Cover Useful Life

[kfree1966]

Hello All,

I have a 5 year Hot spring Vanguard. The cover is the same age. It has started to get water in the plastic cases that cover the insulation. It is becoming very heavy. I am thinking it is time for a new cover. Before I do that I thought I would check to see how long they are suppose to last. What is the average lifetime of a spa cover? If it is getting time for a new one, do you recommend OEM from Hot spring or buy a aftermarket?

Thanks in Advance.

[Roger]

Hello All,

I have a 5 year Hot spring Vanguard. The cover is the same age. It has started to get water in the plastic cases that cover the insulation. It is becoming very heavy. I am thinking it is time for a new cover. Before I do that I thought I would check to see how long they are suppose to last. What is the average lifetime of a spa cover? If it is getting time for a new one, do you recommend OEM from Hot spring or buy a aftermarket?

Thanks in Advance.

3-5 on a cover is pretty standerd. Sometimes they make it longer. I like RH tubs dot com for covers.

[Hillbilly Hot Tub]

Going aftermarket is fine, just be careful who you order from. Some of the aftermarket covers are from China and they are the biggest pieces of junk I have seen.

[ps558]

Going aftermarket is fine, just be careful who you order from. Some of the aftermarket covers are from China and they are the biggest pieces of junk I have seen.

Merlin industries make a good cover in USA too. Sunstar is another that comes to mind. You can prolong the life a little with using spa cover care products or saddle soap. NO CAR PRODUCTS like armor all

[Shaamus]

Going aftermarket is fine, just be careful who you order from. Some of the aftermarket covers are from China and they are the biggest pieces of junk I have seen.

I'm not aware of any aftermarket covers from China. Some OEMs are looking at China, but the shipping time/cost is not a fit for custom made-to-order covers.

[JackVa1]

Going aftermarket is fine, just be careful who you order from. Some of the aftermarket covers are from China and they are the biggest pieces of junk I have seen.

I'm not aware of any aftermarket covers from China. Some OEMs are looking at China, but the shipping time/cost is not a fit for custom made-to-order covers.

If my Spa is under a porch I would expect it to outlast the Spa, no?

[spatech (the unreal one)]

If my Spa is under a porch I would expect it to outlast the Spa, no?

Not if you got a well made spa!!!

If you get a quality spa I'd expect it to last 15 years. Even if a spa cover was underneath a porch I wouldn't expect it to last 15 years but it will certainly last longer than a cover directly in sunlight. Now if you get a cheaply made spa that only lasts about 8 years then maybe the cover will outlast the spa.

[JackVa1]

If my Spa is under a porch I would expect it to outlast the Spa, no?

Not if you got a well made spa!!!

If you get a quality spa I'd expect it to last 15 years. Even if a spa cover was underneath a porch I wouldn't expect it to last 15 years but it will certainly last longer than a cover directly in sunlight. Now if you get a cheaply made spa that only lasts about 8 years then maybe the cover will outlast the spa.

I have a Caldera Utopia and the cover looks like it will last forever . It never sees sun or rain, it will have to rot from underneath.