Tom 715 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm thinking about ordering a replacement cover for my 2002 Hot Springs Prodigy from Costco.com. The main reason is they have a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. Has anyone bought their cover and does it sound like a good deal at $319 shipped. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottubdan Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Do you have to measure or do they know the size? Do you have a Hot Spring Lifter? What is the density of the foam? If you have a warranty issue, how is it satisfied? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatech (the unreal one) Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm thinking about ordering a replacement cover for my 2002 Hot Springs Prodigy from Costco.com. The main reason is they have a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. Has anyone bought their cover and does it sound like a good deal at $319 shipped. Thanks What is the foam density? I'd be worried I'm getting a 1# density cover which will raise my utlility bill. Covers routinely last more than 3 years so that "bumper to bumper" warranty doesn't wow me. Shop your other choices and compare, the best deal often isn't the one with the lowest up front cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK117 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm thinking about ordering a replacement cover for my 2002 Hot Springs Prodigy from Costco.com. The main reason is they have a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. Has anyone bought their cover and does it sound like a good deal at $319 shipped. Thanks What is the foam density? I'd be worried I'm getting a 1# density cover which will raise my utlility bill. Covers routinely last more than 3 years so that "bumper to bumper" warranty doesn't wow me. Shop your other choices and compare, the best deal often isn't the one with the lowest up front cost. Not much detail on the Costco website or the ordering web site. Meets all ASTM safety standards Rugged 30 oz. marine grade vinyl top Tapered Virgin Foam Insulation: 4" - 2": Allows moisture/rain/snow to drift off the cover eliminating a “pooling” issue that many flat covers encounter 6 mil double-ply poly-laminate underneath Exclusive moisture lock heat seal Sturdy, four layer hinge #93 Dacron Polyester, UV thread throughout Super-strength recessed handles 37 different stress point reinforcements 20 gauge steel, non-corrosive reinforced center bar Locking, extra strong tie-down straps Cold crack tested down to -20F Hidden zipper design and corrosion resistant Mildew and UV inhibitors Grommeted drain holes Premium commercial grade skirt with custom made split corners to seal the heat in and protect shell Warranty: 3 year (bumper to bumper). NON-PRO RATED. DK117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeffreak Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm thinking about ordering a replacement cover for my 2002 Hot Springs Prodigy from Costco.com. The main reason is they have a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. Has anyone bought their cover and does it sound like a good deal at $319 shipped. Thanks What is the foam density? I'd be worried I'm getting a 1# density cover which will raise my utlility bill. Covers routinely last more than 3 years so that "bumper to bumper" warranty doesn't wow me. Shop your other choices and compare, the best deal often isn't the one with the lowest up front cost. Not much detail on the Costco website or the ordering web site. Meets all ASTM safety standards Rugged 30 oz. marine grade vinyl top Tapered Virgin Foam Insulation: 4" - 2": Allows moisture/rain/snow to drift off the cover eliminating a “pooling” issue that many flat covers encounter 6 mil double-ply poly-laminate underneath Exclusive moisture lock heat seal Sturdy, four layer hinge #93 Dacron Polyester, UV thread throughout Super-strength recessed handles 37 different stress point reinforcements 20 gauge steel, non-corrosive reinforced center bar Locking, extra strong tie-down straps Cold crack tested down to -20F Hidden zipper design and corrosion resistant Mildew and UV inhibitors Grommeted drain holes Premium commercial grade skirt with custom made split corners to seal the heat in and protect shell Warranty: 3 year (bumper to bumper). NON-PRO RATED. DK117 Talking points look identical to: http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaCovers/SpaCoverFeatures.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawn Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Here is something that was posted on another hot tub forum that mentioned Costco covers in the course of a longer thread about replacement covers in general: "Nice to have shipping included. The specs don't say what density the foam is and a couple of reviews indicated that the purchaser wasn't expecting it to be so light. Some expected better quality construction but others seemed happy. I googelled the phone number & came up with CORE Covers. I googled their address and came up with seven or eight businesses listing the same address which may or may not be a concern depending on the situation. Makes you wonder if they would be around for the three year warranty but on the other hand Costoc buyers like to point out that they can alwasy taek anything back. I guess the questions may be, "Is this a three year cover for $320 or will it last longer? Would I be better off with a $400 cover that may insulate better and last 6-8 years?