During the past 44 years Heatstar has developed an industry-leading product range, offering obvious ‘real world’ benefits in a fast-changing energy market. When it comes to the heating of outdoor swimming pools Heatstar unquestionably have the edge, with their Aquarius aerothermal heat pump. The Aquarius utilises ‘direct contact’ technology to transfer heat from the refrigerant […]
Features
Offering full inverter technology, the vertical design of the Vertigo FI is ideal for installation in confined spaces. Coloured LEDs indicate the running status; green when the set temperature has been reached, blue when the unit is heating and red when the heat pump is out of service Offering an average COP of 7.51 (A15/W26) […]
Still scope to upsell on heat pumps, say the pool industry… The wraps are well and truly off an estimated 20,000 heat pumps already operating across the water leisure industry. This is no short-term sales spike. Predictions are that this vital market sector will continue to grow up to and beyond 2030. Despite the eye-watering […]
Swim spas offer compact benefits of home swimming and wellness Why invest in a swimming pool when you can buy a swim spa, a salesman, overheard on a recent pool and spa showroom visit, confidently advised some eager shoppers. After all, as he pointed out, swim spas offer a host of benefits to make them […]
The eco-efficient Heatform system is a firm favourite… Launched in 2019, the HeatForm insulated panel pool system has quickly become a firm favourite with the pool trade and end-users alike. A triumph of British engineering and manufacturing, Heatform won the UK Pool and Spa Award for Energy Efficiency in 2019. Compared to a traditional concrete […]
British pool market lags behind on salt chlorination… An impressive 70 per cent of pools in the US, Germany and Canada and a whopping 90% of pools in Australia fly the salt chlorination flag as their preferred swimming pool water treatment system of choice. Languishing in single figures, the UK market remains reluctant to take […]
A well-timed counter current promotion is sure to reap sales rewards… When health and fitness are a priority for pool customers, counter current jets allow them to bring the workout of a competition pool to their home within a fraction of the space. In fact, counter current units are an affordable way to turn any […]
Reports and pictures from another record-breaking UK Pool & Spa Awards… A record-breaking turn-out gathered for the 2023 UK Pool & Spa Awards held at Birmingham’s prestigious National Conference Centre venue in December. Celebrating its 13th year, the 2023 UK Pool & Spa Awards saw 97 companies submit 242 entries attracting nearly 5,000 on-line contest […]
Orbro are champions of the Solid Pool build method… The Orbro Pools team were asked to create a family swimming pool that seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings. Providing serenity and outstanding eco-friendly credentials, they certainly delivered with this project packed with sustainability, aesthetics, yet maintaining a harmonious blend between the pool and its natural […]
Hot Tub retailers eye all-in-one pool potential… The hot tub market’s loss is the pool market’s gain as we see increasingly more home spa retailers dip a toe into swimming pool provision through an ever-evolving selection of top drawer, one-piece pool offerings. Switched-on businesses are increasingly seeing the booming sector of one-piece pools, with their […]
