Aquatics International articles from February 2006

Aquatics International archives from February 2006

You got the power.(FROM THE EDITOR)(dangers of recreational water illnesses)(Editorial)
February 1, 2006... Every year at this time, we profile some of the industry's most powerful people. These are the professionals who are changing--or trying to change--aquatics for the better. They don't just talk. They act. And they get things done. But it's the...

Readers reach out to minorities.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... Many times in the past, I have threatened to write to a magazine regarding an article I've read; this is the first time I have followed through. I'm responding to the article on the lack of minorities involved in learning, and teaching,...

Patent pending: increasingly, aquatics manufacturers are betting patent laws will protect their products and ideas from being hijacked.
February 1, 2006... From guarding against drowning to fighting pathogens, aquatics professionals are all about protection. But as the industry enters uncharted international waters, a new group is looking for protection: manufacturers. Increasingly, they're...

Hydrophobia.(THE BUZZ: INDUSTRY TRENDS WORTH WATCHING )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Recent water tragedies are taking a toll on the public psyche. Many victims of the 2004 tsunami are afraid to go near water, reports show. And Gulf Coast hurricane victims post messages online about their fears. M. Ellen "Melon" Dash, founder...

Structural integrity.(Russian aquatics facilities )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Roofs on a growing number of facilities worldwide have become safety hazards. Chlorine corrosion may have caused a roof over an indoor motel pool in Branson, Mo., to collapse. The building was constructed before the area had codes, according to...

Feds Fine Pool Co.(Charm Pools )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The U.S. Department of Labor fined Charm Pools in Waverly, N.Y., $12,320 for an accident causing the deaths of two employees, according to news reports. A 17-year-old employee driving a company-owned truck collided with a tractor trailer. The...

NSPF announces trio of grants.(National Swimming Pool Foundation)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The National Swimming Pool Foundation recently awarded $225,000 in grants to three separate institutions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received $109,410 for its efforts to reduce disease outbreaks such as cryptosporidium. The...

Study questions pool test kit reliability.(water quality)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... A recent study calls into question the reliability of test kits for water quality testing. Test kit results were found to have "unacceptable differences" from more precise lab tests, some as much as 300 percent, according to Dr. Damian...

APSP to eliminate competing operator course: PPSO professionals must be recertified with NSPF when their certification expires.(Association of Pool and Spa Professionals)(National Swimming Pool Foundation)
February 1, 2006... The National Swimming Pool Foundation and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals have reached an agreement to end the APSP's certification course. Under the agreement, APSP will no longer offer the Professional Pool & Spa Operator...

Chlorine leak causes pool evacuation.(chlorine gas leak)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... A public swimming pool in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada was evacuated after a chlorine gas leak in its sanitation system. At press time, the cause of the malfunction was still under investigation. Once staff members at Elmwood-Kildonan Pool had...

Muto Foundation names scholarship winners.(Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The Guy and Gloria Muto Memorial Scholarship Foundation Inc. announced its 2005 scholarship award winners. Established in 1989, the nonprofit foundation annually awards scholarships to pool and spa industry members for various pursuits of...

The best offense: it's time for all certification courses to get serious about the war against RWIs.(recreational water illnesses)
February 1, 2006... A war is raging in the aquatics world today--a war we seem to be losing. The enemy is an insidious and increasingly hard-to-kill one known as recreational water illnesses, or RWIs. And by many indications, we are losing ground to them. In...

Light options: if you think you can't afford a UV system, you may not have considered all the options.(ultraviolet technology )
February 1, 2006... By now, many aquatics professionals have heard about the benefits of ultraviolet technology for reducing chloramines, especially on indoor pools. But many of these same professionals may not realize there are two distinct types of UV lamps--and...

The power 25: our second annual lineup of today's most influential aquatics professionals includes coaches, designers, government officials--and a few surprises.
February 1, 2006... ALEX ANTONIOU NATIONAL SWIMMING POOL FOUNDATION Most aquatics professionals will tell you one of the biggest issues facing the industry is the lack of available education. That's where Alex Antoniou, Ph.D., comes in. "I'm always trying to...

China.(building more water-parks)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... With a surging economy, a population of 1.1 billion and Beijing's winning bid to host the 2008 Olympics, China is like a sleeping dragon just awakened. As the emerging middle class grows, aquatics investors are building more water-parks,...

