[rjn5656]

No mold problems with my hot tub in my enclosed lanaii. Use it all the time. Enjoy.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by mixsonci

I think you misread my reply. I DID get a permit. My brother did the work, now I have to have the inspector come and inspect what he did. However, I think I will have a problem with the electrical outlet even though it is a covered outlet so i will probably have to have that disabled before they will approve the permit. SpaKingdom will not deliver the hot tub until they receive a copy of the permit.

Sorry, I missed that.
In our case, the closest receptacle was removed, the wires capped with wire nuts, and a solid cover plate installed, and this passed the inspection. The cable outlet (next to the electrical outlet) was also capped with a solid cover plate. In the case of our original installation, the ground connection from the hot tub to the sliding glass door frame was missed, the ground connection to the birdcage frame was in place, and the disconnect was installed in such a manner that it could NOT be seen be the worker when working on the hot tub. This also was fixed when we took care of the other items. Also, all of the glass near the hot tub was tempered.
Very glad that you are being safe.
One thing I forgot to mention regarding your initial question, our lanai is screened, so there is lots of air flow.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by mixsonci

I think you misread my reply. I DID get a permit. My brother did the work, now I have to have the inspector come and inspect what he did. However, I think I will have a problem with the electrical outlet even though it is a covered outlet so i will probably have to have that disabled before they will approve the permit. SpaKingdom will not deliver the hot tub until they receive a copy of the permit.

Just curious; is there, or was there a ceiling fan over the location where you are going to place your spa?

[mixsonci]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Just curious; is there, or was there a ceiling fan over the location where you are going to place your spa?

Yes, not directly over it but a little to the left of it.

[Ameliafay]

I have a hot tube in my lanai for 8 years. Yes it has begun to form a type of mold around the bottom edge of the tub where it meet the concrete. Mold forms from dirt and moisture. It will also form under the step. It is pretty easy to keep the inside of the tub mold free but the floor under it is harder. We power wash the lanai 2 or 3 times a year but we live on a busy street where the lanai gets dirty quickly. I love my tub so maintaining it is worth it.

[Mjune]

Do not worry about a bit of mold. A bit of bleach in a bucket and a mop once every couple of weeks does the trick. The hot tub makes it worth while. Have had one for 14 years. J.

[ronsroni]

We use a softub. It's an excellent tub AND it is portable! There is no need for a heater as the pvc coils around the motor for the jets and pump and the water is heated that way. No extra cost!
If you empty the tub, you can roll it anywhere you want. It fits in the lanai as well. As for mold, we are careful not to allow mildew. Use a hi strength anti mildew spray and clean it monthly on exposed lining and the inside of the lid.
best of luck.

[joelcaplin]

Originally Posted by mixsonci

Doesn't anyone have a hot tub on their Lanai? I will have one within the next two weeks and now I think I wish I didn't bother. It's too late to back out, the 220v wiring has been done and the tub has been paid for. However, now I have been told that I need to worry about the hot tub and mold on the lanai.

How would I prevent mold with the hot tub. Even with the lanai open with just the screening would that still allow mold to grow? Yes, it will have a cover that I will keep on it when not in use. Also, I guess I can turn it off (or down) when not in use?

I have had a hot tub on my enclosed lanai next to my lap pool for the past 4 months. I have had no mold problems (yet).

[Challenger]

Four years for us wit the Largest Spa. No mold.

Is you Lanai enclosed? That's a different story

[kjhbi]

Originally Posted by mixsonci

Doesn't anyone have a hot tub on their Lanai? I will have one within the next two weeks and now I think I wish I didn't bother. It's too late to back out, the 220v wiring has been done and the tub has been paid for. However, now I have been told that I need to worry about the hot tub and mold on the lanai.

How would I prevent mold with the hot tub. Even with the lanai open with just the screening would that still allow mold to grow? Yes, it will have a cover that I will keep on it when not in use. Also, I guess I can turn it off (or down) when not in use?

I have a hot tub and never use it. I run my filter everyday for 2 hrs. I use no chemacals in the hot tub and it is cristel crear and no mold.
When I have company I have T&D test the water and add what ever chem. they tell me to.

[Dailey]

We had a hot tub in St Petersburg that was outside. As with any pool or hot tub, you maintain chemicals so the water is pristine. These chemicals will help alleviate mold problems. Good housekeeping like anything we own...........

[IAHawkFan]

We have had ours for a year now and have not had any problems with mold. We love it and use it all the time, year round. We would highly recommend owning one. We know several people who have one and have never heard of a mold issue. Enjoy your hot tub!

[mixsonci]

Thank you all for your very helpful responses. Should have it all completed by next week.

[HoosierPa]

Enjoy your new Hot Tub. We had one up North for 5 years. My only suggestion is to research the most effective method of Algae control in the water using the least amount of Bromine or Chlorine. Nothing less relaxing than when you feel like you are taking a Chemical bath.