Hot Tub Forum

Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: iggythewetcat on September 29, 2007, 09:33:24 am

Title: hot tub cover attacked
Post by: iggythewetcat on September 29, 2007, 09:33:24 am
The cover on my HS Jetsetter was cut by wild turkeys! They were cute and interesting until I realized their big claws had cut two holes in the outer layer of my cover. I can now see the blue whatever underneath. The cover feels somewhat heaver, but it's about three years old and I figured they get heavier with time anyway. The holes aren't large but the question is should I, OR do I need to, replace the cover. If so, does anyone have any suggestions as to the best replacement.

Thanks.
Title: Re: hot tub cover attacked
Post by: Chad on September 29, 2007, 09:42:39 am
Get in touch with Dr. Spa. He's an expert in this feild.

http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?action=viewprofile;username=lets
Title: Re: hot tub cover attacked
Post by: Spiderman on September 29, 2007, 10:43:50 am
First off, a 12 gauge will take care of the turkeys.  If you're going to replace the cover, I would get another HotSpring cover.  
Title: Re: hot tub cover attacked
Post by: East_TX_Spa on September 29, 2007, 11:07:47 am
Quote
Get in touch with Dr. Spa. He's an expert in this feild.

http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?action=viewprofile;username=lets

He's DEFINITELY an expert on Wild Turkey...and covers.

Term
Title: Re: hot tub cover attacked
Post by: tony on September 29, 2007, 12:50:20 pm
Quote
The cover on my HS Jetsetter was cut by wild turkeys! They were cute and interesting until I realized their big claws had cut two holes in the outer layer of my cover. I can now see the blue whatever underneath. The cover feels somewhat heaver, but it's about three years old and I figured they get heavier with time anyway. The holes aren't large but the question is should I, OR do I need to, replace the cover. If so, does anyone have any suggestions as to the best replacement.

Thanks.

If the holes are just in the outer layer and your inner core wraps are not damaged, you should be able to patch with a vinyl repair kit available at most any spa or pool store.
Title: Re: hot tub cover attacked
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on September 29, 2007, 01:28:53 pm
The only wild turkey I know bout is...........whiskey  ;D

Under  the outer vinyl is a layer of polyethylene that seals and protects the foam. If only the vinyl is torn, you can  get a vinyl repair kit from Walmart (in the automotive  section) for about $10. If the inner polyethylene is also ripped, you can patch this with PVC tape (electrical tape).
Title: Re: hot tub cover attacked
Post by: In Canada eh on September 29, 2007, 01:35:44 pm
Doc

   You might have just talked your way out of a cover sale :-?
Title: Re: hot tub cover attacked
Post by: Dr. Spa™ Ret. on September 29, 2007, 01:37:37 pm
If he doesn't really need a new cover, and can live with the look of the repair, there's no reason to get a new cover.
Title: Re: hot tub cover attacked
Post by: East_TX_Spa on September 29, 2007, 01:40:09 pm
Money means NOTHING to Dr. Spa!  All the invoices I've sent him over the years, he just laughs and tosses them aside and refuses to pay.  He has no use for money, and assumes none of the rest of us do neither.

He is always here to help and does so without any hope of renumeration or copulation!

He resents these insinuations and reacts with indignations!

I hope you're satisfied.

Term (Dr. Spa's biggest supporter, but not athletically)