RWIs.(recreational water illnesses)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The increase of reported recreational water illnesses has caused public health departments and pool facilities to step up their monitoring and maintenance. One sick individual is all it takes to infect hundreds, even thousands. Most recently,...

HOAs.(homeowners associations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... As planned communities pop up around the nation, homeowners associations are increasingly becoming defacto minimunicipalities. As a result, many HOAs come with community pools, deemed either semipublic or public. Many try to reduce costs by...

Laurie Batter.(Polaris Pool Systems)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... For more than 20 years, Laurie Batter has had her hands in just about every aspect of the business. It started when she answered an ad for a sales position at Polaris Pool Systems, which manufactures automatic pool vacuums. After the company...

Elissa Sard Pollack.(ESP Co)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... If anyone knows how to deal with the press, it's Elissa Sard Pollack. For seven years, the media relations agent worked as managing editor of a residential pool and spa trade magazine. But in 1998, she felt it was time to strike out on her own...

Aimiee Samuelson.(career in pool and spa)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... She considers herself "low-profile," though her clients are anything but. She counts S.R. Smith, Acu-Trol Programmable Controllers and Vanson Halosource among them. And no one's been an industry insider quite like Aimee Samuelson. The president...

Minority Powerhouses.(minority role models)
February 1, 2006... Tiger Woods forever changed the image of golf. Venus and Serena Williams made tennis a fun, viable sport for girls of color. And Yao Ming made it acceptable for Asians to play basketball. Swimming has no such minority role models--yet. Here are...

Child's play.(THE SOURCE: THE LATEST PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS FROM MANUFACTURERS)
February 1, 2006... Empex Watertoys presents the Baby Bungee with ergonomically designed molded plastic seats and a new fiberglass canopy; designed to provide a safe place for parents to put babies so they can bounce up and down in the water; fabricated from...

Bubbling clean.(THE SOURCE: THE LATEST PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS FROM MANUFACTURERS)
February 1, 2006... Most Dependable Fountains introduces the patent-pending Safe-Stream Bubbler; retrofits to existing chilled and nonchilled drinking fountains; made of heavy-duty stainless steel; self-sealing and sanitary; secure O-ring is designed to provide a...

Multitasking tester.(THE SOURCE: THE LATEST PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS FROM MANUFACTURERS)
February 1, 2006... Pooltest 3 is Palintest USA's new water tester, designed to measure chlorine, pH and cyanuric acid quickly and accurately; compact and handheld; uses Palintest's tablet reagent test system; chlorine is measured in the 0-5.00 ppm range, cyanuric...

Uphill ride.(THE SOURCE: THE LATEST PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS FROM MANUFACTURERS)
February 1, 2006... ProSlide Technology presents The Rocket, a new three-passenger water ride for waterparks; Rocket Booster conveyer technology has variable-speed motors to send riders up as swiftly as they come down; the radius of the vertical curve is...

Sound the alarm.(THE SOURCE: THE LATEST PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS FROM MANUFACTURERS)
February 1, 2006... Terrapin Communications introduces the GA-101 Safety Turtle wireless gate alarm for the condo/resort pool; remotely monitors self-latching or self-locking access to an unsupervised fenced pool, and sends an alert if a gate is left unsecured;...

Adolph Kiefer & Associates.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: TrackStart Series Starting Platforms Features: side mount design is made to work well with pools that have bulkheads or limited deck space; 32-inch track style top is available in a choice of stainless steel or patented...

Aquatics by Sprint.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Aqua Logix Features: tool is designed to develop the upper body; durable and made of long-lasting, high-impact plastic, per manufacturer; available in small, medium and large sizes Contact: Aquatics by Sprint, div., Rothhammer...

The Finals.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: X-Cellerator Performance Swimsuit Features: swimsuit is designed to provide 20 percent less surface drag than traditional swimsuit fabric Offerings: free freight on orders of $100 or more Contact: The Finals, Port Jervis,...

AntiWave.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Competitive Starting Blocks Features: hand-laid fiberglass blocks have stainless steel fittings; available in three versions: Junior 400, Super 400 and Super 700 Contact: AntiWave, dir., Vaupell Inc., Seattle 206.676.8238 ...

Colorado Time Systems.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: System 6 Features: enhanced split handling; 12-lane support; large, full-color screen; multisport options (swimming and diving are standard); 3 1/2-inch floppy drive; meet management interface port for PC download Contact:...

