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Reduce Your Energy Bill Through Solar Hot Tub Covers

By Charles Snyder


We are always looking for new ways to conserve our energy and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Some of us even go an extra mile and cut down on basic energy expenditures such as driving, heating, and lighting, which are considered necessities by most people. A great way to adopt energy conservation is in the use of solar hot tub covers. This is mainly for comfort purposes and you can achieve this while reducing pollution and saving energy.

A solar hot tub cover is a practical, affordable and very effective way of heating a tub. The covers are easily accessible in the market and one can easily install it on his or her self. They are quite inexpensive and end up saving us a lot in terms of reduced energy bills.

We all know that heaters are energy hungry appliances especially the ones that are used to heat hot tubs. The hot tub also loses a lot of heat especially on a windy day when it is left uncovered. This means it needs more energy to keep it hot. By using a cover, the hot tub will be kept hot and at the same time reduce evaporation and the chances of leaves falling into the hot tub.

The covers usually work in a simple and direct way. They absorb the heat from the sunlight and transfer it to the water in the tub. Normally when a hot tub is uncovered, it is not able to absorb the heat on its own. The sunlight passes through the clear water with very little heat being absorbed.

The cover works by attracting and retaining the heat after it has been generated in the water. Most hot tubs tend to lose a lot of heat when left uncovered. The cover can retain the heat especially overnight and reduce the amount of energy needed to heat up the tub the next day.

Most hot tub covers are black in color as black is very good in absorbing heat than other colors. However, there are clear plastic covers in the market that also work perfectly. These are made from a special material that absorbs and stores heat and then transfers it to the water. It can also insulate the heat in the water and reduce evaporation of the hot water.

It is best to use the cover only when the hot tub is not in use. This will avoid anyone getting hurt as it easy for a person or child to get wrapped in it. The risk of damage by cracking and crumbling or even fraying when it is used too much is also reduced. During the hot season, the cover can be kept away and only used the cold season when it is needed the most.

The cover should always be sealed tightly at the top regardless of the type used. As you invest in a cover to help you keep the water heated, also have a look at how well your hot tub is insulated. This will ensure that heat does not get lost at the bottom or around the tub.




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