Aquatics International articles from January 2005

Aquatics International archives from January 2005

The stuff of change.(From The Editor)
January 1, 2005... Change is hard. This time of year, millions of us are living out that truism. We've all drunk our champagne and made our lofty resolutions to change for the better. Then comes the harsh light of day, and we realize it's a lot harder to...

Lifeguards: think before you drink.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... I am an Ellis and Associates Lifeguard in Sandusky, Ohio, and I totally agree that lifeguards should not come to work hung over. To think that someone would come to work and drink on the job is unimaginable, not to mention that it is putting...

Guards deserve more respect.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... I always look forward to receiving your magazine and find the articles very informative and sometimes humorous. Lately I have been disappointed with the amount of space you have used in highlighting the bad behavior of lifeguards. Two of the...

Acu-Trol Programmable Controllers.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Acu-Trol Programmable Controllers has created the AK600 Automatic Controller, a new chemical controller. The microprocessor-based controller can control up to three separate systems with one unit and has a modular design allowing it to expand...

Adolph Kiefer and Associates.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Adolph Kiefer and Associates redesigned its pool equipment Web site to meet the needs of pool designers and architects, per company. Users will find product details and upgrades, 3-D models and schematics and forms for all Kiefer starting...

Advanced Control Logix.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Advanced Control Logix offers a UV sanitation system for commercial swimming pools and spas. The medium pressure system uses ultraviolet radiation in an effort to disinfect pool and spa water, ridding it of undesirable color, odor or taste. The...

Advanced Industrial Components.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Advanced Industrial Components introduces the TX550 heat exchanger, made with new titanium laser-welded plate. Exchanger features up to 30 bars operating pressure and is ammonia compatible. Heat transfer surface from 0,25 to 2,0 [m.sup.2]....

AdventureSwim.com.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... AdventureSwim.com introduces the Toddler Kick Board, designed for children 8 months through 3 years of age. Constructed with soft EVA foam, the boards are available in red, yellow and blue and include instructions printed directly on the kick...

Aero Tec Laboratories.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Aero Tec Laboratories introduces Aqua Flex Containment Bladders. These secondary containment bladders are available in a range of sizes for the aquatics industry from 200- to 12,000-gal. capacity. The manufacturer recommends a consultation with...

Allied Innovations.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Allied Innovations offers three models for its new four-function controls, each with a newly designed plastic enclosure. FF-1094 model controls a single- or 2-speed pump and blower with an external time clock. FF-1094TC model has a built-in...

AntiWave.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... AntiWave presents two new wall goals. The Universal model is a competition goal with a white powder-coated aluminum structure, canvas back and surround netting. The Rebounder has the same features and includes a built-in rebound trampoline....

American Locker Security Systems.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... American Locker Security Systems introduces Locker Room Supplies, a keyless electronic locker system, designed to transform coin-operated lockers into keyless units with its retrofit system. Flashing light system guides user step-by-step....

Applied Biochemists.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Applied Biochemists has reformulated its Tile Max Plus. The new, thicker formula clings better to vertical surfaces and has a squirt top cap, simplifying product application, per maker. Made to remove stains, scale and buildup. For use in tile,...

Anchor Industries.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Anchor Industries releases a new variety of shade structures, the 20-foot Straight-Arm Funbrella. Constructed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) base material, the giant, permanent umbrella is made to resist approximately 95 percent of UV...

Aqua Creek Products.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Aqua Creek Products offers the Portable Pro Pool Lift designed to be used without an anchor, able to lift 400 lbs. and easy to store. Pro Pool Lift can quickly be converted to the portable model with its portable kit, per manufacturer. Aqua...

Aqua Products.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Aqua Products introduces the Gemini commercial pool cleaner, for cleaning Olympic or semi-Olympic size swimming pools. Fully automatic, self-contained cleaner uses Aqua Smart Mapping Technology to calculate the most efficient path to scrub,...

Aqualab Systems.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Aqualab Systems provides chemical and technical consulting with a mind towards solving pool and spa water quality and chemistry issues. Its Web site is offered to dealers and consumers with pool and spa questions. Site features an extensive Q&A...

