Moving pump on whirlpool tub?

[Daniel Wii]

I have a jetted tub and the pump may be failing and is making all kinds of noise. It is accessible, but, of course, tight, and even when right makes a fair bit of noise. The area in the basement immediately below the tub is clear, and I'm wondering if I can simply plumb the jet inlet and outlet lines through the floor and put the pump in the basement (along with a drain fitting to drain the trapped water from the pump when desired/needed)? I've never seen such, but it would make pump maintenance much easier, and solve the noise problem significantly. Any insight?

 

[ImOld]

Sounds like a good idea. Why don't you go ahead and do it and let us know how it turned out. Pictures would be nice.

 

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[hj]

One problem would be that the water in the pump will never drain out and will go "foul" if not run frequently.

 

[Jadnashua]

On some, you can extend it out say into a closet to make servicing easier. That might make it quieter depending on the construction.