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A: Water has started to ingress into the foam core of the cover. Once it has started this process will continue intil the cover has become completely saturated.
A: The primary reason is not water from outside (i.e. rainwater) getting into the cover, but moisture from inside the hot tub; chemically charged steam which is constantly attacking the underside of the cover, eventually breaking down the plastic vapour barrier that protects the foam core, creating micro-perforations that allow moisture through. Here in the UK (and similar climates in northern Europe) water saturation is by far the most common cause of cover failure.
Unfortunately, once the process of water ingression has started it's virtually impossible to reverse and a new cover is the only option. If you're in this situation you might want to consider this sooner rather than later, here's why:
A: This is dependent on a number of factors, but as long as you buy a good quality cover, you use a cover lifter and it is well looked after, about 3-5 years is the average.
A: For more information on this, take a look at our Cover Care Guide.
A: Choosing a cover purely due to its low price is unlikely to save you money in the long run. Generally, cheaper covers tend to be less resistant to the ingression of water and have poorer heat insulation capabilities. In other words, buy a decent cover and it will probably last longer and your energy costs will be lower - anything up £10 a month lower. Over the course of the cover's life this can run into 100's of pounds. In our opinion it is foolhardy not to factor this into the buying decision.
A: When buying goods there are many instances when you get what you pay for, but this isn't one of them. These companies don't make their covers themselves, they use just the same type of production facilities we use, then just slap their logo on it - and a 50% higher price tag! Whilst it might feel reassuring to buy the same brand cover as your hot tub, in reality there is no material advantage in doing so.
A: No. USA is the acknowledged home of the hot tub industry, and this is perhaps why this misconception has arisen. In truth, some very good covers come from America and some very poor quality covers do too! Quality varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, regardless of the country of origin, and the situation is really no different here in the UK. Ultimately the quality of a cover is determined by the quality of the materials and the standard of workmanship. We have access to the same premium grade raw materials used in the States and there's no shortage of skilled machinists in this country, so there is no real benefit in buying from outside this country.
Also, compared to the UK, the process of getting a cover from the States inevitably takes longer, with delivery times taking anything up to to 12 weeks in some cases. And if, once delivered you find your order is damaged or incorrect, what then?
A: It depends. The thickness of the EPS (Expanded PolyStyrene) foam core alone does not in itself guarantee a high thermal value. It is a combination of the thickness and the density of that foam. Some manufacturers use not much better than packing foam in their covers and so, regardless of its thickness, the thermal rating will always be pretty low. The ideal is combination a high density, good quality foam and extra thickness, which will yield very good heat retention values.
A: Hot Tub covers are designed to perform only three functions:
They're certainly not designed to be human or pet seats or sun loungers. Spa covers may be large, bulky items but they are actually quite fragile and if they're used in a way they're not intended they can sustain damage really very easily.
If you have a partially in-ground hot tub or swim spa and you find that it gets used as seating or a fully in-ground one and which gets accidentally walked on then you should definitely consider the walk-on option. This is also a wise choice if you live in a region that gets heavy snow (an alpine resort for example) and the cover doesn't get cleared of snow on a regular basis.
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