kathysafari
02.05.2021 23:32:03
does anyone know of a super duper tape that will adhere to vinyl and be durable enough to handle being folded over when open?
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does anyone know of a super duper tape that will adhere to vinyl and be durable enough to handle being folded over when open?
i bought a hot tub cover about 2 years ago and it's already ripping along the seam in the middle. the wind had gotten under it a time or 2 and lifted it off. must have torqued it or something. now when it rains, water gets into the seam and makes the cover heavy. i can unzip it and drain the water but i'd rather just keep rain out.
i won't be using duct tape, don't want glue all over and the tape peeling back.
gorilla tape,like duct tape but has more cloth in it. here
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Hot tub covers are one of the most important parts of your hot tub, keeping out foreign objects and debris that can damage the liner or clog the jets. This is especially true if it is kept outside on a patio or deck in the natural elements. In these conditions, however, your cover can go through extreme changes between hot and cold and wet and dry, which can lead to severe damage over time. Learn what you can do to prevent damage over time and how you can repair it when it does happen.
Make sure you also check your cover thoroughly at this time as well for any damage that may have occurred over the winter. more
Before you put the hot tub away for the winter months, or head into the colder season, make sure that there is nothing that is wearing, or needs replacing. Perform another thorough cleaning as well to make sure no debris and bacteria will sit and fester throughout the winter. Also, you can purchase an additional cover for the winter at this time. Placing this over the regular thermal cover will reduce the amount of wear and tear it has to suffer during the cold season. here
Admittedly this one is designed to slide under the tub, but feeling lazy and not wanting to drain the tub, I didn’t do that (but you could). Instead, I left the bottom plate off and screwed it into a 2×6 board that was about 2′ long and then I screwed that into my deck that the hot tub sits on and it works great.
After all, not only does this thing sit on top of what is essentially a hot spring, but in many cases, it’s exposed directly to the elements 24/7. here
My wife and daughters can easily get the lid on and off and I could do it one-handed.
While the foam is drying, take time to clean out the vinyl with a cleaner that combats mildew and mold (and avoid having to deal with a foamy hot tub). While you’re cleaning, look for the hole or tear where the water leaked through to the foam. You’ll need to patch this hole before putting the foam layer back into the liner. here
Learn how to make an informed spa purchase, and perhaps save yourself from the hassle of repairing your hot tub cover.
To resolve the waterlogged cover problem, start by removing the hot tub cover from the tub. Next, remove the damp foam from the vinyl lining and lay it out in a sunny area where it can dry out. more
Even a weighty, waterlogged hot tub cover does its job to keep leaves and twigs out of your hot tub. So why bother with a repair? The biggest problem with keeping a waterlogged cover on your hot tub is the fact that a waterlogged cover does not insulate your water. In fact, it pulls heat out of your tub. Not only does this cause a major inconvenience if you’re trying to soak in a hot spa, but it will also cause a dramatic increase in your energy bill.
The easiest, most reliable way to patch a hole is to purchase a patch kit. The patch kit will come with instructions, but we have some basic pointers as well. First, trim the edges of the tear so that they’re not jagged, and trim the patch so that it’s about one inch larger than the hole on all sides. To keep the edges of the patch from curling, cut rounded edges around the patch. here
If your old cover is waterlogged, it's time for replacement. Be sure to buy a well-crafted one. Think of a new cover as an investment, not an expense.
Sometimes a hot tub cover which has been weight-stressed will develop water puddles due to sagging. Some cheap or older covers were not designed with a tapered core for proper water runoff, exacerbating the problem.
If your cover core liner has water in it, open the zipper and carefully remove the form core for inspection. Look for punctures or openings around the perimeter seal. Even a small hole can let in a lot of water over time. here
Spray with a gentle, non-foaming cleaner such as our Earth-friendly ecoTUB Spa Clean and wipe clean. Never use laundry detergent, abrasives, bleach, alcohols, dish soaps or harsh cleaners. These products can actually remove some of the topcoat and cause premature vinyl failure.
A single cubic foot of freshly-fallen dry snow weighs about 30 pounds! Doing the math, an 8'x8' cover with just 3 inches of accumulation is supporting nearly 500 extra pounds. That weight goes up even more with wet snow or ice.
Although a few water droplets inside the clear plastic liner are not a major concern, larger water accumulation requires attention. The cause is normally a puncture or a break in the vapor barrier, which is easy to fix yourself. (A heavy, saturated foam core is a different matter, indicative of an old waterlogged spa cover that needs replacement). here