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Viking Pools continues to raise the bar of excellence in the pool industry and sets the bar even higher once again with cutting edge technologies. Viking Pools now offers amenities once found only in high-end gunite pools – tiled floors, steps, seats & skimmers and introducing aromatherapy, the first of its kind in composite pools. Glass or ceramic tile can be added to the floor, steps, seats, and around the skimmers of any Viking pool or spa. These creative designs can be added to complement the shape of your pool for a polished and sophisticated look.  Due to the non-porous finish of our pools, fewer chemicals are needed because algae is less prone to attach to smoother surfaces.  Additionally, less cleaning will have to be performed using automatic pool cleaners saving electricity.  When automatic pool cleaners are used, the time it takes to clean the pool will be reduced saving additional energy.  People of all age groups and nationalities experience some levels of stress – a leading cause of sickness today. Aromatherapy has become a popular form of relaxation and alternative medicine practice over the past several years. Due to the profound influence on moods and general well-being, hot tub manufacturers have been very successful offering fragrances as an add-on accessory. Viking Pools is now offering Aromatherapy for our entire pool and spa lines in delightful scents like Ocean Breeze, Red Apple and Floral.  Click here to go to the Viking Fiberglass Pools, LLC. Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website 05/12/2009

 
 
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Anderson Manufacturing, Inc. is the recognized leader, with over 20 years of experience, in providing knowledge and equipment that helps swimming pool and spa professionals find leaks efficiently and effectively.  Whether you are new to pool or spa ownership, new to the industry or a seasoned professional, let us help you learn more about this challenging area of pool and spa service.  Anderson provides products, service items, a discussion message board and referrals to local pool and spa leak detection professionals.  Why approach the locating of a leak blindly, when the right leak detection techniques can help pinpoint the location?  An un-repaired leak obviously wastes water, but it does more than that. Heating and treating new water that has to be added to replace that which has been lost can cost a pool or spa owner $100's per year. In addition, costly structural damage can result from leaking water, that erodes supporting soil or causes moisture damage to surrounding structures. It is the mental anguish, frustration, and sense of helplessness, however, that motivates most owners of a leaking pool or spa to seek a professional who can solve their problem.  Leak detection should not be hit or miss.  Go with the experts using Anderson products and technology.  Click here to go to the Anderson Manufacturing, Inc. Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  3/1/2009

 
 
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Backyardcity.com is an online shopping experience designed to help you fashion the backyard you’ve always dreamed of having. North America's finest Outdoor Casual Living Store, designed & created to help you fashion the outdoor living space, deck, porch or patio, you've always dreamed of having. Whether you've imagined an outdoor patio  for friends to gather around,  or an environment filled with your children's laughter and yelps of joy as they skim the tree line on one of our sturdy, natural-looking swing sets, we can help you make that dream come true.  Whether you’ve imagined a pool, spa or outdoor patio  for friends to gather around,  or an environment filled with your children’s laughter and yelps of joy as they skim the tree line on one of our sturdy, natural-looking swing sets, BackyardCityPools.com can help you make that dream come true. Maybe you had a quieter setting in mind – a retreat from life’s frantic pace where you can enjoy a few stolen moments to relax under a Patio Umbrella sitting on your Garden Patio Furniture to read or simply daydream, while cicadas serenade dragonflies dancing on gentle wisps of the wind. Whatever the scenario you’d imagined, we can help make it blossom. You supply the dreams, friends and kids – we’ll supply the rest. (Cicadas and dancing dragonflies NOT INCLUDED.)  Click here to visit the Backyardcity.com website.  2/21/2009

 
 
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At UltraPure Water Quality, Inc., we believe that the water in a pool or spa is the most important part of the experience. Everyone deserves to enjoy the water in their pool or spa.  With an UltraPure™ Ozone generator, the idea of fresh, clean, pure water is a reality. We have committed ourselves to perfecting the technology of ozone generation and the art of water sanitation for over twenty years. The result of this is the most dependable and effective ozone generator on the market.  For clean, healthy water, for the enjoyment of the entire pool and spa experience, it has to be UltraPure™.  Get a nature-fresh, bottled-water, pool or spa experience, with cost savings, less chemical usage and maintenance.  Ozone can help extend the life of the equipment and provide longer filter runs and water savings.  No more "red" eyes, skin irritation or chlorine odors.  Simply crystal clear, healthy and better quality water.  Chlorine and bromine are the only sanitizers that provide a measurable sanitizer residual, oxidize wastes and act as a biocide. However, chlorine and bromine are not the best oxidizers. Incomplete oxidation accounts for up to 70% of their usage and 100% of their problems.  Ozone does not replace chlorine or bromine:  it reduces their consumption, creating better water quality, with fewer maintenance issues.  Click here to go to the UltraPure Water Quality Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  1/11/2009

