Win, Win Situation

Thanks to automatic control systems; forgetting to dose and test pool and spa water is now, generally, a problem of the past. Automation has almost eliminated the possibility of human error, offering a win, win situation for public pool providers. With information capable of being sent and monitored all over the world in a matter […]

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Breath Of Fresh Air

In these energy conscious times, ignoring the pool water heating is no longer an option. The additional latent load of a swimming pool needs a sophisticated solution that considers more than just the air heating. “Considering the air and pool water heat losses separately is no longer good enough for modern energy concerns, an integrated […]

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Tintometer Celebrates Landmark Event

The Tintometer team recently celebrated a landmark achievement at the company’s official presentation of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Her Majesty the Queen’s representative, the Lord-Lieutenant for Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton, presented the company with the Queen’s Award for International Trade, the highest distinction that can be bestowed upon a UK company. Mr Cay-Peter Voss, […]

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Experts Work In Perfect Harmony

This contemporary garden design is an outstanding example of collaboration between two experts in their industries. Creating a luxury outdoor space, the swimming pool was constructed and finished by Guncast Swimming Pools and the landscaping was carried out by Katja Griffiths of Design by Katja. The outdoor space has a contemporary feel with the introduction […]

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Crème De La Crème

Representing the crème de la crème of UK pool design, this outdoor pool was recently named the Residential Outdoor Pool of the Year at the recent UK Pool & Spa Awards. The pool was designed and built by Surrey-based Falcon Pools for a private client. The client had very exact requirements relating to the look […]

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Water Leisure Problem Solvers

With a perpetual goal of providing clean and safe swimming pool environments, Sterling Hydrotech has certainly made its mark on the water leisure sector. The company’s service department has tripled in size over the last four years to keep up with the growing demand for its specialist swimming pool filtration and water treatment services. “We […]

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People Power Pays Off

  Twelve years ago, Fenham Swimming Pool in Newcastle-upon-Tyne closed its doors for what should have been the final time. Operated at the time by Newcastle City Council, the pool had been under threat of closure for six years and was eventually closed in July 2003, after the local authority was forced to cut ÂŁ8 […]

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The Silent Treatment

The biggest shake up in the history of chemical supply has exploded on to the pool and spa sector with as much impact as a whimpering damp squib. But ignore the new Biocide Product Regulations at your peril. The compliance clock is loudly ticking for companies who do not conform to the new protocols with […]

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Birmingham Beckons

Boasting the biggest range of hot tubs and spas on display under one roof, the fourth edition of the UK Pool & Spa Expo returns to the NEC in Birmingham in November. Taking place from Sunday November 22 to Tuesday 24 inclusive, the 2015 event aims to provide a fresh approach for existing pool and […]

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Half Of Brits Admit To Peeing In The Pool

A new study has revealed some disturbing truths that may make you think twice about going for a swim in the hotel pool on holiday. Almost half of Britons have admitted to peeing in the sea or pools used by other holidaymakers. But Brits aren’t the worst culprits, in fact Americans are the most prolific […]

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