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SwimSpa Cover Hurting Your Back?

SwimSpa Cover Hurting Your Back?

Even if you are physically strong a stiff breeze can capture the big flat surface area and the SwimSpa cover can quickly get away from you. If you use your tub alone or are not physically strong enough to wrestle it off your swimspa, you require to think about a Hot Tub Cover Lift.

Or better yet consider a cover that doesn’t employ rigid foam panels that can become saturated and heavy. The SpaCap SwimSpa cover is lightweight and built to stay that way. Many swimspa owners report that they can remove their SpaCap Lightweight swimspa covers with one hand. No lifter required.

A cover lift is a mechanical device that connects to the swimspa cabinet body or deck and is created to help you remove your swimspa cover. There can be various methods of operation but they all allow a single person to quickly and safely remove the cover from their swimspa. Providing the foam is not saturated. What happens then is the lifter mechanism will either tear the cover in half because the fabric hinge is not meant to handle the weight of saturated foam or worse, the lifter will be torn off the side of the hot tub.

Cover lifts can also serve another function, and that’s of storage while you are utilizing your hot tub. When you remove the top you need to put it somewhere. If you do not have a deck, that frequently means putting it on the ground. Even if you do have a deck, you may not desire a substantial hot tub cover obstructing the method.

Quick and basic, with nothing to wear out – other than for perhaps that costly new hot tub cover you’ve simply purchased. The friction of moving the spa cover back and forth may eventually harm the vinyl covering so this is something you have to enjoy thoroughly.

Or again you could just eliminate the need for a lifter by getting the only kind of cover that uses air instead of foam to insulate. A Lightweight swimspa covers that is as easy to use as taking a fluffy comforter off a bed. Something designed by a single woman so she could use her hot tub by herself. The only Lightweight swimspa coversthat comes in Sunbrella Marine Fabric instead of vinyl. Imagine having a cover thats not only lightweight but that can match your decor. But lets keep going with the whole cover lifter idea.

Another range shops the folded hot tub cover in a vertical position so that it obstructs the view on one side. Make sure that the cover can be locked in the up position so there is no risk it can fall back down, injuring somebody.

Wait did that just say the cover could fall on you while your in the spa? That’s like the opposite of helpful.

A third kind of lift helps you to remove the hot tub cover and holds the folded cover behind the spa. It often takes a little bit more effort to run this kind, and you do have to have about a foot of clearance behind the spa for the cover. But the lower profile removes the concern of a blocked view.

This is also the most common type of cover lifter sold. What anyone can tell you is that it doesn’t help you fold the cover over the first time once it gets heavy. So if the cover is too heavy to lift, it isn’t going to help you at all. And when they say, “It takes a little more effort to operate” it may qualify as the biggest understatement of the year.

One item to research study thoroughly is whether the lift you are considering locations tension on center hinge of your swim spa cover. This hinge is normally not developed to carry the full weight of the cover in a hanging position, and some kind of lifts can place a real pressure on it. Just so there are no surprises it would be wise to ask this concern prior to making your purchase. There are some after market packages that can avoid this problem, however that is at an additional expense. Some lifts are designed to move to weight to the outer edge of the tub and get rid of the tension to the hinge.

Lifts are crafted to fit various spa sizes and the majority of swimspa cover raises can be installed by the homeowner utilizing tools you would usually have around your house.

Cover lifts can likewise serve another function, and that’s of storage while you are using your hot tub. When you eliminate the leading you have to put it someplace. That regularly indicates putting it on the ground if you do not have a deck. Even if you do have a deck, you may not desire a substantial hot tub cover blocking the method.

After investing countless dollars on a hot tub, cover, chemicals, and operation expenses, spending a few hundred dollars more for a cover lift will make your hot tub experience and the pressure on your back much less demanding.

