Replacement Buckle Kit (Single)

Q: How wide of a strap does it fit?

A: Our buckles are 1 inch wide.

Q: How does the buckle attach to the cover?

A: Excellent question! Once your order is placed, please reach out to us to let us know that you will need a plastic piece called a Tri-Glide added to your kit, to allow your straps to be converted to adjustable ones. You can email us at support@spa-mart.com or call us at 1-800-823-3618. If your current strap is made out of a polypropylene webbing, we recommend cutting part of the strap to remove the broken buckle. Once you have removed the broken clip, use a lighter and carefully burn the edge of the strap to prevent fraying. To burn the edges, carefully hover the end of the strap over the flame for a few seconds. Once you have completed this step, you can attach the new buckle and plastic tri-glide. The tri-glide will hold the new male buckle on the strap without the need to re-sew the portion you had to cut and will allow your straps to be adjustable.

Q: Is this the flat single-piece, front releasing buckle? It appears to have two teeth on either side, making it side releasing. The spa cover we were sent has the single-piece front releasing buckle.

A: Our buckle kit comes with the type of buckle shown in the photos (2-pronged side-release). However, we do still have some leftover stock of the single-pronged front-release buckles and would be happy to send you that type instead. After you have placed an order, reach out to us via email - support@spa-mart.com - or phone - 1-800-823-3618 - and we will work with you to figure out which buckle you need. Please keep in mind that the front-releasing buckles are extra stock that will not be replenished when we run out.

Q: What comes with the Replacement Buckle Kit?

A: Each kit contains one side-release buckle set, installation screws, one locking key, and installation instructions. It is designed for replacing a single broken or damaged spa cover buckle.

Q: Why should I replace a broken hot tub cover buckle?

A: A functioning buckle helps secure your spa cover to the hot tub cabinet. This can help prevent the cover from shifting or lifting in windy conditions and allows the cover strap to be locked when the spa is not in use. Replacing damaged hardware also helps you continue using an otherwise serviceable spa cover.

Q: Do I need to replace all of my spa cover buckles at the same time?

A: No. This kit is sold as a single replacement, making it convenient when only one buckle is broken or damaged. If several buckles are worn, cracked, or no longer latch securely, replacing those components at the same time can help restore a more secure hold around the entire cover.