Monday, 13 August 2007
POOL REFORM


The client of this project has a pool with major structural defects.
The pool has a crack running straight through the centre and sides.
The client also wants to include new steps, lights, skimmers, jets and a complete new plant room together with solar panels.
The project also includes a complete re-tile together with hammered marble top surround.
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Tuesday, 7 August 2007
Monday, 6 August 2007
ENCLÔTURE VERRE® - SAFETY GLASS PANELS

ENCLÔTURE VERRE® - SAFETY GLASS PANELS
There is no substitute for parental vigilance but you can't watch your children all the time.
Easy Pools now have the exclusive rights for supplying and installing in Spain the ENCLÔTURE VERRE®.
ENCLÔTURE VERRE® is a frameless glass fencing system which offers, security, transparency and ease of use.
The ENCLÔTURE VERRE® system is made of a 12 mm toughened glass with rounded and polished edges. The clamps are made from corrosion resistant 316 marine grade stainless steel. They are designed to hold the glass above the ground allowing water to flow underneath.
The gate used for the ENCLÔTURE VERRE® system is also made of 12 mm toughened glass with rounded and polished edges. It has a Dorma in-floor gate operator, a top pivot hinge, and has a "Magnalatch" system which operates with a magnetic pull as well as being self closing and self latching. The system is designed to close gradually without strong impact.
The ENCLÔTURE VERRE® system for swimming pool protection has been tested by the Laboratoire National d'Essais (LNE) and complies with all aspects of the AFNOR standard NF P90-306 for use in both private and public/communal swimming pools.
RIOMAY™ THE ECOTUBE SOLAR PANEL (LIES FLAT)
RIOMAY™ THE ECOTUBE SOLAR PANEL
The sun’s energy is free. Use it to heat water and save you money...and help future generations
The sun’s energy is free. Use it to heat water and save you money...and help future generations
Easy Pools now have the exclusive rights for suppling and installing in Spain the Riomay™ Ecotube Solar Panel.
Whether you are curious about renewable energy or committed to a sustainable solution to water heating, Riomay™ is one of the UK’s leading suppliers and installers of water heating solar panels, are increasingly becoming the choice for householders, communities and businesses, and Easy Pools are now dedicated to supplying and installing here in Spain the Riomay™ Solar Panel.
Now recognised as the cost-effective way to reduce CO2 emissions, the Ecotube, is supported by the UK Government.
YOUR HOME
Whether you would like to convert your existing system or you are building from scratch, Easy Pools can advise on both vented and open systems for domestic use or for a
Very large households may benefit from two panels.
We use our own fully trained installers throughout the Costa del Sol, and offer full after-sales care and clear information. We have experience of combining water and under-floor room heating to find the most efficient solution for larger panel systems and we are happy to discuss any scale of project with you.
The benefits:
· completely reliable
· virtually maintenance-free
· can have a life of over 30 years
· versatility - you can fix the Ecotube system to the wall or at any angle on the roof
· virtually maintenance-free
· can have a life of over 30 years
· versatility - you can fix the Ecotube system to the wall or at any angle on the roof
We can supply and install the whole system, including pumps, vents, tank and pipework, giving you the reassurance of our expertise. On the other hand, if you are confident and technically-minded we can simply send you the panel
SWIMMING POOLS
We can offer you a reliable alternative to unfeasible water heating bills - and with the present trend towards rising prices an Ecotube system can only be a good investment.
A comfortable swim throughout the summer can be achieved with solar heating. There is virtually no need to use any other source of heating from April through to September.
A UK client spent over £1500 per summer heating his pool. Now he is saving nearly all that - and helping the environment.
COMMERCIAL
The Ecotube is ideally suited to housing association developments, multi-occupation office blocks and public leisure facilities.
The Ecotube is ideally suited to housing association developments, multi-occupation office blocks and public leisure facilities.
Now's the time for businesses, small and large, to 'go solar'.
· The high quality Ecotube easily satisfies the carbon-reducing criteria set by new planning regulations, as demonstrated by our larger projects. Under the 'Merton ruling' 10% of the calculated energy the building uses annually must be met by sustainable sources. Solar thermal systems represent the most cost effective solution.
· Our leading experience and expertise in this field means that we can communicate effectively with building professionals, architects and M & E consultants.
· Our leading experience and expertise in this field means that we can communicate effectively with building professionals, architects and M & E consultants.
...and don't forget...
· the versatility of the system means it can be hidden on a flat roof or placed vertically on a wall
· running costs are low and you can practically forget about maintenance
· monitoring systems can be set up to document the performance of the panels - a great public relations and educational bonus
· by showing your commitment to the environment you are raising your company’s green credentials – and shrinking its carbon footprint!
