Choosing the right pool cover is one of the most important decisions a pool owner can make. Beyond keeping the pool clean, a premium cover enhances safety, improves energy efficiency and helps preserve your investment for years to come. At Alfresco Pools, an official UK distributor OF Coverseal, we believe a pool cover should work […]
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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 Pool industry consultant, Paul McMichael, believes many companies are under-resourced and even worse, are stuck in outdated practices from up to 30 years ago.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 […]
AstralPool UK and Certikin will merge on January 1, 2027 to form Fluidra UK, bringing together two of the UK swimming pool sector’s most established and respected businesses under one unified organisation. The merger will enable customers to access the combined strengths of both businesses through a single organisation, while continuing to benefit from the […]
With the implementation of the European F-Gas III regulation bringing further restrictions on high-GWP refrigerants, the pressure is growing on manufacturers and the wider supply chain to adapt. Poolstar Group, available in the UK through Automated Environmental Systems, has decided not to wait for the regulatory timetable to dictate the pace of change. The manufacturer […]
Heat pumps have become a standard component of energy-efficient pool and spa design, reports Christina Connor… Once regarded as an environmentally driven alternative to conventional boilers, heat pumps have become a mainstream specification across the UK wet-leisure sector. As energy costs, decarbonisation and refrigerant legislation reshape the market, the technology is opening-up opportunities for both […]
Originally opened over 50 years ago, the outdoor pool at Waterside in the seaside town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight, is one of the only pools in the UK with a retractable roof. The site today is operated and funded by Waterside Community Trust, a charity that was set up when the future […]
Brean Splash Waterpark is a family-owned facility located in Somerset. Comprising an indoor complex that opened in 2011 and an outdoor splash pool that opened in 2014, the site has built an excellent reputation as the place to go for some serious water fun. Inside the centre, you will find a 25m, six-lane indoor swimming […]
Wellness investment for popular Norfolk holiday destination… Norwich-based Newson Swimming Pools has added the refurbishment of Norfolk’s popular Kelling Heath Holiday Park to a growing list of successful commercial wet leisure projects. The Newson team took on the comprehensive refurbishment of the existing luxury pool and steam room including full tanking and retiling. The project […]
Common mistakes and how to avoid them… The plant room is the heart of the pool system where poor planning will lead to inefficiency, maintenance headaches and premature equipment failure. Today’s blue riband products for a modern, future-proof plant room are those that deliver maximum energy savings, superior water quality, and remote connectivity. Eco-efficiency is […]
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 […]
