I am purchasing a home with a hot tub, and don't want it.

Do I need to hire an electrician to remove it, or could most anyone
disconnect it?

I was thinking about placing an ad in the paper and just say you remove,
and it is yours free. But, I am not sure this is smart, seeing how it
involves some electrical disconnection.

Thanks.

Corinne

Quite right, have an electrician disconnect it first. It shouldn't cost more
than a service charge whatever that is in your area.
"Corinne" wrote in message
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I am purchasing a home with a hot tub, and don't want it.

Do I need to hire an electrician to remove it, or could most anyone
disconnect it?

I was thinking about placing an ad in the paper and just say you remove,
and it is yours free. But, I am not sure this is smart, seeing how it
involves some electrical disconnection.

Thanks.

Corinne

In article , Corinne wrote:
I am purchasing a home with a hot tub, and don't want it.

Do I need to hire an electrician to remove it, or could most anyone
disconnect it?

I was thinking about placing an ad in the paper and just say you remove,
and it is yours free. But, I am not sure this is smart, seeing how it
involves some electrical disconnection.

Disconnecting a hot tub isn't exactly rocket science, and does not need to be
done by an electrician. If you're anywhere near Indianapolis, I'll be happy to
take you up on your offer of the tub in exchange for removal. See my sig line
for real email address.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

Nobody ever left footprints in the sands of time by sitting on his butt.
And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?

"Corinne" wrote in message
...
I am purchasing a home with a hot tub, and don't want it.

Do I need to hire an electrician to remove it, or could most anyone
disconnect it?

I was thinking about placing an ad in the paper and just say you remove,
and it is yours free. But, I am not sure this is smart, seeing how it
involves some electrical disconnection.

Thanks.

Corinne

Your hot tub has value, depending on its manufacture and age. Many people
will disconnect it and remove it AND pay you.

Some tubs are worth thousands of dollars. If you don't need the money, are
you single?

;-)

Steve

Hi Corinne:

Disconnecting is pretty simple. Once it's drained, a hot tub doesn't
weigh much. They're pretty easy to move. As others have said, it
might be worth something. I would call a couple of local dealers and
see if they would estimate its value for you.

If you're anywhere near upstate SC, and you're determined to give it
away, I know someone who needs one (not me, I have one already) and can
come get it.

Regards,
John.

"the_tool_man" wrote in message
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Hi Corinne:

Disconnecting is pretty simple. Once it's drained, a hot tub doesn't
weigh much. They're pretty easy to move.

I must have had a different one. My two were heavy and it took four guys to
lift it onto dollys, and that was just one side at a time.

Professional movers know just how to do it. They have special dollies.

I wonder just what an empty 8' x 8' spa weighs. I will Google and try to
find out.

Steve

On Fri, 3 Jun 2005 12:55:28 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:


"the_tool_man" wrote in message
roups.com...
Hi Corinne:

Disconnecting is pretty simple. Once it's drained, a hot tub doesn't
weigh much. They're pretty easy to move.

I must have had a different one. My two were heavy and it took four guys to
lift it onto dollys, and that was just one side at a time.

Professional movers know just how to do it. They have special dollies.

I wonder just what an empty 8' x 8' spa weighs. I will Google and try to
find out.

Steve

=======================

Call an electrician.... Bet he not only will do the electrical
disconnect for you but most likely will haul the tub to his home
home... and he most likely will not charge you too much...

Have had my Hot Tub for only 6 years ...and I should have bought one
20 years ago.... no make that 30 years ago...

Bob G.

"Red Cloud®" wrote in message
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On Fri, 3 Jun 2005 12:55:28 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:


"the_tool_man" wrote in message
groups.com...
Hi Corinne:

Disconnecting is pretty simple. Once it's drained, a hot tub doesn't
weigh much. They're pretty easy to move.

I must have had a different one. My two were heavy and it took four guys
to
lift it onto dollys, and that was just one side at a time.

Professional movers know just how to do it. They have special dollies.

I wonder just what an empty 8' x 8' spa weighs. I will Google and try to
find out.

Steve


Mine is pretty heavy as well. between the thick shell, the 'very'
reinforced
wooden frame, and the heavy pumps, it's not something that you want to
move very
often, if ever. It's also large, unbalanced and awkward. At least that
means you
can get a lot of people around it to assist. Personally, I'd hire that job
out!

rusty redcloud

I had to move two spas about 50 feet each. On the first, it was me and
about six aliens, Martians I think, and put 4x8 sheets on the lawn. We
lifted it up to dollies, then rolled it over the plywood. It was a 7x7.
Then, we pushed it off onto PVC pipes over a square made of block, rolled it
to its final position, and pulled the PVC rollers. It was a royal PITA,
with the Martian communications block and all.

We got it done.

On the second, I took a hydraulic floor jack, some blocks, some four wheel
furniture dollies, and years of experience rigging, and moved it myself. It
was an 8x8. It had to go over concrete and pavers, but just about the same
move. I did it myself, and a lot less stress.

Even if you have a team, if they don't know what they are doing and are
working against you, it is harder.

A real pro team SHOULD (I hate that word) know what to do and work together.
But then, I have watched "professional" teams work before, and the only
thing professional means is that they are being paid for the job rather than
doing it for free. Sometimes it is laughable.

STeve

wrote:

I am purchasing a home with a hot tub, and don't want it.


I would consider keeping it three months and then deciding.

I love my hot tub.

Steve

"I would consider keeping it three months and then deciding.
I love my hot tub.
Steve "

That reminds me of my condo. It had a nice small loft area with sky
lights. I re-inforced the floor, added a tile floor and installed a 4
person spa right under the sky lights. It was the perfect spot,
looked great and I really enjoyed having it. When I sold it, the
buyer, a young single guy, didn't want it! Go figure. So, I agreed to
remove it. Actually, it was quite easy. I just rented two roller
ramps and got a few friends to help get it down and put it on a small
trailer.

That was 9 years ago and the spa is still in use on my back patio at my
new home. And he wound up paying the same amount for the condo anyway,
which was fine by me!

Thanks everyone. Big help.
Corinne
Red Cloud® wrote:

On Fri, 3 Jun 2005 12:55:28 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:


"the_tool_man" wrote in message
groups.com...

Hi Corinne:

Disconnecting is pretty simple. Once it's drained, a hot tub doesn't
weigh much. They're pretty easy to move.

I must have had a different one. My two were heavy and it took four guys to
lift it onto dollys, and that was just one side at a time.

Professional movers know just how to do it. They have special dollies.

I wonder just what an empty 8' x 8' spa weighs. I will Google and try to
find out.

Steve



Mine is pretty heavy as well. between the thick shell, the 'very' reinforced
wooden frame, and the heavy pumps, it's not something that you want to move very
often, if ever. It's also large, unbalanced and awkward. At least that means you
can get a lot of people around it to assist. Personally, I'd hire that job out!

rusty redcloud

Sorry, but I live in Washington State. Bummer!

Corinne

Doug Miller wrote:

In article , Corinne wrote:

I am purchasing a home with a hot tub, and don't want it.

Do I need to hire an electrician to remove it, or could most anyone
disconnect it?

I was thinking about placing an ad in the paper and just say you remove,
and it is yours free. But, I am not sure this is smart, seeing how it
involves some electrical disconnection.


Disconnecting a hot tub isn't exactly rocket science, and does not need to be
done by an electrician. If you're anywhere near Indianapolis, I'll be happy to
take you up on your offer of the tub in exchange for removal. See my sig line
for real email address.