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Standout from competitors by mastering drop-in hot tub installations

June 19, 2016

Hot tubs continue to be an important element for consumers when it comes to creating their backyard oasis. However, builders have not always been quick to capitalize on the benefits of marketing hot tubs when selling pools. Most tend to leave the selling of stand-alone hot tubs to outdoor living retailers, which also offer backyard furniture and other similar...

Health and exercise are key selling points for retailers offering swim spas

June 19, 2016

Imagine being able to offer clients the benefits of a large conventional pool in an easy-to-install miniature version? There is no need to imagine as this is possible today thanks to the evolution of the swim spa, which enables pool and hot tub retailers the ability to provide clients a means to swim—whether for those who do not want a traditional pool, or for those who cannot have one installed in their backyard due to space restrictions.

Understanding the effects natural disasters can have on pools

June 18, 2016

Water is an amazing, mysterious, and powerful element. To understand the capabilities of water and its effect on pools it is vital to understand how it travels throughout the world. The water cycle is a continuous loop of the various ways it transforms and renews itself.

A behind the scenes look at building Calgary’s Prairie Winds Park splash pad

June 18, 2016

The making of a great aquatic splash pad starts well before the concrete is poured and spray features are installed. A thoughtful planning process is the first step to achieving an extraordinary play space. This is illustrated in the new splash pad at Prairie Winds Park in Calgary, Alta., which has now become a popular recreational destination for local families seeking refreshing summer fun.

Save energy and extend equipment life with variable-frequency drives

June 18, 2016

Over the past few years, pool professionals have learned that going ‘green’ can significantly lower a pool’s operating costs. Pumps and filters are among the items most scrutinized due to the vast amount of energy they consume. To reduce costs associated with water circulation and filtration it is important to understand why pumps and filters consume large amounts of energy and what options are available to lower consumption—factors that also extend a pump’s motor life.

Project Spotlight: Pool Craft (2016)

June 18, 2016

This project was built for a family living in the small community of Queensville, located northeast of Toronto. The homeowner had no immediate neighbours and the property provided a picturesque view of the sprawling countryside. This made the setting ideal for Pool Craft, a pool design/build firm based in Richmond Hill, Ont., to create a backyard oasis that would appeal to all of the homeowner’s recreational and professional needs.

ACPQ primed for 24th Salon Splash show

June 9, 2016

After the success of last year’s Salon Splash trade show, the Association des commerçants de piscines du Québec (ACPQ), organizers of the event, are now booking booth space and have issued a call for feature presentations for its 2016 expo.

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Standout from competitors by mastering drop-in hot tub installations

Health and exercise are key selling points for retailers offering swim spas

Understanding the effects natural disasters can have on pools

A behind the scenes look at building Calgary’s Prairie Winds Park splash pad

Save energy and extend equipment life with variable-frequency drives

Project Spotlight: Pool Craft (2016)

ACPQ primed for 24th Salon Splash show

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Standout from competitors by mastering drop-in hot tub installations

Health and exercise are key selling points for retailers offering swim spas

Understanding the effects natural disasters can have on pools

A behind the scenes look at building Calgary’s Prairie Winds Park splash pad

Save energy and extend equipment life with variable-frequency drives

Project Spotlight: Pool Craft (2016)

ACPQ primed for 24th Salon Splash show

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