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We had to have our spa tucked in tight to a corner, so we could not use a cover lifter. We chose to use a cover shelf, but that means when the spa is in use the cover slides off away from the wall. Not sure if this would work for you???
Quote from: Quickbeam on December 09, 2015, 12:27:25 pmWe had to have our spa tucked in tight to a corner, so we could not use a cover lifter. We chose to use a cover shelf, but that means when the spa is in use the cover slides off away from the wall. Not sure if this would work for you???I don't think that will work because of space limitations - I'll have to check. But thanks for the feedback as I was unaware of that option.FL person
One thing you should be aware of is that there have been reports with the cover shelf that if the cover gets heavy (from being waterlogged, etc.) it can pull the arms right off the spa side walls. In order to prevent this, I just put in some 2x6 pieces behind the spa walls, and screwed the cover shelf arms into the 2x6. No way it's going to pull away now.
The Cover Valet and Covermate 3 both need 6". Those are the least you'll find.
After three months of headaches from the county, I finally have my permits and construction has begun. I didn't want to buy a spa until I knew all of the permits were in order. I just looked at the Covermate III on Amazon. One star from nine reviewers. That's not too encouraging.FL Person
It's a decent lift, that is unbelievable rough on the cover (more so that the Cover Valet, a very similar competitor). Because it's "spring loaded" by the shocks, it's ALWAYS applying upwards pressure to the covers hinge and will shorten the covers life. But, they do work well...until unbeknownst to the owner the cover has gained a lot of weight from water absorption and breaks the lifters arms.
I believe it's a slightly modified CoverMate 1 or 2