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Is a hot tub cover necessary?

Is a hot tub cover necessary?

One of the most imperative aspects to a hot tub is ensuring that your spa cover is useable, light-weight, and highly insulating. A quality hot tub cover will lessen the maintenance in all aspects as well. If you have an outdoor spa, your hot tub cover protects your spa water from dust, leafs, dirt, animals, etc.

Will a hot tub heat without a cover?

Hot tub covers are insulated, and designed to keep debris out and heat in. Without the cover on, the heat from your hot tub can escape from the water’s surface, and your tub’s heater will have to work harder to get it up to temperature. So don’t be tempted to leave the cover off and watch the water as it’s heating.

Can I put a tarp over my hot tub?

Don’t cover your hot tub with a tarp! Covering your hot tub with a tarp or other material can actually cause the inner foam of your hot tub cover to sweat and increase off-gassing of the cores. It will greatly retard the life of your cover, and it will be prone to losing much of its ability to retain heat.

How long to hot tub covers last?

On average, a hot tub or swim spa cover will need to be replaced every 5–7 years. While some covers are built to last much longer than others, any object that is subjected to the elements will eventually show signs of wear.

What temperature should you keep your hot tub when not in use?

Get A Quote Today: 713-777-7665 A rule of thumb is that the temperature should be at least 5 degrees lower than when in use. It is necessary to keep it at lower temperatures when it’s not in use so that energy consumption isn’t too high.

Does a hot tub heat up faster with the Jets on?

A hot tub heats up faster if the jets are turned on. This is because the water circulates with the jets on, which evenly disperses heat and prevents cold water from being trapped in the hot tub pipes.

How do you make a hot tub cover?

DIY Hot Tub Cover – Make Your Own Spa Cover

  1. Materials Needed to Make Your Own Spa Cover. 2- 2″ thick 4×8′ Polystyrene Foam Boards.
  2. STEP ONE: MEASURE YOUR SPA.
  3. STEP TWO: CUT THE MATERIALS.
  4. STEP THREE: WRAP THE FOAM IN HEAVY PLASTIC.
  5. STEP FOUR: GLUE THE FOAM TO THE WOOD BOARDS.
  6. STEP FIVE: PAINT THE WOOD AND INSTALL THE HINGE.

What can you use for a temporary hot tub cover?

The extra kitchen table that’s taking up room in your garage can be used as a temporary hot tub cover if it’s not too heavy. Like the plywood and tarp, you’ll have to secure it so it doesn’t blow away or slide off.

Why do hot tub covers fail?

The most common way hot tub covers get damaged is through punctures or deterioration of the vinyl covering – the ‘skin’ or the foam’s protective vapour barrier bag/covering, which serve to prevent moisture from entering the high-density foam.

What can you do with an old hot tub cover?

Hot Tub Cover Material Reuse:

  • Use the metal for tomato plant stakes.
  • The foam can be used as filler under ice rinks in the winter.
  • Use the vinyl as a cover for your grill and other outdoor furnishings.