Aquatics International articles from July 2005

Aquatics International archives from July 2005

Sweet dreams.(construction of sports facilities)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... Dreams are funny. They seem so real when you're having them, but once you wake up, they disappear from your mind like a Polaroid in reverse. It's the same with dreams we have for our professional lives. When you first start out, you've got big...

Close call.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... Twenty-three years ago, when I first started coaching swimming, I did some hypoxic training because I read this technique would help with endurance. When a male swimmer decided to do this on his own at the end, he hit the wall and sank to the...

'Shocking' advice.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... It was good to read of the success in resuscitating a cardiac arrest victim at the Medina Aquatic and Fitness Center ("Shock Therapy," May 2005). The outcome described was very encouraging. The International Life Saving (ILS) Medical Committee...

Airing concerns.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... I congratulate you on the publication of Tom Davis' article, "Clearing the Air" (June 2005). However, I am somewhat disappointed in the lack of information provided within this article dealing with airway management and hypoxia. Davis...

Indoor waterpark.(DREAM Facilities)
July 1, 2005... Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates Staff Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates, St. Louis Our dream facility combines creative thinking in design and viability. In other words, even the world's largest indoor waterpark must have a built-in cash...

Leisure pool.(DREAM Facilities)
July 1, 2005... Some of the sweetest dreams are small ones. And this neighborhood-sized leisure pool integrates the best of a small leisure pool design with economical water spraygrounds and big-time quality--all at a surprisingly affordable price. Too...

Indoor waterpark resort.(DREAM Facilities)
July 1, 2005... In the simplest of terms, our dream facility combines the inter-action of an aquarium with the education of a conservatory, along with the excitement of a waterpark. Professional marine and terrestrial biologists will staff and manage the...

Indoor/outdoor waterpark resort.(DREAM Facilities)
July 1, 2005... The adventure begins the moment guests step through the door of this dude ranch-style hotel waterpark resort. As they approach the front desk, patrons immediately hear the rush of water. Overhead, a thrilled child soars through a translucent...

Multipurpose facility.(DREAM Facilities)
July 1, 2005... This multipurpose dream facility is located at the crossroads of three closely-knit cities. Its location, a 15- to 20- minute drive or bus ride from each city, easily attracts large numbers of visitors. The complex is also accessible by bike....

Leisure pool.(DREAM Facilities)
July 1, 2005... In today's world, the municipal swimming pool is no longer just for teens and tots. From babies to seniors, experienced swimmers to first-time non-swimmers, the leisure pool must not only meet a community s diverse aquatic needs, but also...

Indoor waterpark.(DREAM Facilities)
July 1, 2005... Step inside this dream facility and arrive m a land of make believe. That was our goal when designing the centerpiece attraction of this 43,000-square-foot indoor resort waterpark. The theming is what sets this waterpark apart from any other...

Therapy pool.(DREAM Facilities)
July 1, 2005... This dream therapy pool offers unlimited rehabilitation options in a limited space. Therapy in this pool is generally done one-on-one, with no more than two patients at the same time. Many considerations were made for this pool design to serve...

Outdoor waterpark.(DREAM Facilities)
July 1, 2005... At this dream facility, the adventure begins before guests even arrive. Set on an island amid tropical seas, the theme park is accessible only by water or air. Once on the island, visitors discover the park has been carved out of the existing...

Duster/vinyl-liner brush.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... A&B Brush Mfg. Features: dusts and cleans corners of house or pool enclosure; designed to leave no streak marks on vinyNiner pool or spa; broad bristle base for general cleaning; durable metal handle Contact: A&B Brush Mfg., Duarte,...

Professional service kit.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... AquaChek Features: company now offers a test kit for commercial pool operators and service professionals; includes tests for 16 chemistries; features FAS-DPD liquid kit and AquaTrend phosphate test kit in a plastic bottle to protect from...

Hydrolux.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Aquamatlc Cover Systems Features: hydraulics make for an automated lid that allows the cover to be hidden in the pool floor; floating slats make installation without tracks or leading edges, per maker Contact: Aquamatic Cover Systems,...

Powerwinder blanket reel system.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Alta Enterprises Features: automatic, power winder system designed to eliminate hand cranking; attaches to existing pool blanket reel system; 12V winder; can power numerous blankets Contact: Alta Enterprises Inc., Alta, Wyo....

