It’s said that there’s nothing new under the sun, but there sure seems to be a lot of new and exciting products in and around the aquatics world. Check out the items in the following pages and you will learn about innovative and practical new developments in everything from lighting, sanitizing and filtering systems to outdoor furniture, play and exercise equipment, and all manner of high-tech safety devices. There’s even information on a drill that works underwater and an MP3 player that conducts sound to the inner ear through the swimmer’s skull bones. And that’s just a start. As always, all product details were provided by the manufacturers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Aquatics International. Need more? Each write-up includes the manufacturer’s phone number and web address.
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AllChem Performance Products
Vantage Poly A Clarifier Tablets from AllChem Performance Products work with the pool filtration system to remove up to 99 percent of cryptosporidium.
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Alta Enterprises
All the panels of Alta Enterprises’ pool covers are heat-welded together, so seam strength is significantly stronger than sewn panels.
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Antiwave Pool Products
Antiwave Pool Products’ racing lanes are designed for hydrodynamic propulsion, which forces waves downward into the pool.
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Aqua Creek Products
Aqua Creek now offers a new line of affordable, high-quality aquatic exercise equipment to help people stay fit.
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Aquastar Pool Products
Aquastar’s patent-pending, 20-inch Full Circle Suction Outlet Cover and One-Port Manufactured Sump is fully compliant with VGBA and does not require a second drain or SVRS.
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Aquatic Commercial Industries
The VaporShield made by Aquatic Commercial Industries fits most acid/chlorine drums, from 5- to 52 gallons, and allows a pump to draw and empty the contents while sealing the drum and eliminating fuming.
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Aquatic Recreation Co.
Infants and toddlers delight in soft water effects, a variety of colors, themed panels (including custom themes) and age-appropriate play on the new Tot Slide from Aquatic Recreation Co.
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Aquatic Safety Concepts
The iSWIMBAND by Aquatic Safety Concepts is a wearable sensor that alerts a Bluetooth-enabled portable device, such as an iPhone or iPad, if a swimmer has been submerged beyond preset limits.
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Aquionics
The PearlSense T254 from Aquionics is a UV-T monitor that incorporates a UV-C LED light source in place of a conventional mercury lamp.
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Auraco
Auraco’s Spa Start-Up is formulated to remove phosphates, metals (copper, iron, etc.) and other organic debris from hot tub water.
