MAKING WAVES

VIP access to the annual State of the UK Swimming Pool Industry report… “Swimming pools aren’t a luxury – they’re vital community infrastructure,” declares Paul Woodford, Strategic Engagement Director at Alliance Leisure in the recently published State Of The Industry Report. “They offer far more than a place to swim,” says Paul. “Pools are safe, […]

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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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GETTING TO GRIPS WITH SCOP

The new generation of Poolex heat pumps have SCOP ratings as well as the traditional COP ratings, but what is SCOP and how does it vary from COP? The Coefficient of Performance (COP) measures the heating efficiency at a specific moment. It’s the ratio of the energy output to the energy input, essentially showing how […]

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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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OASIS BUOYED BY SUCCESS

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, […]

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BLACK BOX TECHNOLOGY

Pool & Spa SCENE reports on providing safe and sustainable public pools… Public swimming pools need the equivalent of ‘black box’ technology from the aviation industry to provide key technical analysis on day-to-day running but especially in the event of a major incident. But the commercial wet leisure sector faces a ÂŁ180 million investment shortfall […]

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RED LETTER EVENT

Underlining its reputation as a red-letter event on the wet leisure industry’s promotional calendar, Paramount Pool Products opened its Hampshire doors for two trade open days in February. More than 120 trade visitors responded, welcoming the opportunity to better connect with the steadily growing portfolio of Paramount products. A tried and tested event format saw […]

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V-FLOW NEW FOR 2025

Aqua Spa Supplies, are delighted to launch the 7kW V-Flow model of its popular Energi Heat Pump range. Energi V-Flow boasts a compact vertical design and upward exhaust airflow, requiring a footprint of just 53cm x 53cm. This makes it ideal for installations where space is limited. Designed to work all-year round it comes in […]

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THE AGE OF THE SPA HEAT PUMP

What goes together like salt and pepper, bread and butter and even hamburger with fries, is now equally true with hot tubs sold with heat pumps. No self-respecting retailer is installing a home spa this season unless it is accompanied by a super-efficient spa heat pump.  What is more, switched-on hot tub specialists are contacting […]

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ALL OPTIONS COVERED

The SCP team has all options covered with well-known brands such as the Garden PAC, PoolStyle and, relatively new to the heat pump party, the AquaX. Garden PAC Pro’s 2024 model features heating and cooling all controlled by an intelligent App. The Garden PAC Pro Silence lives up to its name with a quiet operation […]

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