Pool & Spa News articles from September 2003

Pool & Spa News archives from September 2003

A wonderful thing.(Reflections)
September 5, 2003... The word "agenda" often has a negative connotation. People will say I don't have an agenda" when they're trying to gain trust. They also will accuse others of "having an agenda" as a way of saying that person is dishonest. But a clear,...

Company sales mixed in second quarter.(Making News)
September 5, 2003... In spite of a challenging economic environment and unseasonably damp weather, which resulted in delayed Northeast pool openings, many publicly traded firms connected to the pool and spa industry reported strong to moderate advances in...

Scandia acquires Vico sauna.
September 5, 2003... Scandia Health Systems, a Boise, Idaho-based manufacturer of steam and sauna products, has acquired the assets of Vico Product Manufacturing Co.'s sauna heater business. Vico is a division of Sta-Rite Industries. Established in 1961, Vico is...

CSI adds technical services division.
September 5, 2003... Caretaker Systems Inc. has launched its regional factory-direct technical services division. The Scottsdale. Ariz-based manufacturer of pool and spa equipment will have technical service available in California and selected areas of Arizona,...

Sta-Rite held liable for $104 million in entrapment case.(Making News)
September 5, 2003... A Miami jury has ordered Sta-Rite Industries to pay the family of a local teen $104 million after a suction entrapment accident left him in a permanent vegetative state. The award broke a state record, yet it only covers compensatory...

Pacific restructures sales force.
September 5, 2003... Pacific Industries, a Latham, N.Y.-based manufacturer of pools and accessories, has restructured its sales force in an effort to provide better coverage and service to the U.S. pool market. Under the new arrangement, Michael Gibson will become...

Eagle Award deadline nears.
September 5, 2003... The deadline to nominate industry members for the Eagle Award and the INSPIRE Award, sponsored by the NSPI Hot Tub Council, is Sept. 15. The Eagle Award recognizes an individual whose efforts in the hot-water industry embody an overall spirit...

NPC sets road map for the future.(Making News)
September 5, 2003... Mitch Brooks wants to put the "N" back in NPC. The new executive director of the National Plasterers Council is helping direct the trade group's drive toward becoming a more viable national entity. Part of that move includes holding the...

Home building hits 17-year high.(Making News)
September 5, 2003... For a third consecutive month, home builders ramped up the pace of housing starts. In July, the seasonally adjusted annual rate hit 1.87 million units, which is 1.5 percent above lungs upwardly revised 1.85 million units--and the strongest rate...

PPG appeals to feds for natural gas price relief.
September 5, 2003... High natural gas prices, which are negatively impacting many pool and spa manufacturers, prompted PPG Industries to testify at the first public hearing on the topic, Sponsored by the House Resource Committee's Task Force on Natural Gas...

Pentair releases seminar schedule.
September 5, 2003... Pentair Pool Products, a Sanford, N.C.-based manufacturer, announced its equipment training seminar series for 2003-2004. The technical seminars will focus on MiniMax NT Series and NT Low Nox heaters, IntelliTouch Easy Touch controls, and Letro...

Polaris Pool Systems names new CEO.(Making News)
September 5, 2003... Polaris Pool Systems Inc., maker of pool and spa products, has appointed a new corporate head after the departure of Greg Howard, the company's former president/CEO. Eric Kownacki now takes the reins as president/CEO. Most recently, he was...

Small business loses buzz.(Making News)
September 5, 2003... Small-business owners' spirits faded a bit in July. As NFIB reports, the Small Business Optimism Index slipped 1.1 points between June and July to now stand at 100.6, A major reason for the decline: A high percentage of company owners lack...

Arch Chemicals purchases African sanitizer business.
September 5, 2003... Arch Chemicals Inc. (NYSE: ARJ) has completed the purchase of the remaining 50 percent of Aquachlor (Proprietary) Limited in South Africa from its joint-venture partner Sentrachem Limited, a subsidiary of Dow Chemical Co. The plant produces...

SCP declares 3-for-2 stock split.
September 5, 2003... SCP Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL) declared a three for-two stock split to be effected in the form of a 50 percent stock dividend. The additional shares will be distributed Sept. 12 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 22....

Stocks gain in wake of blackout.(Making News)
September 5, 2003... The Dow Jones industrials climbed to their highest close in more than a year last month, rising sharply in a relatively quiet session following the blackout that affected the entire Northeast. The upturn followed the lightest session of '03...

