news 4 SPN JUN 2011 IndustryNews
A 108 page consumer magazine, What Pool & Hot Tub has been launched for the summer – as a celebration of the very best in the UK’s swimming pool and hot tub markets. The magazine, now in its sixth year, is produced by Go Publishing Ltd, publishers of Swimming Pool News and aims to provide consumers with a complete guide of what to buy and at the same time showcase pool and spa products to a wider audience. What Pool & Hot Tub which has been supported by both SPATA and
A new stainless steel gazebo which combines as a hot tub canopy or enclosure has been launched on the market with a Hot Tub Tower registered trademark. Shaun Swinburn, the man behind the launch, says the tower is manufactured out of Sheffield stainless steel.
“This system comes with a
lifetime guarantee of 100 years on the main steel structure for penetration of 2mm or more. No other gazebo or hot tub canopy has this sort of life span making it value for money.
“Wooden structures tend to have a three to five years life span before a replacement is needed. On average a consumer replaces a hot tub every
Pool testing specialists Lovibond Tintometer say they have come across incidents where customers are getting incorrect readings because they are using the wrong kind of reagent in the wrong system. “We are convinced this is quite common – even with other suppliers,” says Elizabeth Wilkinson from Lovibond.
“Even if you go through all the right motions and follow all the guidelines, one very simple – yet surprisingly common – oversight will destroy the
accuracy of your pool water analysis. “Everyone knows how important the regular analysis of swimming pool water is for good hygiene, the safety of bathers and for the protection of the plant. Considerable amount of time and money is invested in getting the right results – but these results could be meaningless if you are not using the correct type of tablets
“There are a variety of tablets available in the market. Each has been developed for a specific testing system and it is not a case of mix-and-match. It is essential that the right tablet is used for the right job. “There are three main categories of tablets: Rapid, Standard / Comparator and Photometer. It is not the case that one is superior or inferior. It is simply that each has been formulated to react differently.
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WHAT POOL & HOT TUB SETS OUT TO INSPIRE editor Alan Lewis.
BISHTA and which incorporates Pool & Spa Lifestyle is now on sale nationwide in Sainsbury’s. It is, however, set to have added appeal via a digital version on the website. Consumers can also sign up to receive a free copy delivered to their door.
“What Pool & Hot Tub is a real opportunity for us to celebrate the industry and its great products. It is of course aimed at helping consumers make an informed choice of what to purchase this year,” said
HOT TUB TOWER OFFERS 100 YEAR GUARANTEE
three to five years. If you did the same with your wooden gazebo over a 25 year period the tower will save five times over at an estimated £25- 35,000 at today’s prices.”
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F HOT TUB TOWER ( 07956 001001 :
www.hottubtower.co.uk
USING THE WRONG TABLET CAN HAVE ‘MAJOR IMPACT ON WATER TESTING’
“Rapid Tablets are designed to automatically dissolve when they are added to a pool sample without the need to use a crushing rod. They dissolve to leave a slightly cloudy sample and are designed for use on the entry-level, domestic type kits with plastic cubes or discs. “Higher-end Comparator Systems, such as the Lovibond® 2000, tend to use fixed coloured glass for more accuracy and longevity. The clarity of the glass, however, renders the window clear so they need a tablet that dissolves completely leaving absolutely no residue or cloudiness. Again, this ensures that the sample and the comparator used for comparing are like for like. “Tablets used in photometers must also dissolve completely since any residue will be picked up as an impurity and will affect the reading, giving falsely high results. Indeed, of
all the systems, photometers are the most sensitive and susceptible to giving incorrect readings if the wrong tablet is used.
“It is important to remember you are measuring very small quantities (parts per million) and anything that affects these readings will mean the results you obtain are not as accurate as they could be. Therefore, apart from carrying out the normal checks associated with pool water testing, it is important that you check the correct tablets are being used. There is never a better time than ‘now’ to check the stocks and make sure the system and tablets you have are matched – if not, ‘now’ is also the time to get them changed.”
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F TINTOMETER ( 01980 664800 :
www.tintometer.com
“But the magazine also sets out to inspire and we’ve been able to feature the award winning swimming pools and hot tubs from the BISHTA and SPATA awards earlier this year to show just what level of quality is being produced within the specialist pool and spa industry.”
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F WHAT POOL & HOT TUB ( 01823 432416 :
www.whatpoolandhottubmag.co.uk
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