· running costs are low and you can practically forget about maintenance
· monitoring systems can be set up to document the performance of the panels - a great public relations and educational bonus
· by showing your commitment to the environment you are raising your company’s green credentials – and shrinking its carbon footprint!
NB If you run an architectural practice or mechanical & engineering consultancy we are happy to present a CPD to you.
The Riomay Ecotube is ideal for large public sector projects. Our experience includes organisations such as prisons, hospitals, schools and leisure centres, housing association developments and, more recently, the fire service.
· medium-term cost benefits
· eco homes excellence achievable with one panel in the context of energy efficiency
· easily satisfies the new building regulations of 10% energy from renewable sources
FOR COMMUNITIES
· educational resource on-tap – display monitor option
· helping to develop ‘greener’ communities.
· helping to develop ‘greener’ communities.
THE RIOMAY ECOTUBE
The Riomay Ecotube forms part of a simple, yet highly efficient energy transfer system that can heat water throughout the year. Whether your system is domestic, commercial, small or large, the principle is the same.
HOW IT WORKS
Inside each Ecotube is an absorber plate that gathers the sun’s energy and turns it into heat. The absorber plate is bonded to a copper pipe, and fluid passed through the pipe collects the heat for transfer to a hot water system.
The whole assembly is sealed within a glass tube containing a high vacuum, and this virtually eliminates heat losses by convection or conduction. This type of water heating system is much more efficient than a flat plate collector, and much more durable

PRODUCING HOT WATER
The heat transfer fluid passing through each panel is a solution of water and non-toxic antifreeze. This fluid absorbs heat from the Ecotube array and is pumped to a heat exchanger (coil) in the hot water tank. The heat then passes into the water, and the fluid is pumped back to the solar panel. The pump is controlled by an electronic device that detects the temperature difference between the solar panel and the hot water tank. When the temperature in the panel is lower than the temperature in the tank, the system remains on standby.
But when the sun raises the temperature in the panel to 4°C above the temperature in the tank, the temperature controller switches on the pump.
The system prevents energy losses at night and during the darkest days of winter, and the heat transfer fluid eliminates any risk of freezing
HIGH PERFORMING SYSTEM
Ecotube performance exceeds that of competing evacuated tube systems, thanks to:
· versatility - the Ecotube can go flat on roofs and walls, and the absorber plate is custom-angled in the factory to give you guaranteed maximum efficiency for the life of the system
· high transmittance glass, which is virtually transparent to solar energy
· a super-efficient selective coating on the absorber plate, which maximises the solar energy absorbed and minimises the heat energy lost by radiation
· a uniquely durable glass-to-metal seal at the end of each tube, to maintain the high vacuum that prevents energy losses by convection and conduction
· glass and metal components that expand and contract at the same rate in response to temperature changes, resulting in a reliable system built to last for more than 30 years
· an indirect heat-exchanger that eliminates problems caused by the build-up of limescale, and ensures that the panel cannot freeze in winter
· high transmittance glass, which is virtually transparent to solar energy
· a super-efficient selective coating on the absorber plate, which maximises the solar energy absorbed and minimises the heat energy lost by radiation
· a uniquely durable glass-to-metal seal at the end of each tube, to maintain the high vacuum that prevents energy losses by convection and conduction
· glass and metal components that expand and contract at the same rate in response to temperature changes, resulting in a reliable system built to last for more than 30 years
· an indirect heat-exchanger that eliminates problems caused by the build-up of limescale, and ensures that the panel cannot freeze in winter
RECENT PROJECTS
The Royal Household, Windsor
The swimming pool at Windsor Castle has been heated by Riomay Suntubes for the last 7 years. For this project the panels were installed on an A-frame to directly replace a previous flat plate system which had deteriorated after only 7 years. The Riomay Suntubes still look as good as new and have another 25-30 years' expected life in them.
The University of Brighton Meade Sports Centre
60 DP6-2800 panels is the largest DP6 installation in Europe. These panels are on The University of Brighton Meade Sports Centre. They are expected to make a major contribution to heating a 400,000 litre pool. The equipment is monitored and is providing research information for the post graduated students in the University's Department of the Built Environment.
Severn Leisure Centre, Highley, Shropshire
60 of the latest MP6-3000 suntubes cover over 20,000 sq.ft on what is probably the world's largest pergola. This project was installed in 2005, and The Severn Centre has recently won a sustainability award from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. A special mention of the Riomay Suntube was made in the accolade. The system delivers almost 200 kW at peak on a typical June day
The London Borough of Islington invited Riomay to install Suntubes vertically on the wall on one of its housing developments. Typically the system is providing each householder with 80% of its hot water requirements over a year.
HM Prison Cardiff
30 Riomay Suntubes provide most of the annual hot water for the prison laundry. The calorifier (hot water tank) is 5,000 litres in size, and the laundry cleans the clothes for South Wales's 2,500 prisoners across 3 or 4 prisons.
