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bachman:
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I've read that elsewhere, doing a partial drain and refill.

As for the gas hot water heater, that seems like a worthwhile way to refill. Even 40 or 50 gallon portions at a time would cut some heat demand when filling.

??  On heat and heat loss, my cover feels plenty solid and heavy but rests on its own weight. Is that good enough?
Even though it has the straps with buckles, it is not "cinching up" tight since the straps have some play in them and are not tight. I'm not sure there is any or much loss but is there a consensus on feeling like snugging up the cover is worthwhile?
I could probably modify them pretty easy to work that way.

bud16415:

--- Quote from: bachman on November 10, 2018, 05:57:33 am ---+
I've read that elsewhere, doing a partial drain and refill.

As for the gas hot water heater, that seems like a worthwhile way to refill. Even 40 or 50 gallon portions at a time would cut some heat demand when filling.

??  On heat and heat loss, my cover feels plenty solid and heavy but rests on its own weight. Is that good enough?
Even though it has the straps with buckles, it is not "cinching up" tight since the straps have some play in them and are not tight. I'm not sure there is any or much loss but is there a consensus on feeling like snugging up the cover is worthwhile?
I could probably modify them pretty easy to work that way.

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I never use the straps and never drilled the holes for the other end in fact. We live where it gets so cold if I even had steam or water vapor getting out I would see it iced up or see something and I never do. I think the weight of the cover is enough. 

I have seen people use tie down straps that attach to the deck for very windy locations. If I really wanted to secure the cover that’s what I would do.

bachman:
Thank you for the feedback Bud.
Mine feels solid enough to fit that very descripton and I'll snap the straps in place just b/c they are there. I won't persue snugging them down though.
We do get strong winds at times and though I doubt a "lift-off" , I don't need that throttling my worries.  Lol

With the straps hanging loose, it makes me look lazy. I'd eventually be called out by somebody then have to lie,  wrongfully accusing them of unsnapping them. This hot tub business can get quite ugly.

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