International resin shortage effects the spa cover industry! The resin (glue) that is used to bind the foam beads together, to make foam is in short supply. Already, as of February 2022 rumors have begun to circulate. Companies that purchase...
How the Covid-19 pandemic has effected the hot tub cover industry The hot tub cover industry was hit pretty hard at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic for a few reasons. And as of March 2022 it doesn’t appear that things will be getting...
In This Article You Will Learn How To Order A Hot Tub Cover. Measure the spa/ hot tub (not the old cover). I do not recommend ordering using the Make, Model & Year. Your measurements will provide the Hot Tub Cover manufacturer the exact size...
Do I need to replace my hot tub cover? The top 5 things to look out for… Typically, hot tub covers will have a life-span of 4-6 years. In addition to exposure to the elements (i.e. smog, direct sunlight, rains, snow, etc.) they are also bombarded...
If your spa / hot tub is made of fiberglass or acrylic, you MUST cover it because the sun’s UV rays will damage all areas above the waterline. “Spider web” type cracks will begin to appear and they will eventually turn into cracks that cause the...
If you keep the spa cover clean it will last for many years. Have you owned a spa cover in the past only to have it wear out in just a few short years? Did you ever clean it? Did you put any type of protectant on it?
Bromine: Chemical used to sanitize water. A level of 3.0 to 5.0 ppm should be maintained. pH (potential Hydrogen): A scale of 1 to 14 that measure the alkalinity of the water. A reading below 7.0 equals acidic water and will cause etching of the...
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) is a measurement of ALL things that come into contact with the water. When a chemical is added it leaves behind “salts”. When a swimmer swims they sweat just as much as they would if they were running. The difference...
Ideal™ Spa Covers have over 20 points of reinforcement. Chris Graham, owner of Spa Covers Etc., in Orange County, Ca. would like to share some of those points with you.
In 1997, Chris Graham established Discount Pool Supply, a mobile Pool and Spa Supply “On Wheels”. From 1987 to 1997 Chris worked as the store manager for Allred’s Pool Supplies in Laguna Hills, Mission Pool and Spa Supplies in...
The new design is the only spa cover to feature a 5 inch thick foam that tapers to 2 inches. In addition to the new foam, the spa cover features a new way to sew the vinyl. Ideal™ Spa Covers has eliminated approximately 50% of the stitches from...
If properly maintained, the spa cover shouldn’t crack and regular use of 303 Aerospace Protectant will stop slow fade by 95% over 5 years if used properly. Ideal™ Spa Covers feels that 4-6 years is s good life expectancy of a spa cover that...