Pool and Spa industry stock market transactions.(Making News)
September 5, 2003... Pool and Spa Industry Stock Market Transactions Quotations are for August 18,2003 Vol. Close Net Change Symbol (100s) 8/18/03 from 8/1/03 NEW YORK...

Sta-Rite U. offers new tech program.
September 5, 2003... In response to requests for more extensive hands-on training, a Technician's School has been added to the Sta-Rite University. The school will be at Lake Lawn Resort in Delevan, Wis., Feb. 18-21, 2004. The new school addresses the increasing...

A growing trend.
September 5, 2003... Keying into a growing backyard trend, Pulliam Pools in Fort Worth, Texas, is offering products that expand the backyard aquascape concept. Besides its pool construction and remodeling services, the company now displays stone planters, an...

PIE hopes to break more records.(Making News)
September 5, 2003... The Pool Industry Expo set its all-time attendance record last year, nearly topping the 7,000 mark. Organizers say it's too soon to tell if another record will be broken this year, but it could be close. "We should be pretty close to where...

Pentair hires two, promotes Parrish.
September 5, 2003... Pentair Pool Products, a Sanford, N.C-based manufacturer, has named Bob Miller vice president of finance. He assumes the duties of Ted Havens, who is now vice president of growth ventures. Previously, Miller was the controller at a Cummins Inc....

Moore joins Custom Molded Products.
September 5, 2003... Bob Moore is the new OEM product specialist at Custom Molded Products, a Tyrone, Ga.-based manufacturer of injected molded fittings Moore is a 14-year spa manufacturing veteran.

Native tongues: being bilingual has helped plasterer Brent Tomlinson work more efficiently with his Hispanic work force.(People)
September 5, 2003... Brent Tomlinson learned Spanish in 1986, going door to door in California, serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. "It was for the Mormon church, as most people know them," Tomlinson said. "Everybody's...

Meeting of the minds: early collaboration between builders and landscapers can create the ultimate backyard.(Show Time)
September 5, 2003... I would like to officially advocate a new approach to the relationship between landscapers and pool and spa builders: Get together with the potential client before anyone has put pen to paper. In the few cases where I have been asked to...

Standard bearer: the science and process behind NSPI's diving standards--and how they can protect you.(Legal Eagle)
September 5, 2003... In last month's column, I gave you some important information about the rarity of diving board injuries and how new National Spa & Pool Institute residential diving standards have changed. What you may not realize, though, is the rigorous...

Putting on the pressure: losing vacuum pressure is one of the leading causes of ozonator malfunction.(Technically Speaking)
September 5, 2003... If you've ever had trouble installing ozone on the return line of a spa or swimming pool, you are not alone. Occasionally, we get calls from people who cannot get enough vacuum or have lost vacuum in their ozone venturi injector. There are...

Following the money: the second annual ranking of the nation's top moneymaking builders.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... Follow the money: It's a maxim taught in journalism schools everywhere. And that's just what we've been doing for the past four months. The result is the 2003 Pool & Spa News Top 50 Builders--a comprehensive list of the top moneymaking builders...

Top money-makers: the companies in this year's Pool & Spa News Top 50 Builders list just keep topping themselves.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... Most builders in this year's Pool & Spa News Top 50 Builders just keep getting better. These builders pumped up profits through referrals, diversification and add-on options, and kept their heads above water through controlled growth in a...

Topping out: top moneymaker Blue Haven sets its sights on an even bigger industry presence.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... When it comes to earnings, Blue Haven Pools & Spas is at the top of the heap--but still not satisfied. With revenue approaching $200 million and locations in nearly 70 national offices in 28 states and Puerto Rico, the top-ranked company in...

Top growth leaders: this year's Western-leaning top growers boast double-digit sales increases.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... Go West if you'd like to make the top 10 growth leaders list. In 2002, seven of the top 10 came from the West or Midwest region. "The year started slow, but finished big," says Mike Geremia, owner of Geremia Pools Inc. (No. 10) in...

Growing up fast: Aqua Pool & Spa grew from one employee to 175 in just 15 years. The company now builds nearly 500 pools annually.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... To say that Richard Townsend's Aqua Pool & Spa grew in 2002 may be the understatement of the year. In the space of just one year, the Ripon, Calif.-based company more than doubled its revenue, vaulting from $11.1 million to $17.6...

Top high-end builders: low finance rates fueled demand for high-end aquascapes.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... Even with a downturn in the stock market and economy, consumer demand for more high-end aquascapes ticked upward, thanks in part to low finance and mortgage rates. The top 10 high-end builders, who constructed nearly 620 pools in 2002,...

