AUTOMATIC COVERS
optional features available, depending on the product chosen. All of the in-ground pool covers mentioned can be retro-fitted, apart from Rollin/RollKit. Similarly, MOON and DUNE can be installed during or after construction. Their domed disk design gives an immediate impression of the underlying technological innovation. That includes advanced tubular motors, fully adjustable automatic stops, three-position key switch to prevent accidental manipulation, and an optional automatic switch which immediately stops all movement on detecting abnormal cover strain.
PARAMOUNT POOL PRODUCTS UNIQUELY AQUAMATIC
The Aquamatic cover is driven by hydraulic fluid not electricity. On the surface, many covers look similar but the most important part of any pool cover is the drive mechanism. In choosing Aquamatic you have chosen the unique patented hydraulic fluid drive system that offers trouble free maintenance, increased power performance and is designed to last a lifetime. Aquamatic is versatile, enabling it to be housed either above or below ground with a combination of three different types of track; flush, surface and in-wall track. Combined with a cover pump it is the only cover to have a built in rainwater removal system. An ingenious trouble free patent slider system together with a compensator ensures that the cover closes square every time.
No electrics are required near the pool. The
power-pack (an electrically driven hydraulic pump) can be placed in a remote area up to 100 feet away.
Aquamatic will turn the pool into a large passive solar collector that will raise the water temperature six to ten degrees on average and reduce chemical requirement by up to 50% and water loss through evaporation up to 95%.
Pressure relief valves ensure that the cover stops on meeting an obstruction when closing the pool. Six different colour fabrics are available from stock at no extra charge. Aquamatic is one of the quickest operational covers on the market with over 20,000 sold and a 20 year limited warranty on the drive mechanism.
AQUA COVER RANGE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Belgian manufacturer Aqua Cover have been producing automatic safety covers since 1996 and offers a range of systems. With the ‘Aqua Cover Premium’ product range, the company offers an automatic pool cover system with mechanical end-of-run system (IP 68 detectors). This exclusive system, which features a motor warranty of ten years, has three different applications: Premium Élégance (submerged cover on the surface), Premium Confort (on the pool bottom without cover) and Premium Prestige (in or on the bottom of the pool with a cover
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in polyester or PVC). With the “Aqua Cover Light” range, the company provides a solution to those customers who want to have a simple to use budget-friendly automatic cover system. The difference between the Light and Premium range lies in the end-of-run system which is electronic for the Light range. The applications Élégance, Confort and Prestige are available in the Light as well as the Premium range.
The wide variety of slats allows the customer to blend in their pool with its environment. The slats are available in PVC and polycarbonate, in a range of colours and solar versions help to heat up the pool water. The company also offer above-ground automatic pool covers with their ‘Aqua Cover Exterior’ range, which comes with or without a bench in IPE wood or PVC.
SCP AND ABRIBLUE INNOVATION
Abriblue have been producing slatted covers for over 25 years and provide continuous dedicated research into technical and practical solutions which adapt themselves to almost all types of swimming pools.
Their covers are available through SCP in the UK, who distribute and provide customer service for the wide range of covers which consist of: above-ground , immersed, solar, mobile, standard or custom made, driving the slats from inside the axis,
from a dry safe pit, or submerged from within the water itself. All covers from Abriblue conform to the standard NF-P 90 308. The Abriblue Non’Co® guarantee gives
peace of mind against anticorrosion of immersed covers and guarantees the sustainability of the structure for 15 years. The unique and innovative patented gives the flexibility to cover
Wing System®
practically any side surface areas, such as step units, whilst still attached to the main body of the pool cover and the all new Coverlock®
System is a simple, strong,
reliable locking system for the slats which complies to the standard NF-P 90 308. Slats are offered in many colours and are available in standard PVC or polycarbonate for added strength. With the three compartments and their new design, all slats ensure the best buoyancy. The assembly
Above: Aquamatic’s hydraulic fluid drive system offers trouble free maintenance and is designed to last a lifetime; Below, clockwise from left: Vallespir above-ground cover from AstralPool UK; This indoor pool demonstrates the fine fitting that can be achieved around any obstacle when installing a Covrex Automatic Pool Cover; Aqua Cover offers a range of automatic cover systems
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