 
 
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The POOL FROG® Mineral Hybrid will make you a believer in mineral pool care with water that feels incredibly soft so your skin stays silky smooth.  Combines the benefits of salt chlorine generator and mineral sanitizer technologies for complete pool care with less work and up to 50% less chlorine.  Mineral Hybrid combines two technologies; the FROG® EPA approved silver formula and chlorine generated by salt. No difficult programming or hard to understand readouts. The technology is one of a kind, using low voltage with direct power to every other plate inside the Cell.  We call it Super Charged because it provides greater efficiency and performance. POOL FROG® works so well it offers a 7-year warranty on the Generator, Control Panel and Cell and a 10 year warranty on the Cycler.  With no harsh, smelly chlorine products to hassle with, you'll do nothing but enjoy the look and feel of your pool.  This hybrid combination allows you to produce less chlorine to maintain any given free chlorine level and, in doing so, makes control of the pH easier, by reducing the quantities of pH control chemicals.  Because you will need to produce less chlorine, the life of the salt cell can be extended.  Click here to go to the King Technology Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  9/6/2009

 
 
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AquaCal is one of the oldest manufacturers of best rated heat pumps for pools and spas in the industry.  Since 1981, it has been our sincere belief that providing you with quality products and standing behind those products is our only path to success.  We are the leader in our industry and have more pool and spa heat pumps installed than any of our competitors.  We are committed to quality.    A heat pump simply moves heat from the air and transfers it to the pool/spa water. A heat pump uses a refrigeration cycle exactly like your refrigerator or air conditioner uses. A proven safe, economical and very trouble-free system.  A heat pump allows you to heat your pool or spa economically. Depending on energy costs, an AquaCal heat pump can save you up to 80% over propane gas, 50% to 70% over natural gas, and over 600% against electrical resistance heaters found on most spas. This is the reason why thousands of customers choose a heat pump to heat their pool, rather than alternative types of heaters.  The most economical heat pumps feature SCROLL compressors.  AquaCal's HeatWave heat pumps were the first heat pumps to feature SCROLL compressors as their standard compressor.  AquaCal units feature ThermoLink Titanium Heat Exchangers.  Allowing us to build the most durable, most cost efficient heat pump with the industry's strongest warranty to back it up!  Every one of our units is 100% tested before it leaves the factory.   Click here to go to the AquaCal Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  2/19/09

 
 
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AquaPill is a unique line of saltwater compatible, specialty swimming pool chemicals, for residential and commercial use and feature a patented, time-release delivery system.  The specialty chemicals are contained in  prefilled, ready-to-use plastic capsules, that are placed directly into the pool or skimmer basket.  No mixing or measuring!  As the water circulates, the chemical slowly disperses and treats the pool.  The AquaPill line was designed to maintain the appearance and quality of the pool water, as it treats a wide range of applications such as:  clarifying, algae removal, stain & scale removal, winterizing and pH maintenance.  Regular use helps ensure sparkling clear water.  Pills are available to help at pool opening time, as well as pool closing time.  Why handle land measure liquid chemicals, when you can enjoy the convenience of placing a pill in the skimmer basket?  The AquaPill line has grown and includes products for most of the common above ground or inground swimming pool needs.  All AquaPills can be used in pools equipped with salt chlorine generators. Buy what you require and avoid the risks, associated with storage of chemicals, especially where family pools include use by children.  No storage will mean fewer opportunities for leakage or accidents.  Click here to go to the AquaPill  Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  1/20/09

 
 
