Hot Tub Cover Shopping Checklist
Dated: September 23rd, 2008
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Here’s a handy checklist you can take with you when shopping at your local hot tub dealer, or while researching on the Internet. Just print it out and take it with you to make sure you cover all the important points while talking to the salesperson, or refer to it while surfing the net. It will help you remember many of the important things you need to consider before buying your hot tub cover.
| Types of hot tub covers to consider: | |
| Standard | |
| Soft Tonneau | |
| Thermal blanket | |
| “Walk On” | |
| Motorized | |
| Air Insulated | |
| Winter Cover | |
| The following items refer mostly to standard hot tub covers: | |
| Sloped (pitched) foam core so that water will run off | |
| R-value of at least R-12 | |
| Core wrapped in 2 to 4 mil thick polyethylene plastic | |
| Double wrapped core is even better | |
| Heat sealed polyethylene is better than adhesive tape | |
| Warranty - check carefully, varies a lot between manufacturers | |
| Marine grade exterior vinyl, UV and mildew resistant |
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| Sewn with UV resistant thread | |
| Sturdy handles, reinforced so they won’t easily rip from the body of the cover | |
| Hinge seal gasket to minimuze heat loss through the hinge | |
| Straps with child protective locks | |
| Will it support the load you require (heavy snow, pets, or people) | |
| Is the cover UL or ASTM listed | |
| Type of hot tub cover lifts: | |
| Slide (folded cover is pushed back onto stationary arms) | |
| Verticle Storage (holds the folded cover upright, obstructed view) | |
| “Behind the Tub” (folded cover is stored behind the tub) |
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