Netting to keep leaves, etc. out of open tub

[shortspark]

Once a week when I shock my hot tub (HS Jetsetter) I have to run the jets with the cover open for two hours.  The tub is located on my deck but there are trees all around.  The wind blows pollen, leaves, seeds and all kinds of junk into the tub during those two hours.  Even when it is calm stuff finds its way in.  Is there a mesh screen or a net of some kind that is open enough to let the shock fumes out but tight enough to keep crap from entering the tub?

[kervis]

What a great idea!!  

The first thought that comes to mind is the fabric store.  They have all kinds of colored netting (tulle) for dresses.

You could sew a couple yards together to cover the tub.  I would sew a rock in each corner and into each edge so that the wind would not lift it off.  Then when you take it off, you can shake it out while trying not to clobber yourself with the rocks!

My second thought would be window screen from your local hardware store.  A bit sturdier than netting, but get the soft kind, not the metal screen.  You could do the rock thing or for a more permanent option, you could staple it to a wooden frame.  Easily hosed off if needed, and store it somewhere.

I will have to think about this as well, as we have a giant, messy Silver Maple right next to our tub.

I'm trying to remember who made a cover of sheets to protect the cover from spring tree sap---that is on my agenda next!  

[MostlyLurkingGal]

I bought a net like this for my umbrella and it works great...maybe it could be adapted in some way for your needs. The first one is a big solid circle of netting and the 2nd looks to be a long strip. ebay has them.


or:

[drewstar]

I just saw last night in one of the pool catalogs I recieve in the mail,  nets for this very probelm.  

They are  mesh nets made to be placed over pools to keep leaves out.  They call them....(wait for it)......Leaf Nets!.   They are available for pools and garden centers also offer them for ponds.

I saw them in the "in the swim" catalog and a quick google showed several others resources selling similiar netting products.  
 

[Zep]

good idea!

[Bonibelle]

I have a leaf net over my pool right now. This was the first year that we tried it and it works great! I will see if I can find the website ..I think Chris H may have shared that with me a while ago. Anyway, I am going to buy another one for my fish pond next fall. It is made of heavy netting with reinforsed edges and I am very happy with it.
 
I have one question: You need to leave the cover off for 2 hours when you shock?  Why is that?

[Zep]

http://www.intheswim.com/shopping/product.aspx?productid=SKU439&GCID=C14163x035&e7=Y&e8=W3220&pcode=108&keyword=W3220




I bet you could make one something like this, but just a little bigger
with some net/screen and some pvc.

[drewstar]

Zep gives us this:



 
You know, wasn't Tattoo lady thinking/asking about something like this last summer?  She was going to try and put a pool raft in her Grandee.  This would work much better.  

Tat, are you paying attention?

[SpaNE]

I have no idea how to attach an image, however, if you go to the Jacuzzi website under accessories that sell a nice mesh cover.

But why do you need to keep the spa cover off for 2 hours when you shock?

[Zep]

re: "I have no idea how to attach an image, however, if you go to the
Jacuzzi website under accessories that sell a nice mesh cover."



Spa Cover Protector The Spa Cover Protector is the solution to keeping your
spa cover in tip-top shape. Made of polyester mesh, with 6.5" (16.5 cm)
deep pockets and elastic around the edges, 2 sizes fit 7' (2.1 m) and 8' (2.4 m)
hot tubs.

It is intended to be used for winterizing a spa or in places that debris can
accumulate.

Simply pull off your cover protector and your cover is free of debris.

The spa cover protector is washable and dryer safe. Perfect for use in wooded
areas or in leafy backyards.

For hot tub models: J-480, J-470, J-465, J-460, J-385, J-375,
J365, J-355, J-345, J-335, J-325, J-315, J-230

http://hottubs.jacuzzi.com/accessories/covers-lifts.html



SpaNE....Thanks!...I think I am going to order one
of these too. Sometimes when I entertain I take the big cover
off and this would be perfect to have on right until guests jump in!

[nlittle]

But why do you need to keep the spa cover off for 2 hours when you shock?

I thought I was the only one that saw that part of the comment!  I only keep mine open for 20 minutes.  I thought that was long enough.

[Webini]

With my Jetsetter I only keep the cover open 20 minutes when shocking.  I usually keep it all the way open while I am cleaning the waterline, cover, etc and then I prop it open with a tennis ball.

[Zep]

speaking of Jacuzzi....

when I was looking at their web-site...I saw this picture.



Is that a "lighted jet"?

Thats a pretty cool idea!

 8-)

[shortspark]

Thanks everyone, you gave me lots of good ideas.  Why keep the cover off for 2 hours after shocking?  Well, I don't know but that is what the instructions say.  It has something to do with not allowing the smell to stay in the water.  I guess I can try a shorter time and see if it smells any different.  Nonetheless, even ten minutes and the tree crap is all over the surface of the water.  I get in the tub usually in the early morning and there is never a breeze so it is not bad at all.  It really gets bad when the wind is up.  I'll have to look into the make-shift screens and store bought nets you all suggested.

[Spatech_tuo]

Thanks everyone, you gave me lots of good ideas.  Why keep the cover off for 2 hours after shocking?  Well, I don't know but that is what the instructions say.  It has something to do with not allowing the smell to stay in the water.  I guess I can try a shorter time and see if it smells any different.

If you have the pump(s) running when you're shocking I'd reduce it to about 15 minutes.