الأحد، 25 نوفمبر 2018

Use Of Solar Hot Tub Covers To Reduce Energy Costs

By Charles Snyder


There are various ways people are using to reduce their energy costs as well as the effects of pollution on our environment. Some people have gone as far as cutting down on basic necessities such as lighting, heating and even driving as a way to reduce their energy costs. For most hot tub owners they can reduce their energy costs by simply using solar hot tub covers. Hot tubs are mainly for comfort but they end up using a lot of energy.

A solar hot tub cover is very accessible and you can install it yourself. The covers are also quite affordable and you do not have to spend much to get a cover that suits your needs. They are considered one of the cheapest and most effective ways to heat up a hot tub.

A lot of energy is needed to heat up a hot tub. This is a known fact. Once a tub is heated, it needs to also remain hot for it to be useful. This also requires energy. Most of the heat that is generated ends up getting lost at the top when the wind blows. An insulating cover is, therefore, an ideal way to keep the hot tub heated and reduce the energy needed to heat the water. It also keeps the hot tub clean.

The solar cover works by absorbing the heat from the sun and transferring it to the water. The water in the hot tub is usually transparent. This means that the sunlight just passes through with very little heat getting in the water.

The cover attracts the heat from the sunlight and transfers it to the water. Once the water is heated up, the heat is then retained by the help of the cover. Very little water is lost through evaporation. The cover is most effective at night where it stops most of the heat from escaping and therefore less energy is needed to heat the water.

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.

To keep your cover working for longer and effectively it is best to use it when the hot tub is not in use. You may find that you do not need to use the cover during the hot season but you need it more during the cold season. You should keep it stored away during the hot season to avoid it cracking, crumbling or even fraying. You should also be careful when it is being used. It is very easy for a child or person to get wrapped in it.

As you decide on the best cover to get for your hot tub, make sure it is one that will seal the top tightly. Also, examine your tub at the bottom and all round to check on the insulation. This will help ensure it does not lose heat from any of those areas either.




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