JetMax.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Aqua Products Features: onboard pump and filter design enables the vacuum to work without manual labor, hoses, pumps, hoists, or tracks, belts, and brushes; cleans most pools in an hour, per maker; standard equipped with both 2-micron and...

Heatsavr and ecosavr.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Flexible Solutions Features: liquid swimming pool blanket saves energy and water by slowing down evaporation by up to 40 percent, per manufacturer Contact: Flexible Solutions Ltd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 800.661.3560 ...

Safety pool covers.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Anchor Industries Features: cover designed to guard against accidental entry and winter debris; manufactured to fit any inground pool's shape, size, or obstacle; available in classic solid, mesh, 5-star and Yellow Jacket Contact:...

KingShark2 plus.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Aqua Vac Systems Features: new handle designed to be easier to place and remove unit from pool; quick release filter system reduces weight 25-30 pounds; no hoses or hookups, hand-held wireless remote control; Olympic size cleaning in under...

Resort-30 cleaning unit.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... HammerHead Patented Performance Features: unit has a rechargeable 12-volt system; self contained and portable; 30-inch wide vacuum head; 60-foot floating power cord; includes two debris bags; designed to work well on lazy rivers ...

Pool check eXact meters.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Industrial Test Systems Features: company offers three portable meters designed for professional results; eXact 1 meter measures free chlorine/total chlorine, pH and total alkalinity; eXact 2 meter measures free chlorine/total chlorine,...

Super ProVac.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Pentair Pool Products Features: suction chamber designed to concentrate vacuum velocity equally from all directions; product is 41 inches wide with a dual port vacuum, adapters fit 1 1/2- and 2-inch vac hose, lead weights strategically...

Pool safety covers.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Loop-Loc Features: commercial safety covers engineered to reduce water and maintenance costs, reduce risk of accidents and liability and extend pool life Offerings: 12-year limited warranty; co-op advertising Contact: Loop-Loc Ltd.,...

Pool covers.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Plastimayd Features: covers custom-made for any commercial aquatics facility; commercial-grade springs on all safety covers; company's technology is designed to give 4,000 pounds of break-strength Contact: Plastimayd Corp., Clackamas,...

Water analysis meter.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Palintest USA Features: company offers a water analysis meter that is capable of testing for three parameters: chlorine, pH, alkalinity or cyanuric acid; hand-held portable photometric instrument comes with test tubes, tablets and...

Automatic pool cleaner.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Power Vac Features: designed to cut cleaning time in half; durable service cart is specially tcreated to carry everything needed to service pool, per maker; Power Vac portable vacuum also available Contact: Power Vac, Fort Lauderdale,...

Pool covers and maintenance equipment.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Recreation Supply Company Features: custom thermal and safety covers are available for all pool sizes; company also offers maintenance items such as vacuums, cleaners, paint, mechanical equipment, heaters, pumps and filters Contact:...

Durapro leaf rakes and skimmers.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Skimlite Mfg. Features: designed lightweight and strong; Durapro No. 3500 telescope pole combines outside nylon lock assembly with internal Eliptilock built into tube Contact: Skimlite Mfg., Salinas, Calif. 831.422.1722 Circle 442...

Portable vacuum filters.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Recreonics Features: stainless steel cartridge filter, thermal plastic pump, waterproof switch, pre-wired GFI protector, 1 1/2-inch suction and charge connections; mounted on a stainless steel cart with heavy-duty rubber wheels; t varying...

Dolphin dynamic pro X.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... SmartPool Features: robotic pool cleaner has a new COP microprocessor with flash technology and a heavyduty drive system; cleans the floor of a semi-Olympic pool in less than three hours, per maker; climbs pool walls, scrubs the waterline...

PVC pool shell.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... RenoSys Features: designed to provide an effective water containment membrane for use in any public pool application; slip resistant, 60 mil PVC; available in several colors Contact: Renosys Corp., Indianapolis 800.783.7005 Circle...

Marias II swimming pool blankets.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Spectrum Aquatics Features: reversible, ultraviolet protected, HDPE, flame laminated to a closed cell, per maker; has a 12-by-12-inch thread count per square inch Offerings: Five-year limited warranty Contact: Spectrum Aquatics,...

