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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Hot Tubs
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Soaking in your hot tub can relieve aches and pains, relax your mental state, relieve tension, and even provide some terrific health benefits. And people of almost all ages can benefit. The very young, the very old, and those with medical conditions should check with their doctor. Hot tubs can be made from woods such as teak, redwood, or cedar. But these days it is more common to see tubs made from fiberglass, acrylics, or other man made materials. When you purchase a hot tub make sure you buy from a reputable manufacturer that has a reputation for producing quality products that are designed to last. There is also an excellent selection of tubs in a variety of shapes and sizes including portable spas. And for every tub design there are hot tub covers to choose from. The cover you choose if very important. Your tub will require the use of chemicals to keep the water safe and the cover is also an integral part of keeping impurities out of the spa as well as liter and debris. A good heavy duty cover also creates a safety barrier for young children and pets. Without a cover your tub poses a danger because young children or pets can fall in and be unable to get out. The very light foam covers provide no protection and it is always recommended you choose the thicker more protective covers. The cover also helps to keep the tub at a consistent temperature which means you will have lower heating bills. You also wont have to wait for the tub to come up to temperature when you want to use it. A good quality hot tub cover will be sturdy and durable and provide many years of use. It should fit securely with no gaps. In fact it should fit like a glove. Generally these quality covers are 4 to 5 inches thick providing an excellent thermo value and safety value. Most times they are hinged in the middle which makes them more manageable. It also means you can open up half of the hot tub for a single user without having to remove the entire cover. There are some things you should watch for when you are in the market for a hot tub cover. Ensuring your cover has these qualities will provide you with the long lasting cover that does the job well. Choose a modern cover that is tapered so that ice, snow, and even rain can run off of them. It also ensures the weight of the snow doesnt force the cover into the water. The thicker the foam the higher the load capacity is and the higher the safety value. For example a 2 inch might have a load capacity of 75 pounds before it would break where as a 4 inch might have a load capacity of 250 pounds. This is important to understand when buying your cover. The density of the foam is also important. The higher the density the longer the cover will last and it also means the longer it will take for the cover to become water logged. Most covers are covered with a vinyl cover which not only looks great but also helps inhibit mildew growth, stops the UV from breaking down the foam. Scrim is used on the bottom side. Its job is to protect the foam from moisture and there are many different types of scrim ranging in price and quality. Go the distance and get a quality scrim cover. There are also aluminum covers that are popular when tremendous strength is needed. These covers can quite literally take the weight of someone or something walking on them. They may not appear quite as fashionable but they are certainly safe! Rolling spa covers are very handy if you want a lightweight cover that will help maintain water temperature and keep the debris out of the tub. If there is no worry of animal or child safety this style may be adequate for you. It costs a fraction of what the other styles do. There are even covers designed to handle Canadian winters. These covers will ensure you are able to use your hot tub through the entire winter season. Now thats an accomplishment. Some of the newer covers also have the ability to lock which is an important safety feature. The number of accidental drownings of small children continues to rise each year. Do your part to ensure nothing horrible happens at your home by putting a solid cover on your hot tub. Order hot tub covers from the comfort of your chair has never been easier. With so many sites offering such a great selection getting a quality cover at a fabulous price is no problem at all. About The Author: Alphonso has been working in the home remodeling industry for last 5 years. Take advantage of his experience and written material on hot tub |
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