When Monmouthshire Council Council wanted to modernise its leisure facilities, their focus was on sustainability, cost-saving and operational efficiency. The previous system relied on granular calcium hypochlorite, which posed several challenges including hazardous handling and storage, chemical transportation costs and unreliable dosing. Sterling Hydrotech installed Gaffey’s Hyprolyser® iSEC®-3, a British-made, low-carbon water treatment system. Its […]
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Winner of the Commercial Pool Refurbishment Project category in the UK Pool & Spa Awards, The City Baths in Newcastle is a testament to community action. The City Baths are managed by Fusion Lifestyle in partnership with Newcastle City Council and re-opened in 2020 thanks to a 12-year community campaign to save the baths, run […]
The demand for fast, accurate, and user-friendly water testing tools continues to grow — particularly in sectors where water quality plays a central role in safety, compliance, and customer experience. Responding directly to that demand, Lovibond® has launched the MD150 6-in-1 photometer, a high- performance, handheld instrument that combines essential testing functions with advanced usability […]
Lighthouse Pools has been chosen as the UK Distributor for the pioneering PAL Lighting Systems, now available in the UK. Offering unparalleled convenience with its seamless integration into a single app, just a few taps on a smartphone or table offers infinite outdoor lighting schemes to suit all moods. The PAL system combines cutting- edge […]
Salt chlorination has long been topic of debate in the UK pool industry. While many have embraced its benefits, lingering concerns about complexity and maintenance have held back wider adoption. With its cutting-edge Mr. Pure salt chlorinator range, Ocea UK, believe it’s time for the market to think again. The ‘old guard’ perception of salt […]
Valued at over £25 billion, the UK wave of interest in wellness is being driven by increasing public awareness of physical and mental wellbeing, supported by government initiatives, social media influence, and a shift toward preventative healthcare. Golden Coast is witnessing the wellness boom first hand with heightened interest in its impressive Wedi range of […]
No self-respecting pool builder or spa retailer is installing this season without the specification of a super-efficient air source heat pump. Driven by dual influences of an energy and economic crisis, wet leisure retailers have had to wise-up quickly to eco efficiency. Switched-on sales strategies involve not just new installs but contacting existing clients to […]
Sterling Hydrotech, part of Marlowe Environmental Services, has been granted a Royal Warrant in recognition of their services in the maintenance of swimming pools for His Majesty the King and the royal household. The company first became involved in the refurbishment and upgrade of the swimming pool at Buckingham Palace more than ten years ago. […]
Buoyed by the success of an outstanding 2024, Oasis Outdoor Living is setting its sights even higher for 2025, kicking off with what promises to be a stand-out appearance at the forthcoming SPATEX show. “We have some exciting new ideas and marketing plans to deliver to both existing and potential new dealers,” reveals Wayne Green, […]
On the brink of a significant investment into the hot tub and wellness markets, award-winning Outdoor Living has confirmed plans to open at least three new showrooms in the UK. Outdoor Living is unveiling a showroom at Houghton Hall Garden Centre, Carlisle, the largest destination garden centre in the North West. With showrooms already established […]













