Author Topic: What type of insulation (Read 4198 times)

Rayman · « **on:** May 26, 2005, 09:12:14 am »

Does Beachcomber use open cell or closed cell, and what are the advantages/disadvantages?

Ray

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nicker · « **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.

Rayman · « **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

Steve · « **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.

Steve

Rayman · « **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2005, 10:15:30 am »

Why not closed cell everywhere?

Chas · « **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.

Steve · « **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

) but 2lb closed cell is known to be more of a structural foam where open celled has a higher r-value until wet.

Steve

Rayman · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2005, 10:53:02 am »

Makes sense cause it would have more air.

Steve · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2005, 11:11:07 am »

Hey Ray,

Do you know Leslie at KoHo?

Rayman · « **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.

Ray

Steve · « **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,

Steve

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