Should you cover your hot tub cover?
But a well-maintained cover is essential for any hot tub. Without one, you risk rainwater, dirt, and debris getting into your spa, not to mention higher electricity bills—an old, worn cover is just not going to be energy-efficient.
Can you replace the inside of a hot tub cover?
Q: Can the foam panels inside of a Hot Tub Works cover be replaced without buying the entire cover? A: Yes! We sell replacement foam panels for our own Hot Tub Works spa covers.
What if my hot tub cover is too big?
If the cover is too big, you’ll end up losing water from condensation. The cover could also easily break around the edges and a strong wind could even lift the cover right off your tub. On the other hand, if the cover is too small you can lose heat, you won’t have a proper seal, and the acrylic won’t be protected.
What is the skirt on a hot tub cover?
The purpose of that flap, or what is also called the skirt of the cover, is to protect the outer acrylic lip of the hot tub from weather damage. The skirt works as a protective flap helping to prevent UV damage from the sun and weather damage from snow and sleet to the acrylic outer lip of the tub.
Who makes Vita spas?
Maax Spa Industries
The Vita Spa brand is manufactured by Maax Spa Industries, based in Chandler, Arizona. For over 30 years, the name Vita Spa has been synonymous with innovation and ultimate comfort.
How tight should hot tub cover be?
Hot tub covers should fit tight around a hot tub. This tight fit ensures a good seal around the edge of the cover; trapping more heat in the water and increasing the energy efficiency of the cover.
What happens if hot tub cover is too big?
How thick should a spa cover be?
4” to 2”
A standard cover thickness of 4” to 2” taper should do the job fairly well in most circumstances.
How do you fix a waterlogged spa cover?
To fix a waterlogged hot tub cover, take the following steps:
- Remove the waterlogged hot tub cover.
- Remove the vinyl lining from the hot tub cover.
- Dry the foam that was inside the vinyl covering.
- Clean the vinyl covering.
- Wash the area around the vinyl.
- Roughen the patch site before applying it to the vinyl.