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...
Custom Spa Covers by Ideal™ Spa Covers
When purchasing a new spa cover you should ALWAYS have the option to make it custom! You may be able to call your local pool supply and find one in stock but it is probably one that another customer ordered and did not pick up. For example you...
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...
Portable spas / hot tubs are made in a variety of sizes and shapes. It is important to have the cover fit properly in order to retain heat and keep debris and moisture out of the spa. Spas that measure 96″ x 96″ or smaller use a...
In the beginning, spa / hot tub covers were made of generic, off the shelf vinyl and a FLAT foam core. It didn’t take long, usually after the first decent rain, the owner’s of the covers reported that they have become very heavy...