Eco-developer Toby Douch has built some very high specification eco-homes which have achieved an ECO Homes 'excellence' rating. This is thanks not only to high quality design but the inclusion of solar water heating from Riomay. The building is monitored constantly and its utility consumables are very low .
Did you know?
- The Riomay Ecotube works when the sun's shining, winter or summer. If you can see shadows cast by the sun, your panel will be generating energy.
- You can install the Riomay Ecotube system flat on a pergola. This gives some welcome shade as well as hot water for the pool. Here is the Severn Leisure Centre in Shropshire - the biggest in Europe - and a small garden pergola in Sussex.
- You can install the Riomay Ecotube system flat on a pergola. This gives some welcome shade as well as hot water for the pool. Here is the Severn Leisure Centre in Shropshire - the biggest in Europe - and a small garden pergola in Sussex.
- Riomay Ecotubes can be installed flat on the roof or vertically on the wall. The fin inside is individually set to the correct angle for your project during the manufacturing process.
POOL HEATERS
POOL HEATERS (HEATSTAR)
Heatstar have produced heat recovery systems for swimming pools since 1978 and were amongst the first to become involved in this specialist field.
Aquarius key feature check list
• Titanium Pool Water Heat Exchanger – maximum anti-corrosion protection.
• Life-time Pool Water Heat Exchanger corrosion damage warranty.
• Anodised aluminium unit chassis frame – to guard against deterioration.
• Strong steel access panels with PVC protective coating.
• Vinyl coated air heat exchanger coil to protect against air corrosion.
• Low noise centrifugal fan – suitable for ducting if unit installed inside.
• Digital electronic pool water temperature display with automatic control.
• Digital electronic variable de-frost regulation device.
• Full flow pool water connection – no by-pass or flow meter necessary.
• Re-settable overheat cut-out protection.
• Washable fresh air intake filter.
• R407C environmentally friendly refrigerant.
• Natural colour scheme to blend into the garden environment.
• Extendable manufacturer’s warranty.
Heatstar have produced heat recovery systems for swimming pools since 1978 and were amongst the first to become involved in this specialist field.
Aquarius key feature check list
• Titanium Pool Water Heat Exchanger – maximum anti-corrosion protection.
• Life-time Pool Water Heat Exchanger corrosion damage warranty.
• Anodised aluminium unit chassis frame – to guard against deterioration.
• Strong steel access panels with PVC protective coating.
• Vinyl coated air heat exchanger coil to protect against air corrosion.
• Low noise centrifugal fan – suitable for ducting if unit installed inside.
• Digital electronic pool water temperature display with automatic control.
• Digital electronic variable de-frost regulation device.
• Full flow pool water connection – no by-pass or flow meter necessary.
• Re-settable overheat cut-out protection.
• Washable fresh air intake filter.
• R407C environmentally friendly refrigerant.
• Natural colour scheme to blend into the garden environment.
• Extendable manufacturer’s warranty.
FASTLANE®

FASTLANE®
The average home pool is a great place to cool off, splash around and socialize, but not for swimming and exercise — six or eight strokes brings you to the end where you have to turn and start over.
The Fastlane® is a swim current generator for your swimming pool, similar to a treadmill that allows you to swim for miles without moving an inch. Easily installed in virtually any pool, the Fastlane® creates a smooth current that is wider than your body and deeper than your stroke. Ideal for swimming, aquatic exercise, and rehabilitation, the Fastlane® makes exercise easy and fitness fun.
The unique Fastlane® system produces a non-turbulent current that can be set to a speed to suit any swimming or exercise ability. Anyone can learn to use the Fastlane® in moments regardless of age or fitness level. The Fastlane’s® highest speed challenges the best competitive swimmer, yet the current can easily be adjusted to suit the beginner and everyone in between.
Our Wall Mount Fastlane® fastens directly to the pool wall and is ideal for new construction. Our Deck Mount Fastlane® hangs from the side of the pool much as a pool ladder does and can be retrofitted to an existing pool. The system has two parts: a remotely located hydraulic Power Unit that powers the swim current and Fastlane® Swim Unit that mounts poolside. These components are connected by two hydraulic hoses designed to keep electricity far away from the water.
The poolside Fastlane® Swim Unit includes a waterproof hydraulic motor that turns our custom-designed 16" propeller and an innovative channeling system that straightens and smoothes the swim current. The motor is powered by hydraulic fluid that is carried through two hoses spanning from the Power Unit to the Swim Unit. At the bottom of the Fastlane®, water enters from all directions, including the back, through the honeycomb inlet grills. Unlike a hot tub or pool with a narrow 2" diameter intake, the Fastlane’s® intake is 687 square inches in area (nearly five square feet), eliminating all concerns about entrapment.