If you utilize your tub alone or are not physically strong enough to battle it off your SwimSpa spa, you need to think about a swimspa cover Lift that won’t get heavy or break. Something like say the SpaCap

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The Truth About End2End SwimSpa Covers

End2End SwimSpa Covers -The Truth

We purchased our outdoor swimspa around June of 2019 and it came with the standard styrofoam inner, vinyl outside cover(s) for the tub.  The spa is a 14 x 8 tub so it came with two (each covering one half) of the standard foam/vinyl covers in order to cover the entire top.

These covers or tops are, at very best, heavy and cumbersome, and based on what I’ve read and who I’ve talked to, I don’t believe that these covers are very efficient in maintaining the spa’s temperature or chemical integrity.  Additionally, I have to mention how incredibly difficult these tops are to get off of the tub (not to mention how difficult they are to put back on as well).

Additionally, because of their sheer size, once removed there really isn’t anywhere to store them without being kind of an eyesore laying near the spa somewhere or actually laying against the side of the spa until your done using it.  To “upgrade”, we purchased mechanical metal “cover lifters” for our covers but this product wasn’t very effective in lifting the covers and was also undesirable due to how the covers are positioned at each end of the spa (it blocked our views to both the grilling and garden areas).  (quick side note:  the metal started to rust and looked extremely unsightly just weeks after installed as well).

In any case, looking for a solution to our problems we purchased a relatively new to the market swimspa “roll” cover.  This type of cover not only looked great, but appeared very easy to remove and replace back on the spa.  The one we chose (END2END) was disturbingly expensive but after our experience(s) with the clumsy foam-filled vinyl tops, we took the chance that this new roll top would solve all of our problems.

Of course, it did not.

The first thing we noticed (living in the sunny state of Florida) with this new roll top was that the beautiful grey color of the top quickly began to fade.  Again, although we live in Florida and get lots of sunshine, we weren’t expecting the color of the top to fade anywhere near this fast.  We hadn’t had the top much longer when we began to notice that when it rained, this cover retained water.

The water would just pool on top of the cover (it appeared to collect between the outer fading fabric and the heavy synthetic underside) and would sit there for days or until we lifted the cover at an angle to let it run off.  As time went on the water somehow actually made its way into that synthetic underside (still can’t figure this out as I can’t find any openings in the synthetic underbelly) making it so heavy it was for the most part unmovable.

Another issue with this cover was its susceptibility to mold and in just six months or so we observed several noticeable spots, and not long after that also noticed a small tear at one end.  It’s just my wife and I (no kids) so it’s not like we manhandled or abused the cover in any way.

For us, this END2END SwimSpa cover has simply been a disaster.  Immorally expensive, worse than unsightly, extremely difficult to use and care for, but worst of all, just simply ineffective.  Who knows, maybe we just got a defective product, maybe not.  But based on our experience with this one, we certainly could not justify recommending this item to anyone.

At SpaCap.com they have been in the spa cover business for nearly forty years. They have seen every spa cover design and heard how great this new fad was and the spa dealers always claim that this latest gadget, development or design change would make this “The Last Cover You’ll Need To Buy” but it’s just not true.

Unfortunately, as we talk to customers the experience shared above is just all to common. These roll up swimspa covers tend to only last a couple years at best. These swimspa covers started out being insanely expensive and the cost has almost doubled over the last year most likely due to being built in China.

Meanwhile, at SpaCap.com, every swimspa cover is custom built here in the USA. Every SpaCap is covered in “top of the line” Marine Grade Sunbrella (rated by YEARS outdoors), not canvas or vinyl which is rated by HOURS outdoors. Do our swimspa covers last forever? No. But they do tend to last ten to twelve years if properly used.

Don’t let the swimspa cover be the reason you’re not using your swimspa. If you’re tired of the run around and want to get back to using your swimspa without hurting yourself or dreading the effort of removing and replacing the cover, visit SpaCap.com and check it out for yourself.

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SwimSpa Covers for H2X SwimSpas

The H2X by Master Spas were created “with input” from the popular Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps, and his coach, Bob Bowman, and the specialist designers of Master Spas.

