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Let the soothing bubbles of a therapeutic Arctic Spa evaporate your aching muscles, stress and anxiety. And if the spa installation is done properly, you won’t have to worry about that either! Site preparation is important when installing a large spa. The spa alone weighs hundreds of pounds and then you add water! You need a solid foundation to support the weight.
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DO start with a plan for your spa installation. Measure and design the layout of the area in advance – to save time later. And, the spa is heavy. Your friends will appreciate not having to move it more than once.
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DON’T cut corners. A job well done means results that a worry-free, and that’s definitely what your want your spa to be.
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Bubbling Up
- The Polar Bear on Brigitte’s Arctic Spa tells her what she needs to know - it’s perfect for the cold climate found on Avon Lane. It is so well insulated that once the temperature is set, the unit holds the heat. (see fig. A)
- Brigitte is placing her spa outside so the hand-rolled fibreglass construction of the spa is important. It is impervious to moisture and outdoor pests.
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| Fig. A |
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Fig. B |
- Always put a spa on a structurally sound surface. If the spa is being placed on the ground out of doors, excavate an area the size of the spa and fill it with Granular A gravel. Run over the entire area with a tamping machine. The “Wacker” compacts the ground so it can support the weight of the tub. If the spa is to be located on top of decking, consult a structural engineer to make sure the deck construction can support the weight of a filled spa. Some makes and models of spas require a concrete pad underneath. Always check the manufacturer's instructions before beginning the installation. (see fig. B)
- Check and recheck the level of the spa. You definitely want the unit to be level before you go any further.
- Locate the electrical components of the spa in a place where there is easy access for maintenance.
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- The spa should be located at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) away from metal surfaces.
- It is strongly recommended that a licensed electrician complete the installation of the electrical components for the spa. The spa requires a dedicated circuit and a circuit breaker, of course. (see fig. C)
- Once the spa is in position and the connections are complete, you can start to create the surround for the spa. Check the regulations where you live to find out if fencing is required.
- When you’re ready to use the spa, it takes an hour to fill and four hours to heat so plan your spa-warming party accordingly! (see figs. D, E & F)
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Fig. F |
| Hot tub (disctibuter) |
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Splash Pools
1143 Tighe, Street
Manotick, ON K0A 2N0
613-692-1804
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Hot tub (manufacturer)
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Arctic Spas
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| Electrician |
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Aastar Electrical
5509 Canotek Rd.
Cumberland, ON K1J 9J9
613-744-3200
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| Electrical inspection |
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Electrical Safety Authority
1-877-372-7233
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| Electrical supplies |
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The Electrical & Plumbing Store
31 North Side Road
Ottawa, ON K2H 8S1
613-721-2116
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| Deck lumber (cedar) |
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Adams & Kennedy, The Wood Source
6178 Mitch Owens Rd. PO Box 700
Manotick, ON K4M 1A6
613-822-6800
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| Gravel, and coordination of their Masonry Suppliers |
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Merkley Supply Ltd.
100 Bayview Rd.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4L6
613-728-2693
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| Architectural technologist |
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Construction Lines Inc.
Brian Sindall
613-913-3277
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