A new pool season brings new products, and June has quite a few. From a sunken living area fiberglass pool to digital software, check out what new products this month has to offer below.
Product of the Month: THURSDAY POOLS
Thursday Pools unveiled the first-ever Sunken Living Area fiberglass pool to their dealers on their manufacturing floor as it came off the production lines this spring.
The unique Sunken Living Area is completely integrated into the fiberglass pool, making it just as easy to install as any other fiberglass pool. It is available in a round shape and can be ordered with in-pool options including a comfortable sunken sitting/dining area and a swim-up bar. It can also be fitted with jets to create a luxurious in-pool spa.
"Our customers were really dazzled, and it was such a treat to see the reactions and excitement," says Ed Vondell, COO of Thursday Pools, of the unveiling. "The idea originally came to us from a photo in the real estate section of the Wall Street Journal and we thought, wouldn't it be great to do that in a fiberglass pool! And we did it."
The new SLA Sunken Living Area can be ordered immediately. Pool builders interested in obtaining literature on this new product can go to the company's website or call the company directly.
thursdaypools.com | (877) 929-POOL
POLARIS - A BRAND OF FLUIDRA
Polaris' ALPHA iQ+ intelligent robotic pool cleaner provides strategic cleaning for a brilliantly visible pool, the company says. Offering a customized cleaning solution with SMART Cycle functionality, the ALPHA iQ+ calculates the most efficient way to eliminate debris while simultaneously collecting data to make automatic adjustments while cleaning. Information is then sent to the iAquaLink app, where owners have full access and can utilize capabilities including in-app scheduling, water temperature monitoring, cleaning status monitoring and targeted spot cleaning.
polarispool.com | (800) 822-7933
PENTAIR
Pentair's new Max-E-ProXF VS Commercial Pump features variable speed capability, along with digital controls and proprietary software that allow custom programming of optimum pump speeds for specific tasks — filtering, heating, cleaning, spa jets, etc. The Max-E-ProXF VS has four programmable settings to any speed ranging from 300 to 3450 RPMs, so users can program the exact flow they need, assuring the lowest energy use possible. Plus, it further reduces energy costs by reducing flow rates during non-pool use hours while maintaining 24-hour-a-day filtration. It is designed to run on either single- or three-phase power and has a built-in drive, eliminating the need for an external drive.
pentair.com | (800) 831-7133
RB POOL & SPA SOFTWARE
RB Pool & Spa Software is pleased to announce it has completed its SQL Version just in time for this next pool season. RB Retail & Sales is a point of sale and business software program specifically designed for pool and spa professionals. The new SQL Version features for 2020 include: text messaging directly from the schedule, mobile live feature updates, loyalty cash savings and new vendor integrations. Call to set up a free demonstration of the software.
rbpoolandspa.com | (866) 933-9099
Sun Pools
Sun Pools is pleased to introduce the Tahiti for 2020. The Tahiti packs a host of features into a 14-by-35-foot design. It has a 3-to-6-foot water depth, a non-skid bottom, tanning ledge, safety ledges, deep-end seating and large shallow-end steps. This model is also designed for easy auto cover installation, the company says.
sunpools.com | (800) 764-SWIM
Natural Chemistry
Natural Chemistry's new Spa Phosphate Remover helps pool owners and maintenance professionals protect spa equipment from the damaging effects of calcium phosphate scale. The product can be used in spa water as a quick solution for reduction of existing high phosphate levels, or as a weekly treatment to maintain low phosphate levels. Designed to reduce the grit, grime and maintenance challenges of calcium phosphate scale, Spa Phosphate Remover also works well in hot tubs with salt systems.
naturalchemistry.com | (800) 753-1233
AquaScreen
The AquaScreen Pool + Spa Rapid Bacteria Test enables pool owners to test swimming water for potentially harmful bacteria. Instructions guide users through a simple procedure that produces clear and easy-to-read results in just 15 minutes, the company says. Technicians can use AquaScreen when providing client services and are also able to buy and resell test kits to clients, so they can test pool and spa water on their own. Testing kits are available in packs of two or 10, or as part of a monthly subscription service.
aquascreen.com | (626) 359-8441
Crescent
Crescent's new line of pipe wrenches, the K9 Angle-Access Jaws, are designed to help plumbers and pipefitters working in hard-angle situations. Available in both cast iron and aluminum, the K9 Jaws' bite has an arc of 30 degrees for greater access in tight spaces. High-speed self-adjustment makes resizing quick and easy, and the wrenches feature a ratcheting head for one-handed use.
crescenttool.com | (800) 650-8665
Kona Pools
Kona Pools have expanded in size: Rectangular pools are now 52 inches tall, and round sizes are now 50 inches tall. The aboveground pools are soft-sided with a built-to-last, 20-year warranty. The exclusive interconnected frame design and high-quality liner material make a pool that will last for decades, the company says. Kona pools are sold through a network of dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
konapools.net | (888) 419-1901
JED Pool Tools
JED Pool Tools offers new sizes for a professional grade, spiral-wound extruded vacuum hose. The 1.5-inch diameter hose comes in 30-foot, 35-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, 50-foot and 75-foot lengths. The hose is also available in 2-by-50-foot and 100-foot lengths for commercial use. Made in the U.S., hoses come with a five-year warranty and are available for immediate shipment.