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SolarPill helps prevents pool water evaporation and heat loss.  Evaporation is the principal cause of the temperature drop in swimming pool water.  SolarPill forms an invisible, mono-molecular, evaporation barrier, on the pool's surface, and helps retain heat that would, otherwise, result in a drop in the water temperature.  Works like a conventional solar blanket, but without the hassle.  Easy to use!  Simply drop into the pool's skimmer.  Patented Time-Release delivery system for complete coverage.  Will not be affected by automatic pool cleaners.  Can be used with all types of swimming pool chemicals and is saltwater compatible.  Available in two sizes:  for pools up to 12,000 gallons and for pools up to 30,000 gallons.  Suitable for use in both above ground and inground swimming pools, equipped with a skimmer basket.  Use the SolarPill to get the most out of the warm Sunlight, by reducing pool water evaporation, which accounts for much of the drop in water temperature, during the evening hours.  Why allow all that heat to leave through evaporation, when the SolarPill can provide such a simple and convenient solution?  All the convenience of a solar blanket in a pill.  Click here to go to the SolarPill  Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  1/20/2009

 
 
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LaMotte Company announces the new waterproof Salt, TDS and Temperature TRACER PockeTester (code 1749) designed for the pool professional to measure all three tests on one PockeTester. The Tracer PockeTester measures Sodium Chloride with a range from 0 to 9,999 ppm; TDS with a range from 0 to 9,999 ppm; Temperature from 32 to 149 F. The tester’s probe is dipped into a sample of pool water and the results are ready in seconds. A microprocessor allows for easy push button switching between TDS and Salt. The popular ColorQ digital photometers requires no color matching or guesswork.  Now available in 11 different models, to meet all consumer or professional testing needs.  The ColorQ PRO 11 digital water analyzer can perform eleven (11) different pool or spa tests. WaterLink® Express technology, from the LaMotte Company, is available at pool stores nationwide.  Pre-dosed spectrophotometer vials contain a specific reagent for up to 10 different test factors allowing the pool professional to get a comprehensive look at the water faster than ever before.  Using software to analyze and track data WaterLink® Express users can keep a detailed history of your water quality and provide precise results in less than 5 minutes.   Click here for more information and to go to the LaMotte Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  2/1/2009

 
 
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POOLEYE™ Swimming Pool Alarm Systems and YARDGARD™ Gate Alarm Systems from SMARTPOOL, INC. help provide safety around the pool and in the backyard.  All POOLEYE™ Swimming Pool Alarm Systems feature the most reliable technology available:  the patented Subsurface Wave Detection.  A sensor placed below the pool water surface eliminates false alarms due to wind, rain, etc.  Models are available for inground and aboveground pools and features such as:  child-proof On/Off switches, adjustable sensitivity, remote sensing, automatic low battery check and more.  Test to UL 464 and CSA C22.2.   YARDGARD™ Gate Alarm Systems meet or exceed U.S. Barrier Codes and add security to Gates, Doors and Windows.  PoolEye™ alarms are equipped with the most advanced pool alarm technology available subsurface wave detection. PoolEye™ alerts you to accidental falls into the pool and unwanted pool intrusion while eliminating false alarms from wind, rain, falling leaves, etc.  It detects objects weighing 15 lbs or more entering the pool, and all models feature adjustable sensitivity.  A PoolEye™ alarm is an essential addition to any pool safety program. Models available to suits a variety of needs.  Click here to go to the SMARTPOOL, INC POOLEYE™ Pool Alarm Systems  and YARDGARD™ Gate Alarm Systems' Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  2/1/2009

 
 
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SMARTPOOL, INC.  offers SUNHEATER™ - the pool industry's hottest selling Solar Heating Systems!  Models are available for Inground and Aboveground pools.   The simple do-it-yourself instructions, eliminates the expensive installation of equipment and connections.   SUNHEATER™  Solar Heating Systems utilize the existing pool pump to automatically circulate the water through the solar collectors.  The water is heated as it moves through the collectors.  The heated water is returned to the pool through the return lines.  No fuel bills!  Raises the pool water temperature 10ºF (6ºC) or more.  The Tube on Web Design helps maximize exposure to the Sun's rays.   Winterizing is simple - just drain as with any other pool equipment.  Get the system used by hundreds of thousands of Americans, the SUNHEATER(TM) solar pool heating system, and save money on fuel and electricity bills, extend your swimming season by weeks, and get more enjoyment from your pool than ever before.  Systems are available to suit all sizes of aboveground and inground pools.   Click here to go to the SMARTPOOL, INC SUNHEATER™ Solar Heating Systems'  Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  2/1/2009

