Why Hot Tub Covers Are Important
If you own a hot tub, you may already know the importance of proper hot tub covers to protect your investment and keep it in good working condition for as long as possible. For others, however, you may be thinking that just anything will work as good as quality hot tub covers, but this just isn't the case. We'll explain why in this article.
Evaporating Water
You may know that you don't drain your water every time you use your hot tub; this would be impractical and somewhat impossible. Hot tub covers therefore protect your water from evaporating and from impurities. Think of a very old, dirty pool whose water is muddy, yellow, and full of leaves and dirt. That's exactly what your hot tub would look like if you didn't protect it with one of the right hot tub covers available for your make and model. And yes, some water will always evaporate with use and over time, however, by using the proper cover, you can eliminate a great deal of this evaporation and save yourself an impossible water bill.
For Safety
Imagine the tragedy of a child falling into your outdoor hot tub and being injured or worse, drowning. Not only would you probably be sued if it were someone else's child, the guilt and anguish would be unbearable. Quality hot tub covers protect against this type of accident or tragedy from happening, not just to children, but to pets and small animals as well.
As a matter of fact, most neighborhoods require equipment such as hot tub covers to be properly installed on outdoor units; failure to do so may result in actual fines from the city in which you live!
Getting a Quality Cover
Most hot tub covers look about the same, but they're really not. Quality hot tub covers will have at least 1-1/2 pounds of foam density; this is needed for proper protection of the tub itself and the water inside. Don't go overboard in this area, however. Some have up to two pounds of foam density, but these hot tub covers can be cumbersome and difficult to handle.
It's probably best to get the cover recommended for your make and model, and most come with a lifetime warranty. Your retailer can assist you with your particular needs and budget, and explain how it fits and should be used.
