Sunday, September 30, 2018

How To Cut Down Energy Costs Using 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.

The covers are quite accessible and also affordable. You can easily install it yourself. They do not need a lot of time setting up and you will easily gain by the savings on the heating costs. They have been proven to be cheap and very effective in heating up hot tubs.

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 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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