Moving a Hot Tub
 

You should be buying an ice tub to keep my lobster fresh:1rotfl:

But seriously, let me know what you find out since I plan on adding one soon. (Hot tub, not lobster)--well, actually both:1rotfl:

Hey Eagle, If I'd lost the bet, I'd be cooking your lobster in my new hot tub. But no need for that since I WON!

From previous threads, Lenhart Electrical seems to be the electrician who is most often recommended.

Now I need a suggestion for doing the physical move of the hot tub. Please.

And now we have "thread overflow." I dare not imagine what comes next, Eh? LOBSTAH!


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Barefoot - can't hurt to try these guys "Go To Guys" ask for Albert 352-874-4689. I've heard good things about them and maybe they will move your hot tub.

You could try Spa Kingdom (route 441, just south od 466a), we had them move ours about 30 feet when we added the bird cage. Also, a word of caution. Many of these do NOT fit through door well, so you may need to remove a section of screening and aluminum to have it installed. We had to do this on the initial installation.
Also, PERMIT REQUIRED FOR A HOT TUB/SPA installation. Glass in the area must be tempered, any metal in the area must be bonded to the hot tub, and an inspection is required. The electrician will not be allowed to work legally without it.

We found this out the hard way..........

I'd suggest emptying it first.

I think she was looking for a more productive suggestion:1rotfl:

Thanks Deb, I'll give Albert a call.
I plan to also call Spa Kingdom, as well as T & D.
I think some specialized equipment is required to move a hot tub.

:22yikes: Thank you Village Tinker, that information is much appreciated.
A building permit is required? :eek: I'm glad I asked, I had no idea.
Hopefully if I call Lenhart Electrical tomorrow morning, they'll be able to keep me out of hot water. Pun intended.

TRi County spas did mine $125

no one came close.

they sent two men had a special spa trailer & dolly, made it look ez

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Well said Shimpy. First things first!

If the hot tub is a stand alone I don't know why a permit would be required other than for the electric work. A local moving company should be able to move it for you, check with The Village Movers.

No permits, a moving company doesn't have the special trailer.

OK, call Sumter County building dept, or stop by the office in Pinellas plaza. Unless the hot tube is one of the "blow up" units, or a 120 volt plug in, I am reasonably sure that a permit is required. It is much better to be safe then sorry.

PM me if you want additional info.