The ability to achieve proper water quality in a pool is a function of correct water chemistry values combined with an appropriately sized filtration system. If either one of these variables are lacking, the end result will be an increased difficulty in maintaining water clarity. Water chemistry, being a more…

By Mike Fowler Owning a pool is all about enjoyment—relaxing, swimming, entertaining, and vacationing in the backyard. In this case, pool professionals need to do everything possible to make owning one hassle-free. To this end, the products and services the industry offers are designed to ensure maximum enjoyment and minimal…

Pentair Aquatic Systems' BioShield™ CLP UV System provides cost savings for aquatic facilities by reducing chemical usage, while simultaneously improving water and indoor air quality (IAQ).

An indoor pool environment has greater requirements than a commercial building because of the higher humidity. If not controlled, the corrosive condensate that forms will destroy structural components, sometimes with...

By Steve Hamoen Given the seasonal shifts in the Canadian climate, indoor pools are a luxurious, value-added item for a homeowner, offering fitness and recreational enjoyment 365 days a year. For the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, indoor pool environments pose a unique challenge in terms of humidity…

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.