Poolshark.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Sta-Rite Features: designed to work in any type of pool; squeegee action intended to dislodge dirt from floors and walls; cuts 12-inch-wide cleaning path; unit is programmed to stay out of corners, off steps and away from ladders;...

ThermGard covers and storage reels.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Universal Filtration Features: standard and deluxe-grade covers; polished stainless steel, welded construction storage reels; new retro fit power system available Contact: Universal Filtration Inc., Alhambra, Calif. 800.554.2459 ...

Pool vacuums.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Standard Bronze Features: solid rubber; no weights needed to hold original Tri-Guard down; constructed to avoid cutting liners; heavy-duty commercial and residential vacuums, brushes, leaf skimmers and handles also available Contact:...

Blue diamond robotic maintenance cleaner.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... Water Tech Features: commercial-grade materials designed to be long lasting; comes with caddy cart for easy handling and available with 360-degree remote control capacity; cleans pools in one hour, per manufacturer Contact: Water Tech...

EnergySaver light pool covers.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... T-Star Enterprises Features: covers are designed specifically for indoor pools; 50 percent lighter than regular thermal pool covers and designed to occupy less storage space, per maker Contact: T-Star Enterprises Inc., Oakland, Calif....

Gemini pool cleaner w/kart.(Pool Covers and Maintenance Equipment)
July 1, 2005... WMS Aquatics Features: stainless steel skeletal chassis designed to efficiently and reliably maintain pools of any size or configuration in as little as four hours, per maker; product also has mapping software and auto-start delay ...

Saunas.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... American Infrared Saunas Features: saunas are designed for easy installation and can be assembled in 20 minutes without tools, per maker; 120v operation Contact: American Infrared Saunas Corp., Anaheim, Calif. 866.527.8800 Circle...

Safety signs.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Aquatic Technology Features: company offers more than 400 safety signs for fitness and aquatics facilities; all signs use bright UV-resistant colors and pictures; made from heavy-duty white styrene (plastic) or aluminum and are...

Stainless steel steam room.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Bradford Products Features: 316L stainless steel construction made to customer specifications; fully assembled or prefabricated pieces available Contact: Bradford Products LLC, Wilmington, N.C. 800.438.1669 Circle 494 on...

Retrofit electronic locker.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... American Locker Security Systems Features: product transforms coin-operated lockers into a keyless electronic locker system Contact: American Locker Security Systems Inc., Jamestown, N.Y. 800.828.9118 Circle 499 on Postage-Free...

SunPro skin care products.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Aquatics by Sprint Features: skin care products formulated for daily use; intended to moisturize, protect and help prevent premature aging Contact: Aquatics by Sprint, San Luis Obispo, Calif. 800.235.2156 Circle 496 on Postage-Free...

Lenox lockers.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Bradley Features: plastic lockers with redesigned construction; includes hinges, latching mechanism, handles and slope tops Contact: Bradley Corp., Menomonee, Wis. 800.272.3539 Circle 493 on Postage-Free Card [ILLUSTRATION...

Benches.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Aquam Aquatic Specialist Features: company offers a full line of plastic benches designed for use on the pool deck or in the locker room; manufactured of recycled plastic and stainless steel hardware; benches are durable and...

Towel warmer.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Baltic Leisure Features: freestanding modular cabinet designed to keep towels warm; standard 120v plug-in, custom sizes available; time and temperature control with digital display; western red cedar inside and out Contact: Baltic...

Multi-tier lockers.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Comtec/Capitol Industries Features: company offers one to six tier combinations with various style and color options; solid plastic, non-absorbent with low maintenance, per maker Contact: Comtec/Capitol Industries, Moosic, Pa....

Suitemate swimsuit water extractor.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Extractor Features: uses a high-speed spin process to pull out water and make a wet suit dry without using heat; removes 90 percent of water from wet suits in seconds, per maker Contact: Extractor Corp., South Elgin, III. 800.553.3353...

Tuff-Seal interlocking floor files.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Flooring Adventures Features: company introduces interlocking floor tiles for use in aquatics, athletic and commercial facilities; no adhesive, special tools or installation expertise required, per maker; available in four profiles and...

