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About a year ago, we wrote about Hayward’s new AquaVac 650, which was set to hit the market in 2019. This summer, we had the opportunity to test it on a pool in Norman, Oklahoma. Before we talk about the performance of the cleaner, let’s talk about the swimming pool. The pool is at a…
Rola-Chem, a division of The Specialty Manufacturing Co., announced the next generation of ready-to-mount, fully integrated PRO Series 300 automation systems. The six new systems feature the same board mounted components as the previous generation with one important update: Each new system configuration now includes the new Rola-Chem PRO Series 300 feeder/pump(s). System installation is…
Thursday Pools, manufacturer of fiberglass pools, announced the release of a new marketing tool for its dealers: Thursday Pools Wet Tour. This series of videos allows consumers to see people sitting, standing, swimming and playing in the pool viewed from underwater. Pool builders and retailers told Thursday Pools that one of the hurdles to closing…
S.R. Smith announced the creation of an all-new category of pool and spa lighting: the Mod-Lite System, which offers twist on LED lighting and maintenance. Mod-Lite blends modular design with wireless power technology to deliver flexibility, convenience, safety and savings. S.R. Smith’s proprietary wireless power technology, PowerPass, enables power to flow directly to the wireless…
The new Water Tech Volt FX-4 Li is a cordless, lightweight and rechargeable lithium powered, underwater vacuum that runs up to 45 minutes when fully charged. The unit is small enough to navigate the waters of spas and fountains, but strong enough to clean medium sized above-ground and in-ground pools. Featuring a 7.50-inch vacuum head…
LeakTronics has added a controlled vacuum leak detection device to its arsenal of leak detection equipment. The CamVac System and method reveals a leak from inside the pipe using air intake. The system works hand in hand with standard pipe cameras, like the Hand Held Video Pro cameras at Leaktronics. “In the past, using a…
Coversafe Inc. recently merged with Coverstar East Coast, with the new business operating under the Coversafe Inc. brand. Since 2013, Coversafe has been a distributor of Coverstar Automatic Pool Covers for the Northeast. Owner of Coversafe, Adam Marble, and new co-owner, Kevin Taylor, bring more than 40 combined years of experience working with automatic pool…
CMP, global provider of pool and spa products, announced the launch of CMP Commercial, formed through existing CMP products combined with the acquisitions of Saline Generating Systems, LLC and DEL Ozone Holding Company, Inc. The company released new products including Del AOP Pro, Del Ozone Pro, Del UV-C Pro and Powerclean Salt Pro sanitizer systems…
Haviland Pool & Spa Products — makers of eight pool and spa chemical lines including ProTeam, Nature’s Care and Stain Drop — acquired Blue Excess of Chandler, Arizona. The manufacturing and warehouse facility will become Haviland Pool & Spa Southwest. “I’m pleased to welcome this Southwest-based business to our Haviland family,” says Art Harre, vice…
NESPA inducted its 2019-20 board of directors at the association’s annual membership meeting held in September. The following members of the executive committee for the association were sworn into office: President – Mitch Katz, ELITE Landscaping, Poughkeepsie, New York Vice president – Amy Rullo, Premier Pool Renovations/Aquatic Artistry, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania Treasurer – Chas Bogardus,…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance awarded the 2019 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant to the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment in Pueblo, Colorado, at the National Environmental Health Association’s 2019 Annual Education Conference & Exhibition awards ceremony in Nashville. Given in the memory of Dr. Robert Neil Lowry, a longtime member of…