Tag Archives: aquatic facility

Heater upgrade benefits

Today, there are cleaner burning (low NOx) heaters that have minimal emissions, which allow them to be used where NOx emission restrictions are enforced. Further, commercial pool heaters face changing conditions as many installers have not been trained in commercial application techniques.

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New dehumidifier technologies

A myriad of new energy-reduction and environmentally friendly dehumidification technologies have been introduced to the indoor swimming pool market in the last 10 years. These innovations not only provide significant advancements in system performance and reliability, but also considerably reduce operating expenses. These systems also provide natatorium owners/operators a quick return on investment (ROI), which has prompted more facilities to consider upgrading their existing dehumidification equipment even before its useful lifecycle is over. For new construction projects, these systems can potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the equipment’s lifecycle.

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Operating an Olympic-sized pool

By Roy D. Vore, PhD

When it comes to water maintenance, a pool is just a pool, right? But how about treating and managing a 50-m (164-ft) Olympic pool with 1,135,624 L (300,000 gal) of water, which must be sparkling clear every day? Regardless of a pool’s water volume, disinfection, water balance, and filtration remain the same.

However, a casual stroll through the pump room of one these massive facilities can be quite eye opening … Continue reading Operating an Olympic-sized pool

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Using anti-slip products to help prevent accidents

There is nothing more refreshing than going for a swim on a hot summer day. Whether at an aquatic centre, marina or water/theme park, aquatic amenities are always popular. As numerous people partake in many water-related activities at these various facilities, not only is there a need to ensure everyone participates safely, but also for management to provide/maintain safe environments.

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