Sauna.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... LuxSauna Features: sauna uses infrared heat to stimulate sweat and enable user to expel toxins while losing weight, per maker; also designed for pain relief of arthritis, muscle spasm, headaches, sprains and more Contact: LuxSauna...

Locker latching system.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Lyon Workspace Products Features: company offers a new locker latching system that uses nano roller technology to improve the resistance to break-ins; nano roller is made of powdered metal designed to be long lasting; new nylon Iockbar...

Saunas, steam baths, infrared heat bathing.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Finnleo Sauna and Steam Features: company offers true Scandinavian sauna baths, Roman steam baths and infrared heat therapy Contact: Finnleo Sauna and Steam, Cokato, Minn. 800.346.6536 Circle 489 on Postage Free Card ...

Sauna rooms, heaters and steam generators.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... McCoy Sauna & Steam Features: company offers pre-cut and modular custom sauna rooms for commercial and residential spaces Contact: McCoy Sauna & Steam, Novi, Mich. 800.225.7519 Circle 485 on Postage-Free Card [ILLUSTRATION...

Saunas, heaters and accessories.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Nordic Sauna Features: pre-cut packages and pre-fabricated rooms; company offers custom installations and do-it-yourself kits; features include TV/entertainment center, view window, contoured benches; company also offers steam baths ...

SunBuddy sunscreen.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Quantum Spirit Products Features: all-natural, made to be sweat-proof and waterproof; FDA-approved pharmaceutical, food-grade sunscreen is safe for the lips, and non-allergenic, per maker; comes in single application packets designed for...

Outdoor shower.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Shower Tower Features: shower can be used for pools, beaches and parks; rust proof column; push button, self-closing valves; combine up to six shower and/or foot wash nozzles per tower Contact: Shower Tower, Inc., Sanford, Fla....

Model580 SM.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Most Dependable Fountains Features: combines a foot and shower tower with a sandfree ADA drinking fountain; trough engineered to direct water and sand to an external location to prevent clogging; bubbler, shower heads and controls made of...

Aquatic matting by P.E.M..(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Aquatic Matting Features: utilized at commercial facilities with pool decks, locker rooms, showers, spray parks, steps, ramps and more; incorporates a textured, slip-resistant surface, porous design and soft PVC construction to provide for...

Storage bench.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Recreonics Features: works as a seat and a storage unit; made with heavy-duty fiberglass panels, cast aluminum frame and a heavy-duty hinging on the top panel; each bench is 7-feet, 6-inches long and can seat six people, per maker;...

Electronic storage lockers.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Smarte Carte Features: company offers administrative and customer service features such as biometric or coded access, credit card or cash locker rental and multiple entry with one rental payment Offerings: available through concession,...

NataDek recreational floor surfacing.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Natare Features: designed for use in recreational wet or leisure environments; abrasion-resistant and watertight, per maker; ASTM-certified slip-resistant; available in multitone patterns Contact: Natare Corp., Indianapolis...

Stainless steel pool and beach showers.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... The Pool Shower Features: showers made of stainless steel; hose bibb, foot shower, and/or drinking fountain; wall/post mounted or free standing models; now available with hot and cold valves or electronic sensor valve; ADA compliant and...

RecDeck recreational PVC flooring.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... RenoSys Features: flooring is constructed of an 85 mil thick PVC; may be employed in almost any recreation area where slip resistance, durability and ease of maintenance are of primary concern, per manufacturer Contact: RenoSys Corp.,...

Duragrid matting.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Snap Lock Industries Features: matting product snaps together to create any size mat or floor; contains anti-microbials; can be used for showers, locker rooms and toweling areas Contact: Snap Lock Industries Inc., Salt Lake City...

Interlocking decking panels.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... ThruF low Features: decking design ensures water, debris and sunlight pass through the finished walking surface, per maker Offerings: fully warranted and tested in application Contact: ThruFlow Inc., Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada...

Team benches.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... Triad Technologies Features: constructed of fiberglass; lightweight and stackable; available in most colors and two sizes (4- or 6-foot lengths) Contact: Triad Technologies Inc., Syracuse, N.Y. 800.729.7514 Circle 472 on...

Crowne collection open top containers.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... United Receptacle Features: company offers containers in 15-gallon and 30-gallon models for different volume activity; large open top designed for collection of used towels as well as trash; noncorrosive aluminum tops and durable textured...

