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Water Testing Equipment for Pool
and Spa Use
A complete line of testing products for homeowners
and professionals. |
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ColorQ
All-Digital
Pool and Spa Testers |
WaterLink
SpinTouch PRO Labs |
PockeTesters
for Salt, TDS. pH & more |
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Choose from a variety of
ColorQ digital, water
analyzers. One will surely suit your needs. No
color-matching or guessing. There's a model, for
every need, homeowner or professional. Waterproof and
Bluetooth |
The 4 models of WaterLink SpinTouch labs are ultimate pool and spa
water analyzers. Add one 3-ml syringe, to a SPIN
disk and in a minute, you'll have results. So fast!
So easy! So Precise! |
PockeTesters are
electronic, dip and read testers, that can perform a
variety of important pool and spa water tests, including
Salt, TDS, pH, ORP Temperature and Total Chlorine. |
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Individual Pool & Spa Specialty Test Kits |
Insta-Test Strips, for Pools and Spas |
LaMotte Replacement Test Supplies |
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Occasionally,
water quality issues arise that require a
more specialized test, such as, iron, manganese, copper, phosphate,
nitrates, biguanide and biguanide shock. |
Insta-Test Strips for the most
important pool or spa tests. Strips for Borates,
Phosphates, Peroxide, MPS, Sodium Chloride, Nitrates,
Iron, Copper, Biguanide & more. |
Factory-Fresh replacement test chemicals
and supplies, for all LaMotte Testers, including all
ColorQ models, all WaterLink SpinTouch, Specialty Kits &
PockeTesters. |
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Stain Removal and Mineral Treatment
Products for Pools and Spas
A complete line of mineral
treatments, stain prevention and
removal products. |
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Non-Toxic,
Metals Stain Remover |
Removes
Phosphates & Heavy Metals |
Stain Removal and Prevention Kit |
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METALTRAP
Stain Remover is 100% active,
all-natural, non-toxic chemical that
reduces iron and copper to a more
soluble and less colored state. Contains
no toxic oxalic acid. Safe for all
surfaces. |
Unique 2-part system
removes phosphates, iron, copper, manganese and
silver. Refreshes the water, when you don't
have the option of draining.
POOL REFRESH can be the perfect solution. |
Unlike other stain
treatments on the market today, the METALTRAP Stain
Reversal Kit, dissolves heavy metal stains. The
unique, POOL REFRESH product permanently removes heavy
metals. |
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Metals Removing Filters - 3 Sizes |
Dual-Cartridge Filters - 3 sizes |
1-Micron
Pre-Filter, Pool & Spa Sizes |
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The METALTRAP
utilizes a new filtration media, that
reacts with metals, such as iron, copper
and manganese and removes them from
source, using a garden hose. |
If your source water
contains sediments, this is the product to use.
One cartridge removes sediments & the other removes the
dissolved metals, avoiding problems. |
These 1-micron pre-filters attach top
the garden hose, used to add new water, removing
sediments, contaminants and sulfur. Ideal with well
water. |
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Maintenance and Repair Products
for Pool and Spa Use
The right products can solve many common problems. |
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Hybrid-Epoxy Pool and Spa Coating |
Structural Concrete
Crack Repairs |
Automatic Filter
Cartridge Cleaner |
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Ultra Poly One is an easy-to-use product,
that can be used to refinish plastered of fiberglass
pool and spas. Easy preparation and a 15-year
warranty. |
When
Torque Lock Staples are used with epoxy, you can rest
assured that the structural, concrete crack has been properly repaired. Make a rock-solid repair. |
THE BLASTER™ rotates your swimming pool or
spa filter cartridge, while PowerJets spray focused
water to clean the filter pleats or ceramic spa filter. Three Pool or Spa sizes. |
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Sanitize
Hard Surfaces |
The Pool Circulator
Boosts
Circulation |
Magnetic
Water Conditioners |
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The DIY disinfecting/cleaning
spray, that contains no harsh chemicals, additives or
fragrances, that you can easily prepare, using common
house-hold materials. |
The Pool Circulator is an
easy to install return-jet fitting, that will dramatically improve
circulation, by
as much as 1500%, eliminating dead spots. For all pool
types. |
A Magnetic Water Conditioner helps prevent and remove scale deposits,
improves water quality. No electrical hookups needed. Strap
around any pool or spa
return line. |
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Improving The Look of Your Pool
Don't settle for dull and boring!!! Go for beautiful. |
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Hybrid-Epoxy Pool/Spa
Coating |
Premium Pool
Graphic Mosaic Mats |
Premium Pool
Graphic Mosaic Mats |
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Ultra Poly One Coat is the
easy-to-apply, high-tech, hybrid-epoxy, coating that
creates a beautiful new look, in plaster, gunite,
marcite, fiberglass pools and spas. |
Use a Premium Pool
Graphics Mat to decorate your pool floor, without using
any adhesives. The image appears to be tiled on your
pool floor. 3 sizes and 9 designs |
Choose from 9 designs, in
3-sizes, or a 47" Custom Monogram.