International Sports timing.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Swim Clock Features: pace and game clock can be set to count up or down and add send-off tones; user can build sets into workouts that are stored in memory for repeated use; also has E-Z, Stopwatch and Game modes Offerings:...

Aquam Aquatic Specialist.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: False Start System Features: designed to ensure quick release of the recall line, blocking instantly all pool lanes and informing the swimmers of the false start; made from type 304 stainless steel; conforms to all FINA...

Daktronics.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: OmniSport HS-200 Horn Start Features: portable and lightweight; rechargeable battery; internal speaker; 360-degree strobe light; microphone; separate volume controls and separate speaker connections Contact: Daktronics Inc.,...

Marine Rescue Products.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Kickboards Features: Aqua-Cell "Classic" kickboard is designed for use by swimmers of all ages and abilities; embossed, nonslip surface and contoured handgrips; 1 1/4- by-12-by-20-inches; available in red, yellow and blue; does...

Paragon Aquatics.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Graphics for Starting Platforms Features: company offers several choices for starting platforms; can match colors and school or team logos; add graphics to a new or existing platform; existing Paragon white polypropylene starting...

Stark Bulkheads.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Fiberglass Bulkheads Features: company offers 100 percent fiberglass bulkheads Contact: Stark Bulkheads, Arlington, Wash. 360.403.7707 Circle 478 on Postage-Free Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Recreonics.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Superboards Features: dense, closed-cell foam construction is designed to provide rigid, durable buoyancy for swim training; unbreakable and water-resistant, per maker; available in two sizes: 20 inches long by 11 1/2 inches wide...

Tyr Sport.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Racetech Reveal Goggles Features: half-frame design is made for better clarity and improved peripheral vision; unibody flexible silicone frame is hypoallergenic and provides a comfortable, universal fit, per maker Contact: Tyr...

S.R. Smith.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Legacy II Starting Platform Features: side-mount starting platform has a 24-by-32-inch platform for faster starts; steps are 8 inches deep and 12 inches long for added safety; vertical and horizontal backstroke bar; large gussets...

WMS Aquatics.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COMPETITION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Rebounder Wall Gaal Features: product has all the features of the company's "Universal" goal, and an additional built-in rebound trampoline for shooting practice; conversion from competition mode to rebound is designed to take...

AquaJogger.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: TriFit Walker Features: designed for balance and stability in gait training; can be used as a swim trainer for kids; snap-an crossbar can be removed, allowing bars to be used individually; buoyancy options are available ...

Aquatics by Sprint.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Adaptive Bathing Suit Features: suit was developed for people with joint pain, tremors or weakness in their hands and fingers, pregnant women, and people who are overweight; available in sizes 30 to 44, but other sizes can be...

Hydro-Fit.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Wet Vest Athletic Trainer Features: buoyant support for aquatic therapy; fits around hips, not waist; integrated saddle is designed to prevent vest from riding up; soft, pliable foam panels sewn into the flotation garment make for...

Aquatic Access.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Pool Lifts Features: IGAT-180 family of pool lifts includes a variety of ADA-compliant, water-powered pool lifts; all components necessary for lift installation are included in the base price Contact: Aquatic Access Inc.,...

Astral Commercial.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Stainless Steel Rails Features: custom design and build capabilities; constructed in 1.9 inch O.D. stainless steel; 304 grade stainless steel with mirror finish; choice of wall thickness in .65 inch, .109 inch or .145 inch ...

Most Dependable Fountains.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Model 560 Shower Features: accessible, vandal-resistant shower has metered side of unit with the push bar at 40 inches and shower head at 48 inches to accommodate wheelchairs; opposite side of the model features the company's standard...

Aquatic Development Group.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Therapy Pool Features: movable floor allows for water therapy or aquatic physical conditioning at multiple water depths Contact: Aquatic Development Group, Cohoes, N.Y. 800.458.9283 Circle 468 on Postage-Free Card ...

H2O Innovations.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Aqua Step HD Features: portable access system comes in 36- and 30-inch widths; the heavy-duty design features provide service for users weighing up to 450+ pounds, per maker Offerings: five-year structural warranty Contact:...

Recreation Supply Co.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Stainless Steel Access Ramp Features: custom-fabricated, stainless steel and fiberglass I-bar construction; designed for easy in/easy out Contact: Recreation Supply Co., Bismarck, N.D. 800.437.8072 Circle 462 on...

