# How to Remove Foam Insulation From a Hot Tub
If you own a hot tub and decide to tackle a repair on your own, you may discover the tub has insulation sprayed on the bottom. This can make it difficult to find where to repair a leak or where to locate the plumbing pipes. Before you can begin the repair, you must remove the insulation, which can be a major undertaking if you have never worked on your hot tub before. Most manufacturers use urethane foam, which forms a rubber-like surface.
Things You'll Need
- Drywall saw
- Chisel
- Garbage bag
Instructions
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Remove the frame from around the hot tub frame. Most have side panels that pull away for easy access. If your hot tub is set into a deck, you will have to get underneath the deck to access the panels.
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Cut away large chunks of the insulation using a drywall saw. The blade will be sharp enough to cut the insulation but not sharp enough to cut plumbing pipes.
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Bag up the chunks of insulation in garbage bags to get them out of the way.
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Scrape the remaining insulation with a chisel. This can be labor intensive and take a good deal of time.
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