Custom Built Hot Tub
A team of engineering students designed and fabricated a cost-effective hot tub that comfortably seats six people, inspired by the desire for an engineering challenge and a durable, enjoyable experience.
After weeks of planning and ~60 hours of construction, the hot tub was ready and functional for its grand reveal shown in the images above.
How we made it
This project was made possible with the help of Thomas Wiesenberg, Kelly MacDonald, Maddie Albert, and Evan Goler. The team created a hot tub using two intermediary bulk containers (IBCs) and nine pallets. The design allowed for six people to sit inside the hot tub comfortably, with extra seating around the outer walls. Plumbing and heating posed major challenges, but the team overcame them by using a propane heater, 12v water pump, and manifolds to divert the water between tubs. The final construction of the tub utilized a skin layer of scrap wood and LEDs installed on the outside of the IBCs for a polished look. This project was an incredible learning experience that taught me valuable team management and fund raising skills, as well as the practical applications of complicated engineering principles.
This 4 minute video describes the process and thinking of how we designed and built the hot tub.
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