Finishing The Homemade Wood Burning Hot Tub DIY.

Put some of that adhesive roofing ice guard underneath that lid cause that plywood ain’t gonna last long with that moisture on it 24 seven

That water heater looks like it can double as a smoker.

That tub is gonna be a major breeding ground for bacteria unless you put chlorine in there and or drain it regularly. Also you could drain it and install a well thermostat and set it for like 100 degrees, you'll run the hot leg of whatever power you are using for pump through the stat, any temp below 100 degrees it will cycle water through heat exchanger to tub

lmao, yeh i can see ms paige trying to boil crawfish and or lobster in that tub in mass volume....maybe boil bottled food jars....etc...lol

You might put up a counter weight and small cable run through a small roller to help open the door.

Thanks for the video 👍🏻

You don't want the water to more than 104 degrees to be safe and comfortable.

Nice job Jeff love it

Nothing like a good, hot soak on a cold day.

Jeff that hot tub is a thing of beauty man that’s cool! 👍🏻

Would split the lid in half. Only open up one end for a single person and both when have a partner in it.

Now all it needs is that hot Canadian to warm things up a lil more!! U lucky rascal

I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t a little jealous of your setup.
After the bottom part of your lid cover keeps soaking up moisture from the hot tub, you may consider covering the plywood with something like an FRP (fiberglaass reinforced plastic) panel that’s moisture and mildew resistance.

Put some frp on the bottom of your top.

Perfect.

Jeff, You could cut in a line and run it to a radiator inside your house to help with heating the house too.

Jeff, just about every hot tub only goes to 104 degrees maximum.

My default temp on my hot tub is 102

You can probably take that cross brace off the tub. The sides of the box should keep it from spreading. Would make it easier to get in.

That hot tub looks great Jeff!

Looks like a damn redneck casket..

Make sure you chlorinate the water a bit to keep the disease out of the hot water. Nothing breeds infection like hot, gross water.

Awesome work Jeff! Looks like it’s just what the doctor ordered. One thing to consider is painting the bottom of the lid with a waterproofing membrane to stop the plywood deteriorating over time.

Cool

Hey Jeff, why not put valves on each side of the pump so if and when it fails you don't need to lose all the water? Just a thought.

Very clever use of materials. I might suggest a line voltage rated remote bulb thermostat. Set to open (shut off) the pump motor once it reaches the desired temp.

Jeff, Great job! Something you could consider is a pump bypass for when you turn the pump off to keep the water moving through the coils. ball valve and 2 tees to go around the pump.

Be careful about the temperature of the water. If I remember right, over 105° can cause you to pass out and possibly drown.

My friend used a 50gal drum. Same thing copper coils inside. Used to heat his above ground pool so the family could use all year round.

What's the difference between a "Hot tub" and a "Bath tub"? I think it's air jets.
So far, I'm pretty sure you've made the worlds most awesome outdoor bath tub. Unless I've missed something.

How about some type of water filter, just a thought from a Jacuzzi/swimming pool owner.

Need something to protect that bare wood ! Linseed oil maybe ?

Enjoy!!

unbelievably cool. (hot).

Piece of tarp or plastic on that lid plywood so it doesn’t rot?

most store bought ones will only go to 104 they can make you dizzy and all that what did your materials list cost ? enjoyed watchin

Great stuff Jeff. Will you add a floating chlorine dispenser to keep the water clean?

I think the sound is coming from the vibration of the copper tubing laying against the steel tank at the hole in the tank. Also, it appears you have the tank sitting the same direction as the floor joists. Isn't that a lot of weight on 2 stringers? Otherwise, great idea!

Maybe add an accessible switch for the pump to be able to turn it off and on while your in the tub?

Those Harbor Freight transfer pumps are just that noisy. I installed one last week on our deer skinning rack at deer camp in Eufaula. Love your videos and builds. I live on Sand Mountain, but frequent LA. Love it down there! Preciate y’all!

This contraption is PERFECTION sir!!!💯

Like I said before Craftsman at his best .

Awesome job ! Any concern about the PT lid and constant moisture with chemicals leaching back into the water from the heat ? Over thinking im sure. Stove works so good ! Take care Jeff

Is this to cook humans Jeff? Or to boils crab? No temperature control?

Careful Jeff that fry your tatters

105 I think is the safe high limit

Super super design

nice video!

Looks awesome man 👍

I love the way it came out!