systems, back massage areas and foot massage areas. Kits for installing a hydromassage into an existing bathtub can contain a full set of jets, allowing you to complete the bathroom to the maximum. There are also simpler sets. With their help, you can create a hydromassage system in your bathroom without separating separate zones and without air massage. The system must include a hydraulic pump. Typically, the power of the pump included in the kit is sufficient for the number of injectors (jet) it contains. If you assemble the kit yourself, then keep in mind that the more nozzles in the kit, the more powerful the pump you will need. If you plan to equip your bathtub with small jets for aeromassage, then you need to worry about an aerocompressor. The kit also includes an on/off button, a water intake, an air regulator button (not in all kits), and fittings. Jacuzzi jets vary in size. As mentioned above, large ones are used for hydromassage. Small ones are not always installed in the bathroom. And they are designed for air massage. Jets are made of plastic and metal. The latter are characterized by increased reliability. But the first ones are distinguished by their low price.

Another way to create a jacuzzi

Another method involves making it yourself:

A recess is made in the concrete floor. The size is selected based on the situation. A Jacuzzi for two has an average size of 2*1.5m.
All protrusions are sanded using a grinder. The bottom is leveled using a cement-sand screed.
A frame is assembled from pipes (the same as in the previous method).
The frame is installed, connected to the sewer system and filled with cement.
A hose is connected to the outlet, which serves to supply air.
A special brick edge is laid around the recess. The depth of the bathroom should be approximately 50cm.
The surface is covered with waterproof tiles; this procedure can be done using glue or “liquid nails”.
After the glue has completely dried, the seams are treated with silicone.

You should also equip the product with a water heater; it will maintain a comfortable temperature and you will not have to constantly add hot water.

Preparatory activities

Here is a list of tools without which you cannot install a hot tub:

roulette;
adjustable wrench;
square;
gun (required for applying glue or sealant);
pencil or marker;
screwdriver;
knife with a retractable blade;
pliers;
tester or screwdriver with indicator.

Tools needed for the job
Most of the necessary tools are easy to find, so no problems will arise. Even before installation, you need to properly prepare the room.

Study the installation requirements - they are listed above and indicated in the manufacturer's instructions.
Measure the room and decide where exactly the jacuzzi will be installed.

Before purchasing and installing a Jacuzzi, be sure to familiarize yourself with its dimensions and compare them with the area of the room where the bath will be installed
Make sure that the door threshold is high, so that water will not enter other rooms in the event of flooding.

High threshold to the bathroom
The heated towel rail should be located as far as possible from where the hot tub is installed; move it if necessary.
It is important that there is at least 50-60 cm from the product to sockets and electrical appliances. If necessary, remove them to comply with electrical safety standards.

Using this diagram as an example, you can see restrictions on the installation of sockets and electrical appliances near the bathroom or jacuzzi. In zones 0 and 1, their installation is prohibited under any circumstances. In area 2 it is undesirable. Zone 3 allows the installation of sockets, but only with protection against moisture ingress
If there is one, also build a podium under the jacuzzi in advance.
The water supply should run closer to the installation site; take care to arrange shut-off valves so that during maintenance/repair of the jacuzzi you do not have to completely turn off the cold and hot water.
Coarse and fine filters should be placed on pipes that go to the installation site of the bath. If the water is of poor quality, the Jacuzzi jets will quickly fail, and repairing them is much more expensive than periodically changing the filter cleaning elements.

Coarse filter
If the pressure is not constant, pressure reducers are installed on the cold and hot water supply lines.
Finishing work must be completed before installing the jacuzzi.

It is important to complete finishing work in advance

In what room can installation be carried out?

Installation of hydromassage in an acrylic bathtub must be carried out in certain rooms. This is necessary to increase its service life. Below are the main requirements:

The room must be spacious enough to accommodate this plumbing equipment. The distance from the device to the wall should be about 1 meter.
It is recommended to waterproof the floor before installation.
Installation is only possible on concrete floors. This is due to the heavy weight of the hot tub.