Simply place in the pool and position,
with a pool pole. Suitable for use
in Plastered, Fiberglass or Vinyl pools. |
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Alternative Sanitizers for
Pools, Spas, Swim Spas and Hot Tubs
Make sanitizing easier, more consistent and more effective. |
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Ultraviolet Sterilizer for all types of Pools |
Ultraviolet Sterilizers, for AG Pools |
Pool & Swim Spa
Salt Chlorinator |
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Ultraviolet
Sterilizer kill virtually
everything, passing through
the cell, including
microbes, that may have
become resistant to normal
levels of chlorine and other
sanitizers. |
Ultraviolet sterilizers are extremely
effective at killing microorganisms, that are resistant
to normal levels of chlorine or bromine sanitizers. UV
reduces chemical usage. |
Three (3)
In-Line salt chlorine generators treat
all types of pools, up to 40,000
gallons. This is the easier and
better way to chlorinate any residential
pool. |
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Swim-Spa & Pool Salt Chlorinator |
Above Ground Salt Chlorine
Generator |
Swim-Spa & Pool Salt Chlorinator |
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The MegaChlor models are
simply Plug-n-Play ready, with and without available
Auto Chlorine Detection Technology. For spas, swim-spas
and pools, up to 17,000 gallons. |
Maintaining the chlorine level,
of an above ground pool, has
never been easier. The
Model AG will work with pools,
up to 20,000 gallons. Better
results and more convenient. |
The MegaChlor-CD Salt
Chlorine Generator features automated chlorine detection
technology. Never over chlorinate again. Only
produces chlorine, when it's needed. |
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SmarterSpa Salt
Chlorine Generator |
Replacement Spa Salt Chlorinator
Cell |
Drape-Over Spa
Salt Chlorinator |
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SmarterSpa is an Automated, Drape-Over Salt Chlorine
Generator, for Spas and Swim Spas. It's SMART enough to
know when to produce more chlorine and when to shut
off. |
A
replacement spa salt chlorinator
cell for ace. A direct
replacement, for use in a
popular line of spas, with
built-in salt chlorine
generators. |
Drape-Over Saltwater System Hot Tub and
Spa Chlorine Generator. A simple press of a button, changes
power level and chlorine output. A better way to do
chlorine. |
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Salt Testing
for Salt Chlorine Generators |
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Salt Drop
Count and Test Kit |
PockeTesters
for Salt, TDS & Temp. |
Insta-Test
PRO Salt Test Strips |
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If
your
pool or spa uses
a
salt
chlorine
generator,
testing
the
salt
level
is
very
important,
for
proper
operation.
This
Sodium
Chloride
Test
Kit
is
an
easy-to-use
drop
count
titration
kit. |
PockeTesters are
electronic, dip and read testers, that can perform a
variety of important pool and spa water tests, including
Salt, TDS, pH, ORP Temperature and Total Chlorine. |
This convenient
Sodium Chloride (Salt) test strip is designed
specifically for on-site use by service professionals.
Measures salt from 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000. 3500, 4000
and 5000 ppm, in just 20 seconds.. |
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Pool Maintenance and
Cleaning Made Easier
A pool surface skimmer keeps debris from sinking and helps maintain
a cleaner pool. |
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The Pool Circulator
Boosts
Circulation |
Hybrid-Epoxy Pool and Spa Coating |
Magnetic
Water Conditioners |
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The Pool Circulator is an
easy to install return-jet fitting, that will dramatically improve
circulation, and help the filter remove silt and
suspended solids. |
Ultra Poly One Coat is the
easy-to-apply, high-tech, hybrid-epoxy, coating that
creates a beautiful new look, that is easier to keep
clean and less prone to stains. |
A Magnetic Water Conditioner can help you
control scaling and other hard water problems.
Requires no power supply and installation is snap-on
easy. |
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Miscellaneous
Products for Pools, Swim-Spas and Spas
The right
product can make a world of difference. |
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ColorQ
All-Digital
Pool and Spa Testers |
Swim-Spa & Pool Salt Chlorinator |
Metals Removing Filters - 3 Sizes |
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Choose from a variety of
ColorQ digital, water
analyzers. One will surely suit your needs. No
color-matching or guessing. There's a model, for
every spa or pool need. |
The MegaChlor models are
simply Plug-n-Play ready, with and without available
Auto Chlorine Detection Technology. For spas, swim-spas
and pools, up to 17,000 gallons. |
The METALTRAP
utilizes a new filtration media, that
reacts with metals, such as iron, copper
and manganese and removes them from
source water, using a garden hose. |
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images above, for complete product and ordering
information. |
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Miscellaneous Spa, Swim Spa and
Hot Tub Products
Products designed with the caring spa and hot tub user in mind. |
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SmarterSpa Salt
Chlorine Generator |
Automatic Filter
Cartridge Cleaner |
High Performance
Hybrid-Epoxy Coating |
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SmarterSpa is an Automated, Drape-Over Salt Chlorine
Generator, for Spas and Swim Spas. It's SMART enough to
know when to produce more chlorine and when to shut
off. |
THE BLASTER™ rotates your swimming pool or
spa filter cartridge, while PowerJets spray focused
water to clean the filter pleats or ceramic spa filter. Three Pool or Spa sizes. |
Ultra Poly One Coat is the easy-to-apply, hybrid-epoxy,
coating that creates a beautiful new look. Use on
plaster, gunite, marcite, fiberglass and acrylic spas. |
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