Hot tub users are being made aware of the dangers and health risks associated with hot tubs after a man spent six days a in a coma after picking up a mystery bug. Water treatment specialists Hydrochem were asked to carry out water tests on the hot tub after the man was taken ill. Now […]
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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 Darllyās 200 filter lines and 50,000 filter stock level. Driven by supply and demand, Darlly […]
More than Ā£200,000 has been awarded to families following a fatal outbreak of Legionnairesā disease. Victims Richard Griffin, William Hammersley and Harry Cadman died after contracting the deadly bug caused by a hot tub on display at the JTF Warehouse in Stoke-on-Trent. The outbreak struck more than 20 people in the summer of 2012. Inquests […]
East London-based Apulia Pools took to the stage earlier this summer to help create a theatrical lake for a production at Regentās Park Open Air Theatre in London. Owner George Thorpe was approached by the production manager of the show, āThe Seagullā, for advice on constructing a replica lake on stage which would be used […]
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. āEnergy 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 UKās rooftop and basement […]
Water Treatment Products (WTP) continues to strengthen its position in the wet leisure chemical sector with the recent acquisition of Confederate Chemicals Leisure. As of July, WTP will be building on Confederate Chemicalsā reputation in the industry, while the latter develops business interests in other sectors. First introduced to the water treatment market in 1999, […]
Earlier this year ground-breaking Dryden Aqua appointed Pollet Pool Group as the sole distributor of its swimming pool products in the UK. Far from a rush of excitement, PPGās water treatment specialist, Jimmy Lamb, had to be convinced. āI was just as sceptical as the next man about what āactivatedā actually means,ā says Jimmy, 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. āTesting Timesā is a collaboration between CPC, Palintest and Pool ID, offering practical advice, solutions and background to some of the industryās pressing water treatment issues. Mark Ramsden, […]
