cpuKEN Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 After 4 years I recently realized that my original cover was really heavy... originally I thought I was just getting weaker. Having read a few post, it is now obvious the existing cover is water logged (2010 Sundance Hawthorne). Looks like cover technology has evolved over the past 4 years. Flat covers were common back then but I now see a lot of sloped covers. Here's what I'm thinking of looking for: * 5-to-3 inch cover (5 inch thick in middle, slopping to 3 inch on edge) * 1.5 lb foam density * should I get a double wrapped foam or is it worth the extra cost? * metal C channel (should I get this?) * any other detail I should be concerned about? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finally, what vendors do you recommend. I realize there won't be a consensus on this one but maybe I can get 3-4 different retailers who offer a good quality product at a fair price to choose from. without this forum I probably would have abandoned my tub by now. Thanks in advance for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Spa Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Flat covers haven't been common for over 20 years! Double wrapping is the best bang for the buck in terms of upgrades. All covers have metal C channel reinforcement...even the old flat covers....if by chance you find something that doesn't, consider it an absolute piece of cr@p...also, steel is far stronger than aluminum. Be sure the thickness advertised is the actual thickness of the foam...not the entire cover (including wrapping and vinyl). Be sure the density of the foam is the true, not a "nominal" number (some people will call a 1.25 density 1.5) Compare the UV and pigment rating of the vinyl, as well as weight (higher weigh = thicker vinyl) Look at the thickness of the polywrap, as well as how it's sealed (taped or hand sealed is significantly inferior to mechanical sealing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpuKEN Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Vendors to consider? Vendors to avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2049 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 I am too am quite interested in this if anyone else has opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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