Recreonics.(PRODUCT FOCUS: DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Splash Semi-Portable Pool Lift Features: lift has a 359-degree turning radius for safe over-deck transfers; waterproof hand controls; user or assisted operation; 24-volt rechargeable battery; 300-pound weight capacity, per maker;...

RMT Aquatics.(DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Aquatic Lifts Features: company offers aquatic lifts that are portable, battery-powered and ADA-compliant, per maker Offerings: lifetime warranty on frame Contact: RMT Aquatics, Miami 800.577.4424 Circle 458 on...

Rehab Systems.(DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: AquaTrek Features: systems are designed to enhance pool access for people of all abilities to enter and exit the vessel with ease and dignity Contact: Rehab Systems, LLC, Fargo, N.D. 701.293.9175 Circle 460 on Postage-Free...

Spectrum Aquatics.(DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Assisted-Access Lift Features: Avalanche assisted-access lift has a rechargeable battery power source that drives a low-voltage actuator, which raises and lowers the lift's mast arm; electropolished and passivated stainless steel...

R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co.(DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Universal Table Features: table design is accessible to wheelchairs at both ends, and also offers full-capacity seating; table can be 6-, 8-, 10- or 12-feet long; top and seat materials include lumber, recycled plastic, aluminum...

WMS Aquatics.(DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2006... Product: Aqua Creek's Pro Pool Lift Features: portable aquatic pool lift is fully automatic, lightweight and easy to operate, per maker; compact design is made to not intrude into the pool unless it's in use; comes with automatic chair- or...

The surface of champions.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Featured at events throughout North America over the past no years including: The 2005 FINA World Aquatic Championships--Montreal, and the 2005 US National Championships--Irvine, CA. A versatile product utilized not only on pool decks, but also...

A new SprayGround every year!!(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Don't settle for a single SprayGround setup that will go stale, keep your park as fresh as a Rain Drop! We are pleased to introduce the OMNIPOD[TM]. It is first component that allows you to switch, remove or add both above and below ground...

Keep the pool out of your locker room.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Pool water damages your locker room one swimmer at a time. Suitmate uses an exclusive high-speed spin process to pull out water and make a wet suit drip-free in seconds, without heat. Extractor Corporation, Suitmate, Swimsuit Water Extractor....

H2O innovations Aqua Step HD.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... The new Aqua Step HD 36" wide model is the only portable access system that complies 100% with ADA guidelines. The Aqua Step HD is also available in 30" widths and is the most durable portable access system available. The new heavy duty design...

TRACER PockeTester.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... LaMotte's new Salt, TDS and Temperature TRACER PockeTester[TM] designed for the pool professional to measure all three tests on one PockeTester. The Tracer PockeTester measures Sodium Chloride with a range from 0 to 9,999 ppm; TDS with a range...

Be a re-surfacing leader.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... A high performance epoxy lining delivers... high profits, dealerships wanted. Spas, pools, fountains. Spray/roll application-steel, aluminum, fiberglass, concrete. Marketing assistance, training, technical support. Voted number one...

Fiberglass surge tanks.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Mer-Made surge tanks are designed specifically for pools. They are supplied with built in internal float valves on the main drain line. Tanks can be supplied segmented to allow access through narrow openings. Sizes up to 144" diameter can be...

ATRIA custom aquatic enclosures.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... ATRIA aquatic enclosures are designed to provide the most advanced commercial enclosures available. Color coated aluminum frames and rafters minimize maintenance. The light transmitting insulated roof panels open to allow for natural...

Siemens introduces newest Strantrol[R] controller.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... The Strantrol IMPACT series of chemical controllers is state-of-the-art, featuring touch screens for intuitive menu navigation. The remote HMI face panel and modular platform allows for flexible configurations to meet customer's needs....

Acu-Trol offers new at-8 controller.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Ideal entry-level unit for commercial pools that controls up to 8 bodies of water with one master control while offering proportional control for exact chemical dosing using a flow-cell with a built-in flow switch and sampling port. The unit...

Attractive, affordable water slides.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... I spoke with a customer of ours recently who told me that he is sure that he has sold 1,000 family memberships to his facility with the help of his MASON WATER SLIDE. Our prices always include; design, manufacturing, shipping, AND installation...

PZC series.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Prozone has introduced the PZC series of turn-key corona discharge ozone generators for commercial pools and water features. PZC systems offer outputs from .6 lbs-ozone/day to 9.6 lbs-ozone/day. Systems come with oxygen concentrators, air...

