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Equipping pools, new and old, with remote control capabilities

April 12, 2018

This season, hundreds of thousands of pool owners will likely replace their pumps because either their current equipment has reached the end of its life or they want to take advantage of the energy efficient benefits of today’s new systems.

Putting pool filtration to the test: The time has come to establish new filter media standards

April 11, 2018

Unfortunately, unlike other industries, the aquatics sector has a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to cartridge filters. To get past this ideology, there is a need for a new rating system, which would help consumers and businesses properly size and install pool filtration systems accordingly.

Energy-saving technological advancements renew interest in outdoor air ventilation systems

March 1, 2014

Recent technological advancements in dehumidifier design are now being applied to 100 per cent outdoor air-based ventilation-only systems (OAVOS) for environmental control in natatoriums, and as a result, many facility operators are considering this equipment again for conditioning indoor swimming pool environments.

Reducing operating expenses with new lighting technologies

October 1, 2013

Commercial aquatic facilities are continuously performing internal ‘audits’ on operational costs to find ways to save money for additional aquatic programming. In doing so, many are discovering one of the fastest, easiest ways to reduce energy consumption is to replace old incandescent pool lighting with today’s improved light-emitting diode (LED) lighting.

YMCA facility upgrades its operational efficiencies

October 1, 2013

Commercial aquatic facilities are continuously reviewing their operating costs and evaluating the benefits of replacing a heater, pump, or filtration system to improve the operational efficiency of the pump room. Smart pool professionals are now taking the time to look at the pump room as a whole whereby integrating all equipment to make all components run with greater synergy. Rather than look at individual parts of the pump room, it has become even more important, especially with today’s new technology, to look at the entire operational system to ensure all of the individual components achieve maximum performance.

Commercial pool sanitation

April 1, 2013

Salt chlorine generation has been used as a primary sanitizer in swimming pool applications as early as the 1960s. Today, there are more than three million salt-chlorinated pools around the world—a number that continues to grow significantly every year. Most systems can be found on residential pools but, within the last decade, this sanitation equipment has made inroads into the commercial pool market.

Custom sauna installation

December 1, 2012

Today, an increasing number of people are looking for unique products to complement their lifestyle and individual taste. Most consumers are looking for products that can be tailored to their personal needs, allowing them to stand out from the rest by emphasizing their style. This desire for a unique, personalized product also applies to sauna enthusiasts.

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Reviews

Equipping pools, new and old, with remote control capabilities

Putting pool filtration to the test: The time has come to establish new filter media standards

Energy-saving technological advancements renew interest in outdoor air ventilation systems

Reducing operating expenses with new lighting technologies

YMCA facility upgrades its operational efficiencies

Commercial pool sanitation

Custom sauna installation

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Equipping pools, new and old, with remote control capabilities

Putting pool filtration to the test: The time has come to establish new filter media standards

Energy-saving technological advancements renew interest in outdoor air ventilation systems

Reducing operating expenses with new lighting technologies

YMCA facility upgrades its operational efficiencies

Commercial pool sanitation

Custom sauna installation

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