 
 
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NiteLighter™ Underwater Lighting Systems, from SMARTPOOL, INC., are the industry's best-selling lights for Aboveground and Inground pools.  Easy do-it-yourself installation, at a fraction of the cost of installing conventional underwater lighting.  The NiteLighter™ Underwater Lighting Systems feature several models and include many quality features:  3 snap-on colored, chemical resistant lenses,  tested to UL Standard 676 and certified by ETL, no drilling or draining of the pool is required, built-in timer, patented reflector design is engineered for maximum illumination, removable and simple to winterize.  NiteLighter™ Underwater Lighting Systems are the perfect solution for your pool lighting needs.  With models for aboveground, inground, and soft-sided pools.   For a nighttime swim or entertaining by the pool, NiteLighter™ Underwater Lighting Systems will turn an ordinary swimming pool into an extraordinary night lit oasis.  Each of the Nitelighter Underwater Lighting Systems comes complete with everything you need.  Installation is always simple!  Why keep yourself in the dark - illiminate.  Click here to go to the SMARTPOOL, INC Pool NiteLighter™ Underwater Lighting Systems'  Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  2/1/2009

 
 
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SMARTPOOL, INC. offers an extensive line of Robotic Pool Cleaners for residential and commercial pools and for both inground and aboveground pools.  The NEW NITRO Robotic Pool Cleaners vacuum the entire pool floors:  where the dirt is and micro-filters the pool water.  The New NITRO Wall Scrubber and NITRO Wall Climber clean the entire pool surface.  Robo-Kleen™ Robotic Pool Cleaners thoroughly cleans and vacuums the pool floor and microfilters the pool water.  PRO-KLEEN models are designed for commercial or public pools, up to 200' in length.  None of the Robotic Pool Cleaners requires any installation! All models operate inexpensively on low voltage and do not interfere with the use of the pool pump or filter.  The built-in, washable filter bag removes even the finest particles, dead algae and bacteria.   The thorough cleaning performed by Robotic Pool Cleaners improves the water circulation, makes algae growth less likely and saves on the use of chemicals.  Why settle for throwing the dirt around for the filter to catch it?  Use one of these Robotic Pool Cleaners to remove the dirt, while improving pool circulation and heat distribution.  Click here to go to the SMARTPOOL, INC Pool Robotic Cleaners' Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  2/1/2009

 
 
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ChlorEase™, from SMARTPOOL, Inc., is a Saltwater Chlorinator for above ground pools.  There are two above ground models, that feature a sleek, high-tech design, that is the most affordable and efficient device on the market.  ChlorEase™ users can experience all the benefits of salt water chlorination, in their above ground pools.  Sanitize the natural way:  no more red eyes, no harsh chemicals no fumes and no mess.  No more chlorine to handle, measure or store.  For use only on above ground pools with top rail construction.  Installation is simple!  The slim-profile ChlorEase™ unit is submerged in the pool water and is designed for above ground pools only.  Other units require installation and must be plumbed in-line with the filtration system.  ChlorEase™ saltwater chlorinator is a stand-alone sanitizing system!  It attaches, conveniently beneath the top rail of both new and existing pools, and hangs down along the inner pool wall. Simply plug it into any 110 Volt GFI protected outlet.  Works without the pump and filter being operated!  Affordably priced!  Costs little more than a bucket of trichlor tablets.   Click here to go to the ChlorEase Saltwater Chlorinator Preview Page and a link to the SMARTPOOL website.  2/1/2009

 
 
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Want a better way to clean pool and spa filter cartridges?  The BLASTER™ Automatic Filter Cleaners will automatically rotate your swimming pool or spa filter cartridge, while PowerJets spray focused water to clean the filter pleats.  The BLASTER™ is completely automatic! Just put your filter on, turn the water on, and it does the rest. It takes just a few minutes to clean most filters.  The BLASTER™ Automatic Filter Cleaners come in 3 different sizes to accommodate filters of different lengths.  The BLASTER™ Automatic Filter Cleaners feature a unique horizontal orientation that allows dirt and debris to fall away from the filter.  This avoids the embedding and lodging of dirt that can result with vertical cleaning.  A cleaner filter cartridge in less time and better water quality too!  Available in 3 sizes to accommodate most filter cartridges.  No installation required!  Simply attach to a garden hose.  This product is ideal for homeowner use or something that can be taken along a service route.  Its durable and lightweight construction, make handling and storage simple.  A cleaner filter cartridge will help to eliminate the debris, that would, otherwise, consume chlorine.   Click here to go to the NEOTERICS, INC. Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  9/27/2009

