Darlly Europe has relocated to a new premises in Telford, Shropshire to accommodate its growing stock levels and further improve customer service. Situated two miles from the M54 motorway, the new 6,000 sq ft facility is spacious enough to house Darlly’s 200 filter lines and 50,000 filter stock level. Driven by supply and demand, Darlly […]
Swimming Pool Equipment
East London-based Apulia Pools took to the stage earlier this summer to help create a theatrical lake for a production at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London. Owner George Thorpe was approached by the production manager of the show, ‘The Seagull’, for advice on constructing a replica lake on stage which would be used […]
White-knuckle waterslides and rides may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they have proved to be a big business for award-winning Turkish company Polin Waterparks. Boasting a vast portfolio of water slides and structures, Polin has become a global leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of waterparks and associated equipment. “It’s all […]
At a time when people are increasingly concerned about their health, anxious to avoid exposure to chemicals, keen to help preserve wildlife and the environment, and inspired by more holistic ways of living a natural swimming pool offers the perfect fit. As well as offering a new and inspirational experience, the natural system has practical […]
A leading slatted cover supplier is calling on the UK pool industry to pool resources when it comes to energy efficiency. Alan Thorne, the managing director of Ocea pool covers, believes the industry can do much more to promote its good practice when it comes to energy costs. “Energy efficient products such as pool covers […]
Rooftop and basement pools and spas offer an element of escapism from big city living. Enabling buyers to increase the value and liveable area of their property without extending the square footage is a big turn on for many. Thanks to engineering and technology advancements and an increasing customer demand, the UK’s rooftop and basement […]
California dreaming was the inspiration behind this mosaic tiled concrete pool by Florida Pools and Spas. Working closely with the architect and the client, Jersey-based Florida Pools’ in-house design team was able to ensure the finished look was in line with the client’s vision of a sleek and modern centrepiece for the outdoor area. “A […]
While lidos around the country fight for vital funds to maintain their survival, Wales is counting down to the opening of a brand new lido. Lido Pontypridd, the National Lido of Wales, is the only outdoor water attraction and play area of its kind in Wales and will officially open later this month with a […]
Water treatment specialists CPC have teamed up with two leading European water testing companies to produce a twice yearly newsletter promoting the importance of responsible water management. ‘Testing Times’ is a collaboration between CPC, Palintest and Pool ID, offering practical advice, solutions and background to some of the industry’s pressing water treatment issues. Mark Ramsden, […]
A typical six-lane, 25 metre indoor swimming pool will lose the equivalent of a bath full of water in evaporation every two hours. That is the same as an average village pond every week or the entire water content of ten, 25m school swimming pools every year. Just like boiling a kettle, the energy consumption […]
