In The News: October 7, 2010

Varying Frequency

Tumber and Associates tried its hand at a new feat a few years ago, specifically one that would mean more energy efficiency and a more streamlined system. The company's goal of incorporating variable-frequency drives into water feature and fountain applications still had to be researched and developed, a process that took a few years, says Jason Jayne, business manager.

Read more about variable-frequency drives.

GAME Launches Professor ePool

The new year will be all about education thanks to Professor ePool, GAME's expert on the technological features, benefits and uses of ePool, the company's new electronic water monitoring system.

Professor ePool will maintain an online presence at www.game-group.com. Using his blog and other online tools, the professor will educate consumers on pool maintenance and cleaning fundamentals, encourage taking a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy pool and answer questions about ePool and water chemistry. The site will also allow consumers to search frequently asked questions and download instruction manuals, guides and videos.

You can visit the GAME at booth 914 at the upcoming International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo to learn more about Professor ePool and the new monitoring system.

NSPF Website Redesign

We often talk of Website design as one of the key elements for successful business, as most customers are tech savvy nowadays. In an effort to improve navigation, NSPF has redesigned its Website to help visitors find information faster and more easily.

"Our Website visitors can find information intuitively - by topic, by clicking on an icon, or by entering a keyword search. The site surrounds them with information focused on their type of organization," says Alex Antoniou, director of educational programs at NSPF.

The new home page features one-touch icons for each organization type, where visitors will be matched up to a host of information, products, services and recommendations specific to their organization's needs.

"People don't have time to hunt and peck," says Thomas Lachocki, CEO of NSPF. "This new navigation process helps save time, separating the wheat from the chaff."

Visit www.nspf.org to see the new design and navigation.