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How to Save Energy and a Little Money with Your Hot Tub Cover

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All spas and hot tubs have one thing in common-- they heat water. The objective is to conserve as much of this heat as possible.

Here's how:

Heat rises-- that's why we insulate the attics in our homes. In fact, although walls are also insulated, up to 85% of heat loss is through the roof. The same principle applies to your spa. Many modern spas have well-insulated shells. This helps a lot, but much heat loss will still be through the "roof"... --your spa cover!

If your cover is in good condition, make sure the tie straps are snug and latched when the spa is not in use. This will reduce heat leakage
If your cover has deteriorated over time, heat leaks will occur at the hinge/fold and also on the spa shell rim due to improper seating of the cover edges.

More importantly, if you notice that your old cover has become very heavy, this indicates water-logging of the foam-core insulation. A waterlogged cover will have almost no R-value, greatly increasing energy consumption from heat loss. A quality replacement cover will not only save you huge energy dollars, it will also last longer, be more resistant to water absorption, and perform its job better

If it's time to replace the cover, be sure to buy a well-crafted one. Think of a good cover replacement as an investment, not an expense

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Hot Tub Cover Care
Different Types of Hot Tub Cover Lifts and Lifters

 

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