Locker bench.(The Locker Room)
July 1, 2005... WMS Aquatics Features: indoor/outdoor bench made from 100 percent recycled plastic and never needs painting or staining, per maker; comes in 4-, 6-, 8- and 12-foot lengths and designed to assemble in 15 minutes with one-piece molded legs...

Model 2002 fountain.(THE SOURCE)
July 1, 2005... Most Dependable Fountains Features: new drinking fountain designed to appear vintage; made from one piece weld construction of ANSI 380 aluminum alloy; surface mount is designed to be anchored to a concrete pad with bolts through a...

Pool ladder.(THE SOURCE)
July 1, 2005... InnoVate Features: new line of vertical pool ladders constructed of sturdy aluminum and designed with the intention of strength and beauty; each weighs about 24-35 pounds and comes complete with nuts, bolts and washers; nonslip treads,...

Retail performance collection.(THE SOURCE)
July 1, 2005... TYR Features: company introduces a new collection for the summer designed to offer women an alternative to traditional active wear and swim wear; Dimaxback, Diamondback, Maxback, and H-back are among the body styles; also offered in boy...

Sprint adaptive bathing suit.(THE SOURCE)
July 1, 2005... Aquatics by Sprint Features: easy on, easy off bathing suit is designed for people with joint pain, tremors, or weakness in the hands and fingers; offers secure Vetcro closures, conservative leg cut, and wide straps with cross-over bodice...

OMNIPOD.(THE SOURCE)
July 1, 2005... Rain Drop Products Features: patented OMNIPOD technology enables spraypark owners to continually change features where water shoots out; inground component allows for switch removing or adding above- and below-ground features on spray pad...

FAS-DPD test kit.(THE SOURCE)
July 1, 2005... AquaChek Features: product features a liquid titration method that allows the user to test for free chlorine, combined chlorine and monopersulfate compounds; meets the regulatory requirements for chlorine testing in many states, per...

Stor-pro.(THE SOURCE)
July 1, 2005... Acu-Trol Features: new container offers a locking lid for safe and secure storage of pool and spa chemicals; can be permanently mounted to a flat, level concrete or wood surface, or use sand at the bottom for temporary installation;...

Chlorination system.(THE SOURCE)
July 1, 2005... PPG Industries Features: Titan GT100 system is designed to be compact and deliver safer, simpler chlorination for commercial pools; applicable for above--or below-grade installations; delivers accurate chlorination for outdoor stabilized...

AquaPlay AP 2000.(THE SOURCE)
July 1, 2005... Whitewater West Features: an active and colorful water play center, per manufacturer; water features include spray nozzles, jets, pull valves and an umbrella jet; also includes two slides in a dual-open and a single-enclosed configuration;...

Aquam dolphin floating seat.(PRODUCT showcase)
July 1, 2005... Perfect to seat the little ones during parent and tot fitness classes. The BEST of its kind on the market, it is manufactured from the highest quality of EVA foam, floats perfectly, and is completely stable due to its design. Ideal for...

Foam-Form concrete gutter system.(PRODUCT showcase)
July 1, 2005... Naples, FL. -- Introducing Foam-Form as your solution to forming difficult radius concrete gutter system. Lawson Aquatics Foam-Forms has a hardened polyurethane coating-ideal for setting in place and easy removing. Foam-Forms are designed and...

Aquatons[R] spraypark.(PRODUCT showcase)
July 1, 2005... Empex Watertoys[R] continues to revolutionize the aquatic playground industry in hotels, resorts, recreation centers, camping resorts and YMCAs with their new Aquatons[R] line of products. Specifically designed for chlorinated water,...

Portable filtration system.(PRODUCT showcase)
July 1, 2005... Spectrum Aquatics[R] manufactures a wide variety of portable filtration systems to support all pool sizes. Made from stainless steel and incorporating durable Sta-Rite[R] pumps, these vacuums are some of the most dependable on the market today....

I-Spy.(PRODUCT showcase)
July 1, 2005... I-Spy is a true innovation in the world of spray toys. As water pressure increases, a rush of bubble-filled water pushes across the clear tubing, bringing with it bobbing rubber ducks, dramatic tropical fish, speedy race cars and many other...