Sinking your pool into the ground or decking around it
Decking can create stunning visual effect, and by stepping down in to your hot tub, swim spa or
exercise pool, you benefit from added privacy and easier access.
If you are planning to do this, we strongly advise that you read on, before you purchase the item.
If this is not done properly, it can be equivalent to welding your car's bonnet shut!
All hot tubs and swim spas require access to the service panel (see previous page), however when
the item cannot be freely moved (ie: it is sunk in a pit or decking), sufficient access for our
engineers is needed for us to service your spa, and complete any work required under warranty.
We recommend you allow at least
600mm clearance around all four sides for hot tubs and 900mm for Swim Spas
. The hot tub below, has been installed in such a way that access can be provided to all four
sides by sliding it out, if needed.
If you are decking around the hot tub or swim
spa, we strongly advise that you do this after the item has been delivered. Swim Spas cannot
often be moved without a crane, so it is important that they are spaced at least
900mm from any buildings, fences or retaining walls to ensure sufficient access to
all panels.
When decking around your new pool, we advise that you place upright supports at regular intervals
around the
hot tub
, set back
600mm
, then cantilever the joists so that the deck is self-supporting around the item (as-per diagram
below). This way our engineers can access any service panels as required .