AquaChek.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... AquaChek adds a 15-Second Borate Test to its line of pool and spa test strips, designed to test borate levels with a single dip in the pool water. The 25-count bottles are packaged six to a case and come with an easy-to-read color chart and...

Aquam Aquatic Specialist.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Aquam Aquatic Specialist introduces the Aquam Dolphin Floating Seat for children during parent and tot fitness classes and other aquatic activities. Seat is manufactured from EVA foam and is designed to be stable. Ideal for children between the...

AquaJogger.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... AquaJogger offers its new 36-inch TriFit Max Bar, a therapy and fitness device. Moveable foam rounds as well as three positioning options allow for curls, extensions, presses and paddling movements, creating a variety of exercise options....

Aquatic Development Group.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Aquatic Development Group presents the FlowRider Sheet Wave Attraction, designed to offer the thrill of surfing in a self-contained, flexible and safe unit. A thin sheet of water is generated, flowing over a stationary wave form, resulting in a...

Aquatic Safety Research Group.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... The Complete Swimming Pool Reference, the second edition of author Tom Griffiths' reference on pool safety and management has been released. This latest edition includes new chapters on pool signage, reducing limb entrapment, legal liability...

Astral Products.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Astral Products introduces a new, improved lateral design filter medium implemented into all vertical commercial sand filters for 2005. The design is now 1-inch in diameter and constructed of injection molded non-corrosive ABS plastic. Balanced...

Aquatics by Sprint.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Aquatics by Sprint is now manufacturing Aqualogix New Leg Shapers for pool exercise and therapy. The leg shapers are designed to wear with aquatic sandals or shoes for exercise and can be used on the legs or wrists. Leg shapers are available in...

Balboa Direct.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Balboa Direct's ECOmatic commercial salt chlorinator is designed to lower maintenance costs while minimizing the impact of pool and spa facilities on the environment. System is based on the electrolysis of common salt. By adding salt to the...

Arch Chemicals.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Arch Chemicals presents its new Pulsar 1 Chlorinator, an NSF-certified chlorinator. The all-in-one system chlorinates, removes organics and metals, boosts hardness and shock treats in a single process, per maker. Operates as an independent loop...

Beckson Industrial Products.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Beckson Industrial Products presents this hand-operated PVC pump (shown) for transferring liquid chlorine, eliminating pouring and spilling. Size is 12 inches in length, 1 inch in diameter. Also available are multi-function wrenches designed to...

Big Squirt!(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... The Big Squirt! Water Toy is now available with a mobile sales cart that is designed for poolside retail sales at aquatic facilities and waterparks. Also available from the company is a new carded product and display. The toy comes on a pop-out...

CAT Controllers.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... CAT Controllers offers the CAT 4000 Wireless Water Quality Controller, a wireless control system with Internet-based monitoring capabilities. Web site allows user to view water-quality data, print charts and graphs, customize settings and...

BioLab Commercial Pool Care.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... BioLab Commercial Pool Care is now the North American distributor for the ChlorKing commercial on-site saline chlorinator. This UL- and NSF-listed chlorinator is available in various sizes with chlorine outputs ranging from 1.5 to 25 pounds per...

CCSI International.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... CCSI International offers its Atria Pool Enclosures with coated sidewall glass, applied by the supplier, giving the glass a slippery, slick surface. Resisting dirt and residue, the coating makes the glass low friction and low maintenance, per...

Blue-White Industries.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Blue-White Industries introduces the Digi-Flo F-1000, a battery-powered, digital flowmeter. Unit is designed to measure flow rate, total flow and flow rate plus total flow of the pool's operating system. It features easy clamp-on installation...

Certol International.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Certol International introduces Acid Magic, a muriatic acid replacement safer to ship, store and use, per maker. Acid Magic offers the advantages of acids for pH and alkalinity control, acid washing and filter, generator cell and meter sensor...

Colorado Time Systems.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Colorado Time Systems presents the Pro Pace Clock, featuring larger 10-inch red LED digits and 15 training modes to work on relay exchanges, start reaction times, turn speed, breakout times and more. The Pro Pace Clock is designed to be used...

