Six decades after he founded East Sussex-based Southern Pools, John Dyer has died. Friends and family gathered to pay tribute to a man who was not just successful in business but also in life. One of the biggest and most popular personalities the water leisure industry has ever seen, John was inevitably the first and […]
Pool Chemicals
Pool & Spa SCENE reports on providing safe and sustainable public pools… Public swimming pools need the equivalent of ‘black box’ technology from the aviation industry to provide key technical analysis on day-to-day running but especially in the event of a major incident. But the commercial wet leisure sector faces a £180 million investment shortfall […]
Plastica’s stainless-steel frames can be supplied with a range of RAL colours to match your pool surround, with white shown here. Powder coating offers superior durability compared to liquid paints, providing an attractive, long-lasting finish that resists moisture, chemicals and fading. It’s a tough, high-quality solution that ensures a sleek, professional look and long-term protection […]
Certikin’s Coverstar is a seamlessly integrated cover system – super-easy to operate and provides maximum safety (complies with French safety standard NFP90-308) without compromising the pool’s appearance. The Coverstar system features unparalleled strength. Supporting the weight of children, pets and even adults, it uses the exclusive Ultra Guard III vinyl composite, rather than the industry-standard […]
Quality covers for energy-efficient pools… With the continued increase in global energy prices, alongside growing environmental concerns, maintaining an energy-efficient swimming pool has become more vital than ever. So perfect timing for some new and exciting product launches, all backed by research and superior technical know-how. Stepping into the main spotlight, Ocea UK has introduced […]
Coverstar completes pool transformation… This stunning, refurbished pool, in rural Warwickshire, bears no resemblance to the dilapidated pool that greeted Gareth Lancaster of Simplex Pools when he was first given the task of transforming it into ‘a luxury family pool’ for all-year-round use. Planning meetings with the owners and much hard grafting by the Simplex […]
Insights on cover sales for both pools and swim spas… With many swimming pool companies struggling to find and retain qualified in-house staff, it is no wonder that demand has never been so high for swimming pool cover specialists. “We try to provide a reactive service, generally responding within seven days to attend either a […]
Business owners walked a precarious tightrope this summer as they juggled the priorities of keeping family and workforce safe while grappling with the toughest trading challenges in living memory. The industry’s key suppliers had to quickly adapt to unprecedented health and safety implications. “From the beginning of lock down, our most important consideration has been […]
Eliminating the risks of shipping and storing hazardous chlorine products, the Hyprolyser® system negates the need for frequent deliveries of dangerous chemicals to often-remote locations. It uses salt which can be shipped and stored without any restrictions, and without the use of refrigerated containers. It offers a reliable and thoroughly proven solution which has become […]
When deciding on a pH correctant for your pool it is important to do a risk assessment in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH). You need to think about the possible harms, how they can be reduced and whether avoided by using something else, or a safer version. If you […]
