The UK pool industry is being urged to rethink its approach to pool management and crucially, water quality control. Pool industry consultant, Paul McMichael, believes many companies are under-resourced and even worse, are stuck in outdated practices from up to 30 years ago. “I have seen first-hand, a reluctance to embrace new technology, new approaches […]
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Even the best-built swimming pools eventually require refurbishment, repairs or upgrades. Proactive maintenance can extend a pool’s life, reduce long-term costs and provide an economical alternative to replacement. Plastica offers a comprehensive range of refurbishment solutions, including replacement liners, solar and winter debris covers, pumps and reel systems. Most products are manufactured at Plastica’s UK […]
Alfresco Pools has unveiled the latest innovation in the leading pool cover range with its Bluetooth-enabled Coverseal app. The app allows owners to control their cover directly from their smartphone. Opening and closing the pool is simple and intuitive, while built-in security features such as biometric access and a personal code provide added reassurance. The […]
As an official UK distributor for Coverseal, Alfresco Pools is delighted to announce the launch of the V10 product range. This new generation of pool covers represents a major step forward in both style and technology. Developed to meet the needs of modern pool owners, the V10 range builds on Coverseal’s reputation for providing the […]
In 2026, the conversation around pool ownership has shifted from pure aesthetics to sustainable performance. As energy costs and environmental impact remain top-of-mind for owners, the automatic slatted cover has emerged as the most logical investment for any modern pool. In the absence of confirmed statistics, informed estimates put the number of residential pools in […]
Plastica has upgraded commercial heat retention covers from 5mm to a 6mm. The 6mm polyolefin closed cell foam on commercial Supercovers are available in either blue or grey. With a tough woven top and bottom sheet for heat retention and strength, they can withstand temperatures up to 29 degrees centigrade. For more information see Plastica’s […]
Winning ways for pool, spa and wellness showrooms… The finalists in the recent UK Pool & Spa Awards have helped raise the combined bar for pool, spa and wellness showrooms across the UK. Acting as a beacon of excellence, the winning showrooms, spanning the breadth of the UK, not only establish new benchmarks for aesthetic […]
Plastica developed a low-level modular bench enclosure designed in sections to make transportation and installation easier. Manufactured in the UK, this system is ideal for larger outdoor swimming pools with lots of activity. It has a framework made from polished high-grade stainless steel like all our reels, to maximise strength, longevity, and ease of maintenance. […]
The new electronic 4-Core (12V) IP67-rated keypad control pad enables the end user to operate the cover system, replacing the conventional key switch for Aquamatic Safety Cover systems! By inserting a four-coded pin number, the cover is operated by simply depressing the open or close buttons. Once the button has been released, the cover ceases […]
British pool market lags behind on salt chlorination… An impressive 70 per cent of pools in the US, Germany and Canada and a whopping 90% of pools in Australia fly the salt chlorination flag as their preferred swimming pool water treatment system of choice. Languishing in single figures, the UK market remains reluctant to take […]