Comtec Industries.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Comtec Industries introduces a new surface texture for toilet partitions, EverTuff eX, available in black, beige or metallic grey. The relief-type surface is designed to deter marker and pen graffiti and the reduction in contact surface reduces...

Correct-Tech.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Correct-Tech has redesigned its Digital Signetic Control to work with a Mitsubishi LCD touch screen control. This allows user to read the control manual's key points from the command screen. The screen allows for custom logos and designs,...

Crystal Clear Pool & Spa.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Crystal Clear Pool & Spa is now offering the Ultimate Winterizing Powder, developed and designed to keep institutional, residential and commercial pools and spas clear from fall to spring by controlling algae and pH through the winter months....

Dectron.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Dectron has introduced its Smart Saver Heat Recovery Coil as a standard option on its Dry-O-Tron dehumidifiers. The Smart Saver coil extracts heat from the exhaust air stream to pre-heat the outdoor air stream, thus requiring less energy for...

DMM Industries.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... DMM Industries presents its two- and four-seat fiberglass Paddle Wheelers. Constructed of rigid fiberglass and urethane foam flotation, Paddle Wheelers are virtually unsinkable, per maker, and are certified by the National Marine Manufacturer's...

Eckel Industries.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Eckel's Eckoustic functional panels, which can be spot located on walls or ceilings to achieve effective noise control, are now available in a wider range of colors. The corrosion-resistant finishes of these sound-absorbing panels now can be...

Extremetix.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Extremetix presents Clicknprinttickets.com, which provides online, print-your-own tickets for special events, attractions and shows of all types. Customers buy and print their own tickets via the Internet; tickets are printed instantly on their...

Empex Watertoys.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... The new Empex Spraypark incorporates the Aquadek climb & slide feature into a layout with new Aquaton Sprayfeatures Interactive Watertoys, Aquanetics and Aquajetz ground sprays, completely fabricated from fiberglass and specialty plastics with...

Fiber Optic Technologies.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Fiber Optic Technologies introduces a new line of waterfeatures for 2005. The series includes improved brass laminars, bubblers and crown, firefly, jewel and fan jets. Custom water-features from 1 to 8 feet are available in both a straight or...

Eureka Manufacturing.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... The newly designed Eureka Anti-Vortex Cover has a gradual slope, which decreases the tripping hazard found in traditional anti-vortex covers, per maker. Made of 12-gauge, 304 stainless steel, Eureka anti-vortex covers fit over existing drains,...

Fibre Tech.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Fibre Tech presents its Pool Preserver Process for renovating pools, which uses top-grade materials including 100 percent Owens Coming fiberglass mat that is encased between three layers of specially manufactured resin. The surface bonds to...

The Finals.(New Products 2005 )
January 1, 2005... The Finals competition swimwear manufacturer introduces its new Hydrofem Goggle featuring a compact design developed for smaller female faces, with a narrow eye focal point. The Hydrofem is tailored to a female's high cheekbone structure and...

GLB Pool & Spa.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... GLB Pool & Spa introduces its new Rendezvous chlorine granules in 5-pound bottles. This specially blended formula is designed to meet the demanding requirements of hot tub environments, it can be used for superchlorination, and is also...

H2O Innovations.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... H2O Innovations' Aqua Step HD access step is designed for harsh conditions and easy installation. Treads are constructed from aluminum and will withstand 500 pounds, per maker; 30- or 60-inch widths. Shown with optional safety sideguards....

Heliocol Solar Pool Heating.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Heliocol debuts the gray solar collectors for heating the pool. The gray collector features a patented individual tube construction that eliminates wind load, hoses and straps and is designed to allow for full flow while reducing wear on the...

Hvac Covers.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Hvac Covers offers its new custom-made pool heater covers made of heavy-duty exterior vinyl. The covers are custom made to fit all pool heater units and are designed to protect heaters from surface defects, snow, leaves, dirt and rain for...