The company internet site asserts that these are just one of the most energy-efficient swim spas in the market, as a result of the green icynene foam insulation. In their very own words, “Every swim spa is constructed to not just fulfill but to exceed the strict California Energy Commission (CEC) efficiency criteria.” They additionally have high density polymer base which keeps away pests as well as helps to keep the heating, manifold pipes which ensures the equivalent spread of pressure in the jets.

They likewise include Noise Reduction, EcoPur as well as Ozone systems. The EcoPur ® System consists of a filter which incorporates a mix of minerals which aid not only the removal of bigger contaminations, yet additionally of the microorganisms as well as heavy metals, causing softer water. The Ozone System eliminates the microorganisms, making the water fresh as well as tidy.

Its Wave Propulsion ™ Technology System supplies you a swimming experience with much less disturbance and the SwimNumber ™ System enables you to set the suitable swimming, training speed according to your needs. Some exercise programs are pre scheduled, so you could pick in between the beginners, intermediate or sophisticated degrees. Again it is offered in a variety of lengths and also configurations consisting of the spa on one end that can be at a different temperature level. The one noticeable distinction is the housing. On the pump end, the one you swim towards, a foot to eighteen inches is used up by the pump functions. Not a big deal but if your buying  SwimSpa Covers for it, you’ll be covering that section too.

One essential factor that could truly dampen your pleasure is trying to lift heavy, SwimSpa Covers off and back onto the swimspa. Standard rigid foam filled SwimSpa Covers will constantly end up saturated with water inside the foam. What you need is a different kind of SwimSpa Covers that will be easy to use and stay lightweight for years. These custom made SwimSpa Covers are available in more than sixty colors of Marine Grade Sunbrella fabric, the best fabric on the planet for outdoor use. Visit SpaCap.com and order one of their Lightweight SwimSpa Covers that are made in the USA and will not get heavy or break

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Before You Buy Another SwimSpa Cover!

If you need to replace your swimspa cover this year, there are few important things you should consider. A swimspa cover is your spa’s first line of defense against debris and harsh weather conditions and is the key to saving on energy costs as a well-insulated cover will prevent heat from escaping from the swimspa when it’s not in use.

Here’s what you should know before buying a new swimspa cover.

When to Replace a SwimSpa Cover

A typical foam filled swimspa cover usually needs to be replaced every two to three years.

Look for any rips or tears in the vinyl, check the underside of the cover and look for deterioration from mold build-up and chemicals. A replacement swimspa cover is needed if your old one is heavy and waterlogged and a struggle to remove. This is a clear sign that the foam cores are saturated with water.

CHOOSE SUNBRELLA INSTEAD OF VINYL

All vinyls are rated by HOURS outdoors. Sunbrella is rated by YEARS outdoors. Your new swimspa cover should be covered in Sunbrella that will be more resistant to UV damage, fading and discoloration from the sun than vinyl ever could be. By the way mildew inhibitors in the vinyl will never prevent the build-up of mold that causes those unpleasant odors. The spaces in the foam, and in between the layers of plastic are a near perfect breeding ground for mildew. No amount of cleaning will get rid of it.

IS COVER THICKNESS IS IMPORTANT?

A typical foam filled swimspa cover will be from four to six inches thick. Foam cover dealers like to push thicker covers saying they will stand up better to the elements. But the truth is the thickness has nothing to do with why the cover gets heavy or fails. It’s the steam from the spa. If the cover getting heavy was caused by the weather then a roof over the spa would stop it from getting heavy. Thicker foam would do a better job insulating if it were used in dry conditions. However as soon as it is put in use over a source of steam the insulation value will always go down quickly.

So what’s a better solution? Well it would be better to have the cover lay right on the water since that’s what we are trying to keep warm. Since air is the best insulator, it should use layers of air to insulate. It should have a natural dome shape so wind and weather will flow easily away. The layers of air are the key to keeping heat from escaping from your spa, therefore saving you money on energy costs.

If you live in an area that receives a lot of snow during the winter, a rigid foam cover will always fail under a heavy wet snow load. Whereas an air filled swimspa cover that rests right on the water will be able to withstand a much greater snow load, as well as providing greater insulation.

