Heavy Cover

[bobhol]

After 5 years my cover is getting heavier and heavier .It seems waterlogged.  How can I get it dry again  

[Vanguard]

Buy an oven that is large enough to insert the entire foam core, set it at about 150 degrees until dry.  

Or, just buy a new cover.  You got five years - that's not too bad.

[Steve]

After 5 years my cover is getting heavier and heavier .It seems waterlogged.  How can I get it dry again  

The average lifespan of a spa cover 3-6 years so you did well. Once waterlogged (as yours is), it is useless at retaining heat. You need a new cover...

[BauerN]

In addition to a new cover, you can try to prolong the next one with:

1.  A cover lift.  (Makes handling the cover without damaging it much easier.)

2.  A bubble blanket.

3.  UV protectant for the vinyl outer layer.

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

And even better, a thicker vapor barrier, possibly double wrapped. And remove the cover completely when shocking.

[Summitman]

And even better, a thicker vapor barrier, possibly double wrapped. And remove the cover completely when shocking.

or do what Arctic now does and completely wrap the interior foam portion with "Mylovac" to completely eliminate the moisture absorption.

[BauerN]

or do what Arctic now does and completely wrap the interior foam portion with "Mylovac" to completely eliminate the moisture absorption.

Neat!

How long is their rated life?

[Tom]

How long is their rated life?

Mylavac (note the spelling) is a registered trademark for Arctic Spas' use of Mylar plastic as a cover envelope.  I do not have figures for the anticipated lifetime but our R&D guys anticipate that it will be superior to that of other plastics used for this application.  No doubt time will tell.

[Steve]

Mylavac (note the spelling) is a registered trademark for Arctic Spas' use of Mylar plastic as a cover envelope.  I do not have figures for the anticipated lifetime but our R&D guys anticipate that it will be superior to that of other plastics used for this application.  No doubt time will tell.

Sounds interesting Tom but I imagine that the statement; "completely eliminates the moisture absorption" may be slightly overstated...   If THAT were true, one would only need to replace the skin as the foam would last...well....forever!

[RK23]

Mylavac (note the spelling) is a registered trademark for Arctic Spas' use of Mylar plastic as a cover envelope.  I do not have figures for the anticipated lifetime but our R&D guys anticipate that it will be superior to that of other plastics used for this application.  No doubt time will tell.

Is this patented by Arctic, or can we expect other brand's covers to have similar material in the next few years?

[windsurfdog]

Or simply order one of Doc's superior double-wrapped foam covers here.[/u]
 8-)

[Tom]

Sounds interesting Tom but I imagine that the statement; "completely eliminates the moisture absorption" may be slightly overstated...   If THAT were true, one would only need to replace the skin as the foam would last...well....forever!

Goarctic clearly has a passion for the product.

Is this patented by Arctic, or can we expect other brand's covers to have similar material in the next few years?

I have no knowledge regarding the patent issue, and imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.   8-)

[Steve]

Goarctic clearly has a passion for the product.

 

Ok then... we'll call it "passion"...  

[Mendocino101]

Mylavac (note the spelling) is a registered trademark for Arctic Spas' use of Mylar plastic as a cover envelope.  I do not have figures for the anticipated lifetime but our R&D guys anticipate that it will be superior to that of other plastics used for this application.  No doubt time will tell.

I saw these covers and process...As you say time will tell...in the past it is my understanding that this process has been tried but the heat breaks down the plastic...not from the spa but in the manufacturing process....perhaps it has been perfected

[Summitman]

Ok then... we'll call it "passion"...  

Ok so I slightly overstated with the word "completely"  Im sure nothing you have spoken has been slightly overstated.  


And yes I have "passion" for the product, that product keeps my bank account rolling.