Industrial Test Systems.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Industrial Test Systems introduces three portable Pool Check eXact meters, designed to provide professional results. The ergonomic meters use DPD chemistry and offer measurements to 0.1 ppm resolution. The eXact 1 meter measures free...

Inlays.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Inlays' new 5-by-10-inch step bullnose, frost-proof ceramic tiles are skid-resistant and are designed to clearly mark a step's edge for safe pool entry. The step bullnose is available with blue or black stripes. Inlays Inc. 800.426.6873;...

Dr. Jane Katz.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Dr. Jane Katz presents two educational tools for the athletic swimmer. "Swimming for Total Fitness" (Broadway Books) is an updated program for swimming stronger, faster and better, with over 80 workouts of increasing difficulty, plus...

IPS CareFree Enzymes.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... IPS CareFree Enzymes' Phos-Shock is formulated to clear water of orthophosphates, which cause organic substances to grow. Application via hose-end spray removes 99 percent of phosphates in one application, per maker. Engineered to eliminate up...

Kimley Horn & Associates.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... In addition to providing design services for municipalities, Kimley Horn & Associates have expanded services out of state. It is now offering major waterpark addition design services, having completed plans for new additions at NRH20 waterpark...

Jacuzzi Premium.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Jacuzzi Premium presents its J-230, the largest model of the 2005 J-200 series. Equipped with more than 30 jets, the J-230 offers hydrotherapy for five. An additional pump allows for enhanced jet power, and three pillows provide additional...

Kwik Tek.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Kwik Tek presents its new Dry Pak Flip Phone case, which allows a flip phone to open and close while remaining inside the case, with less than 5 percent audio loss, per maker. Case is engineered to be watertight to 60 feet below the surface,...

Laars Heating Systems.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Laars' Pennant commercial pool heater is equipped with an electronically controlled automatic bypass, backwash switch and BAS connections. Rackable, low NOx heater is 85 percent thermally efficient. Filtered air and flexible venting are...

LaMotte Company.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... The new Waterlink PRO colorimeter from LaMotte features a compact, hand-held design and can measure 27 pool and spa pre-programmed tests. Tests include free chlorine, total chlorine, bromine, biguanide, peroxide shock, ozone, borate, pH, total...

Leisure and Recreation Concepts.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Design, consulting and management for waterparks, theme parks and family entertainment centers. Services include feasibility studies, business plans, master plans, site plans, conceptual plans, phasing plans, traffic flow plans, artist's...

Loop-Loc.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Loop-Loc offers the Ultra-Loc solid vinyl safety pool cover, which is intended to provide security and durability. Advanced material is 33 percent lighter in weight than typical solid vinyl cover material and is fabricated by adding a solid...

Mat Factory.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Mat Factory presents its Safety Deck II tiles, made from recycled rubber tires and PVC. The tiles can be installed to create safe, natural playgrounds and recreational sport surfaces, per maker. The 20-inch-by-20-inch hollow tiles are laid...

MadgeTech.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... MadgeTech's new miniature pH and temperature recorder can take automatic N.I.S.T. calibrated measurements for up to one year and can be controlled from a PC. Device accepts all popular pH probes via BNC and 4-wire RTD inputs and can record up...

Mats Inc.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... The newest addition to the DzynSpec Floor Covering Collection is Bolon, a woven vinyl sisal product. Bolon comes in both sheets and tiles, and is offered in a diverse palette of colors and weaves. Bolon dries quickly and features a non-slip...

Marine Rescue Products.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Marine Rescue Products has added another suit to its line of guard uniforms. The #05 Boardshort features a 10-inch inseam, large side pocket, front ties and optional guard patch. Available in red or navy. The #05 Boardshort is shown with the...

MedTech Wristbands.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Medtech Wristbands can be used for admission and re-entry, group identification, age verification, security, special events and promotional purposes. An extensive line of Tyvek, Tri-laminate and Vinyl wristbands are offered in several sizes,...

Mer-Made Filter.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Surge tank float valves have a tendency to open slowly from the fully closed version: The Mer-Made XWB modification to its surge tank float valve adds an extra set of weighted floats which help the valve open quickly when the level in the surge...

