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Four pages of the best of what’s on the market this summer for swimming pools, spas, and wet leisure products.
15 GET INTO THE WATER AND GET HEALTHY THIS SUMMER Have you ever been tempted to own your own swimming pool? The benefits to you and your family’s health will be immense. We look at why swimming is recognised as the best all-round exercise for people of all ages and abilities.
20 SO WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BUY? Where do you start when you decide you want to invest and buy a swimming pool? We help you on the search for the pool which suits your tastes, your needs and your budget. We also help you to find your way round the many options of pools on the market.
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FREE INSURANCE SCHEME COMFORT If you are having a swimming pool or spa built, you should choose a SPATA, Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association member because these companies work to industry standards, including a Code of Ethics and have the back up of SpataShield, an insurance scheme intended to give peace of mind to ensure a pool is completed to industry standards.
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YOUR POOL QUESTIONS ANSWERED Our experts help out with some day to day questions and concerns about swimming pools and swimming.
WWW.WHATPOOLANDHOTTUBMAG.CO.UK 30 28 CASE STUDY
How a thoughtfully designed swimming pool can provide options and variety for the whole family.
THE COOLEST THINGS Here’s a few pages which will inspire you as we take a look at the style and designs of pools and hot tubs being built and installed throughout the UK. Many of them are award winning and all of them provide a glimpse into the luxury and glamour they bring to homes.
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PEPPING UP YOUR POOL It’s a fact of life that after a while your pool will lose the pristine new quality it had when it was new. It will suffer from wear and tear and need some tender love and care to bring it back to its former glory. Whatever the circumstances, here’s what to do to put some zip back into your pool experience.
43 IT’S A BREEZE!
Owning a swimming pool these days is a breeze. Technology has produced some sensational labour savings and energy efficient products which make the day to day running of a pool simple, hassle free and enjoyable.
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BUDGET SOLUTIONS Cheaper than a standard swimming pool, above-ground pools, traditionally made of wood are often called ‘starter’ pools. They come within the budget of many families, don’t need planning permission to install, make the most of limited space- and can be great fun to own.
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