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Bonibelle · « **on:** August 26, 2011, 08:10:16 am »

OK, so Irene will be paying me a visit Saturday into Sunday Please someone tell me how to tie my cover down..My tub is on a deck..I don't want it to land in OZ...but I have no idea of how to secure it for a hurricane!

Hot Tub Forum · « **on:** August 26, 2011, 08:10:16 am »

Darnovi · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2011, 09:21:38 am »

One quick fix is to screw 4 eye bolts into your deck (one on each side of your hot tub) then run some lightweight cable across you hot tub in each direction fastening each end to a bolt. After storm bolts can be removed holes filled with a wood filler and sealed.

ejf The Spa Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2011, 12:17:59 pm »

they do make straps for covers that go from one side of the spa to the other, typically 2 to a pack. or like preciously mentioned use eye bolts, but you can also use ratchetting straps, i would recommend putting cardboard at the edges of the cover under the strap..

Bonibelle · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2011, 12:33:19 pm »

Thanks so much guys..on my way to the hardware store now..

wmccall · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2011, 01:41:06 pm »

If your had bought an Arctic tub, they would send the entire staff over to stand on your cover during the storm

Dr. Spa� Ret. · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2011, 03:49:24 pm »

I think I might consider just turning off the spa and taking the cover inside. Much easier to deal with cleaning the spa, than either buying a new cover, or figuring out how to keep in from blowing across the country.

Bonibelle · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2011, 09:38:06 pm »

I thought of that too Doc, I have a leaf net that I can throw over the spa to keep out the big stuff..Maybe that would be the best idea. I have the straps and eye bolts..but maybe I will do the net...Got both kids off to college today, so I will have to think about this early tomorrow morning. $:-\$

Chas · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:04:07 am »

I like Doc's idea a lot, but if you want to tie down - I would use straps, not cables. The cable will eat through cardboard in a flash, even faster once the cardboard is wet.

And if you really want to batten it down, put a couple sheets of plywood over the top and then winch it down. Trim to fit, so the edges don't stick out and grab the wind.

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-x-20-ft-ratchet-tie-down-47764.html

Chas · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:05:39 am »

Oops - looks like you already have the idea of straps - good. Let us know how things go!!

Bonibelle · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:47:50 am »

I used those straps, Chas, and eye bolts in the deck (they can actually stay and not impact anything). The cover stayed in place but I just got power this morning, so I have to go kick the tub back on and see what it looks like on the inside...

Thanks for the suggestions..that was easy for me to do and now I am ready for the next one...

Chas · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:16:42 pm »

Awesome! Any other damage to your property?

Bonibelle · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:48:55 pm »

No, I feel really blessed! Leaves, branches and lots of water, but everything is fine after a day of cleaning up. My sister even arrived with a little Honda generator and saved my freezer and fridge!

Chas, you know a lot about all kinds of stuff...I want to buy a generator, do you have any suggestions? All I need to do is run my refrigerator, freezer and a light...This little Honda was awesome and very quiet, but I think it is probably pretty expensive. Thanks

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