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benalexe

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looks like I am goign to need a cover
« on: September 27, 2008, 03:54:23 pm »
I thought I could make it through the spring but my cover looks shot.So I know this has been discussed and debated to death on these boards but I thought I would just open the questions again.

What is the best cover to get?
What is the most efficient cover to get?
Where do you get the most bang for your buck?
Are there anything specific I should look for when I get a cover?
Where should I order from?

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looks like I am goign to need a cover
« on: September 27, 2008, 03:54:23 pm »

benalexe

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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2008, 04:00:03 pm »
Anyone know of any info on this cover?

Price is good but as I said in my last post don't know what to look for?

http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaCovers/Features.php

This one looks good too.
http://www.spadepot.com/shop/Spa-Covers-C45.aspx?gclid=CMe_9qzh_JUCFQkcHgod722EFA

It has a bunch of options..  $99 more for super insulated R-21 plus the other value enhancements.

I want the most energy efficient cover of course if it cost me $200 for a better cover but the savings s nominal then not worth it.
« Last Edit: September 27, 2008, 04:03:42 pm by benalexe »

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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2008, 05:07:57 pm »
Take a look at your current cover and why it is shot. It will show you weak points. You can look at a cover and see, this is/is not a strong looking as mine in that area.  How big is your tub?  This time I went for a thinner cover, perhaps sacrificing efficiency for ease of use.
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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2008, 01:07:28 pm »
Benny, how old is your cover? Is just looking a little ragged or is it getting heavy and waterlogged? You can call your dealer for replacement costs if you want to stick with the factory cover--just kidding. Have you looked at Doc's covers? I hear they are pretty nice......
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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2008, 01:20:04 pm »
can you give me the link to Doc's covers again?

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If you can't sell it on eBay, it may not even qualify as landfill.

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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2008, 06:37:19 pm »
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http://www.hot-tub-spa-covers.com/insulating_spa_covers.htm


I'll take some pictures of mine. I just finished putting a new lifter on today.  My wife liked the looks of a Cover Butler.  I did use the RH cover link. Measuring the cover was easy and that turned out alright. I went with double wrapping and a reflective underside and double stitching on the seam..
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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2008, 09:54:49 am »
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I went with double wrapping..
I do that on all my burritos now.


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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2008, 10:49:11 am »
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I do that on all my burritos now.


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Doesn't that double the carbs?  We don't want you putting that weight back on.
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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2008, 06:17:16 pm »
Well I just ordered a new cover today from Docs, I will post a report of how it works when I get it. The only bad thing now is waiting the 5-6 weeks just to get a cover, is this normally how long it takes? :'(

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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2008, 08:43:52 pm »
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The only bad thing now is waiting the 5-6 weeks just to get a cover, is this normally how long it takes? :'(

Depends. At the moment, you're probably looking at more like 3 to 4 weeks. This is the "end" of an odd annual slow "season". Mid August to mid September. Happens every year.,Aall I can figure is it has something to do with school starting back up. Currently, we have almost no backlog.
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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2008, 10:32:16 pm »
Awesome thats good to hear, hopefully my cover can hold out alittle longer.
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Re: looks like I am goign to need a cover
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2008, 04:27:46 pm »
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Awesome thats good to hear, hopefully my cover can hold out alittle longer.


Mine came in that 3-4 week period.
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