Summertime is in full swing, and it's a good time for homeowners to refresh, enhance and protect their pools, patios and yard features. This range of products* offers a variety of innovative new features as well as a range of solutions designed to maintain and preserve existing ones.
*Part two of this product focus will appear in the August issue.
Pentair
BioShield UV Disinfection Sanitizers from Pentair allow pool owners to harness the instant neutralizing power of ultraviolet light to virtually eliminate the majority of microorganisms in their pools while using less chlorine. These commercial-grade sanitizers work quickly on harmful bacteria and pathogens. Use with a salt-chlorine generator and a water chemistry controller, such as IntelliChem, for a highly effective, three-layer water treatment process. Combine with a pool control system from Pentair for easy and intuitive control and monitoring from anywhere.
pentair.com | (800) 831-7133
Hayward
Integrated with OmniHub, Hayward's innovative automation platform, AquaRite 940 Omni offers simple control of virtually every type of pool and spa equipment, right from a phone, tablet or voice-controlled device. It's never been simpler to create a luxurious salt pool that can be controlled from anywhere, the company says.
hayward.com | 1-888-HAYWARD
CMP
The DEL AOP 40 from CMP has an upgraded design engineered from pool professional requests for a better AOP system. This service-friendly sanitizer features an all-in-one, flow-through plumbing design and is NSF-50 Certified as a supplemental sanitizer. A new Sanitizer Smart Status system constantly checks for proper operation of critical systems including ozone, UV and power.
c-m-p.com | (800) 733-9060
POOLCORP
The NPTBackyard Augmented Reality Mobile App allows pool owners to select updated pool tile, pool finish, coping and decking to see how it will look in their own backyard. Owners can save the images of their updated pool to share with family and friends, and send to their contractor for pricing. Pool remodel contractors can "screenshare" designs with consumers using any popular conferencing software like Zoom or FaceTime.
nptpool.com | (888) 476.7665
LOOP-LOC
Baby-Loc Removable Fencing from LOOP-LOC is an additional layer of protection that helps deter toddlers from gaining access to swimming pools, raised decks or docks. Baby-Loc fencing comes in standard 4-foot and extended 5-foot heights and meets all ASTM standards and U.S. consumer product guidelines. Premium quad-reinforced aluminum poles are non-corrosive, rust-proof and color-matched to the black fabric. High-quality black polyester bonded thread adds strength and stability, with matching neutral-colored caps that fit snugly into deck sleeves when the fence is removed.
looploc.com | (800) 562-5667
Z Poolform
The Z Poolform System is the ultimate tool for pouring cantilevered concrete coping. This reusable forming system will prevent blowouts and forms falling off while offering high-end textured coping profiles to match stamped concrete decks.
zpoolform.com | (570) 587-3799
S.R. Smith
S.R. Smith offers a CPSC-compliant portable pool slide. Designed for children up to 125 lbs., this product is salt pool friendly, UV-resistant and easy to store away. Available in taupe and gray to match any decor. A 3-foot-by-6-foot-7-inches deck space is required.
srsmith.com | (800) 824-4387
Creative Polymers
Splash Armor is a high-performance polyurethane coating for pool, splash pad and lazy river applications. This product can be applied as a DIY or by approved contractors. It can be rolled or sprayed on both concrete and fiberglass substrates. Splash Armor has a UV and color stable system and is available in a variety of colors.
waterparktech.com | (314) 791-0168
Dolphin WaterSlides
Dolphin WaterSlides' gel-coated fiberglass water slides are available as seamless slides that are quick and easy to install, and ideal for projects with limited deck space. The company also offers modular, sectional slides that can be designed as an open slide or an enclosed tube, giving owners and builders increased freedom of design and creativity.
dolphinwaterslides.net
Endless Pools
The Fastlane Sport by Endless Pools is self-contained and generates a broad, smooth current 15.5 inches wide and 3.75 inches deep. This custom-engineered system delivers a water stream that has markedly less turbulence than standard jetted systems, according to the company. The speed of the Fastlane Sport current adjusts manually for a leisurely swim or for added resistance to any aquatic exercise.
endlesspools.com | (610) 810-3985
Belgard
Belgard's porcelain paver line offers several styles to create contemporary outdoor spaces. These products are frost-resistant, skid-resistant, stain-resistant and easy to clean. Combined with high breakage loads (up to 2,000 lbs.), porcelain pavers provide a solution for high-traffic outdoor areas such as pool decks.
belgard.com | (877) BELGARD
Imperial Pools
Imperial Pools offers a plethora of retrofit entry systems that drop right into an existing pool. From wedding cake steps to steps that stretch the entire width of the pool, drop-in benches to cuddle coves at the deep end of the pool, sundecks and even benches on the steps, there's very little that can't be done.