 
 
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FROG® Mineral Sanitizer Systems make taking care of your pool water easier and reduces chemical usage. Minerals help control bacteria, prevent algae and keep the pH neutral so you can reduce chlorine use up to 50%, as compared to the minimum EPA recommended chlorine level of 1.0 ppm for a stabilized swimming pool.  That means you can say goodbye to red stinging eyes, dry itchy skin and faded swimsuits while enjoying crystal clear, soft water for greater swimming enjoyment.  FROG® products are available in several different forms for use in above-ground or inground pools.  The Spa Frog is the only mineral sanitizer, that has been registered, by the E.P.A., as both a spa sanitizer and disinfectant.  This superior performance allows proper sanitary condition to be maintained with 1/2 of the normal chlorine or bromine levels.   All Frog Mineral Sanitizers can be used with either chlorine or bromine products, helping to provide better water quality, with reduced chemical usage and sensation.  Not all mineral sanitizers can be used with bromine, which is very popular in spas, because of reduced odor and irritation. Bromine has become a spa sanitizer of choice and SPA FROG is an ideal compliment.  Use fewer chemicals and increase the pleasure of the hot water experience.  Click here to go to the KING TECHNOLOGY Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  9/11/2009

 
 
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Federal Stone Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of pre-cast coping for swimming pools and is located in the Catoctin mountains, about one hour west of Baltimore or Washington DC.  The pre-cast Pool Coping Stones have been used in many Swimming pool projects over the years: YMCA Camps, Country Clubs, Private Swim Clubs, Residential, Institutional, Resorts, Hotels, Motels and more.  Gunite, Shot Crete, Vinyl, and Fiberglass swimming pools can all use this product.  Automatic Pool Covers have been around for many years and Federal Stone casts several stones that are used in conjunction with this type of cover.  For those consumers wanting a more contemporary look or require the safety of an automatic swimming pool cover, we also cast several different Bullnose profiles. These stones are flat on top and have a "180 degree round over" on the pool side. For Raised Wall (such as Spas or retaining walls) we offer Double Bullnose Stones. Both the SBN and the DBN are available in radius.  Why settle for ordinary coping, when Federal Stone Coping can provide the World's Safest Edge.  Click here to go to the Federal Stone Industries Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  7/22/2009

 
 
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The Boxer Adhesives line of vinyl liner repair kits, plastic pool repair batches, vinyl plastic adhesives, solar cover repair patches and underwater epoxy repair kits are manufactured by Union Laboratories.  These products, have been offered since 1950 and are formulated to precise standards.  Boxer products can repair soft and rigid vinyl plastic and make repairs possible - even under water!  Mend inground liners, above ground liners, inflatable pools, pool and solar covers, almost anything - almost anywhere.   Boxer Adhesives offers a clear plastic patch that forms a strong, permanent bond and can be applied underwater.  No need to drain the pool:  just peal and stick!  Because there's no solvent adhesive, this product can be used on all types of pools;  from heavy gauge vinyl lined pools to thin-walled, inflatable, top-ring pools.  Ordinary solvent based adhesives cannot be use on the inflatable, top-ring pools, because of the likelihood of damaging the vinyl.   The Boxer epoxy product can be used and applied underwater, to solve a host of pool and spa problems.  If you need to make a pool repair, Boxer Adhesives could have just what you need.  Click here to go to the Boxer Adhesives Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  5/24/2009

 
 
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HornerXpress Worldwide offers a complete range of products and services to provide solutions for your company, no matter where you are in the world. From swimming pools and spas to water features and wet leisure facilities, we cover every aspect of aquatic distribution and design.  We work with the world’s leading manufacturers of wet leisure equipment and have access to thousands of quality products, all at competitive prices.  We offer design and engineering services and have logistics experts in-house to ensure shipments arrive safely and on time.  As the leading wholesale distributor in the swimming pool trade, our strategy is to promote the growth of the swimming pool industry and our customers’ businesses.  With daily service and shipments, we expedite the full range of pool and spa products.  Languages spoken at HornerXpress Worldwide:  Cantonese, English,  French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese & Spanish.  HornerXpress Worldwide is your gateway to most every thing made for a swimming pool or spa.  Not only do we communicate well, but we probably have the products, equipment and know-how that your business or application requires.  Click here to go to the HornerXpress Worldwide Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  7/8/2009

