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What is a Taper? A hot tub cover acts similar to the roof on your house with a pitch and taper — otherwise known as a slope. This taper measures as the thickness from the middle of the cover to the edge. As a result, the cover peaks in the middle and gradually slopes toward […]

EXPLORING 8 ASPECTS OF LIFE THAT CAN INFLUENCE OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING What Is Wellness? At TCG Wellness, we see wellness as much more than just the state of our physical health. We tend to approach this topic as an overall assessment of our own physical and mental health, with several factors influencing […]

Is your hot tub water cloudy? Don’t worry! It’s a common problem and it is usually an easy fix. To safely enjoy your hot tub, your water should be clear enough that you are able to see the bottom of the spa. When the water is cloudy, it’s a sign there is a problem. It […]

Did you know one of the most serious problems for hot tubs and hot tub covers results from too much acidity or alkalinity?   Too much acidity or alkalinity can cause :  Corrosion of the hot tub’s metal parts, including pumps and jets  White or rust-colored scales on your hot tub’s plumbing  Chlorine   When dissolved […]

The Cover Guy® and TCG Wellness® are celebrating the many contributions of Jay Labelle and extending best wishes to him for his retirement from the Company.  As Co-founder of The Cover Guy®, Jay has been instrumental from the founding of the business to the leadership role he has provided over the years developing and implementing […]

If your Calcium is too low or below 80 PPM then your hot tub and equipment can be at risk for corrosion.

One of the main breakdowns in hot tub covers is damage caused by chemicals in your hot tub. In this post we will talk about what chemicals can do to hot tub covers, and what preventative measures can be done to avoid these damages. By preventing or limiting the damage hot tub chemicals can have […]

Hot Tub Questions – How often do I need to change the water? Generally, you want to completely drain and refill your hot tub every 60 to 90 days, depending on how often you use your hot tub. However, the look and smell of your hot tub water may indicate changing it sooner. So the real […]

You ask. The Cover Guy Answers: Hot Tub Cover Questions – What does taper mean? The Cover Guy receives this question a lot so we thought we would explain what we mean by taper. A hot tub cover is built like the roof on your house, it has a pitch, taper, or as some refer to it a […]

You asked, The Cover Guy answers: Hot Tub Cover Questions – What is foam density?  Foam density is the weight of foam per cubic foot. 1lb density foam weighs one pound per cubic foot for example. The density of foam directly corresponds to how open the cells are in your foam insert. The higher the density […]

The therapy that a spa or hot tub provides is heat, and that is today’s topic in Backyard Blast by The Cover Guy how much heat is appropriate and healthy.

Here at The Cover Guy we’re frequently getting questions about water chemistry. Maintaining the water chemistry in your hot tub is easy once you understand a few water chemistry basics. Here is our no-nonsense overview: Overview: The two main components that affect water quality are sanitizers and pH levels. As long as your sanitizer and […]

Looking for a way to dispose of your old hot tub cover finds tips here.

Hot tub leaks can be fixed easily. It is important to check your hot tub for leaks and make repairs to a leaking hot tub before the problem gets worse.

There are 4 components of water chemistry that affect your water quality: sanitizer, total alkalinity, pH balance and calcium hardness. All of these components must be kept at a certain level if you want to achieve clear and comfortable water in your hot tub. Here are the appropriate levels for each: Chlorine (Chl) 3-5 ppm […]

Worried about what the harsh sun does to hot tub covers in the summer? The Cover Guy has developed an easy (and effortless!) way to protect your cover from UV Rays. Hot Tub Cover Caps are specifically designed to protect your cover and hot tub from damaging UV rays. “I’m in California and The Cover […]

Too hot for hot water? No problem! The Cover Guy has an easily way you can turn your hot tub into a cool tub. Make your hot tub one of the best places to cool off and enjoy the relaxation benefits year-round. Turning your hot tub into a cool tub is easy and quick! All you […]

You ask. The Cover Guy answers: What taper is best suited for what climate: The Cover Guy supplies three different tapers or slopes for our Hot Tub Covers. The standard 4-2″ taper is best for indoor use or climates that do not experience snowfall. The deluxe 4-3″ taper is recommended for all climates great in […]