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Fair Trade Finds

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Faraway Finds provides a large range of metal garden sculptures imported on a fair trade basis directly from indigenous African artisans.

These wonderful competitively-priced, hand-crafted garden sculptures are made from recycled steel using just hand tools and are varnished and will look stunning for many years in all weathers.

Many designs are available to add beauty and grace to any garden, landscape or interior design setting.
Typical styles include African herons, cranes and flamingos, in addition to the ever popular ducks, frogs, geese, pigs and pheasants.
Ideal for the showroom or to complement your additional offering – trade enquiries welcomed.
Faraway Finds
Tel. +44 (0)1353 740586
www.farawayfinds.co.uk

Heat Pumps Have X Factor

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The new and highly innovative Calorex Pro Pac ‘X’ range has arrived in time for the 2012 pool season. Calorex has developed a range of four new heat pumps specifically designed for heating outdoor swimming pools, or swimming pools that benefit from a semi-permanent enclosure to extend the usable period of a normal outdoor swimming pool.

The range is designed to provide a single unit selection for virtually all domestic/ small semi-commercial swimming pools.

UK enquiries:

Certikin International

Tel. +44 (0)1993 778855

www.certikin.co.uk

Outside the UK:

Calorex Heat Pumps

Tel. +44 (0)1621 856611

www.calorex.com

IT’S SWIMPLE!

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SWIMPLE is an on-line shop for small to medium sized pool and spa retailers who do not have the time or budget to invest in their own e-commerce sites.

For an annual membership fee of £495, retailers get their own shop window with the backing of order, payment and delivery processing. Product ranges are updated seasonally with full marketing support.

With an all-new website being rolled out in time for the 2012 season contact the United Pool Retailers Online team today to find out how ‘swimple’ it is to take the e-commerce plunge.

United Pool Retailers Online Ltd

Tel. +44 (0)1353 666765

www.swimple.co.uk

Strategic Design

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Elecro Multi-Tubular heat exchangers are made up of a 38-piece Titanium tube bundle, giving a vast surface contact area for the two water circuits.
The primary circuit chamber – through which water from the heating source travels, is very narrow ensuring heat is absorbed and replaced with Hot water quickly.
The rigid aluminium jacket, encapsulating a pocket of air, thermally insulates the entire unit ensuring that heat is transferred within the desired chamber and absorbed by the swimming pool water- not lost to the atmosphere.

These strategic design features, enable the Elecro heat exchangers to perform very efficiently, even when working with low value primary temperatures such as solar heating systems.
Elecro Engineering

www.eleco.co.uk

Purpose Designed

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The new Heatstar Phoenix EC has been purpose designed to be fully compliant with the new building regulations (domestic and non-domestic pools).

This new unit also offers ultra-high heat recovery and heat efficiency from its ‘dual/combined/hybrid’

system. At an ambient air temperature of 20°C the system can deliver an efficiency of over 140%.

The Phoenix EC has the lowest operating cost of any such system thanks to its special fan and EC motor.

To further reduce operating costs it also features energy saving ‘auto-fan’ technology.

Heatstar

Tel. +44 (0)1943 521 465

info@heatstar.com

www.heatstar.com

Fast Track

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Pool builders can fast track pool builds and minimise overheads with the Solid Pool panel system.

The Solid Pool system comes with simplified pipe work which cuts down the need for specialist technical knowledge on site. For instance, there is no need to render the pool.

Add into the equation, ease of access to site, the ability to cut and shape easily and their lightweight manoeuvrability and you have a winning formula.

Just two people can construct a 10m x 5m Solid Pool in a couple of days compared with weeks with traditional pool construction methods.

Find out more on stand L170 at this year’s SPATEX exhibition.

Orbro Reed

Tel. +44 (0)208 669 1913

www.orbroreed.com

High Performance Tiling

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For the first time, ARDEX UK will be exhibiting their range of high performance tiling products on stand U139 at the forthcoming SPATEX show with demonstrations on feature products such as:

ARDEX EG8 – Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout and Adhesive •

ARDEX X77 – MICROTEC® Flexible Wall and Floor Tile Adhesive •

ARDEX S7 & ARDEX WPC – Flexible Waterproof Coatings for Floors and Walls •

ARDEX-FLEX FL – Rapid Setting and Hardening, Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix •

ARDEX-FLEX FS – Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix

Representatives from the ARDEX sales, technical and marketing teams will be available to answer questions and explain the numerous reasons why ARDEX remain the swimming pool specialist’s number one choice for tiling products.

