Common mistakes and how to avoid them… The plant room is the heart of the pool system where poor planning will lead to inefficiency, maintenance headaches and premature equipment failure. Today’s blue riband products for a modern, future-proof plant room are those that deliver maximum energy savings, superior water quality, and remote connectivity. Eco-efficiency is […]
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Community campaigning is helping lidos enjoy a renaissance, writes Judith Wojtowicz… Alfresco pools around the country are experiencing a joyful revival, with many derelict sites being restored and new projects taking shape. Last year saw the opening of three new or re-vamped lidos… the restored Cleveland Pool in Bath, the oldest lido in the UK; […]
How to make the most of pool and spa service visits… For growing and maintaining a solid brand and a faithful customer base, providing high-quality servicing is an essential. But beware. Without careful management, a number of avoidable mistakes by engineers on site can quickly taint a good reputation. Whether for one-off jobs or seasonal […]
The heat pump as a heating method for swimming pools was developed by Tony Andrews, the founder of Heatstar and the father of current Heatstar Director, Jackie Scott. Knowing he was on to a much-needed concept, in 1980, Tony launched his own business venture creating the first fresh air source heat pumps for dedicated application […]
The theme for the recent PWTAG annual conference was The Sustainable Pool and the opening presentations, in front of over 100 delegates, were right on the money. St Sidwell’s Point in Exeter is the world first leisure centre to be built to Passivhaus standards – in real terms, as economical in terms of energy use […]
It is not too late to seal the deal on vital heat pumps sales… If you are looking for a valuable additional sales line this season, then think no further than heat pumps. With a plethora of choice, the pool and spa sector should not be caught on the starting block for heat pump sales. […]
Aspen Spas, available in the UK through Aspel Spas, are upgrading their spas and swim spas with triple-insulation as standard on all products. The spa shell has a high-density insulation foam on it, then there is an inner framework where a Celotex sealed box is installed – then the standard insulation is on the cabinet […]
Offering a unique approach and first-class service to clients throughout Southern England, London and Cheshire, Aqua Platinum Projects were crowned Pool Contractors Of The Year for 2022 in the recent UK Pool & Spa Awards, repeating their success of 2020. Intrinsically linked with some of the most prestigious swimming pool projects, and with around 35 […]
Maximise the potential of your site service visits… The lifeblood of the majority of specialist UK and Ireland swimming pool companies, service calls offer a steady income stream that is manageable, profitable, both most crucially, predictable. While emergency call outs can carry a premium for unpredicted works, planned service contracts can be scheduled and completed […]
Emily Martin checks out the eco benefits of heat pumps… In a world becoming increasingly and urgently conscious of the environment, energy-efficient solutions like heat pumps have never been hotter news. With a 30-year history in water leisure, heat pumps are hardly new wave – no pun intended. Still widely considered to be the eco-friendly […]
