How do I lock my hot tub cover?

Posted on by Emilia Duggan

How do I lock my hot tub cover?

Attach two heavy plates on the side of your spa cabinet, and use a padlock to secure the curved steel bar. Works with spa cover lifters to keep the spa cover pressed down on the tub, and prevent use of the spa cover lifter.

How do I stop my hot tub cover from blowing?

If you’re worried about your cover blowing away (well, even if you’re not) you should invest in wind straps to hold down your cover and protect your hot tub in inclement weather.

Should you cover your hot tub when not in use?

If you leave your hot tub uncovered for long periods of time then much of the water will be lost to steam. By keeping your hot tub covered with a high quality hot tub cover, when it is not in use, the steam condenses back into water on the underside of your hot tub cover and is returned to the spa to be reheated again.

How do you secure a hot tub cover in high winds?

Storm Safety: Tips for Protecting Your Hot Tub From Strong Winds

  1. Invest in a Durable Hot Tub Cover.
  2. Lock Your Cover and Make Sure Your Straps are Firmly Secured.
  3. Secure Extra Straps to Your Cover.
  4. Remove Debris and Furniture That Could Damage Your Hot Tub.

How do I protect my hot tub from wind?

Get strapped in for strong winds Check your cover stays put in windier weather by using safety straps to keep it secure. There are a variety of hot tub cover straps to choose from, with some including a locking mechanism with a handy little key.

Can you replace the clips on a hot tub cover?

It took less than two minutes to replace both without any damage or cutting of the cover straps. Simply cut the broken clips (I used a pair of wire cutters) and slide the new clips into the strap loop. Done. They appear to be solid quality and no different than what came with my spa.

Can I run my hot tub jets with the cover on?

Covering your hot tub with plastic wrap or a tarp is disastrous for your hot tub cover. Not only could it become waterlogged much quicker, but it can also magnify the sun’s rays and trap heat. That can cause your cover’s cores to melt.