Preparing Your Hot Tub For The Chilly Winter Days
The hot tub that you have is your prized possession.
However, in order to make sure that the device lasts long and remains in 'good health' you need to take care of it in a proper way, especially prior to the onset of chilly winter days.
You need to take certain preventive measures that make sure that your tub is well protected from the extreme elements of the long winter months.
Let us discuss some of the tips.
As the temperature starts dropping with the onset of winter, the first and foremost thing that you need to do is to purchase a winterizing blanket for your tub.
You will find a wide variety of fiberglass insulated vinyl-covered blankets in the market.
However, certain expensive varieties of tubs are available with blankets in the equipment compartment.
This device helps in providing added precaution to the components and prevents them from freezing, thus maximizing the energy efficiency of the spa.
However, you need to be sure that the cover you are planning to use during the winter is at topmost condition.
Check at regular intervals about any signs of depreciation, wear and tear that the cover may have developed.
Also, be sure that the seals are firm and intact so that there is no chance of heat escaping through them.
In case the cover shows signs of fading, cracking or sagging you need to replace it without any delay whatsoever.
You can also apply protectant sprays like 303 Protectant on the exterior side of the cover.
It will protect the outer surface from developing cracks while applying them on the interior side would prevent the growth of mildew.
If you find snow accumulating on the surface you need to remove them immediately as the weight of snow may damage the cover.
Besides, condensation that may occur on and around the cover locks may result in buildup of ice and this may inflict serious damage to the locks.
Do not pry the accumulated ice off as it may only aggravate the damage.
Instead, apply warm water on the ice and it will gradually help the ice to melt.
You may also use high quality straps to ensure that the cover remains tightly secured and in place even during high snowstorms that are frequent during winters.
In case you are planning to go for a vacation, you need to keep in mind the following tips: - Before you leave, do not forget to fine-tune the pH by following the instructions that you find in the Owner's Guide - You need to sanitize the tub water with the help of an oxidizer by following the instructions of cleaning manual.
However, make sure that the oxidizer is Chlorine-free.
- Lock the cover to prevent unauthorized access Once you return from the vacation you need to once again balance the level of pH and sanitize & disinfect the water.
However, if you are going for a pretty long vacation that may last for months, it is wiser to get the help of your local tub dealer in order to get some more important tips that will come handy in protecting your hot bathing pool from the vagaries of winter in your long absence.
However, in order to make sure that the device lasts long and remains in 'good health' you need to take care of it in a proper way, especially prior to the onset of chilly winter days.
You need to take certain preventive measures that make sure that your tub is well protected from the extreme elements of the long winter months.
Let us discuss some of the tips.
As the temperature starts dropping with the onset of winter, the first and foremost thing that you need to do is to purchase a winterizing blanket for your tub.
You will find a wide variety of fiberglass insulated vinyl-covered blankets in the market.
However, certain expensive varieties of tubs are available with blankets in the equipment compartment.
This device helps in providing added precaution to the components and prevents them from freezing, thus maximizing the energy efficiency of the spa.
However, you need to be sure that the cover you are planning to use during the winter is at topmost condition.
Check at regular intervals about any signs of depreciation, wear and tear that the cover may have developed.
Also, be sure that the seals are firm and intact so that there is no chance of heat escaping through them.
In case the cover shows signs of fading, cracking or sagging you need to replace it without any delay whatsoever.
You can also apply protectant sprays like 303 Protectant on the exterior side of the cover.
It will protect the outer surface from developing cracks while applying them on the interior side would prevent the growth of mildew.
If you find snow accumulating on the surface you need to remove them immediately as the weight of snow may damage the cover.
Besides, condensation that may occur on and around the cover locks may result in buildup of ice and this may inflict serious damage to the locks.
Do not pry the accumulated ice off as it may only aggravate the damage.
Instead, apply warm water on the ice and it will gradually help the ice to melt.
You may also use high quality straps to ensure that the cover remains tightly secured and in place even during high snowstorms that are frequent during winters.
In case you are planning to go for a vacation, you need to keep in mind the following tips: - Before you leave, do not forget to fine-tune the pH by following the instructions that you find in the Owner's Guide - You need to sanitize the tub water with the help of an oxidizer by following the instructions of cleaning manual.
However, make sure that the oxidizer is Chlorine-free.
- Lock the cover to prevent unauthorized access Once you return from the vacation you need to once again balance the level of pH and sanitize & disinfect the water.
However, if you are going for a pretty long vacation that may last for months, it is wiser to get the help of your local tub dealer in order to get some more important tips that will come handy in protecting your hot bathing pool from the vagaries of winter in your long absence.
