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Rayman

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What type of insulation
« on: May 26, 2005, 09:12:14 am »
Does Beachcomber use open cell or closed cell, and what are the advantages/disadvantages?

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What type of insulation
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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2005, 09:59:27 am »
I am going to take shot and say Closed Cell.  I would hope that all Full Foam tub MFG's used Closed Cell.

Differences, Open Cell has the ability to absorb water/moisture and Closed Cell does not.
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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2005, 10:01:40 am »
That's what i thought as well but I just was on KOHO pool and spa website and they state that it is open cell, now I am confused
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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2005, 10:02:29 am »
Actually, they use a 2 lb closed cell around the outside perimeter of the cabinet as well as on the bottom of the shell, but half pound open cell with everything in between.

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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2005, 10:15:30 am »
Why not closed cell everywhere?
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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2005, 10:27:00 am »
HotSpring uses closed cell, but I have seen it absorb water.

Sudance uses open cell, and I have seen it absorb water.

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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2005, 10:51:07 am »
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Why not closed cell everywhere?


I could be wrong here (I was once in June of '02 ;D) but 2lb closed cell is known to be more of a structural foam where open celled has a higher r-value until wet.

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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2005, 10:53:02 am »
Makes sense cause it would have more air.
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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2005, 11:11:07 am »
Hey Ray,

Do you know Leslie at KoHo?
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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2005, 11:13:57 am »
No, I have seen her name on a few posts here though, i lived in Barrie for 8 years and hadn't been in KOHO.  Just moved down to Brampton and the first thing I see is this Beachcomber dealer and fell in love with a tub.

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Re: What type of insulation
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2005, 11:24:38 am »
She's a real sweetheart :-* and one of the best in the business!  You had made mention of Koho so I thought I'd check. Thanks,

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