jedpooltools.com | (570) 344-4137
RAMUC SPECIALTY POOL COATINGS
Ramuc's Ultra PRO 2000 is a synthetic rubber pool paint formulated for commercial use on concrete or plaster pool surfaces. This low-VOC, synthetic rubber-based pool paint can be applied over other chlorinated rubber pool paints as well as on bare concrete and plaster surfaces. Ultra PRO 2000 is competitively priced and designed for use where pool maintenance is scheduled annually. Self-priming — no primer needed. VOC compliant in all 50 states. Made in the U.S.
ramucpoolpaint.com | (800) 745-6756
THE OUTDOOR GREATROOM COMPANY
The Outdoor GreatRoom Company is excited for the debut of the Havenwood Gas Fire Pit Table Collection. The Havenwood Collection consists of four fire pit tables. Mix and match a driftwood or stone grey everblend textured top with a contemporary white or grey powder-coated steel base. The chat height is perfect for relaxing and entertaining on the patio. The 12-by-24-inch Crystal Fire Plus Burner is UL Listed for safety and quality. The fire pit table includes clear glass gems. Tumbled lava rock and other fire media sold separately.
outdoorrooms.com | (866) 303-4028
NATURAL CHEMISTRY
Natural Chemistry is pleased to offer Pro Series, a new app for pool and spa professionals that provides complete water analysis and storage of customer information. The water testing app was created to help pool professionals determine a customized water treatment plan for specific problems including algae, cloudy water, staining, phosphate issues, scum and foaming. In addition to water analysis and treatment recommendations, the app allows professionals to create customer accounts to add photos, notes and store historical water testing information. App available for immediate download at the app store.
naturalchemistry.com | (800) 753-1233
COVER POOLS - A BRAND OF FLUIDRA
Cover-Pools has broadened their selection of pool covers with an expanded T4 lineup, featuring the T4 Versa and T4 Spa automatic cover systems. These additions feature adjustable end hubs to accommodate varying cover roller tube lengths, an adaptable reel diameter to ensure alignment with the leading edge and easy-to-install adjustable mounting bracketry that can be shifted for proper positioning. Both T4 Versa and T4 Spa offer greater versatility with a smaller mechanism and motor footprint, enabling them to be discreetly hidden beneath 14-inch coping to accommodate the sleek lines of modern pool designs as well as stand-alone spas.
coverpools.com | (800) 447-2838
LATHAM POOL PRODUCTS
Latham Pool Products has released new versions of the Latham Liner Visualizer and Pool Visualizer App. The Latham Liner Visualizer lets customers select a yard style, choose a pool shape and start shopping for liner patterns — all from the comfort of their home. New features include night shots of patterns and a navigation bar that builds the pool with a printable PDF option that can be taken to a dealer. The Pool Visualizer App lets homeowners use augmented reality via their phone's camera to virtually build a fiberglass pool on any surface, including their own property. New features include more pool shapes and color options.
lathampool.com | (800) 833-3800
FOUNTAIN PEOPLE
Fountain People is pleased to offer its new ZEN-Series Zero Entry Fountain Nozzle for any zero-entry fountain or beach-entry pool. The new nozzle produces a cluster of solid streams that, when vertically aligned, create the effect of a column of water from a flush mounted configuration. This flush jet can be placed in as little as 3 to 6 inches of water and produces an aerated bubbling effect at the beach entry of pools or on walk-in or shallow fountains. The ZEN-Series Zero Entry Nozzle is made of 304 stainless steel or corrosion-proof brass. Made in U.S. of American-made steel and available for immediate shipment.
fountainpeople.com | (512) 393-1155
INTELLICHEM
The Commercial Water Chemistry Controller continuously monitors real-time values of pH, ORP, calculated parts per million and temperature while using a sophisticated dosing algorithm delivering the chemicals needed to keep pool water clear, safe and ready to enjoy. Onboard data logging makes this product California Title 22 compliant plus improved ScreenLogic Interface iOS app allows tracking from any mobile device. Compatible with Commercial IntelliChlor Salt Chlorine Generators, liquid feed pumps and CO2 systems. Easy 'plug & play' installation has all components pre-mounted and pre-wired.
pentair.com | (800) 831-7133
WATER TECH CORP
Water Tech Corp has launched a new AI-Chat-Bot, "AMEE," to provide consumers and pool professionals immediate customer service help 24/7. The virtual 'smart bot' can help with ordering parts, registering products, answering questions about Water Tech's battery-operated cleaners and dozens of other requests. AMEE was designed to be a fun and interactive online robot offering virtual help 24/7, 365 days a year. To experience AMEE's customer service, sign on to the company's website.
watertechcorp.com | (800) 298-8800
WOOSTER PRODUCTS
Wooster introduces the newest member of its Walk-A-Sured anti-slip coating family: Barefoot 60. With grit for more sure footing in normally wet environments, this product enhances the safety of pool decks, saunas, locker rooms, showers and more. The eco-friendly, two-component epoxy system meets OSHA and ADA standards and ASTM slip-resistance requirements. Water-solvent and chemical-resistant, Barefoot 60 contains polymer grit for long-lasting, added traction. This system cures in six to eight hours at ambient temperature. Compatible surfaces include concrete, metal, wood, glass, ceramic tile, terrazzo, marble, stone and previously installed coatings. Available in 1-gallon kits, which cover 200 to 275 square feet.
woosterproducts.com | (800) 321-4936
