AQUA EditorsProductsPlastiPack RaeGuardRaeGuard is a covering material designed specifically to optimize heat retention. This product’s unique properties work to actively reduce heat losses from a pool’s surface by up to 57%, the company says. The specially selected pigments of the silver and white layers are designed to reflect and scatter radioactive heat and maximize reflection in the targeted mid-infrared region. The GeoBubble air cell provides an insulating barrier to prevent the transfer of thermal energy away from the surface of a pool. This product comes with a six-year manufacturer’s warranty and is also available with a reinforced woven top layer for enhanced longevity and durability.geobubble.co.ukJuly 20, 2021NewsNominate a Young Professional of the YearPool & Hot Tub Alliance is recognizing young professionals in the pool and spa industry. See the organization's criteria below:July 15, 2021NewsReconstruction Begins at Chlorine PlantSeveral factors are contributing to the chlorine shortage in the pool and spa industry, but the most notable is the loss of the Lake Charles, La.-based BioLab chlorine plant last August as a result of Hurricane Laura. The company provided the following press release as it breaks ground on reconstruction. See below:July 13, 2021PoolsPool as CanvasMosaicist Ray Corral creates stunning mosaic designs that turn the bottoms of swimming pools into horizontal art, framed by walls and coping.July 9, 2021ProductsPutting Water to the Test: Water Testing Product FocusToday’s water testing tools make pool maintenance easier, more efficient and more reliable than ever.July 9, 2021NewsDeadline Extended: PHTA Awards of ExcellenceThe deadline for builders to submit their best projects into Pool & Hot Tub Alliance's Award of Excellence competition has been extended to Friday, July 16 at 11:59 pm ET.July 8, 2021ProductsLo-Chlor Fast Dissolve StabilizerLo-Chlor LLC has introduced Fast Dissolve Stabilizer to its specialty pool chemicals line. The product is a ready-to-use, professional strength granular pool stabilizer. Fast Dissolve Stabilizer works rapidly and is easily dispersed while walking around the pool’s edge. No more extra brushing, undissolved lumps and clogged filters, the company says. Fast Dissolve instantly extends the life of chlorine. Lo-Chlor also has a liquid stabilizer, EZ-Pour, with the same benefits and an even faster speed of dosing and protecting. lo-chlor.com | (954) 491-9810July 6, 2021NewsNominate a Retailer of the YearPool & Hot Tub Alliance is recognizing dedicated retail professionals in the pool and spa industry. See the organization's criteria below:July 6, 2021ProductsSafe and Sound: Safety Product FocusOffer your customers peace of mind this season and beyond with this variety of safety products.July 2, 2021ProductsNationwide Industries Keystone Traverse 500 Magnetic Gate LatchNationwide Industries launched its Keystone Traverse 500 Magnetic Gate Latch, a key-locking latch for vinyl gates that locks and unlocks from both sides without drilling any holes through the post. The Keystone Traverse 500 builds on the Keystone Traverse series by offering a 6-pin cylinder and the ability to install on vinyl gates. This patent-pending latch enhances gate reliability while streamlining the installation process, the company says. The Traverse 500 installs with four easy steps: determine left or right application, determine latch height, attach the latch to the post using five flat head screws and attach the striker.nationwideindustries.com | (813) 988-2628July 1, 2021Previous PagePage 18 of 233Next PageTop StoriesBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersThe 2026 Awards of Excellence Silver winners showcase exceptional pool and spa projects that combine creative design, expert craftsmanship and technical precision.ChemicalsPool Power PyramidBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 2)Builder2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 1)Sponsored ContentLuvari Above Ground Pools: Helping Independent Dealers Compete Bigger, Sell Smarter, and Grow Faster