Natare Corp.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Natare Corp. presents the FastLane Pool, a pre-engineered construction system for permanent and temporary pools. Size ranges include a 25-meter, 7.5-foot wide single lane pool to a 50-meter, 8-lane Olympic poor. Provided in USS and FINA...

Miox Corporation.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Swimming pool disinfection using the MIOX electrolytic cell requires only salt, water and electricity to generate a liquid mixed-oxidant solution. No hazardous chemicals are used, but a durable chlorine residual can be measured. The Miox...

National Rock & Sculpture.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... National Rock & Sculpture staff of designers, sculptors and writers offers innovative theming and design services. From story lines to competition, consultants strive to bring quality, craftsmanship and imagination to life in their products....

Most Dependable Fountains.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... The new model 580 SM from Most Dependable Fountains combines a foot and shower tower with a sand-free ADA drinking fountain. The sand trough design is engineered to direct water and sand to an external location to prevent clogging. The bubbler,...

National Swimming Pool Foundation.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... NSPF introduces the new Certified Pool-Spa Operator Handbook. The handbook is a training and reference manual for professionals who help protect users of aquatic venues, such as operators, health officials and service technicians. Topics...

National Ticket Company.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... National Ticket Company offers ticketing products. Bar-coded wristbands offer admission control, customer tracking, simplified accounting and added security. Tracking of pre-sales, gate admission and instant customer reports are some of the...

Natural Chemistry.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Natural Chemistry presents its Instant Pool Water Conditioner, which protects chlorine from sunlight the instant it is added to pool water, per maker. This quick-dissolving liquid is a salt, not an acid, and has a pool-friendly pH of around...

Natural Structures.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Natural Structures is now offering a complete line of large-scale slides designed, engineered and manufactured to enhance waterparks and other large facilities. These slides have runs that exceed several hundred feet with multi-flume...

NBGS Intl.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... NBGS Intl. otters custom product design and fabrication, waterpark concept development, design and theming. Products include the Master Blaster uphill water coaster, Transportainment System, SmartToy and SmartRide automated control systems,...

Neptune-Benson.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Neptune-Benson presents the all PVC Guardian Hair and Lint Strainers, PVC Reducers and PVC Diversion Valves. Strainers feature heavy-duty construction, 1-inch thick transparent acrylic lid, 50 psi tested and easy open securing assemblies,...

OASE.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... OASE introduces the Nautilus range of water feature pumps, with a filter-wing design engineered to provide a significant increase in filter surface area and longer intervals between cleaning. All Nautilus pumps come with a tilting nozzle...

Ocean Engineering Enterprises.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Ocean Engineering presents its Oceanears SP-8 built-in swimming pool underwater speaker. Used with a corner stainless steel step, it allows swimmers to listen to underwater music while swimming against the water flow in an Endless Pool. It's...

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... OPTP introduces the improved foam Fin & Flipper Exercise Logs. These buoyant exercise logs provide added resistance in the water for upper or lower body exercises. The products can be used on hands or feet. The logs are available in small and...

OpenAire.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... OpenAire can now span over 150 feet with its thermally broken aluminum frame structure. These retractable roof structures and operable skylights are designed for use in waterparks, natatoriums, shopping concourses, restaurants and other large,...

Ozotech.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Ozotech, manufacturers of ozone generators for pools and spas, offers its PCS series, which is designed to last a lifetime, unlike UV bulbs that require replacement over time. Its 15mm ozone cells come with a lifetime warranty. The PCS series...

Orbeco Analytical Systems.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... Orbeco presents its new Tri-Analyst 3-in-1 portable photometer, which performs the three most needed tests for drinking water and pool inspection: Free and total chlorine (0-3.5 or 7 mg/L); pH (range 6.0-8.2); and cyanuric acid (0-200 mg/L)....

P.E.M. Matting.(New Products 2005)
January 1, 2005... P.E.M Matting Products offers aquatic matting utilized at commercial facilities with pool decks, locker rooms, showers, spray parks, steps, ramps and more. Matting incorporates a textured, slip-resistant surface, porous design and soft PVC...