LOCKING STRAPS FOR SAFETY

Locking straps on a spa cover will not only keep it from blowing off during heavy winds, but they are a good safety feature to have to keep small children and pets from getting into the hot tub when you’re not around.

CHOOSING A COLOR

Choosing the right color for your spa cover is a fun but important decision, as they can enhance and complement your surroundings. Fortunately, Sunbrella is available in about 80 different colors. Instead of choosing between some shade of gray or brown you actually get exactly the color you want. And Sunbrella won’t fade for years. It will still be just as bright ten years after you first put it on your spa.

So before you go out a purchase another foam filled swim spa cover that will just end up like the one you need to replace now, check out the SwimSpa Covers from SpaCap.com.

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SwimSpa Covers for Arctic SwimSpas

Arctic SwimSpas are All Weather Pools Engineered for the Worlds Harshest Climates.

Arctic Swimspas offer the luxury of a swimming pool in the privacy of your own home.

Their All Weather Pools bridge the gap between hot tub, spa and pool.

So you can enjoy the benefits of a pool at home, all year, in any weather, with the efficiency and low maintenance that comes with an Arctic Spas® SwimSpa.

At SpaCap.com They are ready to help you design a customized swimspa cover to fit your Arctic Spas SwimSpa

SpaCap.com has been building custom spa covers for forty years. That’s longer than swimspas have been around! During that time the folks at SpaCap.com have developed a swim spa cover design as unique as your custom swimspa.

Does your swim spa have a waterfall? No problem! Is that old foam cover keeping you from enjoying your swimspa? SpaCap.com has the answer. Plus you can get it to match your backyard decor!

All the SpaCap.com SwimSpa Covers are covered with Marine Grade Sunbrella in all the colors Glen Raven Mills offers.

So if you want a custom swimspa cover to cover your Arctic Spas SwimSpa that’s as easy to remove as a comforter from your bed visit SpaCap.com and order yours today!

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How to best place your SwimSpa

So you finally got a SwimSpa! Great. Now here are a few things to help you get the most out of it for years to come.

1) Don’t shove it in a corner! Place your swimspa so that you can walk around it on all sides. Leave enough room so that you can take the cover off and on easily. The more room you leave around the swimspa the better.

2) Don’t put the cover inside a portable garage! This might seem like a good idea, but having a garage barely big enough to fit over the swimspa makes using any cover even more difficult. Again, the key is to have enough room to get around all four sides comfortably so that getting your cover off and on is not a struggle.

3) Consider a deck all the way around about eighteen inches from the top of the swimspa. This makes it easier to get in and out of the swim spa and it also makes getting the swimspa cover off and on a lot more easy. A free standing swim spa can be five feet tall on a concrete pad. That makes it pretty young for a woman to get any cover off and on by herself. Having a deck, bench high, will make it much easier.

We suggest getting a swimspa cover that will be easy to use and last YEARS longer than any foam filled swimspa cover. Check out the swimspa covers at SpaCap.com. Not only do their covers last longer and stay lightweight, they are also available in over 60 colors so they can compliment any backyard design.

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DimensionOne SwimSpa Covers

SwimSpa Covers for DimensionOne SwimSpas

Dimension One SwimSpa– The Aquatic Fitness System brand of Dimension One is designed not just to relax, yet additionally to exercise, so it represents every one of your needs and dreams connected to swimspas.

You could use it to swim, walk, run, stretch, and also stamina exercises or simply to delight in the entertainment effects of the swim spa. Regardless of which age you belong to, Aquatic Fitness System will most definitely satisfy your expectations.

You could pick from 4 kinds of spas according to your requirements. AquaFit Sport’s water management system which guarantees you clean water each time you work out, the forceful swim jets and the cross-training functionality make it your useful underwater gym. What can be better compared to that?

After your tiring training session, the AquaFit Pro, provides you with its copyrighted Jet Therapy ® pillow, the best leisure experience.

