Recent content by dafrimpster

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    DIY Cover lifter

    I built the cover lifter using the instructions here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Ma ... over-Lift/ I mounted mine to the slab my tub sits on rather than the tub case though. It cost me less than 30 bucks. A good savings if you are a DIYer. :-D
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    Shell Cleaner products

    Based on a recommendation from the guy at the pool store we used Spic-n-Span powder. We mixed it at "no rinse" strength and rinsed it anyway. IT did a good job cleaning. No suds when we refilled the tub. It seems to be a good choice.
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    Shell Cleaner products

    I know there are a number of dedicated spa shell cleaning products available. Are ther any general household cleaners that are suitable for cleaning my spa shell. I am doing my first drain and clean on my Elite Spas model 8000 this weekend. If there isn't a suitable substitute for dedicated spa...