The rugged 5 horsepower Power Unit can be located with your other pool equipment, keeping any electricity away from poolside. The Fastlane® comes with 5 gallons of non-food grade, biodegradable vegetable oil to supply the Power Unit system.
Few fitness activities rival swimming for cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits. Swimming works more muscle groups—simultaneously—than almost any other form of exercise. Swimming also burns as many calories as other aerobic sports without the associated dangers to muscles, bones, ligaments and joints due to stress and constant pounding.
The Fastlane® produces a smooth, even current adjustable to suit any swimmer. The top speed of approximately 57 second 100-yard pace challenges even the best swimmers.
"I've been swimming for so long now and I'm always trying to improve my technique. The Fastlane® is another way in which I can improve myself, to improve my swimming, and to improve my conditioning."
~Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen, United States Masters swimming world record holder and swim coach
~Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen, United States Masters swimming world record holder and swim coach
Swim Coaching with a Fastlane®
The Fastlane® allows you to swim all four strokes in your pool without moving an inch…no more flip turns. It is ideal for everything from stroke drills to endurance training to a refreshing summer swim.
Our optional underwater swim mirror allows you to make real time corrections to your stroke, to monitor your entry, catch and pull through. An underwater camera is also available for further stroke critique. You can even make a video and send it to your coach for analysis.
The Fastlane® will revolutionize swim coaching. Since athletes swim in place, coaches can offer instant stroke feedback - swimmers no longer have to finish a full lap before hearing their coach’s corrections.
Many features make the Fastlane® an invaluable coaching tool:
•Swimming in place allows athletes to concentrate on their stroke mechanics without the interruption of flip turns.
•The flow of the Fastlane’s® smooth current over a swimmer’s body highlights stroke deficiencies.
•The underwater camera allows coaches to closely evaluate the underwater portion of a swimmer’s stroke.
•The underwater mirrors reinforce the coach’s instructions by allowing swimmers to see their stroke. Mirrors can be placed in various locations so swimmers can see both their hands and feet.
•The Fastlane® can be easily installed in most diving wells without affecting normal practices.
•Alternatively, the Fastlane® can be installed in a regular training pool & removed when necessary.
Water Therapy & Aquatic Exercise
For those suffering from arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, osteoporosis and orthopedic injuries, water therapy has become an essential part of building strength and range of motion while minimizing pain. Since the water supports an individual’s weight, it is possible to strengthen and tone muscles without putting stress on joints. In addition, water therapy helps decrease swelling and increase circulation, endurance, flexibility, range of motion, balance and coordination.
There are a number of features that make the Fastlane® an ideal place for therapy:
•The adjustable current allows changes in resistance as individuals become stronger.
•You can install the Fastlane® anywhere in your pool, allowing you to place it at the ideal depth for your exercise.
•The convenience of having a place for therapy at home facilitates multiple therapy sessions a week, and even a day, if needed, without time-consuming travel, limited hours or crowded public pools.
•You can install the Fastlane® anywhere in your pool, allowing you to place it at the ideal depth for your exercise.
•The convenience of having a place for therapy at home facilitates multiple therapy sessions a week, and even a day, if needed, without time-consuming travel, limited hours or crowded public pools.
Relaxation & Fun with Fastlane®
In addition to providing a place for serious exercise, the Fastlane® can be fun for the whole family.
Everyone, including children with proper supervision, will enjoy playing and relaxing in the current. In fact, now that they have a Fastlane®, many of our customers say they can't get their kids out of the pool!
Whether you want to encourage your children to develop their swimming skills or to simply play for hours a day to stay fit, the Fastlane® is an ideal solution.
The Fastlane® adds a whole new dimension of fun to your pool. Not limited to swimming in place, the Fastlane® is perfect for many activities — the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
The Fastlane® adds a whole new dimension of fun to your pool. Not limited to swimming in place, the Fastlane® is perfect for many activities — the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
Triathlon Training with Fastlane®
Is your backyard pool long enough to train in? We didn’t think so.
The Fastlane® simulates an open water swim much better than laps in a traditional pool. By eliminating turns you get a better understanding of your true open water endurance. What’s more, by adding a Fastlane® to your pool, you’ll have the resources to do an entire triathlon in your neighbourhood—you can even practice transitions at home!
The Fastlane® simulates an open water swim much better than laps in a traditional pool. By eliminating turns you get a better understanding of your true open water endurance. What’s more, by adding a Fastlane® to your pool, you’ll have the resources to do an entire triathlon in your neighbourhood—you can even practice transitions at home!
The standard Fastlane® has a top speed equivalent to a 52-minute Ironman pace. Our optional Hi-Performance current reduces that time to 43 minutes. So unless you plan on breaking the record at Kona, you’ll have more than enough horsepower.
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