Pools

Hayward acquires automatic pool cleaner manufacturer

January 9, 2014

Hayward® Industries Inc., a North American manufacturer of swimming pool products, has expanded its product line with the acquisition of Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Poolvergnuegen, a manufacturer of automatic swimming pool cleaners.

More lifeguards needed in Edmonton

December 30, 2013

New standards from the National Lifesaving Society, which lowers the acceptable ratio of swimmers to lifeguards from 75-1 to 40-1, will see cities such as Edmonton start to hire more staff to meet the guidelines.

Project Spotlight: Oasis Pools Ltd. (2013)

December 1, 2013

This Burlington, Ont., homeowner was looking to create a backyard environment that would lend itself to entertaining. Despite the yard being somewhat limited in size, they turned to Burlington-based Oasis Pools Ltd., to incorporate several features to create a balanced outdoor oasis. Immediately it was determined that a full-size swimming pool would dominate the yard; therefore, a 3- x 5.2-m (10- x 17-ft) hybrid saltwater pool/spa combination was installed using gunite concrete.

Project Spotlight: Solda Pools (2013)

December 1, 2013

Despite the small property, this Etobicoke, Ont., homeowner wanted to include a number of features and amenities in their backyard and called on Solda Pools of Brampton, Ont., to turn this dream into a reality. To accommodate the multiple features of this project, including a pool and spa, water and fire features, and various areas for dining, lounging, cookouts, storage, and softscaping, no space was left unturned.

Ontario’s electrical safety code guidelines for pool/spa installations

December 1, 2013

The Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) provides the minimum safety requirements for electrical installations in various locations. Section 68 of the OESC includes rules specific to electrical installations and electrical equipment related to swimming pools and spas/hot tubs. Grounding and bonding rules in the code are always challenging, and Rule 68-058, which provides bonding requirements for pools, is no exception.

Get ready for the 2013 Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo

November 28, 2013

Pool and hot tub professionals will soon have the opportunity to network with industry peers and colleagues at the Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo, which takes place Dec. 2 to 5, 2013 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont.

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Hayward acquires automatic pool cleaner manufacturer

More lifeguards needed in Edmonton

Project Spotlight: Oasis Pools Ltd. (2013)

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Ontario’s electrical safety code guidelines for pool/spa installations

Get ready for the 2013 Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo

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