| |
|
"Hot Tub Liners"
A solution for many wooden hot tub problems.
The Pool & Spa Informational Website
askalanaquestion.com |
Considerations and Solutions
|
Scroll down to browse
through some archived SPA & HOT TUB questions and answers.
Please access the Spa Problems Page and other links, at the top of
every page, for additional information.
|
Vinyl
Hot Tub Liners serve two purposes: make the hot tub water tight and
separate the wood from the effects of the water and the
chemicals. A new vinyl liner can add new life to an old wooden hot
tub.
Clicking
on the underlined and highlighted
"keywords" or "catch phrases," in the archived answers will
give you access to additional information on that topic or product.
Please refer to the Glossary, if
there are terms or phrases that require explanation.
For an alphabetized listing
of the entire contents of the website, use the
Table of Contents link, on top of
every page.
These products help make the hot water experience more enjoyable!
Click any image for information and ordering.
|
All of the products, pictured above, can help you make spa
ownership easier and more work. Click on any of the images for
more information.
Be better prepared and leave more time for enjoying your spa or hot tub!
|
We have a 3 1/2 year old wooden hot tub which is used twice a week or less.
We have maintained it with chlorine granules, non-chlorine shock, sodium
bicarbonate, and "enzyme". There is a copper ionizer in the system, as well.
In the past year, we have noted that the wood surface is deteriorating, with
lignin building up on the surface and floating in the water. Additionally,
purple crystals have appeared and will not go away. They coat the surfaces and
stick to the filter. Having read that the purple crystals are probably
copper cyanurate, I turned off the copper ionizer, but it didn't change
anything. I have not measured cyanuric acid level. We needed a water pump
replacement, so have drained the spa. The surface of the wood cannot be scraped
clean, and sanding doesn't work on damp wood. I am planning to let it dry
a few days, then sand it, clean the filter and flush the lines, then refill and
start over. Dry wooden tubs tend to leak, so I don't want it all dry. How
can I avoid these problems in the future? Thank you very much.
Jack S., Berkeley, CA, 11/24/2009
I think that the me has come for you to add a
vinyl liner to your hot tub. It will stop the leaks, make control of the
chemistry easier and add years of life to the tub. It may not have the look you
want, but it would be the right thing to do. It will probably have top be
custom made. I hope the advice helps.
Sincerely. Alan Schuster, 11/25/2009
►
Hot Tub Liner?
Alan, I bought a custom fit liner for a
wood hot tub that I built. When putting the liner in, how does a person wrap it
over the top all the way around a tub? It keeps slipping off on the
opposite side. Is it a two person operation? How do installers do it?
J. F., Pawnee Okla., 3/7/2004
I'm no expert on this, but it
does seem like you could use a second person or else use duct tape to secure it
as you go around the tub perimeter. It will be necessary to
secure the liner in place with a cap, strap or band around the top. The
hot tub liner should have to stretch a little to conform to the walls of
the tub. I suggest that you ask the supplier how much of an overhang has
been allowed for. I hope that I have been of assistance. Enjoy the
tub.
Sincerely.
Alan Schuster, 3/7/2004
►
Hot Tub Liner And Seats?
Once you install a liner in a wood tub, what do
you do about seats? Thanks.
Bruce B., 5/11/2009
A hot tub liner serves two purposes: it keeps the water away
from the wood and it keeps the water from leaking out. You don't have
the same issues with the seats. I suggest that you discuss
possibilities with the hot tub dealer. Enjoy the tub.
Sincerely. Alan Schuster,
5/11/2009
Thanks for your reply. But if you
screw the seats to the tub, through the liner, isn't the integrity of the liner
then compromised and the possibility of leakage increased. I'm trying
to salvage my leaky wood tub by lining it?
Bruce B., 5/12/2009
I did check this out! You
will have to screw through the liner to attach the steps. However, to
maintain the watertight conditions you should use some silicone caulk. Put
a dab into the pilot holes, and some behind the liner and in
front of the liner around the holes. That should prevent any leakage.
Enjoy the new look.
Sincerely. Alan
Schuster, 5/12/2009
► Bumps In The Wood?
We purchased a house a couple
of years ago that had a wooden hot tub (spa) in the back yard that is several
years old. We have done a reasonable job of ensuring the water alkaline, pH,
etc. are OK. However, over the past month, we have noticed that there are small
bumps on the inner walls of the tub. We can feel them, but you can't see them
through the water. It feels like you can scratch them off. Can you tell me
what they might be and how we should treat the tub? Thanks.
Mark H., 4/6/2007
Obviously, something is happening to the wood. It is a natural product
that is filled with water, so such things are not unimaginable. I
am not an expert on wood and there are several popular ones used to make hot
tubs. I am not sure what you can do or even if something can be done.
You might have to consider a hot tub liner.
Vinyl liners will help preserve the wood, make repairs less likely and will keep
the tub water tight. I hope that I
have been of assistance.
Sincerely.
Alan Schuster, 4/6/2007
►
Adding A Liner To A Hot
Tub?
I have a wooden hot tub and it is
beginning to show its age. There is some leaking and some rough
spots. Would it be possible to get a liner made to fit this tub?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Jeff. N., 3/2/2006
Getting
a liner made to fit your hot tub is no problem, but you will have to find a
company that makes custom liners. Good luck and I hope that I have been helpful.
Sincerely.
Alan Schuster, 3/2/2006
|
Proper water chemistry will help to better control and avoid sanitation
problems and maintain more optimum bathing conditions.
More information about Pool/Spa Water Testing Products can be found in the
Test Equipment Store. |
(Click on any image for ordering and information.)
▲ Return To Top Of Page
▲
Thank you for visiting
AskAlanAQuestion.Com. If you found the website helpful, please
tell your
friends and dealers. If not, please tell us. Your suggestions are
appreciated.
Aqualab Systems.,
Inc. does not make any warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, regarding
the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by this website; nor does Aqualab
Systems., Inc. assume any liability of any kind whatsoever related to, or resulting from,
any use or reliance on this information. The content of this website
should not be used, if it is conflict with any applicable federal, state or
local regulations or guidelines.
©,
2002-10,
A.S., Inc. All rights reserved.
|
|
|
