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Old 10-18-2016, 05:37 PM
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I have one however I am not an experienced owner.

Our cover is busted and I need a new one. I think ours is 84 inch square rounded corners.

Home Depot has 84 and 86 inch square. Would one of these work fine? I just want it functional.

Any hot tub experts online at AOF.

Getting lots of great ideas to knock off my chores.
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Old 10-18-2016, 05:43 PM
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Best bet is to measure both yours and the one at Home Depot to make sure. I had one custom made and it sits tight around the corners.
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Old 10-18-2016, 06:38 PM
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Best bet is to measure both yours and the one at Home Depot to make sure. I had one custom made and it sits tight around the corners.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.8...000692827.html

But do you think it is necessary to be super tight?

My current cover is 84 inch and doesn't fit over the edges...so in my mind...too small. So that leaves me with 85 or 86 inch. I think 86 inch would give me 1/2 room around the edges.

They seem the best price. $359. Next guys after Costco are $100 and $200 more.

Even Costco is $379.
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Old 10-18-2016, 07:00 PM
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not sure what your tub looks like but as long as the cover " seals" the tub you should be ok .much like a garage door , as long as it is as wide as the opening your getting all the insulation you need . any overlap is bonus but doesnt add much to the "r" factor . i used to get lids for ours from a lady that built them at home in the edmonton west end . if i can find her number i will get it to you .
if your worried about your electrical bill , unplug the hot tub !
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Get one of those blue bubble covers as well, they are cheap sit on top of the water but will extend the life of your main cover..
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Get one of those blue bubble covers as well, they are cheap sit on top of the water but will extend the life of your main cover..
Never heard of that. Do you have a calgary link by chance?
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