The AquaFit Play will supply you many minutes of satisfaction with workout, enjoyable and also relaxation because of its max treatment seat, trademarked water cleansing system and also stereo as well as lighting bundle (optional).

AquaFIT PLUS is the king of Dimension One SwimSpas, not only due to the fact that it is the largest one, however likewise because you could readjust the water temperature level separately: you can have a different temperature level in one side of it while you are exercising as well as an additional in the other component which is ideal for soaking and spa.

These luxurious spas have a great deal of advancement: they are environmentally friendly and energy efficient, include water cleaning systems and interior advancements. Visit their page to learn more about these outstanding swimspas.

When you’re prepared to get a swim spa cover for your investment, visit SpaCap.com While spa manufacturers have been working with designing as well as building swimspas, SpaCap.com have been building the ideal Lightweight Swim Spa Covers

Regardless of which business you acquire you spa from they will certainly offer a conventional rigid foam filled swim spa cover The problem is that depending upon the overall size of your new spa, that swim spa cover will consist of three or four individual panels. And just like every other foam filled up swim spa cover ever made, those panels will at some point begin to saturate with moisture from the heavy steam coming off the spa water, (beginning the day you load your spa) up until they are too heavy to lift. (Normally one section will be especially heavier within 6 months).

Usually with 4 separate areas this will certainly occur at different rates. So you the owner has to prefer to have a hard time to get rid of as well as replace that a person area or just leave it on as well as try to use your spa under it.

Bar lifters won’t aid as soon as the swim spa cover comes to be as well heavy either due to the fact that you will certainly still need to tumble it over bench while attempting not to stress yourself. Then press it off the end of the spa. When the swim spa cover is heavy it will certainly either rip itself apart (because the joint of the cover is not built to take care of the added weight) or worse it will tear bench lifter off the sides of your spa potentially causing damages to the spa cabinet.

The SpaCap.com Lightweight Swim Spa Covers by comparison, do not utilize foam so there is absolutely nothing to soak up the moisture. They are built to remain lightweight as well as easy to use. Check out SpaCap.com and also order one of their Lightweight Swim Spa Covers for your swimspa today.

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Before You Buy Your Next SwimSpa Cover

Before You Buy Your Next SwimSpa Cover

What You Should Know Before Buying a New SwimSpa Cover

If you have to replace your SwimSpa Cover this year, there are few essential things you must think about. A SwimSpa Cover is your spa’s first line of defense versus particles and severe weather and is the key to saving money on energy costs as a well-insulated SwimSpa Cover will avoid heat from leaving from the swimspa when it’s not in use.

Here’s what you must understand before purchasing a brand-new SwimSpa Cover

When to Replace a SwimSpa Cover

A SwimSpa Cover usually has to be replaced every 3 to five years if you reside in a northern location and every three to 7 years, if you reside in a warmer area.

Try to find any rips or tears in the vinyl, check the underside of the SwimSpa Cover and try to find wear and tear from mold build-up and chemicals. This takes place since all vinyls are ranked by HOURS outdoors. And the moldy and moldy smell originates from that the foam produces almost best lab conditions for growing mold and mildew.

The solution then to both of these problems would be to change your SwimSpa Cover with one of the Custom Lightweight SwimSpa Coversmade by SpaCap.com At SpaCap.com they utilize Sunbrella Marine material which is rated by YEARS outdoors instead of vinyl, and air chambers rather of foam.

A replacement SwimSpa Cover is needed if your old one is waterlogged and heavy and a struggle to get rid of. This is a clear indication that the foam cores are saturated with water.

Again, another factor not to buy another foam filled SwimSpa CoverNo matter exactly what the spa dealer tells you, the truth is that every foam SwimSpa Cover ever made is going to end up just like the one you have to replace now.

The SpaCap.com Lightweight SwimSpa Covers with air chambers instead of foam don’t have the mold growing problems and they don’t fill with water. They remain light-weight and easy to use for several years to come.

