Pool plant room operations are becoming increasingly automated, driven by the idea that measuring things reliably and automatically means you can identify key performance indicators for benchmarking a pool’s performance. This could be for compliance (eg free chlorine values’ deviation from the set-point), cost management or energy use. It is important, however, that the remote […]
energy efficiency
With the global energy crisis uppermost in minds, the focus for the UK’s SPATEX 2023 exhibition, Tuesday January 31st to Thursday February 2nd 2023, will be on energy efficiency and sustainability. “We aim to bring the topic of energy saving into sharp focus and make it a forum for discussion and finding solutions,” says the […]
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 […]
The tide has turned for the UK’s hot tub retailers who have seen sales stall amid growing consumer concerns for the country’s economic fortunes, the escalating cost of living and alarming energy costs that have trebled. After two years of fending off enquiries as the must-have product for home-owners, pro-active retailers are now back on […]
As the UK and the building sector move towards a net zero future, changes to Part L of the Building Regulations are set to be introduced. The updated guidelines will set new benchmarks for the design and build standards for energy performance and carbon emissions of new and existing buildings including swimming pools. The new […]
Lay-Z-Spa set new eco standards for inflatable hot tubs… The Barbados AirJet™ is one of the most energy-efficient model across the entire Lay-Z-Spa range, setting a new standard for inflatable hot tubs. Boasting impressive eco credentials, the product was the winner of the Energy Efficiency title at the recent UK Pool and Spa Awards. It […]
Superior Wellness is leading by example… Sustainability is now at the forefront of minds at Superior Wellness, almost a year since the 70-strong team moved into their new 130,000 square foot headquarters, including a warehouse holding up to 3,000 hot tubs. At Superior Wellness, it is everyone’s responsibility to think of how they become more […]
Offering trusted expertise for nearly 40 years, Heatstar produce some of the most energy efficient pool environments in the UK by investing in and adapting the latest energy saving technologies available. These include highly efficient variable speed fans utilising ‘auto- fan’ technology whereby the speed and power of the air-recirculation fan is managed automatically to […]
The Aquascapes team deliver five star luxury… Wowing the judges in the recent UK Pool & Spa Awards, this Aquascapes project was the runaway winner of the title, Residential Outdoor Pool Of The Year. An uncompromisingly modern design with high sustainability standards, the pool is sympathetically rendered to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape of […]
The UK spa and hot tub industry came together for an outstanding night of celebration for the presentation of the 2021 UK Pool & Spa Awards. Held in December, in the climate of the continuing global pandemic, an audience of 200 were asked to show a current negative Covid test before being allowed entry to […]