Installing a hot tub is not easy

Installation of a jacuzzi begins with a preparatory period, which consists of several stages:

It is necessary to measure the dimensions of the room where the hydromassage equipment will operate. The requirements for the bathroom are quite specific and their compliance is necessary, since a bathtub with internal filling is a heavy object, and the vibrations that occur during operation affect the floors. Therefore, the floors must be reinforced concrete, and the ceilings must be up to 3 meters high for normal functioning, ventilation and therapeutic effects.
The location of the pipes is of great importance; the supply pipes should not rest against the ribs of the bathroom so as not to interfere with the operation of the equipment, and the drain hole should be in the floor or at a height of no more than 3 cm from the floor.
Then the old plumbing equipment is dismantled.
The sewer pipes are being replaced and the water supply system in the apartment is being updated.
The floors are leveled and waterproofed.

Dismantling old plumbing equipment

Before installing anything new, you must first remove the old one. The most difficult thing to dismantle is cast iron. This hard material will have to be sawed with a grinder and chipped off with a hammer. A steel product is dismantled in a similar way, only it is much less hassle than with cast iron. Dismantling work is carried out as follows:

Disconnection from water supply.
Unscrewing the screen.
Unscrewing the mixer.
Breaking the body into pieces.
Garbage collection.

After dismantling, new plumbing equipment is installed.

Installing the system in the bathroom

So, to install a hydromassage system, you need to make holes in the bathroom for the jets. In this case, accuracy must be observed. The dimensions of the holes should match the size of the nozzles as much as possible. The nozzles are installed in the prepared holes and sealed. Then the injectors are connected to a hydraulic pump or air compressor. Usually all nozzles are connected to each other in one system. The next step is to install the system control button. It is worth knowing that each kit has its own connection instructions. And before performing work, even an experienced master should familiarize himself with it. If you did not buy a ready-made set, but all the parts of the system separately, then you should trust the development of the hydromassage operating diagram only to an experienced craftsman.

Step-by-step installation instructions

Installation is carried out in 5 simple steps.

Installation of gearboxes and filters. The reducer allows you to control the pressure. And filters will ensure cleaning.
Height adjustment. It must be placed in a predetermined location and adjusted in height using adjusting bolts.
Installation of a drainage system. Connecting a jacuzzi to the sewer system is extremely simple. You need to connect the hose to the drainage system using special fittings.
Mixer installation.
Network connection. Before carrying out work, it is necessary to ensure that the place where it is carried out is de-energized. All wires in contact with water must be made waterproof.
Starting up the devices and checking their functionality. It is necessary to monitor all systems in order to avoid problems in the future.

These tips will help you install a hydromassage in an acrylic bathtub with your own hands.

Recommendations for use

To ensure that your bath lasts a long time and the procedures are truly beneficial, follow these rules:

Do not turn on the pump and the light, if any, if there is no water in the bath - this will lead to overheating of this equipment.
Foaming detergents cannot be used when bathing, but various aromatic essences that do not produce foam can be used.

At least once every 2 months (preferably monthly), the Jacuzzi equipment must be disinfected. A composition specially designed for this purpose (sold in any store) must be poured into a filled bath in the amount specified by the manufacturer, then for about 2 minutes. Activate hydromassage mode. Then the equipment must be rinsed with cold water using the same mode.

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Installation Tips

The shape depends on the size of the room. The corner shape is designed for installation in a corner. The round one should be located in the center of the room. The oval one should stand a little closer to the wall than the round one.
It is necessary to ensure a free approach to it. To do this, do not place it too close to the wall.
The floor or supporting structures must be able to withstand this load.
It is necessary to prepare the room long before installing the equipment.
Before installation, be sure to read the instructions.

In the Aquasan store, you can purchase a ready-made version of a hydromassage bath. The consultant will help you choose a model based on your preferences and purchasing power.

Connecting the hot tub to the sewer system

To connect a hot tub to sewer lines, a drain with a hole diameter of 4-5 cm is used. It is convenient if the sewer pipe is located in the floor or wall. In the latter case, the distance from the floor should not be more than two centimeters.

At the final stage, the siphon from the jacuzzi is connected to the drain with a corrugated pipe. After connecting the bath to the communications, it is necessary to check all connections for leaks. To do this, fill the bowl with water and carefully inspect the joints. Then you need to seal the junction of the jacuzzi to the walls. The water from the bowl is drained only after the sealant has hardened.