During the past 44 years Heatstar has developed an industry-leading product range, offering obvious ‘real world’ benefits in a fast-changing energy market. When it comes to the heating of outdoor swimming pools Heatstar unquestionably have the edge, with their Aquarius aerothermal heat pump. The Aquarius utilises ‘direct contact’ technology to transfer heat from the refrigerant […]
Pool & Spa Industry
Offering full inverter technology, the vertical design of the Vertigo FI is ideal for installation in confined spaces. Coloured LEDs indicate the running status; green when the set temperature has been reached, blue when the unit is heating and red when the heat pump is out of service Offering an average COP of 7.51 (A15/W26) […]
There has been a stampede of interest in the iNHEAT full inverter heat pump which has been built specifically for hot tubs and swim spas. Flying out of the doors from the Oasis Outdoor Living new Nottinghamshire headquarters, the iNHEAT’s 7kw inverter offers four operating modes, super-silent operation and integrated wifi with remote touch-screen control. […]
The ISPE Council of Management is pleased to confirmed the appointment of Luke Griffiths as the new ISPE General Manager. Luke began his professional journey at the age of 16 as a lifeguard at a local swimming centre, where he not only honed his swimming skills but also discovered a passion for facility management. Over […]
ISPE President Jimmy Lamb, FISPE, welcomed around 35 delegates to the 131st ISPE Seminar, held in late March, at the Hatfield Comet Hotel. Jimmy gave a presentation comparing different types of pools, including commercial, domestic and spas, and looked at the standards that applied to each of them. Later in the day, Jimmy returned to […]
Following recent headlines about Cryptosporidium outbreaks in Devon water and in food sources nationwide, PWTAG has updated swimming pool operators on what they need to know. Technical Note 30 provides key information on cryptosporidiosis (the disease it causes) and measures for their control. Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite that multiplies in the gut of humans […]
Sales takes a lot of work and effort advises Steve Hasenmueller… I had a flashback recently from when I started my sales career in pools and spas in the early 80’s, and how far the industry has evolved. Back then, people would walk up to a hot tub and ask “what is it?” That certainly […]
Still scope to upsell on heat pumps, say the pool industry… The wraps are well and truly off an estimated 20,000 heat pumps already operating across the water leisure industry. This is no short-term sales spike. Predictions are that this vital market sector will continue to grow up to and beyond 2030. Despite the eye-watering […]
Swim spas offer compact benefits of home swimming and wellness Why invest in a swimming pool when you can buy a swim spa, a salesman, overheard on a recent pool and spa showroom visit, confidently advised some eager shoppers. After all, as he pointed out, swim spas offer a host of benefits to make them […]
The eco-efficient Heatform system is a firm favourite… Launched in 2019, the HeatForm insulated panel pool system has quickly become a firm favourite with the pool trade and end-users alike. A triumph of British engineering and manufacturing, Heatform won the UK Pool and Spa Award for Energy Efficiency in 2019. Compared to a traditional concrete […]
