NEWS Waterco Gets The Seal Of Approval
Just 50 metres from the North Sea, on the East Coast of the United Kingdom, a small wildlife sanctuary is making a big difference to the lives of animals that might have otherwise perished.
Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Nature Centre is a charity-run facility that is celebrating its 40th year of operation this year. Since its establishment in 1974, around 1,000 seals have been rescued and rehabilitated in the on-site hospital.
Set on two and half acres of sand dunes, the sanctuary provides an ideal environment for the seals, as it is free of predators and pollution. However, the seals were not always so happy in their environment. The facility previously hired all the equipment for its filtration system and according to Dennis Drew, the centre’s director, it wasn’t quite up to scratch.
“Originally we were hiring a filtration system which was not only expensive but it did not really do a good job in filtering the water,” said Dennis. “The seals are impacted by the cleanliness of the water. With the new system, they are now more content, happy and they have a cleaner environment to live and play in.”
Due to nature of the organisation, it was difficult finding a suitable system to fit the budget, however, Waterco provided the products, which included an 70XL Commercial MultiCyclone, two Micron SMDD 1050 fibreglass filters, three Hydrotuf pumps and glass media, for a reasonable cost. “We were more than happy to help out by providing the necessary equipment and installation within their budget for such a great cause,” says Tony Fisher, Managing Director of Waterco Europe. “The products were recommended because of previous installations of Waterco filtration systems in enclosures for seals, penguins and crocodiles at other leading UK zoos where great results
efficiency over standard high-rate filters by providing enhanced in-depth filtration, a superior lateral under drain design and increased dirt capacity. The three Hydrotuf pumps work to reduce maintenance with its large capacity 2.25L strainer basket, making it ideal for bigger pools such as the seal pools at Mablethorpe.
were achieved.” These particular Waterco products have shown themselves to be very effective in catering for sea animals such as seals at various other wildlife parks and zoos all over the world, which made them an obvious choice for this project. Waterco’s Commercial XL70 MultiCyclone has been specifically designed to handle larger water capacities, while the Micron SMDD 1050 filter improves the filtration
The owners and operators of the Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary are very happy with the installation of the Waterco filtration system. They are now experiencing a myriad of benefits, including better water quality, not to mention having a filtration system designed specifically for the seal pools. An additional benefit is that they are now saving money through their ownership of the filtration system being used.
Waterco Europe 01795 521733
www.waterco.eu
Zodiac Products A Hit With Berkshire Pool Business
A family run business serving Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxford for many years, Pool Plus has recently benefitted from having a great relationship with Lighthouse Pools, supplier of the Zodiac brand, with a spokesperson saying: “Zodiac have great products at competitive prices, efficient and fast delivery with great support and fair trading practices.” Pools Plus have been able to
modify their above-ground wooden pool from chlorine to ‘salt water’ easily using the Zodiac ‘TRIPRO’ system. Its introduction allowed their customers the opportunity to be able to not only to see the
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equipment in action, but be able to feel the difference in the water.
Full on site training was given to staff which enabled Pool Plus to run their business as usual.
The company has enjoyed a great success
rate with Zodiac heat pumps too, especially the 15D plus sales in electric cleaners have increased thanks to having a free demo model of the Zodiac Vortex 3 4WD. Zodiac supplied Pools Plus with all necessary advertising merchandise and display stands, not only inside but outside as well.
Pools Plus 0118 940 4221
www.poolsplusllp.com
Lighthouse Pools 01752 283801
www.lighthousepools.co.uk
www.swimmingpoolnews.co.uk
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