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ZzTop:
A 10 x 10 metal and polyester Gazebo works really well and is an economical solution.  Cost 200 - 300 Cdn.
There is one thing you must be aware of thought.
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR GAZEBO IS WELL ANCHORED TO PROTECT IT FROM WIND STORMS AS THEY ARE VERY LIGHT.  I used a 24' string of blue LED Xmas lights to light the inside roof perimeter
Here is a link to the type of gazebo I am talking about:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-2830274-6884152?%5Fencoding=UTF8&alt%5Fview=images&asin=B0000E667U#images
Regards Zz

ndabunka:
What's 303UV? Never heard of it. Is it like Armor all?

ZzTop:

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303 Aerospace Protectant is the product to use to protect from Ultraviolet damage.   Here is their Web site address:  www.303warehouse.com  and www.303-products.com

Do not use Armorall  it has been reported to destroy the stitching on the cover and you will find Black Magic to be very oily which will attact dirt.

How to protect your Hot Tub Cover.
 
Use 303 Protectant on the top and underside of the cover too.
 
303 is the best Ultraviolet protectant on the market and also  helps keep mildew from growing,  
 
Also use a spa blanket which keeps the moisture from getting into the cover as well as helps to insulate the tub.
 
If you are using a cover lifter, you can velcro it on the opening side and it will fold over with the cover when you open it which makes it easy to handle.

Another idea for storing the spa blanket is to use two plastic potato chip bag closers attached to a wall and simply hang it out of the way when you use the hot tub.  

You will find that the spa chemicals will eventually rot the spa blanket which is inexpensive and easy to replace instead of a new Hot Tub cover.

regards, Zz

Spatech_tuo:

--- Quote ---What's 303UV? Never heard of it. Is it like Armor all?
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303 is a UV protectant for vinyl widely used in the spa and auto industry. Armorall should NOT be used on cover vinyl, on car leather, on tires, etc. If you ever run into someone who is an auto detailer they'll tell you that those who are in the know would never use armorall. It will cause cracking in vinyl and leather ( I believe its due to the fact it's petroleum based) so if you know someone with a crack in their car dashboard it's probably because they used armorall on it to "care" for it.

Steve:
Kinda off topic Tech but I've been using Armor-All on my cars since I was 16 and I have never seen any cracking at all on the vinyl. I also used it on my tires until recently where I found I product that works better and last longer.

I've heard this many times about Armor-All from many people but I've had nothing but good luck with it. Just lucky I guess... ::)

Steve

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