Ardex

Tel. +44 (0)1440 714939

Email. info@ardex.co.uk

www.ardex.co.uk

Plug And Play

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Boost your bottom line by working smarter this season with the all-in-one plug and play Smart Pool, GRP pool, now available through Paramount.

The Smart Pool can be fully insulated to 0.19W/m²K. It is ideal for domestic or commercial applications the Smart Pool is suitable for above or below ground installations and offers a ten year warranty on the shell.

The Smart Pool also comes supplied with a patented 7.5 HP Aqua Propulsion system offering a river-type current producing a water flow of up to 30,000 litres per minute. See us on stand L103 at this year’s SPATEX show or call today for more information.

Paramount Pool Products

Tel +44 (0)1256 748388

www.paramountpools.co.uk

What Every Pool Is Wearing

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Plastipack launched its new GeoBubble™ swimming pool cover material at the Piscina (Barcelona) and Aquanale (Cologne) exhibitions and following the success of their promotional GeoBubble™ bags it may well be the time to also diversify into fashion!

Focusing on understanding how swimming pool bubble cover material works and how it can be improved, Plastipack’s bubble designwas developed in collaboration with two UK university partners.

GeoBubble™ technologylasts longer as it has been designed to be more resistant to the ultra violet light and chemical attack which leads to premature failure in the traditional bubble shape, providing an increase in expected lifespan of 25% plus.

Plastipack Ltd

Tel: +44 (0)1424 851659

www.geobubble.co.uk

Increased Audience

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Clear ‘n Clean algaecide is poised to reach an increased audience within the UK and overseas as part of a new strategic alliance between Water Treatment Products and Mineral Supplies International. Clear ‘n Clean is one of the best known algaecide brands within the swimming pool market supported by extensive technical back-up for ultimate peace of mind for both trade and consumer.

Working in partnership, WTP and MSI will guarantee the supply change to the marketplace and provide extensive research and development capability to futureproof the brand including conforming with forthcoming legislation.

Water Treatment Products

Tel. +44 (0)1495 792790

www.watertreatmentproducts.co.uk

Seeing Is Believing

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Seeing is believing with the all new, see-through Vision cover from Aquatrac.

Pool design and lighting features can be shown off to their best effect even when the pool is not in use with the all new Vision Cover. Yet the transparent Vision Cover performs just as well as traditional swimming pool covers improving safety and energy efficiency and reducing the amount of chemical use required.

Aquatrac has undertaken two years of research and development before bringing the Vision Cover to market. Ideal for indoor pools of any size or shape, the Vision Cover is made with the highest quality stainless steel parts and materials, supplied with the back-up of a turnkey service and with the added reassurance of the Aquatrac Fairplay Warranty.

Aquatrac

Tel. + 44 (0)1268 571515

www.aquatrac.co.uk

Showroom Appeal

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If you are looking for a brand of hot tub to boost your showroom appeal for 2012 then think Sundance Spas.

Sundance offers a broad selection of 20 models in varying sizes, configurations and specifications – in fact, a spa to suit the budget of every potential buyer.

Sundance Spas score particularly well over rival brands thanks to unique and proven patented features.

Lower running costs on both electrical consumption and chemicals, again make the sale more attractive to your customers.

Add to the equation, outstanding warranties, results-driven marketing, effective sales and service training as well as seven days a week sales and technical support – and we are wondering what you are waiting for!

Sundance Spas

Tel. +44 (0)1625 611118

www.sundancespas.co.uk

Peace Of Mind

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For ultimate peace of mind when it comes to treating challenging and specific pollutants in swimming pool and spa waters, Esco International offers costeffective disinfection solutions.

ESCO‘s UV product range offers over 30 standard UV systems including In-line medium pressure systems and low pressure UV systems as well as HDPE UV series designed for sea/salt water treatment applications.

The company offers a selection of lamp technologies suitable for a wide range of commercial and domestic pools and spas. The medium pressure range is supplied with standard manual or optional fully automatic cleaning systems and variable UV lamp power settings that can also be controlled by a user friendly control panel.

Esco International

Tel. +44 (0)1492 584140

www.escouk.com

Steam Injection

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HygroMatik’s C22 and C10 Comfort Plus DS, CompactLine Steam Bath Generators have been fitted within The Spa, a luxurious and traditional Moroccan spa situated in the heart of Dolphin Square, London’s SW1.

HygroMatik is a leading supplier of commercial air humidifier systems with its range of steam humidifiers and generators. Its unique SuperFlush scale management system protects its electrode and heater type resistive systems from scale build-up and can double or triple the cylinder working time between service intervals.

The company also offers steam injection humidifiers, centrifugal atomisers, high pressure nozzle systems and high pressure adiabatic duct humidification.

