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Spa Blanket Review - Update
« on: March 04, 2008, 06:45:27 pm »
Ok, either my ozone system is whoopin' butt or that spa blanket I bought is crap.

I went out to the tub tonight for a soak and discovered a nice big hole in my new foam blanket right over the ozone inlet.  I started using the blanket in mid-January, so its been in the tub for about a month and a half.  I'm gonna give the vendor a call tomorrow and see what they say.

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Spa Blanket Review - Update
« on: March 04, 2008, 06:45:27 pm »

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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2008, 06:48:38 pm »
Sure looks like you put that blanket on your bed instead of your spa!!  Was that in error?  ;D ;)  

Seriously, I can't believe that hole!!  No spa blankets for me.

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Re: Spa Blanket Review - Update
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2008, 07:26:19 pm »
At least now we can answer the question people have often asked posed "How can I be sure my ozonator is producing ozone?". Simply buy one of those spa blankets and check it for degradation after a couple weeks. ;)
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Re: Spa Blanket Review - Update
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2008, 07:55:21 pm »
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At least now we can answer the question people have often asked posed "How can I be sure my ozonator is producing ozone?". Simply buy one of those spa blankets and check it for degradation after a couple weeks. ;)

You got that right.  I am fully confident that my ozone is working just fine!  Nice to know, but the $39.00 "test strip" is a bit much!
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2008, 07:58:04 pm »
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Sure looks like you put that blanket on your bed instead of your spa!!  Was that in error?  ;D ;)  


No, Cyn, the blanket was still in the tub when I took that picture.  
I chose the Hot Spring Tapestry option for the shell color!    ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Spa Blanket Review - Update
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2008, 08:21:42 pm »
Wow, that is my next shell color pick!!  

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« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2008, 08:22:14 pm »
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Ok, either my ozone system is whoopin' butt or that spa blanket I bought is crap.


Can I GIVE you one of our blankets to use and compare to this one?
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« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2008, 08:30:39 pm »
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Can I GIVE you one of our blankets to use and compare to this one?

Take the deal.  Doc's blankets are much much different than what you've got.  I also guarantee you will find it easier to use.

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« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2008, 08:34:44 pm »
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Can I GIVE you one of our blankets to use and compare to this one?

Doc, I would be honored and humbled to act as your guinea pig!   :-[
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« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2008, 08:41:05 pm »
If you PM me an address I can ship it out to you tomorrow........... Would you like a blanket leash to go along with it?

I'd like to ask for a comparison between the two different blankets if I may.
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2008, 08:54:44 pm »
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If you PM me an address I can ship it out to you tomorrow........... Would you like a blanket leash to go along with it?

I'd like to ask for a comparison between the two different blankets if I may.

PM sent.  Thanks for the offer and I will update as you ask.
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« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2008, 09:34:10 pm »
Doc,

I can tell you your blanket is much better! The one I got is similar to the packing material that you get for electronics. I was going to return it but with a restocking fee it was pointless. I figure I would see how this fairs and move on after it becomes useless.

Rich,

I have to say I don't have a hole in my blanket but my spa's circ pump thows out the bubbles fairly far from the return port (think long thin line). Then again who knows what happens when I upgrade my ozonator this spring. Think about it this way - all that damage was not done to your cover. Doc's blanket is a nice product and you will definately see a difference in quality.

As far as the blanket leash - it woks pretty well in removing the blanket from the water. Be careful with the blanket leash though on the cover, I found that the surface tension of the water may keep the blanket "stuck" to the water and may pull the gromets through the blanket. It did it for me. I bought some high quality duct tape and used that as a backing for the blanket to have some substance, seemed to work.

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Re: Spa Blanket Review - Update
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2008, 11:16:05 pm »
Doc, I'm ready for one of your blankets myself. I'll buy it though. Have you thought about pre-cutting them to some of the more popular shells? Can you point me to what you would recommend for a HS Envoy?

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Re: Spa Blanket Review - Update
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2008, 11:33:42 pm »
Rich100,

Is that the SpaDepot product?

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Re: Spa Blanket Review - Update
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2008, 06:58:37 am »
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Rich100,

Is that the SpaDepot product?

Yes it is.
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