Hot Tub Forum

Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: 13moe13 on April 10, 2019, 02:49:14 pm

Title: Where to screw into hot tub when installing a hot tub cover accessory
Post by: 13moe13 on April 10, 2019, 02:49:14 pm
Hello,

I have purchased 2 brackets with rollers that will allow me to slide my tub cover off to the side easily. Just not sure if I am able to screw the brackets into the side of the hot tub...I don't want to burst a pipe or damage any mechanical part. The screws are 1.5 inch in length. Any thoughts or ideas?
Title: Re: Where to screw into hot tub when installing a hot tub cover accessory
Post by: 13moe13 on April 11, 2019, 08:29:31 am
Got an idea...may try using toggle bolts.
Title: Re: Where to screw into hot tub when installing a hot tub cover accessory
Post by: MarKee on April 11, 2019, 10:24:50 am
It all depends on the tub. If it’s a cheaper tub with a cabinet that’s not solid, and limited supports behind the cabinet, it’s probably not a good idea to mount that without taking the side off and adding more frame supports to anchor to.  If it’s a solid cabinet with some supports behind that can be drilled in to, it probably doesn’t need reinforced.  Those cover shelf type lifts put a lot more stress on a cabinet than a normal cover lift.
Title: Re: Where to screw into hot tub when installing a hot tub cover accessory
Post by: 13moe13 on April 11, 2019, 10:37:51 am
The Hot tub is a one-piece molded polyethylene with no wood in the construction...so cannot take sides off. Wasn't very cheap either :)