HygroMatik

Tel. +44 (0)2380 443127

www.hygromatik.co.uk

Quality And Innovation

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MAAX® began in 1969 with the founding of modern fibreglass and metal and grew into a leading manufacturer of modern whirlpool systems.

MAAX® soon became synonymous for long lasting quality and innovation. Today MAAX® has a reputation for superior design and innovation.

More and more people discover the relaxing sensation a MAAX® Spas hot tub offers. Luxurious design, ergonomically shaped seats, excellent noise and heat insulation are standard features of each MAAX® Spas hot tub.

MAAX® Spas is looking for exclusive distributors in the United Kingdom.

Maax Spas

Tel. +31 342 427042

info@maaxspas.eu

www.maaxspas.eu

Perfect Cleaning

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Swimco 3S Pool Cleaners are the sole U.K distributor for the internationally acclaimed Mariner 3S range of automatic swimming pool cleaners.

The Swiss based Mariner 3S are world leaders in the design and manufacture of commercial pool cleaners, and have been since 1975. Their latest model, the ‘3S Clubliner’ offers outstanding cleaning at a surprisingly affordable cost.

As well as being lightweight, the cleaner is straightforward to operate. Very little maintenance is required and no regular servicing is necessary.

Swimco 3S Pool Cleaners are available to carry out on site demonstrations and all sales are backed up with excellent customer service and spares stocked at their Radstock depot.

Swimco 3S Pool Cleaners

Tel. +44 (0)1761 432838

www.swimcopools.co.uk

Vita Go To Xstream

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Vita Spas USA has launched the Xstream Sport XSR, a new swim spa to the UK market featuring a massive nine seats which can also be used as a full size swim area.

The Sport is a 12 foot spa packing in a host of gadgets including 70 stainless steel jets, plenty of waterfalls and fountains, three fast flow pumps, ultra-violet sanitation system, Sony stereo system with radio/cd & MP3 and pop-up speakers and subwoofer.

As with many new on the market spas ,exercise equipment features in this model – impressively the kit includes rowing oars for a more varied workout in addition to swimming.

The standard Vita Spa features are all to be found in the Sport –galvanised steel frame, vital energy Insulation, Perma-Shield basesynthetic cabinet. That’s a lot of ‘spec’ for the retail price of £17,995 inc VAT.

Aqua Warehouse

Tel. 44 (0) 1245 477400

www.vitaspa-hottubs.co.uk

Teak Flooring Planks

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Italian tile maker Trend has introduced new agglomerate flooring planks for beautiful, eco-sustainable finishes in quartz, granite and glass finishes for its new Trend Teak range.

Measuring only 6.6mm (¼”) thick, Trend Teak planks are lightweight, flexible and easy to handle, yet technically superior to most timber, laminate, vinyl and ceramic materials, which makes them ideal for demanding flooring applications including swimming pools. Especially as they offer an essential DIN 51130 R9 slip resistance rating. Trend is teaming Teak planks with its innovative Clip2Go installation system, creating one of the quickest, easiest and most hardwearing solutions for new orreplacement floors.

Being slim and lightweight, with a considerable degree of flexibility, Trend Teak planks can be readily laid over existing flooring, either bonded direct to the substrate or pre-mounted in Clip2Go interlocking panels.

Trend GB

Tel. +44 (0)1892 509690

Email. info@trend-gb.com

www.trend-gb.com

Anti-Algae Solar Profiles

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An experienced manufacturer of slatted pool covers, OASE has launched a new 85 mm width polycarbonate slat with an anti-algae hinge.

This revolutionary solar slat, has a patented hinge which prevents formation of algae into the hook. The hinge is made black on top, so that no light can get onto the hook of the other profile.

With normal PVC or polycarbonate solar slats algae can easily grow into the hinge of the profiles. This is because the hinge is not protected from heat and light.

Many customers have commented on this in the past but with the new profile, this shortcoming has been eliminated.

OASE

Tel. + 32 50 20 93 08

www.oase.be

Stand Out Sauna And Steam

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With models ranging from £3,500 to £35,000, Moonraker Leisure offers a choice of high end, stand-alone sauna or combination steam and shower units to enhance pool and spa shops and showrooms.

For more discerning clients, the Effegibi saunas ooze build quality compared with main line, run of the mill sauna options. Superior styled steam room equipment with the touch screen controls and lighting systems are backed by IMQ certification to give maximum appeal to the home improvement and property development sectors as well as the fitness market.

Meanwhile, the Keung sauna is a bespoke design offering infinite scope for unique installations.

Moonraker Leisure

Tel. +44 (0)1732 464023

www.sauna-steam-hammam.co.uk