Solar Sun Rings.

Solar Sun Rings have been used in the US in domestic swimming pools for a number of years now and are held in high regard within the pool industry in the US. They are said to be as effective as any form of passive solar heating, producing about 21,000 BTUs a day. They are proving to be very popular with our customers this year in the UK.

The Solar Sun Rings suit all swimming pools, they work very well with freeform pools, standard in-ground swimming pools and work very well in on above ground swimming pools. Apart from the additional heat they provide, there is also the safety factor, as they take away the risk of intrapment. As the Solar Sun Rings are 5ft in diameter and raft together there is also no need for a Swimming Pool Reel system, which can detract from the look of a pool and will save the customer further outlay. Below is some feedback from one of our customers who is using solar sun rings to boost the productivity of his Intex 3kw heater on a 15ft Intex metal Frame Swimming Pool.

“Thought you might like to know how pleased I am with the product recently purchased from yourselves. Even though we have an Intex 3kw heater for a 15′ Intex pool (not ideal), it is combined with 4 solar rings and together they are raising the pool temperature by 5-7 degrees each day! We are currently swimming in water temperatures of 28 degrees in an above ground, uncovered pool - fantastic!”
Mr Lawrence, Pevensey.

We would love to hear your comments on the Solar Sun Rings!

Thames Water has issued a statement that water restrictions are unlikely this year given the heavy rainfall over the 2006/7 winter. Thames Water stated:

“It is very unlikely that we will need to introduce water restrictions this summer. The important factor is winter rainfall. When we have a wet winter, as we have this year, the groundwater levels rise enough to keep rivers flowing through the spring, summer and autumn.

This time last year we had experienced two very dry winters, which had left our groundwater levels seriously depleted. That is why we had to bring in a hosepipe ban, for the first time in 15 years, in case things got even worse. This year, levels have been replenished, following seven consecutive months of above average rainfall since September 2006. Groundwater and reservoir levels have recovered to where we would expect them to be at this time of year and we do not foresee that any restrictions will be necessary.”

Although this is obviously good news for pool owners it is important to save water whenever possible. Water loss through evaporation can be reduced by using a solar cover wherever possible. Also it is important to check whether the water loss is through evaporation or could there be a possible leak. Another main waste is on pools where chemicals have not been used correctly or in some cases not at all. The internet now has some great advice on maintaining your pool and most companies are more than happy to assist people if they are unsure. In order to maintain a healthy pool it is important to treat the water with the appropriate chemicals and test the water on a regular basis. Then we can all sit back and enjoy the long hot summer….

New improved Aquagarde now available

Aquagarde have improved their product and have recently launched the NEW Advanced AquaGarde® which uses patent pending technology to automatically balance, stabilize and purify the water in any private spa. The improved product eliminates the need for a chlorine tablet and provides a simple one cup process to maintain a healthy spa / hot tub. The new advanced Aquagarde® has been tested in a hot tub with Legionella. Will these new advances in the Aquagarde product leave their rivals looking to improve their product?