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Take a Load Off With a Hot Tub Cover Lifter

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

It’s been another long work week and you want to enjoy a soothing soak in the hot tub. The only thing standing between you and the most relaxing part of your evening is that massive spa cover.
Make life a little easier with a hot tub cover lift – easy to use, affordable and great for protecting your spa from the elements, cover lifters will give you the little extra helping hand that you need!

Spa Cover Protection

In addition to eliminating back strain and aches, a hot tub cover lifter can lengthen the life of your hot tub cover. Using a cover lift reduces the wear and tear on your spa cover caused by constantly dragging it on and off. With constant pulling, tugging and scraping along the floor, your spa cover will not last very long! Diminish the damage to your spa cover by installing a spa cover lifter that will keep the cover from dragging on the floor and potentially getting torn.

Insulation

Increase your spa cover’s insulating capabilities with a spa cover lifter which provides another layer of heat retention during the brutally cold winter months, thereby reducing the time and energy needed to reheat the water for use and minimizing the potential for any water freezing.

No Water Logged Covers

If your spa cover is a little older, changes are that it has been water logged and is heavier than normal! Heavy spa covers are cumbersome to remove and can cause back pain, not to mention, water logged spa covers can actually diminish in efficacy as the water may seep into the foam lining and damage it. Eventually, every rigid foam spa cover will saturate with moisture and become ineffective.

A damaged cover will not be effective in insulating your spa and can actually do more harm than good. We recommend implementing a hot tub cover lifter to keep that cover up and off the water.

Ease of Use

This simple mechanism allows one person to remove the spa cover quickly and easily and without the aid of another person. Eliminate strain on your back by using a cover lift to do the heavy lifting for you!

Hot Tub Warehouse is a supplier of quality, name-brand spa maintenance products and spa parts. As an online resource for the very best solutions for all your hot tub needs, Hot Tub Warehouse offers you the best selection of products.

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Cover RX by Cover Valet

Thursday, December 15th, 2011






Finally, a hot tub cover lifting option that will work for virtually any above ground spa! This cover lift does away with problems that people often run into when searching for a cover lift, like shape, clearance, mounting options and more. The Cover RX is truly the right prescription!

The Cover RX is very easy to install with the its under mounting installation plate. The under mount design also allows for installation on whatever side of the spa you choose! This also eliminates any need to drill holes in the side of your hot tub, so whether you are worried about your hot tub not supporting a side mount lift or you just want to keep your cabinet pretty and hole free, this is the perfect solution. The under mount design also makes the lift compatible with spas of all shapes—round, square, rectangle, or octagon, it doesn’t matter all will work with the Cover RX. The under mount design will work on spas between 24”-40” in height.

The Cover RX also only requires minimal clearance to operate versus many of its competitors! The Cover RX only needs 14” of clearance with no side clearance needed. This makes the Cover RX ideal for spas in tight spaces or where clearance is an issue.

The Cover RX is very easy to operate, designed to be operated by a single user from the side, back or even inside of the spa. Having a single gas shock that assists with the raising and lowering of the cover there is no strain on you. The Cover RX also fully supports your spa cover which puts absolutely no stress on your cover and will prolong the life of your cover.

The Cover RX is made of high quality powdered coated aluminum for added durability. It also features a 5-year limited manufacturer’s warranty. There has truly never been a more complete spa cover lift.

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Is your Hot Tub Cover Heavy?

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Have you noticed your hot tub cover seems to have gotten heavier over the years? This is something that happens with cover age & is normal. Even the best made vinyl out there will eventually allow water into the foam cores. Covers can last anywhere from 3-5 years & it’s important to replace your cover, especially when it grows heavy. Here are a few reasons why:

  • Eventually, unless you’re a body builder, you may not be able to lift your hot tub cover (and you bought your hot tub to relax! Not throw out your back!)
  • A heavy cover, even if you CAN it, could damage or break your cover lifter or assist-bar

If you’re not sure if your cover is heavy, try lifting one of the covers in our showroom next time you run in for chemicals. You might be surprised at how light a new cover is!

Contact us for a quote on a new cover

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What Should I Look for in a Spa Cover?

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011


When looking to purchase a new or replacement hot tub cover, you will find that there are hundreds of sellers trying to get your business. Although price is an important factor, there are several other things that you should look for when determining which cover to purchase. Also a standard cover may not meet all your specific needs so it is also important to consider options and upgrades specific to your hot tub cover needs.

Foam Thickness

Most covers you will find offer some level of tapering in the foam to allow for rain, snow, and ice run off—similar to the slant of the roof on your house. You will find covers with as little as a 3” to 2” taper up to 6” to 4”. A standard cover thickness of 4” to 2” taper should do the job fairly well in most circumstances. If you live in a place that gets very cold and you do get quite a bit of snow on your cover, upgrading to a high foam thickness might be a good option as a higher thickness will help with weight bearing of the snow and also provide better insulation in extreme temperatures.