 
 
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New to the swimming pool and spa industry, but proven in industrial applications, Ultra Poly One Coat is ideal for coating pools and spas!  Now this same high performance coating is available for residential and commercial swimming pools and spas.  Ultra Poly One Coat can be used on plaster, gunite, marcite, green concrete, fiberglass and quartz aggregate pools. Use Ultra Poly One Coat to coat concrete swimming pools and discover bottom line savings and a 15 year guarantee.   Imagine, a protective coating that dries fast, requires no concrete acid etching, has no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), and comes in a variety of colors that leave a smooth professional appearance that resists fading. Ultra Poly One Coat can be applied quicker, easier, and safer in less time than most other paints, meaning faster completion and longer.  Ultra Poly One Coat is not just a paint enhanced to withstand chemicals: it is engineered as a protective coating for the harshest environments. This exceptional "paint" was created to coat the concrete containment areas around hazardous chemical storage tanks. This hybrid epoxy has proven it can withstand harsh chemicals, constant exposure, freeze-thaw cycles and more with zero failure in industrial applications.  Ultra Poly One Coat is the pool & spa coating that lasts.  Click here to go to the Poly Solution, Inc. Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  3/5/2009

 
 
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At Delta Ultraviolet, UV is our business.  Our only business!  With a full line of UV systems designed and manufactured specifically for residential pools and spas, commercial pools and spas, public pools and spas, floatation tanks, ponds, and water features, Delta has established itself at the leading edge of recreational UV water sanitation. UV sanitizing is one of the most effective means of controlling pathogenic microorganisms such a Cryptosporidium, the leading cause of recreational water illness (RWI).  With top management having over 40 years experience in all phases of the swimming pool and spa industry, and with the broad experience Delta possesses in the manufacture of Ultraviolet systems for the swimming pool and spa industry, you can expect only the finest in product, performance, and after sale service.  While Ultraviolet sanitizing does not completely eliminate the need to add other chemicals, it does go a long way in reducing chemical usage and the noticeable presence of typical sanitizing.  If you're interested in reducing chemical usage, there is a Delta UV sanitizer that is right for your pool or spa.  Delta UV Systems can kill 99.9% of the microorganisms, in the return flow, include many pathogens that are not easily killed by chlorine or other means.  Click here to go to the DELTA ULTRAVIOLET CORP. Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Websites.  5/17/2009

 
 
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FIX A LEAK products have been used to fix leaks in swimming pools, spas and hot tubs since 1980.   FIX A LEAK is a blended concentrate, designed to seal leaks in virtually any material.  Use for leaks in the walls, floor or shell.  The products works well in the plumbing system and can seal holes up to 1/8" in diameter.  Forms a permanent seal and hardens and cures in about 48 hours.  FIX A LEAK has complete easy-to-follow instructions,  for dealing various types of leaks.  FIX A LEAK has been proven effective in sealing leaks and has been field tested under various weather conditions.  FIX A LEAK can help avoid costly excavations and helps to eliminate the need for leak detection service calls.  Fix A Leak can be safely used in systems with heater, as it will, in no way, affect the heat exchanger.  This unique product can be used in vinyl, fiberglass or gunite inground pools and above ground pools, as well.   A completely mineral-based product, that contains no volatile solvents or ingredients that pose harm to pool or spa surfaces or equipment.  Under the same conditions Fix A Leak will outperform the rest.   Click here to go to the Marlig Industries, Inc. FIX A LEAK Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  3/1/2009

 
 
