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How To Measure For Your
Spa Cover - Part 2
Shapes and Radius Corners
| How To Measure A Hot
Tub Spa Cover For Replacement |
Spas come in a variety of "standard" shapes. Determining your unit's shape will help you order the proper cover.
Square = L x W
Rectangle = L x W
Square with cut corners = L x W x Cut Corner Dimension
Rectangle with cut corners = L x W x Cut Corner Dimension
Square with rounded corners = L x W x Radius Dimension (See Radius below)
Rectangle with rounded corners = L x W x Radius Dimension (See Radius below)
Square with one cut corner = L x W x Cut Corner Dimension - must note
which corner is cut and orientation of fold - must supply drawing to us !
Square with two cut corners = L x W x Cut Corner Dimension - must note
which corners are cut and orientation of fold - must supply drawing to us !
Ellipse or taper = Must supply template to us and/or specific make, year
and model of spa
True Octagon = L x W x Dimension of one side
Off-set Octagon = L x W x Dimension of each side ( 8 total )
Six Sided = L x W x Dimension of each side ( 6 total )
Round = Diameter
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The term "radius corners" scares a lot of people. It brings back bad memories of high school math class! Many spa covers have rounded corners. In order for us to make you a cover, we must know how rounded they are. This is determined by figuring out their radius dimension. The diameter of a circle is the measurement across the center. The radius of a circle is half of its diameter. Very simple. Method # 1 for determining
radius:
Method # 2 for determining radius: Method # 3 for determining
radius: Remember, if you are a little too big, the cover will still fit (and work) fine. However if you are even the slightest bit too small, the cover will not sit properly on the spa. If you have to guess one way or the other, go bigger. |