Foam Density

Much like foam thickness, foam density plays a large part in load capacity and insulation for you cover. Foam density is measured by pound per square inch. The lower the foam poundage the more open the cells of the foam are. The foam used in hot tub covers is rated by an R- Value. Most standard covers would include 1 lb. foam density with an R-Value of 15.5; covers are also available in 1.5 lb. (R-16.5) or 2 lb. (R-17.5). Just like the thickness the higher the foam density the more strength the cover will have for load capacity and will provide added insulation.

Vinyl

When considering a hot tub cover make sure that Marine Grade Vinyl is used. This vinyl is the heaviest available and is also enhanced with UV inhibitors and mildew retardants, to keep you cover safe in direct sunlight and prevent mildew build up from the moisture.

Steam Stoppers

Purchasing a cover with built in steam stoppers will help with keeping the heat in your hot tub. This will cause you heater to have to run less as the temperature will be better maintained and this will also contribute to energy savings.

Vapor Barrier

Many cover manufacturers offer double poly wrapping, we actually recommend a Permaliner Vapor Barrier instead. The vapor barrier is a special thick blue plastic barrier that protects your cover against corrosion from chemicals and ozone, and will also help prevent a “water logged” cover.

At Hot Tub Warehouse, our hot tub covers are custom, made to order. Covers are not a one size fits all when it comes to size or needs and options. This is why we give our customers the opportunity to build a spa cover to meet all their personal needs. Our covers are always made from the highest quality marine grade vinyl, they start at a 4” to 2” tapered foam which can be upgraded, and a R- 15.5 insulation value which can also be increased. If you have any questions about building your custom spa cover please visit us at www.hottubwarehouse.com or give us a call.

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Choosing a Hot Tub Cover Lift

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

Whether you currently use a hot tub cover lift and it is just time for replacement or you are a first time cover lift shopper there are many things to consider to ensure you find the cover lifter that is going to work best for your and your spa.

When you begin shopping it is easy to quickly become overwhelmed by all the choices, especially since many of them look similar but really can differ greatly in price and design, so here is what you should consider when choosing a lift.

Spa Measurements

With so many different shapes and sizes of spas out there, knowing your spas measurements can quickly help guide you in the right direction when it comes to choosing a cover lift. When looking at cover lifts it is important to note your spas shape, dimensions, and if you have a square or rectangular tub with rounded corners it important to know your corner radius.

How to measure your corner radius is also a very common question. Basically, the corner radius measurement is the distance between where your corner begins to curve out to where the 90 degree angle would be if the corner was not rounded.

Corner radius is important to know because many cover lifts will not work on a radius over a certain measurement or will require a special extension to accommodate the larger radius.

Clearance

When selecting a cover lift it is important to consider how much clearance you have on the sides of your spa that will be effected by the cover lift. If you choose a lift that sets the cover low to the ground on one side of the spa it is important to ensure there is ample room for the cover to maneuver and sit.

If you choose a lift that mounts on the sides of the spa it is also important to ensure you have ample clearance on the sides of the spa where it will be mounted for the bars to move freely without obstruction.

View or Privacy

Some cover lifts sit up high in the air and could give added privacy to your tub when the cover is up, this may be something you are interested in if you have nosy neighbors you would like to block out, but if you have a beautiful view you like to enjoy from your tub you may want to consider a lift that allows the cover to sit down lower on the side of the spa for less obstruction.

Hydraulic or Basic

Some cover lifts offer hydraulic assistance in the lifting of your spa cover with the help of gas shocks. If you are person in average physical condition a cover lift without shocks would probably work just fine for you but if you have trouble lifting and need the added help a cover lift that utilizes the hydraulic shocks is something that you should likely consider.

Support/ Durability

One of the things that can make a huge different difference in the price of one coverlift compared to another is the durability of it and the support it offers your cover. Many lifts have two arms that come in on either side of the cover seam to hold the spa cover but do not have a bar that extends the full length of the seam for added support. Choosing a lift that has a bar extending the full length of the seam may be more expensive up front but can save alot of wear and tear of your cover.

Mounting Options

Spa cover lifts are available with many different mounting options for your needs. The most common type are lifts that mount directly onto the cabinet of your hot tub. Depending on your spa and set up this may be a good option for you but if you are opposed to having to drill holes in your spas cabinet for installation or you have an older spa and are worried about the cabinet supporting the lift, and undermount option might be a better choice.

Undermount lifts have metal plates that slide under the spa and the weight of the hot tub holds them in place. Just keep in mind that your spa will need to have the water drained from it for installation on this one because you will need to be able to lift the spa 1/2 inch to 1 inch off the ground to slide the plates under.

If your spa is built into a deck, there are also options available that will mount directly onto your deck.

Hopefully after considering these variables making the choice of which cover lift is best for you will be much easier. At Hot Tub Warehouse, we carry a huge selection of lifts so that you can find the one that fits your needs best. If you have any questions, we are always here to assist you also.

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