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Zeobrite® Sand Replacement Filter Media consists of zeolites:  naturally occurring minerals formed millions of years ago.  Zeobrite® is used in exactly the same way as filter sand, but provides much improved filter efficiency.  This modestly priced product will greatly improve the water quality and help reduce chemical consumption.  Zeobrite® weighs one-half as much as a comparable volume of filter sand, making for easier handling and convenience.   Viewed under an electron microscope, the granules reveal void spaces as small as 3 microns.  Small particles of clay and silt suspended in water are trapped in the void spaces.  Molecular sieving occurs when water contaminants such as ammonia ions are adsorbed and chemically locked onto the zeolite granules.  Zeobrite® can be used with all types of swimming pool chemicals.  The combination of physical entrapment of fine particles and molecular sieving of contaminants makes zeolite a superb water filtration media and produces superior water clarity compared to regular sand media.  Best of all, Zeobrite® lasts just as long as sand.  And when it's finally time for replacement, all natural Zeobrite® can be mixed into your garden soil, planter boxes or spread over your lawn as a natural soil enhancer.  Click here to go to the Zeotech Corporation Preview Page and a link to their corporate website.  2/1/2009

 
 
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AutoPilot Systems, has been producing the finest Salt Chlorine Generators and electrolytic chlorine generators systems for your pool for over 25 years.  By adding a minimum saline level in your pool, the equivalent of one teaspoon per gallon of water, and our salt conversion cell, we can show you the way to trouble free pool maintenance as well as the luxury of having silky soft water everyday, the natural way.  Never put your loved ones in danger of a non-chemically balanced pool ever again! Never deal with the irritating dry skin or red eye syndrome. AutoPilot Salt Chlorine Generators are available in a variety of sizes with an assortment of features to allow you to select the model that is tailored to your specific needs and budget. AutoPilot Salt Chlorine Generators have been getting the job done for over 30 years.   Over the years the product has evolved to incorporate the latest advances in manufacturing, control technology, features and product performance.  All it takes is about one teaspoon of salt, per gallon of water, and you're ready to enjoy the best your pool has to offer.  Autopilot, improving on Mother Natures concept of what water should be.  Why settle for an ordinary salt chlorine generator?  Get an AutoPilot and get a product that the manufacturer will stand behind.    Click here to go to the AutoPilot Systems Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  12/7/2009

 
 
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Cover Pools automatically with a swimming pool safety cover. SAVE-T Cover II® automatic pool covers offers swimming pool owners worry-free pool enjoyment at the turn of a key. In less than a minute you can easily uncover and cover your swimming pool, locking in heat, water and chemicals, while locking our dirt and leaves. Three covers in one: a safety cover, a winter cover and a solar cover. The SAVE-T Cover II® is a horizontal fence across your swimming pool to prevent access by unattended children or pets. Improve energy conservation; reduce water and chemical evaporation.  Find out for yourself what delighted pool owners all over the world have discovered:  Cover-Pools Save-T automatic safety pool covers are the finest, safest and easiest‑to-use pool covers, you can buy for protecting your swimming pool year-round. Cover-Pools lets you kick back, relax and enjoy all the benefits of pool ownership.  We can even help you save up to 70% on operating costs for your pool!  Cover-Pools does it all.  Tired on all the work involved with solar blankets or setting up protective barriers/  The Cover Pool Safety Cover is the simple push-button way to improve backyard safety, conserve heat & energy and reduce maintenance.  Click here to go to the Cover Pools, Inc. Preview Page and a link to their Corporate Website.  12/1/2008

 
 
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Here's a problem to stimulate the mind.  You have 12 identical looking pool chlorine tablets.  All, but one, are exactly the same weight.  The different tablet can be either heavier or lighter than the other 11 tablets.  Using a double pan scale, you have just 3 weighings to determine which tablet is different and whether it is heavier or lighter.  The solution must work in all possible cases.  This problem does have a real solution.  To solve the problem you don't really need tablets or a scale - just reason it out!  Editor's note:  7/19/2009

 
 
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Celsius to Fahrenheit.  You've seen the formulas for conversion.  But you don't always have a pad and paper handy:  let alone a calculator.  Here's an easy way to convert these values.  From ºC to ºF:  double the ºC, subtract 10%, add 32 and now you have ºF.  Example:  30ºC times 2 = 60, minus 10% (-6) = 54, add 32 and you get 86ºF.  From ºF to ºC:  subtract 32, divide in half, add 10% and now you have ºC.  Example:  92ºF minus 32 = 60, divide in half = 30, add 10% (3) and you get 33 ºC.  I've used this since my college days, but I have no recollection, as to where or how I came upon this technique.  Editor's note: 7/19/2009

 
 
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