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Hot Tub CoversHot tub covers are essential for not only keeping dirt and debris out of your hot tub but also for keeping the warmth in. This will save you heaps on your energy bills and at the same time, act as a safety device to stop people falling in.
Your Questions About Hot Tub Covers
Any hot tub covers better then others? I know they are, I am just looking for positive/negative buying experiences. Have to order one this week, live in TN. The tub is outside, no roof over it. Please share your buying hints with me. I appreciate it. Patricia TN.
The Sage answers: Hello, Shipping is a killer. Since your right next door I would recomend a company in Hayesville nc named Spa & Boat covers. Their number is 828 389-3336. Go with their 2# density foam. I have ordered several from them and have been happy.
Nancy asks… Hot Tub Covers?? I have a hot
tub, and am looking for a hot tub store that sells covers in pennsylvania, delaware, or New
Jersey.
The Sage answers: Try yahoo local and pool supply or hot tubs should find one near you
Thomas asks… What is the best way to restore/treate a weathered hot tub cover? The cover on our hot tub is about five years old and is moderately weathered. By "weathered" I mean the brown color has faded in some spots and the top itself is more coarse to the touch than when it was new. I treated it with some Armor All leather product about a year ago but it didn't work as well or for as long as I had hoped. Looking for recommendations for a better way .. I'm giving the tub a major pre cold weather going-over this week. Thanks in advance for your answer.
The Sage answers: Just like anything wearing away from the sun, rain, or other weather elements, its too late to get it back to perfect condition. But, you can make it look better by rubbing on a wax or solution, similar to the stuff that you put on car interiors. If the hot tub cover is leather, plastic, vinyl or the like, you can use any polish that deals with that, even the car ones. You can find it at any store you buy products like that i.e. Target. And, when trying to restore like you said you already tried, you may need to apply the Armor All at least once a month not just once a year.
Michael asks… Can a hot tub cover that's been split in half be repaired? I'm looking into buying a hot tub but the one I like has a cover that has split down the middle (where it would fold in half). Just wondering if there's a way to repair it without having to buy a brand new cover.
The Sage answers: I don't know what your cover is made out of. I'll take a guess and say it is either plastic or plywood with a vinyl cover over both halves. Go to the fabric store and buy a strip of vinyl about 18 inches wide and long enough to go from side to side. Clean off the existing surface and glue the new piece on. Center it over the split so it looks uniform. Use contact cement and glue it while it's in the folded position.
Ruth asks… How do you re-build a hot tub cover? My hot tub cover was destroyed by a storm and I don't have the 380.00 bucks to replace it. How would I go about building one?
The Sage answers: Build a
framework then fasten a cover over it. Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Your Questions About Jacuzzi Hot Tub Covers Helen asks… Jacuzzi whirlpool hot tubs.................? I have a Jacuzzi whirlpool hot tub from 1993. It had one leak in it and we fixed it. It's in our deck so you can't even tell how old it is. The only thing is that over the years, when we put the cover on, it broke off all the buttons. So, instead of buying a new hot tub since this one is in good shape, I was wondering if any of these buttons could replace the ones on there already: http://www.clearcreekspas.com/topsides.html
The Sage answers: Confused. How could they be on there if they are broken off?
Robert asks… Singles/Dating (ladies only) Survey? Would you...? 1. play a musical instrument in a
band? If you wanted to get in a jacuzzi tub, would you... 1. pour a whole bottle of dish
soap into the tub before filling up the water? Bonus: Did you like my survey?
The Sage answers: Yes sure y not.
Mark asks… I want to stay in Niagara Falls for a weekend for my hubbys Birthday? I been looking at all the hotels
and motels and I have a terrible memory! I don't want to pay more then if possible, I want price no more then $700 all inclusive. send me links! Thanks!
The Sage answers: Niagara Falls is a perfect place to celebrate your hubby's birthday. Niagara Falls offers a wide range of accommodation. I found an interesting article on the best vacation home and apartments which have upto 3 bedrooms. These options will be cheap and will have a very homely experience. Here you go: You can also check out this link
for more hotel options and to make bookings:
Jenny asks… white flakes are coming through some faucets.? It was enough to completely clog the filter in the kitchen faucet. I have read about dip tube problems, which would be consistent with the age of the house, but these flakes crumble/dissolve which doesn't seem consistent with plastc. In addition, I have a 75 gallon hot water tank and the hot water gets cool before the jets are covered on the jacuzzi tub. Have lived int eh house since 5/07 with no other problems.
The Sage answers: Sounds like lime build up. You need a filter all incoming water.
Donald asks… Can my landlord make me pay for electricity HE uses? I live in a duplex in NY. My
landlord lives in the 3 bedroom upstairs apartment and my husband, son and I live in the 2br downstairs. When
I got my last 2 electric bills I noticed they were about $65 dollars more than usual and I didn't know why.
Then I realized that lately with the weather being nicer my LL has plugged in his hot tub jacuzzi thing in
the backyard, and has opened up and turned on the pool lights, heater, pumps etc. He also has been having
outdoor lights, radio and a number of other electricity guzzling recreation items on many days and nights on
the back patio where he and his family and sometimes their guests hang out. My family is not permitted to use
the back patio or jacuzzi area and have yet to be given permission to use the pool. (We have to ask if we can
use it first and he always says no.)
