SeaKlear now offers its unique “4-Pack” carrier, a point-of-sale travel pack that holds up to four quart-size bottles of the company’s pool and spa water treatment bottles. This take-out style carry case is great for customers to pick up the four SeaKlear products they need and take them home. Dealers can receive the “4-Pack” carrier for free as part of SeaKlear’s “Take Back Your Pool” campaign, just contact your sales representative.
Solnair solar-powered LED lights are easy to install, use and maintain, and they utilize the latest technology to reduce environmental impact, save the consumer money and increase outdoor efficiency, says the company. The waterproof, scratch-resistant, wire-free lights automatically turn on at night and last up to eight hours. Solnair offers a limited two-year manufacturer warranty.
Inter-Fab introduces the Edgestone, a beautiful diving board base for homeowners who want the look of hand-laid, stacked stone incorporated into their poolscape. The Edgestone base is available in two color schemes — brownstone or graystone — and is available for 6-foot-long diving boards. The base can also be paired with an upgraded, color-coordinated diving board for a sleeker, more cohesive look.
Hayward announces the Max-Flo XL medium head pump series for the residential pool market. Extending its existing Max-Flo line, the new pumps offer advanced hydraulics and the latest conveniences combined with incredible economy and performance, the company says. According to Hayward, Max-Flo XL pumps are outstanding self-priming medium head pumps for both new construction and aftermarket applications.
Go mobile with new POS and Business Management software for pool and spa dealers. RB Mobile Live gives users access to sale orders, scheduled jobs and customer information, all from your smartphone. Users can also complete physical inventories from their truck by UPC code, add to a purchase order wish list, enter water test results and calculate recommended dosages, and business owners and managers can view current and past works shifts and keep up with daily totals.
Enjoy the magic sounds of Waterway Plastics’ innovative MagnaTune 6-inch pop-up speaker, which now features attractive LED lighting. The durable, high-quality tone speaker comes with dampened speaker lift, quick-wire terminal connection and front and back LED ports. It is also 30 percent more compact than previous models. The MagnaTune also offers a variety of different lighting options.
VynAll offers a vinyl-covered drop-in corner step for vinyl-liner pools. The step is made of 14-gauge galvanized steel and is easy to install, says the company. It is a great addition for installers because it can add to the revenue stream, as well as a great addition for pool owners because it adds more functionality to the backyard poolscape, adds VynAll.
The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) is releasing two of its iPhone/iPad Apps for the Android platform — the Pool Chemical Dosing App and Saturation Index App. In addition NSPF has release four training videos on YouTube to help service pros using the Pool Service Manager App, which will be released in an Android version very soon, the company says.
ControlOMatic’s popular TechniChlor Salt Water System for spas is now compatible with bromine. The simple-to-use system works as well as a bromine generator, says the company, and supplies hot tubs with continuous bromine generation without the hassle of control boxes, separate knobs, buttons or timers. TechniChlor is able to generate natural and pure bromine on-site with simple touch activation.
CoverLogix announces its new X-Treme padding specifically designed to protect safety covers from rough areas of decks, coping and other architectural obstacles. This padding attaches to the cover and is designed to be installed onsite — replacing the typical chunks of carpet installers use to protect against rough surfaces. The X-Treme padding clips on in seconds and is designed to save time and money, plus makes the installation look much more professional to the consumer, the company says.
Canadian General Tower now offers vinyl sheets for aquaculture and decorative ponds. The aquaculture liners are non-toxic, which support the growth of fish and vegetation, says the company. The company says it has the capacity to calendar, print, emboss and laminate the pond liner material to produce a wide variety of products, which are perfect for updating and maintaining existing ponds, as well.
Water Tech’s new Pool Blaster Power-Rated 9000 is a multifunction robotic pool cleaner designed to clean pools up to 12,000 square feet. Using the Aqua Smart guidance system, the cleaner is up to seven times more efficient than conventional robotic machines, says Water Tech, because it cleans only the dirty parts of the pool, saving time, maintenance, electricity, and wear and tear. The cleaner also offers an internal micro filter bag and hands-free operation.
Pentair introduces its new 3-Phase WhisperFloXF pool pump. The proprietary impeller design delivers a higher level of precision concentricity for increased efficiency, says the company, and the proprietary hydraulic isolator makes the water flow inside the volute smooth, raising the efficiency even higher. The isolator also separates priming water from pumping water for faster priming and more turbulence-free flow. Because the pump has capabilities in excess of 200 gpm, it is a perfect choice for high-end residential pool applications, says the company.
DeltaUV now offers an easy-to-use automatic ORP and pH controller designed to continuously and accurately monitor and record levels required for safe, clean water. The ORP sensor is specifically designed to monitor buildup of particles preventing excessive use of chlorine and other chemicals, says the company, and an ORP value of 650 to 700mV can kill free-floating decay, E. coli and other bacteria. A graphic output also provides and easy evaluation of results.
Plastimayd offers the RenoMate faceplates and gaskets for customers who want to upgrade their UltraMayd liners. The RenoMate items are packaged with the liner, so installers will receive everything at once on site, making it a “one-stop-shop.” The line is available in a variety of colors and also includes vinyl-liner vacuums, drop-in steps, wall foam, adhesive spray and more.
Wayne Water Systems introduces the Wayne Pool Cover Pump, which features water-sensing microprocessor pump technology for waterlogged pool covers. The pump is equipped with a 25-foot power cord and operates automatically when it senses water accumulation, making operation more efficient and increasing product longevity, says the company. The microprocessor also senses freezing conditions, turning the pump off to prevent damage. The pump comes with a check valve and a unique positioning rope.
