STAY AHEAD ON POOL SAFETY

Autumn presents its own unique set of pool testing challenges. Unpredictable weather, fluctuating usage and reduced staffing levels can all put additional pressure on water quality management. For operators, maintaining high standards at this time of year is not just about compliance, it’s about ensuring safety, protecting pools and spas and preparing for the seasons […]

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MAKING WAVES

VIP access to the annual State of the UK Swimming Pool Industry report… “Swimming pools aren’t a luxury – they’re vital community infrastructure,” declares Paul Woodford, Strategic Engagement Director at Alliance Leisure in the recently published State Of The Industry Report. “They offer far more than a place to swim,” says Paul. “Pools are safe, […]

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MASTER CLASS IN POOL WATER

This year’s annual PWTAG conference is effectively a master class on best practice in achieving optimal pool water quality. World-class Pool Water is on Thursday November 6, once again at Loughborough University’s splendid Holywell Park conference centre. For the first time, schools will be able to participate online in the last afternoon session. Nationally and […]

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POWER-HOUSE REFURBS

Refurbishment continues to dominate the attention of the home swimming pool sector with owners eager to upgrade for greater efficiency and sustainability as well as all-round enjoyment. Typically, priorities include reducing running costs, enhancing sustainability, adding new features and delivering a more modern design. By combining innovative products and industry know-how, leading suppliers help their […]

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SIX TESTS IN ONE

The Bayrol Pool tester has six complete tests in one handy waterproof unit. Active Oxygen (MPS) Total Alkalinity (TA) Bromine (Br2) Chlorine (fcl2,cCl2,tCl2) Cynuric Acid (CYA) pH Then connects directly to your smart device via bluetooth to allow the Bayrol – My Pool Expert App. to help guide your results into water quality any pool […]

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PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE

When PWTAG came on the scene 40 years ago, pool management had already come a long way from the 1800s when pools were filled on a Monday and emptied a week later. The Ministry of Health had published The Purification of the Water of Swimming Bath (‘the blue book’) in 1929. An association of baths […]

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MODERN APPROACH FOR MONMOUTHSHIRE

When Monmouthshire Council Council wanted to modernise its leisure facilities, their focus was on sustainability, cost-saving and operational efficiency. The previous system relied on granular calcium hypochlorite, which posed several challenges including hazardous handling and storage, chemical transportation costs and unreliable dosing. Sterling Hydrotech installed Gaffey’s HyprolyserÂź iSECÂź-3, a British-made, low-carbon water treatment system. Its […]

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RAISING THE TEST BAR

The demand for fast, accurate, and user-friendly water testing tools continues to grow — particularly in sectors where water quality plays a central role in safety, compliance, and customer experience. Responding directly to that demand, LovibondÂź has launched the MD150 6-in-1 photometer, a high- performance, handheld instrument that combines essential testing functions with advanced usability […]

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GETTING TO GRIPS WITH SCOP

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 […]

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TRUSTED POOL CHOICE

Since its launch Plastica’s advanced water treatment product, RPRO70 Calcium Hypochlorite, known in the industry as RPRO70, has rapidly gained traction as a competitively priced leading solution for commercial pool operators across the UK. Specifically developed for high- demand environments such as leisure centres, hotels, schools, holiday parks and spas, RPRO70 delivers powerful disinfection performance […]

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