High dollar: with a solid background in maintenance, Westport Pools became the industry's highest-ticket builder.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... Westport Pools builds some very expensive projects. How expensive? Overall, projects averaged more than one-half million dollars each in 2002. True, the bulk of those projects were commercial, but the company also does some high-end...

Top volume builders: this year's top 10 volume builders cranked out an average of close to 2000 pools, besting last year's numbers.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... This year's crop of builders turned up the volume slightly, with an average of 1,777 pools--a 10.5 percent increase over 2001. The top 10 volume builders constructed almost 18,000 pools in 2002, led by Blue Haven Pools with a staggering...

Turning up the volume: with history and strategy on its side, Anthony & Sylvan Pools remains a leading volume builder.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... Anthony & Sylvan Pools has always enjoyed success--in volumes. Take last year: Having graced approximately 3,700 backyards with its pools, the company was the second highest pool-building company in the land, according to this year's Pool &...

Top package pool installers: vinyl-liner pool installers saw a slight gain in sales.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... The package pool industry, not unlike its gunite counterpart, scored a gain in revenue in 2002, albeit a moderate one. The top eight vinyl-liner pool companies, which installed approximately 925 vessels, posted $64.7 million in revenue--a...

Package deal: pools of fun employees have really bought into the company.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... A lot of businesses talk about getting buy-in from employees, but package pool installer Pools of Fun took that concept one step further when employees actually bought the company. The Indiana firm just wrapped up a nine-month employee...

Top builder-retailers: builder-retailers experienced a slight drop in revenues in 2002.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... The top 10 builder-retailers list turned out to be the only group that experienced a slight dip in revenue for 2002. Revenues totaled $444.6 million in 2002, a 1.1 percent decrease from $449.3 million posted in 2001. "The residential...

Mixing it up: Paddock Pools has found a successful recipe for mixing building with retailing.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... Buzz Ghiz wants to wow you. The president of Paddock Pools in Scottsdale, Ariz., last year guided his company toward the highest revenues in the country for a pool builder who is also a retailer. In 2002, Paddock brought in (from eight...

Regional review: the Southwest led all regions in 2002 despite weather and economic challenges.(Top 50 Builders)
September 5, 2003... Around the country, pool builders mostly prospered in 2002 despite a whirlwind of weather and economic difficulties that buffeted other industries. All regions saw at least several million dollars gained in revenue over 2001, both in...

Whitewater 1067 and sportub 1057 Spas with BXS baja extreme sound system.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Baja Products Ltd. Features: specialty spas feature two high-sensitivity two way pop-up speakers ergonomicaily placed for perfect sound, per maker: allows spa user to hear and feel the tunes by resonating the music through the hot tub;...

Portable spa line.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Bullfrogt Spas. Features: spas feature removable, individually jetted seat backs; company offers the only spa with JetPaks, according to manufacturer Write 203 on Postage-Free Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED

Pentagon sauna.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Creative Wood Designs Features: tongue-and-groove redwood interior; exterior ventilation vents; door with window, handles; insulated walls, roof:, bench seating 6kw heater: timer and temperature manual controls; pentagon and octagon...

Sauna rooms and steam equipment.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Baltic Leisure Co. Features: company offers pre-cut sauna kits; modular units; commercial grade benching: ADA compliant: handicapped access doors; electronic programmable controls Write 201 on Postage-Free Card [ILLUSTRATION...

Infrared sauna and total body solutions Aqua Spa.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Cal Spas Features: sauna comes with standard door and Plexiglas window, two 9 by-31-inch Piexiglas windows, and light, vinyl floor; constructed with Aspen wood; heat penetrates up to 45 mm inside the body to release impurities, per...

Serena bay spa.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Dimension One Spas Features: seating for seven: 82 jets powered by three pumps: optional Hydrosport Fitness Gear turns spa into exercise system; NeckFlex jet pillows; underwater magnetic switches: 22 element LED lighting Offerings:...

Stainless steel and ceramic tile spas.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Bradford Products Features: company offers spas, swim spas, pools and aquatic vessels; 316L stainless steel construction; CAD engineering; inground and portable applications offerings: lifetime warranty on stainless steel shell;...

Diamond spa.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Coast Spas Features: two-seater spa is 70 inches wide: features include fiberoptics, 3hp pump. 16 jets and an optional Sony AM/FM/CD player; ideal for people with small decks and patios, per maker; Write 205 on Postage-Free Card ...

