Spa covers aren’t something that spa owners tend to spend much time thinking about. This might be because it can be tempting to assume that all spa covers are made the same: a simple piece of material or plastic that stops leaves and debris from falling in. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Hot Spring WeatherPro spa pool covers are different. They protect your spa pool from outside elements from contaminating your spa pool. These well insulated spa pool covers keep more warmth in, significantly reducing your power bill. They’re made from high quality materials in clever designs, with features like locks, hinges and lifters.
Spa covers play a vital role in both the longevity of your spa pool and its ongoing ownership costs. An energy efficient spa cover can reduce power use so much that most owners never turn their spa pools off.
But when comparing Kiwi spa cover options, it’s important to consider your unique situation, like your local climate and how you plan to use your spa. These factors will help you to decide the level of investment you should make in a spa cover and which specific model will work best.
Why is a spa cover so important?
Spa covers are so much more than a simple lid for your spa pool. They need to be robust enough to deal with whatever Mother Nature throws at them, while creating a seal capable of preventing outside elements from contaminating your spa pool water.
The best covers also feature quality insulation to prevent heat from escaping – a consideration that can make a dramatic difference to the power usage (and therefore the ongoing running costs) of your spa.
Unfortunately the New Zealand market is currently saturated with cheap spa cover alternatives, making it difficult for a consumer to find the best.
Cheap spa covers generally feature a foam core wrapped in a coating made from low-quality marine polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This type of PVC breaks down quickly when exposed to UV, chlorine and heat. Over time this exposes the foam core to heat and humidity, quickly degrading it by first making it waterlogged, and eventually breaking it down from the inside.
Waterlogged spa covers are also extremely heavy to lift. The weight places extra strain on stitching and structure, which causes stress and tearing. This will further reduce the life of the spa cover and its insulation.
As a result of the spa cover being compromised, your power bills rise and your spa pool is exposed to the elements, which can ultimately shorten its life. As a final nail in the coffin, the damage to the cover and the spa is irreversible and is not covered under warranty.
Introducing Hot Spring WeatherPro covers
Hot Spring’s new and improved range of WeatherPro spa pool covers are built to avoid every single one of the spa pool cover issues listed above.
These high quality accessories are designed to trap more heat through ultra-efficient insulation, minimising heat loss, lowering your power bill and ensuring that your spa pool is always warm and ready for a soak. WeatherPro covers form a critical component of our famous Energy Smart® system that makes Hot Spring machines the most energy efficient spa pools in New Zealand.
Custom-fitted to each Hot Spring model to ensure the most perfect seal possible, our covers are an essential but often overlooked reason why Hot Spring spa pools offer such an incredible soaking and ownership experience.
Unmatched energy efficiency
Our WeatherPro spa covers have been designed from the ground up to meet the world’s most rigorous and stringent portable spa pool energy standards: those of the California Energy Commission (CEC). In fact, we build covers that exceed them.
WeatherPro covers retain more heat through a dense foam core, a thick insulating gasket that runs the length of the hinge, and the tightest of seals that runs around the lip of the spa. Everything is done to ensure warmth and water cannot escape, which means your heater doesn’t need to work as hard to retain the perfect spa pool temperature, and you won’t have to continually refill your spa due to evaporation.
Warmer water and lower utility bills, all from a stunning, custom-fitted, durable cover that only adds to the look of your spa. WeatherPro covers tick every box.
Hot Spring® WeatherPro spa pool covers last up to 3x longer!
Sure, you could choose a cheap spa cover option. But given the risks and the extra costs you face, these will ultimately end up costing you far more in the long run. Your other option is to make an investment in a high quality spa pool cover: one that will properly protect your spa pool, that will lower your power bills, and that might offer a wealth of other handy features too.
No waterlogging, guaranteed!
The exterior of a Hot Spring® spa cover is made from ultra-durable polyester that is designed to withstand spa pool chemicals, high temperatures and high moisture levels for long periods. The cores are also encased within a non-permeable water barrier, doubling the protection of the all important insulation. We’re so confident in our double-barrier system that we’re the only spa retailer that guarantees no waterlogging in their warranty!
Independently lab tested
At Hot Spring® we believe safety is of the utmost importance, which is why we independently test all our WeatherPro spa pool covers to ensure they’re fit for purpose and comply with the highest water safety standards. Unlike most of our competitors, Hot Spring® products are certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Move your spa cover easily with a cover lifter
Another way to increase the life of your WeatherPro spa cover, and the spa pool it protects, is to invest in a cover lifter. With these clever pieces of engineering, taking off your cover before a soak and putting it back on afterwards couldn’t be simpler. This not only ensures that your spa pool is covered whenever it’s not in use, it also makes you more likely to use your spa, as you can easily take the cover off, even if you’re home alone!
Hot Spring® cover lifters come in a range of styles, each designed for a slightly different purpose:
Lift ‘n Glide™
Enjoying a soak is as easy as one, two, three with the Lift ‘n Glide system! Lift the spa cover a few centimetres to engage the glide mechanism, push the cover back, then fold it over and off the spa. You gain access to your spa in seconds and with minimal effort!
UpRite™
Perfect for tight spaces like decks and outdoor gazebos, the UpRite cover lifter folds the cover in half, then places it upright on one side of the spa, which also gives your soak an extra level of privacy!
CoverCradle™ II
The revolutionary design of the CoverCradle II uses dual gas pneumatic springs that let you open even the largest and heaviest of spa pool covers super quickly and easily. This cover removal system features an ultra-smooth gliding action, fits snugly on your spa, and takes up very little room.
Check out this video to see how to operate each of the three cover lifter systems above.
Covana Horizon
For those wanting nothing less than the ultimate in cover lifter technology, look no further than the Covana Horizon. This spa pool cover lifter uses innovative technology to fully automate the lifting process, while turning your cover into a protective gazebo. It allows you to tilt the cover above your spa, angling it to protect yourself from sun, wind, rain, hail or snow.
The Covana Horizon’s avant-garde and beautifully sculpted design will give your outdoor area a distinctive and luxurious look. The Covana Horizon features the highest quality and most advanced materials, designed to withstand the harshest of climates. This cover lifter is the first of its kind on the New Zealand market, and is exclusive to Hot Spring®.
Spa covers are more important than you might think, with the potential to save you time, effort and money. If you’re wondering which cover would be the best choice for you, our friendly team is ready to help you work that out. Get in touch today, or head to your local dealer.
