Frost On The Cover?

[Loosemoose]

We have a new Hot Spring Grandee and love it so far! We use it a lot and I have to add about 1" of water every two weeks. I went outside this morning and we had a heavy frost over night and my tub cover is covered with frost except in the middle. There is a un frosted strip the entire length where it " hinges" the two halves together.

My question is is this normal or is the cover not fitt or installed properly?

Thanks in advance for any replys.

[Dnepr Dave]

That's normal. The hinge has, by necessity, very little insulation. It wouldn't bend otherwise.

Dave

[Hot Spring Official]

Hey Loosemoose,

Dnepr Dave is correct; this is normal. The reason it is melting there is due to the normal cover design. We do offer a hinge seal kit (part# 74053) that you can order from the dealer. This would attach to both "shoes" of the cover (3-4 inch pieces on either side) at the hinge, and connect them to create a solid piece from end to end that would add additional insulation.

Thanks,

Steve

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[Loopcity]

Surprising that Hot Spring doesn't use full length hinge seal standard. It's a simple and inexpensive upgrade that a lot of manufacturers include.

[Roger]

I'm not surprised. You'd think they would though. There's enough Hot Springs guys around. Is it part of the country specific or didn't make the cost savings cut?