The Sage answers: You are under NO obligation to pay for utilities used by anyone else. 1. Have a licensed electrician come in and pull the breaker from the panel and tie back the wiring for that circuit. 2. Flip the breaker and deny the landlord access to YOUR unit without advance notice. When he comes in and flips it, turn it off as soon as he leaves. Force him to give another 24 or 48 hour notice to re-enter the unit. Lather, rinse, and repeat until he gets the message. 3. Consider filing a criminal complaint for theft of YOUR utilities by the landlord. Powered by Yahoo! Answers
I thought that the hot tub covers title was catchy and rhymed too. Back to the important bit. I too am guilty of buying something, skimming through the manual, putting the warranty somewhere safe and then forgetting where it is and then when there’s a problem, blaming everybody else for moving it. Sound familiar?
It’s called frustration which is why I urge you to keep the warranty for any of the hot tub covers you purchase so that when it all goes wrong, you have some comeback and hopefully save yourself a packet. If you have recently purchased a hot tub or spa, hopefully you will also have received one of the many designs of hot tub covers as part of the package. In todays current economic climate, saving fuel is a necessity for most people and as with a swimming pool, there is no better way to save on your heating bills than by insulating the warmth. These days, hot tub covers are user friendly making them light but effective. They also come in a range of styles and colors to suit all tastes at a price you can afford. If you are concerned about people using the tub whilst you are out at work for example or that children may fall in by accident then don't be. You can buy hot tub covers with locks for peace of mind. We hope you found this free info guide useful. Hot tub covers can also be made by yourself if you are a DIY enthusiast. Below we have chosen some video footage to show you how it can be done. This particular demonstration uses cedar covers which is an ideal wood that allows you to enjoy the outdorrs whilst protecting you from the ultra violet rays of the sun. This is a gazebo hot tub cover with glass using western red cedar and a privacy screen. The project requires two posts that have been stained with uv protectant and prefinished with a mildew inhibitor to help preserve it. They have been prenotched to fit into the footings. Western red cedar is quite lightweight making it easier for one man to lift the posts. Using hot dipped galvanised bolts, he secures the posts, one on each corner and then continues to the same width cross posts that have also been pre-notched. Make sure you watch the complete video before attempting this kind of structure. Want to build my own hot tub cover lift, Does anyone have any idea how to do so?8 person- approx. 8′x8′- I have seen one built with pvc pipe, but that was quite awhile ago seemed to work good, but can’t remember how it was built.
Usedhottubsstore answers:You might get some ideas from these sites that sells Rock-It hot tub cover lifts for $120 and $180, http://www.amerimerc.com/Spa-Cover-Lifter.htm http://www.thecoverguy.com/store/index.php?cPath=34_37 http://www.rhtubs.com/coverlifts/index.html
Sandy asks… has anyone made a hot tub cover lift?
Usedhottubsstore answers:I constructed one for a customer that had a heavy redwood cover once many years ago; we used a counter weight and a cable that was spring loaded it took many hours to get the proper balance. If you have a traditional Naugahyde cover i would purchase a Cover Butler from your local Spa shop.
Susan asks… My hot tub cover smells when I lift it off. It’s a newer cover,so is there anything I can do or clean it with?I am new at this hot tub & pool thing, and I can use all the help or answers I can get! The chemicals in the water are fine, just about ideal, but just not sure what to do about that cover! Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks
Usedhottubsstore answers:Just soap and water,
Michael asks… How do i know if my hot tub cover is bad?I was told I will know when my hot tub cover is bad because I won’t be able to lift it anymore. I can still lift it without any problem as it’s not heavy at all but water drains out of it on the sides and sometimes into the tub when I lift it up. Is it bad or is this normal?
Usedhottubsstore answers:There is nothing abnormal with the condensation on the bottom of the cover to drip in the hot tub when you lift it. If you have water coming out of the side of the cover you my have a developing problem with the cover. Until it gets water logged or softer than normal on the exterior surface it’s still doing it’s job.
Sandra asks… Will grass that has been blocked by the sun grow back naturally?There has been a hot tub cover laying in my backyard for atleast a month now and i have finally got the urge to clean it off and sell it since we do not have a hot tub anymore so we no longer need the cover. When i lifted up the hot tub cover to hose it down the grass underneath was completely gone and the dirt has TONS of bugs all over. I was wondering whether the grass will grow back naturally now that the sun is not being blocked and nothing is resting on it or whether i have to go out and replant grass, which would be very difficult for me because i have very playful dogs and a small backyard so it will be difficult to keep them away from the straw while the grass is growing.
Usedhottubsstore answers:Grass will grow back after a few days of being deprived of light if there’s any green left, but it sounds as though you’ll have to replant, sorry. If you sow seed, cover it with straw, and then cover the whole thing with fine mesh fencing, your dogs can run over it, but won’t be able to dig in it. Hope this helps… Powered by Yahoo! Answers
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