Technical Information
HIDE Technical Information
Welcome to the HIDE Technical Information hub—your go-to resource for understanding and maintaining your HIDE Cover.
Here, you'll find essential details on:
- Product Understanding: Key features and benefits of your HIDE Cover.
- Installation Best Practices: Step-by-step guidance for a seamless, secure installation.
- Electrical Compliance: Important considerations for safe and compliant installations.
- Maintenance: Best practices to ensure long-term durability and shine.
- Safe Lid Operation: Guidelines for safely opening and handling the lid and safety key storage.
You'll also find downloadable Installation Tech Sheets for quick reference. Whether you're an installer, contractor, or homeowner, this section provides the technical knowledge you need to get the most out of your HIDE Cover.
Information Hub
Choosing your Kit
Not sure which HIDE Kit is right for your project? This guide will walk you through key considerations like inlay depth, underside opening size, and when to use a Drain Cover as an Access Cover. Click through to get all the details and feel confident in your selection.
Installation Advice
Looking to install your HIDE Cover like a pro? Our Installation Advice page has everything you need—from step-by-step instructions to handy tips and tricks that ensure a smooth, precise finish. Whether you're a seasoned installer or tackling your first project, you'll find expert guidance to help your HIDE Cover blend in beautifully and perform flawlessly.
Electrical Compliance
Our Electrical Compliance page offers helpful advice, explains when bonding may be necessary, and points you to local guidelines so you can stay compliant and confident on-site.
Use and Operation
Want to get the most out of your HIDE Cover? Our Use & Operation page covers everything you need to know—from safe lifting techniques using the HIDE Key, to best practices for storing your kit and keeping your cover in perfect condition. Click through for simple tips that help keep your space safe and your HIDE product looking great.
Maintenance
Like all stainless steel, HIDE Covers need a little care to stay in top shape. Our Maintenance Guide shares easy cleaning tips, explains how to prevent tea-staining, and highlights whatnotto do—like using acid washes that can cause damage. Click through for everything you need to know to keep your cover spotless and long-lasting.
Patent Information
HIDE Covers are backed by international patents that reflect our commitment to smart, original design. Visit our Patent Information page to learn more about the technologies that set HIDE apart and the protections in place to ensure authenticity and quality worldwide.
Understanding HIDE Product Categories
While HIDE Kits are categorised on our website as Skimmer Lids, Access Covers, Utility Covers, or Drain Covers, it's important to understand that all HIDE Covers are access covers at their core—designed to provide safe, seamless access to what lies beneath.
For example, our popular Skimmer Lid Kits (Product Codes HSL306 and HSL412) are perfectly suited to standard swimming pool skimmer boxes. However, they are not limited to that purpose. These same covers can be used anywhere in your landscape where a compact, discreet access point is needed—making them ideal for irrigation points, lighting junctions, or inspection ports.
Similarly, Drain Covers (Product Code HDC314) with a 5mm gap around the circumference of the lid for water flow, provides both aesthetic appeal and easy access to the drainage pipe for cleaning and maintenance. And our Utility Covers (HAC506 and HAC656) are simply larger format access covers—ideal for service pits, junction boxes or concealed storage.
In short:
The product names reflect common use cases and sizing standards, not limitations. You’re free to select the HIDE Cover size and depth that best suits your project’s needs—regardless of how it’s labelled.
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