New covers that do not absorb water?

[Hubjeep]

Howdy,
I desperately need a new hot tub cover (mine is water logged to about 5X its original weight).  

A friend was telling me about new covers that do not absorb water even if the top becomes torn.  Can anyone point me over to them?

Thanks,
John   8-)

[windsurfdog]

I haven't heard of any new covers like your friend described but if you want a quality cover, be sure to consider one of Doc's covers found here.

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

There was a company about a year ago that made this claim.......Seattle Spa Covers. How ever, after about 1-1/2 years they went out of business due to a MASSIVE amount of warranty claims........... for waterlogged covers  

There just isn't a way to improve upon a "quality" cover that's made today, in a cost effective way. Would you be willing to pay 3 times the cost for a cover that will last twice as long? A goos quality cover should last 5 to 8 years. A poor quality cover, 2 to 3.

[Zep]

[size=14]wonder if these are any good?[/size]



http://www.spasealcovers.com/index.html

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

It's an interesting idea, but when you melt the vinyl together is loses it's flexibility at the seam and becomes brittle. I've heard reports of problems with cracking, especially in very cold locations. Also, the few cover I've seen (at trade shows) are very saggy and wrinkly. The vinyl just doesn't have as tight a fit.

[Bonibelle]

spa blanket...spa blanket.....spa blanket

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

Maybe Amy can write a poem, or even better, a song?

[Bonibelle]

I was thinking more of a cheer but..

A spa blanket is a beautiful thing, it keeps your cover dry...

 (next line Terminator please)....
So not to be outdone on another forum, please continue our song....

[hottub.pool_boy]

Let's clear the air. The foam does not absorb water. The small air spaces in the foam are displaced with water at the molecular level. It happen through a term we've all heard before-----OSMOSIS.

[Hubjeep]

spa blanket...spa blanket.....spa blanket

What is that?  :-?

[Hubjeep]

I haven't heard of any new covers like your friend described but if you want a quality cover, be sure to consider one of Doc's covers found here.

Thanks for the link, $319 delivered sounds like a great deal.  

[Gomboman]

You might want to try Docs site.

http://www.rhtubs.com/covers/floating.htm

http://www.rhtubs.com/store/float.htm

[Bonibelle]

I have decided that the spa blanket is not only an extra measure of insulation in itself, but because it protects the spa cover from the moisture, it adds even more insulating value. A waterlogged spa cover looses insulating capability. I guess I am the biggest fan of the spa blanket, but I really think mine makes a difference.
 

[Hubjeep]

I just ordered up a Deluxe cover from Docs site.      I can't wait to get it, the current 8 year old one has seen much better days.

Double wrapped, reinforced hinge.

Went with the Rock-it lifter too, since it appears to place the cover next to the tub instead of holding it up in the air, completely blocking the view.

Current one:


Thanks for the feedback,
John  8-)

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

Nice before picture............Can I offer you a floating blanket for an after picture?