Handle Bearclaw 2-tone

The Bearclaw 2-Tone Handle is a black-and-grey textured replacement handle for diverter valves on Arctic Spas. The bearclaw pattern (named for the four-claw grip texture) is easier to grip than smooth caps — especially in winter with cold or wet hands — and the 2-tone colour breaks up the black-on-black look that makes diverters disappear visually on darker spa rims.

Why upgrade to a bearclaw handle: Original threaded caps are smooth on top and rely on flat splines for grip. After years of use, those splines crack from over-tightening or just wear smooth. The bearclaw replaces them with a deeper, more aggressive grip texture that holds up to bare-handed turning much longer. Aesthetically, it also adds a small visual feature to the spa rim — a tactile detail rather than a flat cap.

Will this fit my spa? Yes, on most current and recent-vintage Arctic Spas with the standard threaded diverter assembly. The bearclaw uses the same threading as the standard cap. If you'd prefer a clear-acrylic version that lights up at night, see the Bearclaw Clear Handle.

Quick tips:

• Replace the matching Diverter Cap O-ring at the same time — they age together
• Don't overtighten when installing — finger-tight is enough