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Spa Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 The foam density is 1 pound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatech (the unreal one) Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 The foam density is 1 pound In that case you're spending less $ up front yet pissing those "savings" away each month with a larger utility bill and in less than a years time you're upside down on that supposed great deal. That would be like choosing a winter coat because it sells for a cheaper price only to later find out it doesn't keep you as warm as the alternative. Spend the extra for a better insulating cover with 1½# density foam (or better) and you won't be sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawn Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Talking points look identical to: http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaCovers/SpaCoverFeatures.php Hot Tub Works and Core Covers (the maker of the Costco cover) share the same address: 1559 Sunland Ave, Costa Mesa CA Hot tub Works has a website that allows you to order a cover and enter info for size, color, foam density, etc. For a 7 x 7 4"-2" cover in dark grey with 1 lb density and 1 year warranty, their price is $299 delivered - they say this cover is "best for indoors". The same cover in 1.5 lb density has a five year warranty and is 329.99 delivered. Move up to 2 lb density for 349.99 delivered. Move up to the Ultra for 6"-4" cover with 1.5 lb foam for 464.99 delivered. The Works is 6"-4" 2.0 lb foam for 599.99 delivered. Could it be that the Coscto cover is the 1 lb cover with a warranty expanded to three years or the 1.5 lb cover with the warranty reduced to 3 years? It sounds like it may be the 1 lb foam with better waranty, but beware of the lower insulating qualities of 1 lb foam if you go that route. On the other hand if price is all that one cares about and wants to be able to take it back to Costco after a couple of years and get $ back (some have no qualms with this, unfortuantely I say as a Costco member)the Costco cover may be for you. Just sharing this info for whoever is interested. Not trying to butter up the Doctor but that is where I will be going for my next cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK117 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Talking points look identical to: http://www.hottubworks.com/SpaCovers/SpaCoverFeatures.php Hot Tub Works and Core Covers (the maker of the Costco cover) share the same address: 1559 Sunland Ave, Costa Mesa CA Hot tub Works has a website that allows you to order a cover and enter info for size, color, foam density, etc. For a 7 x 7 4"-2" cover in dark grey with 1 lb density and 1 year warranty, their price is $299 delivered - they say this cover is "best for indoors". The same cover in 1.5 lb density has a five year warranty and is 329.99 delivered. Move up to 2 lb density for 349.99 delivered. Move up to the Ultra for 6"-4" cover with 1.5 lb foam for 464.99 delivered. The Works is 6"-4" 2.0 lb foam for 599.99 delivered. Could it be that the Coscto cover is the 1 lb cover with a warranty expanded to three years or the 1.5 lb cover with the warranty reduced to 3 years? It sounds like it may be the 1 lb foam with better waranty, but beware of the lower insulating qualities of 1 lb foam if you go that route. On the other hand if price is all that one cares about and wants to be able to take it back to Costco after a couple of years and get $ back (some have no qualms with this, unfortuantely I say as a Costco member)the Costco cover may be for you. Just sharing this info for whoever is interested. Not trying to butter up the Doctor but that is where I will be going for my next cover. where did you get the 1 lb foam info? Compare Energy-Saving 4" 1.5 lb virgin foam in our "Standard" outdoor cover DK117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatech (the unreal one) Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 where did you get the 1 lb foam info?Compare Energy-Saving 4" 1.5 lb virgin foam in our "Standard" outdoor cover DK117 But that site is for covers you buy from that website, not for the ones we're speaking of. We're talking about the ones they make for Costco. I had an electronic conversation with someone that I'm sure knows the answer to this and he stated that he knows wit 100% cerainty that the Costco covers in question are 1.0# density. It doesn't surprise me really because Costco looks for a price point and the easiet way to lower the cost of a cover is to reduce the foam density though its not good for teh consumer in the long range in this example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK117 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 where did you get the 1 lb foam info?Compare Energy-Saving 4" 1.5 lb virgin foam in our "Standard" outdoor cover DK117 But that site is for covers you buy from that website, not for the ones we're speaking of. We're talking about the ones they make for Costco. I had an electronic conversation with someone that I'm sure knows the answer to this and he stated that he knows wit 100% cerainty that the Costco covers in question are 1.0# density. It doesn't surprise me really because Costco looks for a price point and the easiet way to lower the cost of a cover is to reduce the foam density though its not good for teh consumer in the long range in this example. That sounds plausable, and you're probably right, I just don't see how a consumer would arrive at that conclusion. I'm also curious as to how other online cover retailers stack up. It seems there's an upgrade for everything so the initial price point is totally moot. DK117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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