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insulate any domestic swimming pool, new build liner and tiled pools, renovating liner and tiled pools. Even liner changes can claim these grants.” Nigel Rose also dealt with other questions:


There’s now rumours that there will be another update to the regulations – why and what is the scope of them? “Changes have been discussed and it’s true that it has been written too loosely, which may allow people to get out of correctly insulating to the standard that the legislation seeks to achieve. i.e. extra insulation in the walls but not in the floor of the swimming pool, thus not achieving true insulation benefits or energy savings.”


What are the day to day differences for pool builders?


“Pool builders need to be trained correctly in using Thermapool which is the only way they can hope to achieve the Government grants or energy saving loans available. Pool traders will benefit from customer satisfaction. Customers experience disappointment with pools that are not insulated because they find they are just too expensive to heat to a temperature to permit year-round swimming. When customers discover that heating a swimming pool can be affordable, they will be more keen to buy. Customers will become more aware of energy saving issues and in the very near future they will become aware enough for insulation to be a real selling point.”


Will it involve extra costs for builders and consumers?


“No. Although it is not well understood yet, the smaller heaters which are required to heat an insulated pool means you lower capital costs. We have had a case where the pool builder installed a heat pump which was two models below the recommended manufacturer’s size and yet the pool being fully insulated allowed the pool to heat adequately to the required 30°C.”


Will pool builders need new training? “Yes and no. Materials can be purchased from insulation suppliers and ourselves with no training required. However, it is worthwhile training with Thermapool because of our special Government approval rating. Once trained with us, a swimming pool installer is accredited to apply for these grants. In a competitive market this is the sort of advantage that helps to close a sale and generate additional revenue from existing customers.”


Given that most parts of the Building Regulations get updated every 8-10 years, why has the pace of changes been so fast with Part L?


“2013 is seen as the last time there will be


BuildingRegulations DEC 2010 SPN AQUAFLEX AND THERMAPOOL OFFER TRAINING WITH PART L REGS


Since October 2010 the fact that companies installing swimming pools are required to submit calculations to local authorities, together with drawings, showing that the construction method complies with the new regulations has focused the mind of pool builders. Basically the floor and walls (basin) of any new pool build contained under a building must have sufficient insulation to satisfy the new regulations.


In February next year Aquaflex and Thermapool are running a joint seminar where attendees can learn more about pool insulation, on-site lining and news of other Aquaflex products due to be unveiled in the New Year. The event takes place in Stevenage on the eve of SPATEX in Brighton. Aquaflex have been keeping a close eye on these important developments and working in conjunction with pool insulation company Thermapool; and using their much respected skills in liner manufacture, they have perfected a method enabling them to accommodate insulation on new liner pools when installing either a pre-tailored liner or the Alkorplan on-site lining system. The method is perfect for new pool builds but has been cleverly designed so that it also may be incorporated as a retrofit installation for those pool owners and operators who wish to bring their pool up to regulation standards and make sizeable energy and cost savings. During September this year Aquaflex Director Neil Dalziel installed Thermapool on his own pool; which is covered with an Abrisud building and was pleasantly surprised to witness that it really does, ‘do what it says on the tin’. “The ambient temperature dipped significantly at the end of September through to early October and the pool had not been heated for some time prior to that,” said Neil. “On a day when there was a very small amount of sunshine and a temperature of 15°C the pool water rose to 17°C and stayed at that level for several days, despite a definite autumnal chill in the air. Installing the panels was straightforward, the pool looks the same as it did before the insulation was added and I am already convinced we will save on heating next season.” Said Nigel Rose: “This will be a combined show and training day and will show delegates the benefits of insulating their swimming pools correctly. “Thermapool installation training, which allows contractors to claim Government energy saving grants, usually costs £350 so


Aquaflex Director Neil Dalziel installed Thermapool on his own pool and was pleasantly surprised to witness it really does ‘do what it says on the tin’


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this is a good opportunity.


“There are a number of commercially available products claiming to insulate swimming pools which are really not suitable. Materials commonly used in building and in structures for insulation are not suitable for swimming pools because once wet, their insulation property is rendered useless. This is surprisingly not well understood yet. “It is not overstating the case to say that money spent on such materials is wasted! We will also give people information on the grants and interest free loans which are available to all swimming pool builders who are looking to insulate correctly. “Case studies show how pool builders have seen a significant rise in swimming pool sales, in sales of materials and labour and also increases in profits. These increases come through installing insulation both at new build stage or on liner changes. “We will offer practical installation training and demonstrations on installing insulation and on rendering on to insulation ready for tiles or liners.” The Swimming Pool Insulation – Presentation & Training Day is being held on Friday 4 February next year at the Holiday Inn, Stevenage A1(M) and will include: • The new swimming pool building regulations explained


• Types of insulation • How to reduce swimming pool heating costs • Insulation case studies • Practical insulation training • Government accredited insulation grants


Limited places are available at £35. Call to reserve your places on 0870 166 2532.


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