Hotel & Resort Splashparks.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Non Metal aquatic play structures that are lightning resistant and corrosion free, including AquadekTM climb and slide structure, Aquatons[R] spray features, AquajetzTM, Interactive Watertoys[R]. Complimentary Layouts, lifetime corrosion...

Deck Stor-A-Way[TM].(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Clear your deck of clutter: organize and protect your equipment with Triad's non-corrosive deck storage unit. Specially designed for pool environments, the Deck Stor-A-Way[TM] has a locking door, self-draining shelves, is fully ventilated and...

Atlantis Starting Platform.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Manufactured by Aquam, the Atlantis Starting Platform conforms to FINA regulations and is built from materials that insure its durability and stability. Aquam also offers the PODIUM Starting Platform, and distributes the complete line of KDI...

New the 0-series lifeguard chair by S.R.Smith.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... The new innovative circular design allows for 360[degrees] on-off access for uninterrupted lifeguard changes. Compact enough to place anywhere and lightweight enough to be moved by one person. The 360[degrees] swivel seat provides complete...

NataClad pool systems.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... NataClad pools combine the strength of Uniwall[R] stainless-steel construction systems with the colorful durability of Natatec[R] PVC hard-bonded over stainless steel to build a watertight pool system. The pools are also available with a...

WMS' Commercial Pool Equipment Catalog.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... AGAIN, another outstanding WMS Aquatic's pool and spa project. The cover of our 2006-07 Commercial Aquatic Equipment Catalog displays this 2005 Gold's Gym pool constructed and supplied by WMS. Our Catalog reflects the quality we offer to our...

Ride a tricycle on water.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Fun, safe, durable. High profits, low maintenance. Introducing the new AC5 AquaCycle. Whether on a lake, bay, beachfront or marina, Aqua cycles attract attention and bring in business. Lower maintenance means higher profits. Available in 5...

New chlorine PPM sensor.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... CHEMTROL[TM] is introducing a revolutionary new solid state PPM sensor for measuring Free Chlorine concentration in water. Easy-to-use, precise and reliable, it is not affected by the presence of cyanuric acid or oxidizers. Now available...

Spider-Man 2[TM] Swim Trainers.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... NEW! Our Spider-Man 2[TM] Swim Trainers are sure to be a big hit with kids! SPF-50+ sun protection and super-hero confidence for beginning swimmers. Lycra or neoprene. Swimline ILP, Edgewood, NY. Phone: 631.254.2155, Fax: 631.254.2363,...

Traveler[TM] XRC.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Spectrum Aquatics[R] Introduces the Swim-Lift[R] Traveler[TM] XRC. The Extended Reach--Radio Frequency Controlled--Assisted Access Lift for Swimming Pools/Spas. The XRC complies with ADA/ABA * laws and regulations related to public facilities...

2006 Recreation Supply Company Catalog.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... A trusted source for 26 years, the new 2006 Recreation Supply Company Catalog is packed with everything you need for your commercial swimming pool and aquatic programs. Within the 152 full-color pages you will find rescue equipment, fitness...

New, low-cost pump motor control.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... The Strantrol IMPACT[R] line of VFD motor controllers introduces an efficient, low-cost dimension to pump motor control. Replaces standard starter equipment and retrofits easily into existing installations. Energy savings offer quick payback of...

Heatsavr and Ecosavr.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Heatsavr and Ecosavr are part of the Flexible Solutions family of water and energy conserving products. Heatsavr is a liquid that creates a mono-molecular blanket over the surface of the pool water inhibiting evaporation, reducing heat and...

Picnic tables for any location.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... Pilot Rock[R] Picnic Tables come in styles for any location: rectangular, square or round, portable or stationary. Frames can be galvanized, powder coated or painted. Top/seat material options include lumber, aluminum, 100% recycled plastic,...

Quiet-flow parallel.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... The new parallel grate is easy to install and does not need a technician to do so. The price of the new parallel grate is 25% less. The unique feature besides capturing the water quickly and noise reduction is its ability to conform to any...

Valves & controls free CD catalog.(PRODUCT showcase)
February 1, 2006... New CD features complete product catalog, CAD files, product video, installation instructions and a special "Plastic Valves 101" tech guide with info on materials, valve function, piping systems, and a working flow rate calculator. Info on...