cover lifter question

[anne]

Does anyone know if the Covermate I parts that attach to the tub are interchangeable for the parts of any cover lifter with gas assisted shock thingies? (I'm tired this morning and that name is evading me) I'm considering an upgrade, but I dont want to drill new holes in the tub.

[bosco0633]

I was wondering the same thing.  I would hate to ruin the cedar, but I guess you could always wood fill and restain.  

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

Are you asking if the mounting brackets for the Covermate 1 are interchangeable with mounting brackets for other cover lifters? If so, the answer is "no". The Covermate 2 uses the same brackets, but they're mounted in a completely different area.

Does anyone know if the Covermate I parts that attach to the tub are interchangeable for the parts of any cover lifter with gas assisted shock thingies? (I'm tired this morning and that name is evading me) I'm considering an upgrade, but I dont want to drill new holes in the tub.

[hottubdan]

Agreed with Dr. Spa.

[anne]

bummer. :-/ Well, I just get to keep working to get into the spa, then! For now....

[The_Pa._Lady]

Anne,

This may help you with lifting your cover.  I have found that if I lift the front half of the cover first then get into the tub and lift the rest of the cover off from inside the tub, it is much easier.  And before getting out I bring half of the cover back over the tub, get out, add my Dichlor and then cover the rest from the outside of the tub.  

[anne]

Anne,

This may help you with lifting your cover.  I have found that if I lift the front half of the cover first then get into the tub and lift the rest of the cover off from inside the tub, it is much easier.  And before getting out I bring half of the cover back over the tub, get out, add my Dichlor and then cover the rest from the outside of the tub.  

That is exactly what I do, and it does help, but I was just feeling lazy. The Arctic cover is known for being pretty heavy, so I'm always trying to gently lean it back against the supports and not let it thump open. The other day it slipped and whacked into place (open) and I was sure that my skirt was going to crack. Of course it did not, but still.....  

[bosco0633]

You should try and kick the dealer and sales guy off the top of the cover before you lift it.  They do like jumping on the covers

[spa-ing]

Are there any cover lifters for spas built flush into a deck?

[hottubdan]

Both the Cover Valet and CoverMate 3 have deck mount applications.

[anne]

You should try and kick the dealer and sales guy off the top of the cover before you lift it.  They do like jumping on the covers

I have to chase them out of my back yard all the time!  

[Tman122]

I was wondering the same thing.  I would hate to ruin the cedar, but I guess you could always wood fill and restain.  

Cedar is one of those kinda woods that are easy to make holes go away in. I bet you could make them almost completely dissapear in a year with very little work. A bit of cedar saw dust and some clear glue....no sweat.

[anne]

Cedar is one of those kinda woods that are easy to make holes go away in. I bet you could make them almost completely dissapear in a year with very little work. A bit of cedar saw dust and some clear glue....no sweat.

That is definitely a thought. I'll reconsider the whole thing after Christmas!