GAME CHANGER

The Poolex Spawer Ice Spa has finally solved the problem of heating a spa or hot tub with a heat pump. With energy savings up to 75% more than built-in heaters, the EVI compressor and patented defrost system maintains heating efficiency even at temperatures as low as -25°C, the Ice Spa is a true game […]

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POWER-HOUSE REFURBS

Refurbishment continues to dominate the attention of the home swimming pool sector with owners eager to upgrade for greater efficiency and sustainability as well as all-round enjoyment. Typically, priorities include reducing running costs, enhancing sustainability, adding new features and delivering a more modern design. By combining innovative products and industry know-how, leading suppliers help their […]

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THE HEAT IS ON!

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 […]

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ECO BOOST FOR PUBLIC POOLS

A whopping 325 swimming pools and leisure centres in England have received grants to help boost their energy efficiency and keep running costs down. The money has come from the Ā£60.5 million Phase II of the Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF). The grants, which range in size from Ā£3,000 to nearly Ā£1m, will help to […]

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WATCH THIS SPA SPACE!

Reinforcing Crystal Island Leisure’s strengthened global presence, the company has confirmed that the UK’s Sunbeach Spas will now be rebranded as Oasis Outdoor Living UK Ltd, incorporating Sunbeach Spas as a product line. It’s all systems go for the new look Oasis Outdoor Living UK team. The company’s new 30,000 sq.ft premises is now up […]

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FRESH APPROACH

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 ā€˜a luxury family pool’ for all-year-round use. Planning meetings with the owners and much hard grafting by the Simplex […]

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SELL-OUT SPATEX POWERHOUSE

Sold out, bar a handful of small stands, SPATEX 2024, the UK’s only dedicated water leisure show is shaping up to be a powerhouse of industry knowledge, and the most innovative, energy-saving showcase to be staged. On from Tuesday to Thursday, February 6th to 8th next year, at the Coventry Building Society Arena, authoritative industry […]

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ATTENTION TO DETAIL

  KLAFS have all bases covered… Whether working as an extension of the main contract team, or working in their own right, KLAFS pride themselves in setting the benchmark for quality in wellness. Meticulous in attention to detail, KLAFS, work extremely closely with every client to ensure that their needs are being met. KLAFS, distributed […]

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KEYS TO SWIM SPA SELLING SUCCESS

  Swim spa sales rising again…Swim spas enjoyed a huge rise in demand during the pandemic as gyms and local pools closed and consumers turned to home workouts. While demand slowed down post-pandemic, the market is now experiencing renewed interest in swim spas with demand starting to increase. During the pandemic, the shipping rates for […]

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POOLS….AND HOT TUBS, TOO!

A recent ISPE presentation by Karl Rowntree from Rotaspa covered the topical issue of energy saving in hot tubs. The Institute is planning to present more topics of interest to those in the spa/ hot tub side of the trade and would be interested to hear what subjects you would like to see presented. Subjects […]

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