Athena spa.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Dynasty Spas Features: model is newest addition to Excalibur line; seats six; equipped with 40 and 50 jet options, two waterfalls, maintenance-free skirting, three 5hp pumps, fiberoptics, a corona discharge purification system, optional...

Emerald and cygnus spas.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Emerald Spa Corp. Features: new Hydro Vibe stereo system: waterfall and tsunami jets: towel warmer compartment; reversible lounger; fiberoptics; synthetic wood striking and Arctic insulation wrap Offerings: floor-plan financing...

Saunas.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Finlandia Harvia Sauna Features: company's interlocking prefab system provides selection of true 1-by-4 inch dear Western soft woods: hand etched glass designs; authentic accessories: EverReady instant heat heater Offerings: POP...

2-in-1 infra-sauna.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Finnleo Sauna and Steam Features: combination heat-bathing room incorporates traditional Finish sauna plus infrared heat therapy; neoangle front wall design allows for efficient corner installation; dual controls allow bather to choose...

TLX 10 spa.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Freeflow Spas Features: new and improved version of spa features recessed Cup holders and a top-loading filtration system, per maker: optional directional whirlpool let powered by a 1.5hp two-speed Balboa Instrument equipment system...

Redwood tubs.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Gordon and Grant Hot Tubs & Spas Features: constructed of hand-selected, all-heart, kilndried redwood; oval round, conical or slantback shapes; custom sizes available Write 213 on Postage-Pree Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Rudadub tub.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Great Northern Engineering Features: portable or built in model options; standard custom sizes available; spa fits through standard doors; 44-inch depth: adjustable seats; custom-placed jets Offerings: literature; technical support;...

Spas.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Hawkeye Mfg. Features: company offers specialty spas with LED lighting, waterfalls and Mitsubishi touch-screen controls Offerings: protected territories: POP materials Write 215 on Postage-Free Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Parts for specialty spas.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Horizon Spa and Pool Parts Features: this specialty spa-parts wholesaler stocks thousands of parts for all spas: special orders and equipment repairs: free catalog: ad stock orders ship same day, per company Write 216 on...

Solana TX spa.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Hot Spring Spa Features: two-person indoor/outdoor spa is designed specifically for small spaces; product's shape allows it to fit perfectly into corner; slim profile fits easily through standard doorway, up or down stairs and around...

J-380 model hot tub.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Jacuzzi Premium Features: Seven person seating; two waterfalls with backlighting; 43 PowerPro jets; three pumps; Ultimate Lounger measures 94-by-94-inches; 38-inches deep Offerings: co-op advertising; merchandising support: national...

Everyday hot tubs.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Marquis Spas Features: model 530 is a full-size spa that seats five; his and her lounge seats: 30 jets; insulated red cedar cabinet insulated spa coven Constant Clean Water Management System Offerings: five-year warranty oil shell...

Spas and Gazebos.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Master Spas Features: company offers Master Spas Legend Series, Down East, and Gazebo Master models; features include Xtreme Therapy Seat, Master Blaster Foot Therapy System, Arctic Insulation System. Eco Put System; 15-inch flat-screen...

Wraparound home tanning system.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by MedTek Lighting Corp. Features: provides salon-quality tanning at home, per maker; wall-mounted when used vertically; recesses into the wall for custom installations; blends into any decor; quick and easy cleanup; adjustable ...

Nordic crown XL.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Nordic Products Features: hot tub offers full-immersion therapy; 40 inches deep: 25 jets, including two foot/knee jets; dual whirlpool therapy; variable depth seating with five specially jetted seats; classic, natural styling Write...

Diamond anniversary spa.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by PDC Spas Features: pearlescent acrylic skirting wraps 7-foot 8-inch square spa: features include SoundWave stereo system with dual balance speakers hand-held remote operation, fiberoptic lighting, waterfall, PermaSelect stone surfaces...

ProSun select 24 super plus tanning bed.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Pro-Sun Tanning Industries Features: 220V tanning bed features 24 lamps with eight dual facial tanners and eight arm tanners; flat, wide bench allows for a more comfortable tan and better support of back, neck and shoulders, per maker...

TheraSauna heat sauna.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by QCA Spas Features: patented sauna features Thera Heat system, which maintains the infrared heat produced by Theramitters at the 9.4 micron range, the maximum absorbed by the human body to boost healing; heats body through conversion...

