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 […]
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Pool operators know the challenges of maintaining safe, balanced and crystal-clear water. Accurate monitoring of water chemistry is essential, not just for regulatory compliance, but for protecting swimmers, equipment and overall pool performance. The Lovibond MD150 13in1 photometer is new for 2026 and builds on the trusted performance of the MD150 6in1, retaining its proven […]
Easily adapting to new or existing pools, the Fastlane Pro, exclusively available from Certikin, transforms the typical pool into a multi-use experience. What sets the Fastlane Swim apart from other units is that the turbulence-free water stream is wider than the swimmer’s body and deeper than any swim stroke, yet it is narrow enough not […]
The Velocity Swim Jet by HeatForm by Lighthouse Pools turns any pool into an exciting, high-performance swim space. Lighthouse’s inhouse brand HeatForm focuses on smart, energy-efficient products that are gentle on the planet. Velocity, launched in 2022, is the first hydraulically powered counter current system designed and built in the UK. Thanks to its clever, […]
Premium one-piece pool manufacturer NIVEKO is strengthening its commitment to the UK market with the introduction of a new model of direct local representation — a move designed to enhance technical support, streamline communication and further elevate service standards for its growing network of partners. The UK market will now be supported by James Brown, […]
An official UK Coverseal distributor, Alfresco Pools is unveiling 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 […]
Oase has over 50 years’ experience in the swimming pool sector and continue to be committed to innovation. So, take note of the top of the range OASE SwimSwimmer counter-current swimming system that is ideal for transforming a traditional pool into an intensive training or active leisure space. Water moves through the grid into the […]
The hot tub and spa-pool markets are quickly understanding the pro-active benefits chlorine dioxide provides compared to traditional chlorine biocides, giving significant advantages in efficacy, safety, and operational stability and security. The unique capabilities of chlorine dioxide (Hydro Dioxide) perfectly target one of the most common but hard to treat bacteria in hot tub and […]
The future of water treatment is automated, sustainable, and incredibly precise, says Ocea UK as it welcomes Dinotec to its top-drawer pool trade product offering. Based in Hesse, Germany, Dinotec has spent more than 40 years pioneering water purification. “We understand the pressures on the UK pool and spa industry, which needs products that are […]
If you are looking for a role model to sell the benefit of counter current swimming to your customers, then let us introduce Daphne Belt. A household name in the world of triathlon, Daphne, from West Sussex, has proved age really is just a number by successfully completing 85 triathlons to celebrate her 85th birthday. […]












