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should be repaired. If the pool is to be tiled the cracking should be sufficient to repair it properly for a long time. If this cannot be achieved then tiling should be dropped. Liners, particularly heavy duty liners can be used but the pool fittings such as the lights, outlets and returns will have to be changed to accommodate the sealing of the liner.
Why does a pool filter lose pressure?
Answer from Peter Lang, SPATA Technical Advisor The main reason is that air is getting into the system and thus the pump is moving water and air which is not so dense. Air gets into the system most commonly through the surface skimmer outlet(s) when the water level is low; the speed of the water being drawn out of the skimmer is greater than the pool water can gravitate into it. The answer is to top up the pool to its correct level or check if the auto top-up is working. Additionally air can be drawn into the system if there is a weakness on the suction side of the pump. This includes broken pipes, broken or damaged valves or failed pump seals, both on the coarse strainer lid or between the wet end of the pump and the motor. In these cases a professional SPATA engineer will be required to investigate thoroughly. In all these cases air will be seen in the pump, if it has a clear lid, and bubbling out of the return inlets. (The exception is if an ozonator is fitted without a degasser). If there is air in the filter and it is not returning to the pool through the inlets, it is a small amount of trapped air and is of no consequence.
If you have a technical question that you would like BISHTA and / or SPATA to answer in spn, then please contact the office and we’ll provide the answers. The most relevant questions will be included in these pages. The answers will be provided from members of the BISHTA or SPATA Technical Committee.
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MEMBERS TO BENEFIT FROM BETTER EXCHANGE RATES
BISHTA and SPATA members are to benefit from improved foreign exchange rates.
The rates have been negotiated through SGM-FX – a foreign currency broker based in the City of London. As a foreign currency specialist SGM is able to provide excellent exchange rates and a tailored personal service. In addition to this, SGM-FX will now be offering preferential rates to all SPATA and BISHTA members.
As a result of the associations’ drive to offer more benefits to members, two products have been created to alleviate the financial burden on businesses when purchasing foreign currency. SPATA FX has been created to help the members of SPATA save money and time on currency purchases. BISHTA FX has also been set up with the same purpose of easing the strain that can be caused when entering the FX market. SGM-FX has experience of helping
businesses in the pool and spa industry, with some members already benefiting from the service. Through regularly attending the SPATEX exhibition, they have built up an understanding of the industry and the role they can play in helping the members to grow their business by saving money that is currently lost through currency purchases.
One of the companies already benefiting from working with SGM- FX is Complete Pool Controls. “We at Complete Pool Controls Ltd have no problem
recommending Danny Foster and his colleagues at SGM-FX. They have provided a responsive service along with competitive rates on spot deals and forward currency contracts.” Steve Taylor, Complete Pool
Controls already benefits from the competitive exchange rates and service offered by SGM-FX. For more information regarding both the SPATA FX and BISHTA FX products please contact Danny Foster at SGM-FX. Danny is a Corporate Account Manager and will personally manage all SPATA and BISHTA members that choose SGM-FX. You can reach Danny using the details below.
BISHTA and SPATA members will receive a factsheet on the deal with SGM-FX.
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F SGM-FX ( 020 7220 1740 :
dannyf@sgm-fx.com
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