imperialpools.com | (518) 786-1200
Sider-Crete
Sider-Proof FF-PR Roll-On Pool Plaster is a cement-based swimming pool plaster and resurfacing coating for gunite and shotcrete pools, existing plaster and marcite, concrete and ICF swimming pools. Packaged as a kit, this product can be applied with a standard paint roller and smoothed with a Magic Trowel. Suitable for residential, commercial, chlorine and salt water system application, this coating is also designed to coat and waterproof waterfalls, fountains and concrete ponds. This product is not a pool paint and, rather, a true cement-based swimming pool plaster and resurfacing coating.
sider-crete.com | (478) 892-9800
RAMUC SPECIALTY POOL COATINGS
Ramuc's EP Hi Build Epoxy offers a tough, durable finish that provides stain, chemical and abrasion resistance for swimming pool surfaces. This product is a self-priming, two coat system that renovates aged concrete, plaster and fiberglass pools. Packaged in an easy-to-use 1-to-1 mix ratio, this product rolls easily and builds up to 8 mils dry per coat rendering "smoothing" qualities on rough surfaces. VOC compliant. Made in the U.S.
ramucpoolpaint.com | (800) 745-6756
D&D Technologies
MagnaLatch ALERT combines a latch with an alarm using dual electronic warnings (flashing LEDs and audible alerts) that sound if a gate is opened or left unlatched for longer than 15 seconds. This product is constructed of industrial-strength, "metal replacement" polymer and stainless steel components, and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The MagnaLatch safety latch is vertically and horizontally adjustable, and no special tools, wiring or electricians are required for installation.
us.ddtech.com | (800) 716-0888
IPS Controllers
The M920 controller offers full reporting and free remote monitoring (accessible 24/7), allowing pool owners to stay alert to any changes or problems by accessing daily readings on their smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop. A lockout feature keeps unauthorized users from making any function changes. This automated pH, dual ORP controller is NSF-certified and meets MAHC requirements, and is compatible with all sanitizing methods.
ipscontrollers.com | 877-693-6903
Blue Square Manufacturing
The Vivid 360 Replacement LED is engineered to replace most existing pool and spa lights to deliver a colorful and vivid lighting experience. This product offers a solution for pool owners seeking to replace a broken light or just interested in upgrading to a more colorful, brighter LED light.
bluesquaremfg.com | (800) 277-4150
FAFCO
CoolPV is an enhanced photovoltaic system that powers homes and provides warm water to heat swimming pools with combined PVT technology. The operating temperature of the panel is efficiently reduced by the water from the swimming pool. Solar provides free electricity and warm water from the sun.
fafco.com | (994) 765-2008
Thomson Tec
Thomson Tec NZ-450 copper/silver mineral purification system is intended for pools between 15,000 and 25,000 gallons. The NZ-450 comes with a controller with digital touch pad operation and 99 settings for accurate copper levels with any filtering cycle. Thomson Tec says all models meet or exceed ETL/CSA requirements and come with a 10-year limited warranty.
thomsontec.com | (800) 646-2224
Cover Pools
Create a more seamless pool design with the versatile T4 Versa automatic pool cover system featuring a space-saving offset motor design that requires only a 14-inch motor side box length fitting under standard 14-inch coping. Available with either cutting-edge stainless steel cable or the company's durable Ultimate rope, the new T4 Versa is designed for pools up to 50 feet long and ensures a seamless fit without sacrificing space or style, the company says.
coverpools.com | (800) 447-2838
Party Pool USA
Party Pool! USA is excited to announce the Rockin' Red and Emerald Green swimming pool coloring. With these two products, pool owners can transform their pools into a fun and wild swimming pool party. Use these two colors as well as the original "Blue Lagoon" to add fun to the swimming experience.
partypool.com | (602) 866-1688
Caretaker
Caretaker In-Floor Pool Cleaning Systems is pleased to introduce the new Caretaker Revolution 6-Port Valve. This product's shifting mechanism, called QuickFlow, efficiently maximizes the time of full cleaning pressure to each zone. A new one-piece gear cartridge also makes the valve easier than ever to service, the company says.
caretakersystem.com | (855) 280-6465
Speck Pumps
The BaduJet Inspiration SwimJet System from Speck Pumps turns ordinary pool water into an invigorating current ideal for swimming, low-impact walking, jogging in place and boogie boarding. This two-jet system incorporates all the features of Speck's in-the-wall systems and also has an LED pool light. Major construction is not required, as the BaduJet Inspiration mounts on the pool deck.
usa.speck-pumps.com | (904) 739-2626
Meridian Tile
Meridian Tile's modular barstool tops install in minutes and offer a clean, professional look.
meridianpooltile.com | (602) 237-6401
