Arranging a luxurious and relaxing hot tub experience can be overwhelming. You need to take care of the tub’s size, the measurement of your place, the ease of access to a water source, and keep room for accessories and a cover. Interesting...
The top 5 things to look out for… Typically, jacuzzi hot tub covers will have a life-span of 4-6 years. Not only are hot tub covers exposed to the elements (i.e. direct sunlight, rains, snow, etc.), they are also bombarded by the fumes from...
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...
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...