AquaSwim N' spa.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Rio Swim Spas Features: two size configurations available; larger spa measures 19 feet across with depths from 4 to 4.5-feet: smaller spa is 16 feet across with 3-to 3.5 foot depths; both are steel-reinforced with 2.5-inch square tubing...

Luxury spas.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Saratoga Spas Features: company offers spas with TV/DVD and stereo systems: patented jets provide power massage for neck and shoulders; patented Power Steam massage for hands, wrists, arms and feet; Verso-Flo Hydrotherapy system;...

Modular steam rooms.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Scandia Health Systems Features: company offers highly efficient, quickfire generator systems, per maker; broad range of products offered Offerings: exclusive dealer territories; co-op advertising; leads Write 228 on...

The Sonoma original.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Sonoma Spas Features: original round spa is available in 110/220V convertible version with 11 jets; 220 version comes equipped with 22 jets; made with Lucite acrylic sheets: ozone ready; cover included. Offerings: floor display...

BaduStream swim-jet system.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Speck Pumps-Pool Products Features: creates current in excess of 5,000 gpm: adjustable-flow nozzles for swimming, walking or jogging: can be installed in nearly any type of pool: almost undectable suction intake; optional pulsating...

Aqua-therapy systems.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Spectrum Aquatics Features: inground and aboveground applications; stainless steel construction; designed to resist corrosion; custom designs Offerings: warranties; lease plans; installation Write 231 on Postage-Free Card ...

Sauna heater and control system.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Stam-Whirl Features: compact design; built-in high-limit temperature control, stainless steel rock enclosure and thermostat guard plate; user-friendly control features a 60-minute timer, thermostat and room light switch; Mini-Mist...

Sunbelt swim spa.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Suneblt Spas Features: six ergonomic seats; Timberstone cabinets, aromatherapy standard, ozonator standard; affordable; international 50Hz systems available; options include Badu jetting systems, upgraded 11kW heaters, fiberoptics and...

In-home swim spas.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by SwimEx Features: lap pools feature adjustable current; designed for easy use and maintenance; fiberglass construction; available with an array of tiles to accent any decor Write 234 on Postage-Free Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Pro and steamer series steam generators.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Thermasol Features: Pro Series steam generator is simple to install, affordable, per maker; 230V plug-in power cord eliminates need for electrical hard wiring; pre-plumbed pop-safety valve: stainless steel flex water connector; Steam...

Fiberglass pools and spas.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Viking Pools Features: company offers specialty spas with inlaid tiles, perimeter tiles, tile mosaics, Crystite finishes and fiberoptic lighting Write 236 on Postage-Free Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Spas.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by Waters Edge Spas Features: solid mahogany cabinetry; new shell designs feature quad-layer shell construction, cold-climate insulation design; dual heat sources (electric and passive); decorative waterfalls; LED lighting, Kenwood stereo...

The liberty.(Specialty Spas, Saunas & Steam Rooms)
September 5, 2003... by U.S. Tooling & Spas Features: versatile low-profile spa; measures 6 1/2-feet-by-7-feet by-31-inches; will fit through most interior doors, per maker; jet packages range from 20, 32 and 46 jets; also available with Diamante Sound System...

Combined chloramine controller.(Commercial Pool Equipment)
September 5, 2003... by Acu-Trol Programmable Controllers Features: continuously measures level of chloramine and shocks as needed; reduces smelly odor produced by chloramines; uses commonly available chlorine or nonchlorine; allows for total offsite control...

TigerShark 2.(Commercial Pool Equipment)
September 5, 2003... by Aqua Vac Systems Features: company offers vacuum with easy-to-clean filter cartridges: worry-free maintenance; no hose or hookups, per maker; optional remote control Write 153 on Postage-Free Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Pool pilot professional.(Commercial Pool Equipment)
September 5, 2003... by AutoPilot Systems Features: power supply controls up to six cells; available in an in-line or convection cell configuration; produces up to 15 pounds of chlorine daily; compatible with ORP controllers. per maker Offerings: free...

Lennovator pool and spa control.(Commercial Pool Equipment)
September 5, 2003... by Allied Innovations Features: wireless radio hand held remote is designed to provide real-time communication; controls spa or pool equipment, including motors, spa light, gas heater and pool valve with touch of a button; LCD readout...

Hydrolux.(Commercial Pool Equipment)
September 5, 2003... by Hydrolux 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 possible. per maker Write 154 on Postage-Free Card ...