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CIVMatt · 07-30-2007, 11:36 AM

Whats the approx weight of a typical empty hot tub (shell, wooden frame around it, nothing special)? Can I move this thing with 3-4 guys? It's been empty for a while, do I need to remove the filter equipment inside first, or leave it in?

jonesonyou · 07-30-2007, 11:37 AM

easy. no problem

Scott McD · 07-30-2007, 11:38 AM

Hmmm, not sure. We had to take a sledgehammer to a cast iron bath a few weeks back.

Between 4 of us we couldn't even get it off the ground lol...

candyflip · 07-30-2007, 11:41 AM

How many people can fit in the tub? 5-7 person tub and you might need a few people.

Easiest way to move them is to roll them up on their side, pop it up on a dolly of some sort and roll it on out of there.

I worked at a Pool and Spa place while in college. I've almost killed myself a few times moving tubs.

FreeHugeMovies · 07-30-2007, 11:58 AM

I would hire a company that installs them to move it. I know it took 4 guys to move mine, when installed.

pornguy · 07-30-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies

I would hire a company that installs them to move it. I know it took 4 guys to move mine, when installed.

Good choice. that way, if they break something, they have to fix it.

CIVMatt · 07-30-2007, 12:01 PM

I'm actually moving it to my warehouse for temp storage, I was just going to cruise down to Home Depot, find some help, fill my U-haul and then tow it away.

CIVMatt · 07-30-2007, 12:40 PM

dolly is no problem, getting it across the stupid Florida sandy grass however...

beemk · 07-30-2007, 12:55 PM

you need a furniture dolly, my friend has used 4 of these to rotate a car before, so if you have a couple im sure you can move any hot tub.

gornyhuy · 07-30-2007, 01:09 PM

I JUST finished doing this on Sunday. What a friggin nightmare.

If you aren't worried about cash too much, hire a specialty spa mover, it will make all the difference in the world. They have all the right equipment, they know what parts to disconnect and secure, they lay it right down on the pad for you light as a feather... shit the truck even had a special hot tub cover carrier on the roof.

It will run you $400 to $500 bucks, but I think its worth it.

PS: The first company I was going to use had one of their crew members break his leg under a tub, so they cancelled my weekend move. SO I went to another company. Just goes to show you what can happen if that bitch lands on you.

I think mine is 900 pounds empty.

gornyhuy · 07-30-2007, 01:09 PM

Yep:

Dimensions 7' 7" x 7' 7" x 3' 1.5" 231 cm x 231 cm x 95 cm
Dry/Filled Weight 834 lbs/378 kg - 4,586 lbs/2,080 kg

CIVMatt · 07-30-2007, 01:43 PM

Great info Gornyhuy... thanks... I have a few furniture dolly's but I might just call someone and tell them to do it.

MusicMan · 07-30-2007, 02:22 PM

My friend bought a hot tub not too long ago through a friend of hers and they actually called a tow truck to move it from one house to another. It might not be the cheapest way to go but it certainly had a safe trip being chained by all four corners, and yes the filtration system/leather cover was removed for transport purposes.

Good luck...

MusicMan · 07-30-2007, 02:36 PM

My friend bought a hot tub not too long ago through a friend of hers and they actually called a tow truck to move it from one house to another. It might not be the cheapest way to go but it certainly had a safe trip being chained by all four corners, and yes the filtration system/leather cover was removed for transport purposes.

Good luck...

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Scott McD Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 67,795	Hmmm, not sure. We had to take a sledgehammer to a cast iron bath a few weeks back. Between 4 of us we couldn't even get it off the ground lol... __________________ I Buy My High Quality Traffic Here, You Should Too!

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,065	How many people can fit in the tub? 5-7 person tub and you might need a few people. Easiest way to move them is to roll them up on their side, pop it up on a dolly of some sort and roll it on out of there. I worked at a Pool and Spa place while in college. I've almost killed myself a few times moving tubs. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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CIVMatt Amateur Pimpin Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 13,075	I'm actually moving it to my warehouse for temp storage, I was just going to cruise down to Home Depot, find some help, fill my U-haul and then tow it away. __________________ Make easy money with Webcams

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FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	I would hire a company that installs them to move it. I know it took 4 guys to move mine, when installed.

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gornyhuy Chafed. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Face Down in Pussy Posts: 18,041	I JUST finished doing this on Sunday. What a friggin nightmare. If you aren't worried about cash too much, hire a specialty spa mover, it will make all the difference in the world. They have all the right equipment, they know what parts to disconnect and secure, they lay it right down on the pad for you light as a feather... shit the truck even had a special hot tub cover carrier on the roof. It will run you $400 to $500 bucks, but I think its worth it. PS: The first company I was going to use had one of their crew members break his leg under a tub, so they cancelled my weekend move. SO I went to another company. Just goes to show you what can happen if that bitch lands on you. I think mine is 900 pounds empty. __________________ icq:159548293

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CIVMatt Amateur Pimpin Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 13,075	Great info Gornyhuy... thanks... I have a few furniture dolly's but I might just call someone and tell them to do it. __________________ Make easy money with Webcams

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MusicMan Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 36	My friend bought a hot tub not too long ago through a friend of hers and they actually called a tow truck to move it from one house to another. It might not be the cheapest way to go but it certainly had a safe trip being chained by all four corners, and yes the filtration system/leather cover was removed for transport purposes. Good luck...

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MusicMan Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 36	My friend bought a hot tub not too long ago through a friend of hers and they actually called a tow truck to move it from one house to another. It might not be the cheapest way to go but it certainly had a safe trip being chained by all four corners, and yes the filtration system/leather cover was removed for transport purposes. Good luck...