The concept that a thicker foam cover is going to insulate much better is flawed thinking.

A quality foam filled SwimSpa Cover will be from four to six inches thick. A spa dealer will tell you that if a SwimSpa Cover is too thin, it will not be able to stand up versus severe weather condition conditions and you’ll have to change it more frequently.

What saves you money is a SwimSpa Cover that insulates much better than foam. The Custom Lightweight SwimSpa Covers from SpaCap.com insulate much better than foam without the issues of foam.

If you reside in an area that gets a great deal of snow throughout the winter season, a rigid foam cover, no matter how thick will be crushed by a snow load. Which is why numerous ski resorts around the globe have actually switched to Lightweight SwimSpa Covers made by SpaCap.com

Selecting a Color

Picking the right color for your SwimSpa Cover is an enjoyable however essential choice, as they can boost and match your surroundings. Here is where all the color options available from SwimSpa Cover, actually shine. Rather of settling for the five or 6 colors the regional spa dealership has to provide, you can select from more than SIXTY colors offered from SpaCap.com

Do not just purchase another SwimSpa Cover that is going to end up heavy or broken like the one you have now. Go to SpaCap.com and get a SwimSpa Cover that is going to be easy to utilize for years to come.

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How to best place your SwimSpa

So you finally got a SwimSpa! Great. Now here are a few things to help you get the most out of it for years to come.

1) Don’t shove it in a corner! Place your swimspa so that you can walk around it on all sides. Leave enough room so that you can take the cover off and on easily. The more room you leave around the swimspa the better.

2) Don’t put the cover inside a portable garage! This might seem like a good idea, but having a garage barely big enough to fit over the swimspa makes using any cover even more difficult. Again, the key is to have enough room to get around all four sides comfortably so that getting your cover off and on is not a struggle.

3) Consider a deck all the way around about eighteen inches from the top of the swimspa. This makes it easier to get in and out of the swim spa and it also makes getting the swimspa cover off and on a lot more easy. A free standing swim spa can be five feet tall on a concrete pad. That makes it pretty young for a woman to get any cover off and on by herself. Having a deck, bench high, will make it much easier.

We suggest getting a swimspa cover that will be easy to use and last YEARS longer than any foam filled swimspa cover. Check out the swimspa covers at SpaCap.com. Not only do their covers last longer and stay lightweight, they are also available in over 60 colors so they can compliment any backyard design.

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Hydropool SwimSpa Covers

Headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, Hydropool Hot Tubs Inc. originated in 1970 as a commercial swimming pool company and in 1978 became one of the first hot tub retailers in North America. Our products are now sold through a 250+ retailer network in over 40 countries.

When you’re prepared to get a swimspa cover for your Hydropool SwimSpa, visit SpaCap.com While Hydropool have been working with designing and building swimspas, SpaCap.com has been building the ideal Lightweight SwimSpa Covers

Regardless of which Hydropool dealer you get your swim spa from they will certainly offer a conventional rigid foam filled swimspa cover The problem is that depending upon the overall size of your new Hydropool swimspa, that swimspa cover will consist of three or four individual panels. And just like every other foam filled up swimspa cover ever made, those panels will at some point begin to saturate with moisture from the heavy steam coming off the spa water, (beginning the day you load your spa) up until they are too heavy to lift. (Normally one section will be noticeably  heavier within 6 months).

Bar lifters won’t help since as soon as the swimspa cover becomes heavy you’ll still need to flip it over bar while trying not to hurt yourself. Then push it off the end of the spa. When the swimspa cover is heavy it will do one of two things. It will either rip itself apart (because the joint of the cover is not built to take care of the added weight) or worse it will tear bar lifter off the sides of your Hydropool SwimSpa potentially causing damage to the spa cabinet.

The SpaCap.com Lightweight SwimSpa Covers by comparison, do not utilize foam so there is absolutely nothing to soak up the moisture. They are built to remain lightweight as well as easy to use. Check out SpaCap.com and also order one of their Lightweight SwimSpa Covers for your swim spa today.