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Pool Problems
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Water Testing Equipment for Pool
and Spa Use
A complete line of testing products for homeowners
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ColorQ
All-Digital
Pool and Spa Testers |
WaterLink
SpinTouch PRO Labs |
PockeTesters
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Choose from 10 models 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. |
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 Bromide, Nitrates,
Iron, Copper, Biguanide & more. |
Factory-Fresh replacement test chemicals
and supplies, for all LaMotte Testers, including all
ColorQ models, Spin Disks, UDV's, 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-filtters 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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Fixing A Leaking
Pool or Spa? |
Structural Concrete
Crack Repairs |
Automatic Filter
Cartridge Cleaner |
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FIX A LEAK is the easy,
drain-free, long-lasting way to seal all types of leaks
in pipes, fittings, equipment, walls & liners, as big as
1/8" in diameter. Avoid costly repairs. |
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™ automatically rotates your swimming pool or
spa filter cartridge, while PowerJets spray focused
water to clean the filter pleats. Three Pool or Spa sizes. |
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High-Quality,
Water Sweeper Broom |
The Pool Circulator
Boosts
Circulation |
Magnetic
Water Conditioners |
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These American-Made Water Sweeper Brooms can pressure clean
the areas around the pool. Cleans pool covers, decks,
patios, walkways, shingled roofs, garages &
more. |
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 |
Outdoor
Lights
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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 |
All lights
are made from a white, impact-resistant,
plastic, roto-molded housing, creating a
clean, modern look. The colors are
created by the LED lights, in 16 colors. |
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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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Salt Chlorine
Generator, for Pools |
Ultraviolet Sterilizers, for AG Pools |
Pool & Swim Spa
Salt Chlorinator |
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The Model SR is a self-contained sanitizing system, that
generates pure chlorine, uses a
very low level of salt. Generates free chlorine, with
no installation needed. |
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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Solar-Powered
Pool Ionizer -2 Models |
Swim-Spa & Pool Salt Chlorinator |
UV Sanitizer for Residential Pools-Spas |
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Two models of Solar-Powered,
Dual-Ion Mineralizers reduce
Chlorine or Bromine usage,
by as much as 80%.
Provides backup sanitation
and algae control. |
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. |
BioPhotonX™ UV Light Conversion
Technology magnifies ultraviolet light, creating Free
Radicals, which attack, weaken and inhibit algae and bacteria.
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SmarterSpa Salt
Chlorine Generator |
Swim-Spa & Pool Salt Chlorinator |
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. |
The MegaChlor-CD Salt
Chlorine Generator features automated chlorine detection
technology. Never over chlorinate again. Only
produces chlorine, when it's needed. |
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
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2-in-1 Salt Tester |
Salt
PockeTester and Test Strip Kit |
6-in-1 Water
Chemistry Tester |
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tester
measures salt up to
5000 PPM, as well as the water temperature. Salt
testing is important, when using a salt chlorine
generator. |
The
PockeTester measure salt and TDS, up to 10,000 PPM and
water temperature. The test strips perform the
phosphate and all other common pool and spa water tests |
This
6-in-1 digital water chemistry tester measures salt up
to 5000 PPM, as well as TDS, pH, Free Chlorine, ORP and
water temperature. Salt level affects cell life. |
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Pool Surface Skimming and
Cleaning Made Easier
A pool surface skimmer keeps debris from sinking and helps maintain
a cleaner pool. |
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Remote Control
Surface Skimmer |
Robotic,
Solar-Powered,
Pool Skimmer |
Return-Jet Powered
Surface Skimmer |
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The boat-like, Remote-Controlled, Pool Surface Skimmer
quickly and easily skims the surface of your pool and
removes floating leaves, insects and debris. No more tangles. |
The world’s first
solar-powered, robotic pool
surface skimmer-cleaner
operates, whenever the Sun
is shining, collecting
debris from the pool
surface. Simply better and
easier. |
Return Jet Powered, Pool Surface Skimmer works with
inground and above ground pools, that have a standard return fitting of
1-1/2 inches (38mm). Works off the RETURN side. |
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High-Performance
Robotic
Pool
Cleaners |
Water Sweeper Brooms
- 4 models |
Battery-Powered
Cordless Pool Vacuums |
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Robotic Pools Cleaners are
the easiest way to clean your inground pool. No
installation required. Just plug it in and you're ready
to clean. Operates without the pool pump. |
These Quality-Made Water Sweeper Brooms can pressure clean
the areas around the pool. Cleans pool covers, decks,
patios, walkways, shingled roofs, garages &
more. |
Choose from a selection of
nine models, to suit every
need. Say good-bye to the hoses, tangles and power cords. Built
in filter bag, catches all the dirt. This is easy!!! |
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Aquatic Fitness Products
Family
fun and get yourself into shape |
Safety Products, for Pools
and Spas
Safety Matters!!! |
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Professional Aquatic
Fitness Trainers |
Electrified Water Detection
Alarm |
Monitoring Safety System for
Pools |
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You don't need a big pool,
to swim endlessly in place. Use in inground, above
ground pools or swim-spas. Many Swimming Pros &
Olympians use this product. Six models. |
The Shock-Guard 24/7 Volt
Detector and Alarm System
warns of electrical hazards,
by sounding an alarm and
creating a safer aquatic
environment. Safety matters. |
An advanced Pool and Outdoor/Indoor
Monitoring System, that collects key
information from pools and the
surrounding environment. Bluetooth
contectivity. |
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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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Spa Thermal
Cover Lifters,
4-Styles |
Spa Cover,
Scenic Backdrop,
2-Sizes |
Battery-Powered,
Spa Vacuum, 3-Models |
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The Cover Valet is the
world's leading premium spa cover removal system. It is
designed to fit in almost any back yard environment. As easy to install as 1,2,3. |
Turn an opened
Spa Thermal Cover
into a Scenic Backdrop. Why settle for a dull and
boring look? Thermal Covers serve a useful purpose, but
why look at ugly? |
Portable Spa vacuuming at its
very best, for Spas, Kiddie
Pools and Fountains.
Cleaning covers 324 square
feet per hour and
the patented
design prevents the return debris. |
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High Performance
Hybrid-Epoxy Coating |
Magnetic Conditioner for
Calcium Issues |
Replacement Spa Salt Chlorinator
Cell |
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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. |
For Spas and SwimSpas. Four (4)
powerful magnets achieve better
results, by removing scale.
One Collar set with 4 magnets.
Simple to install. Fits
pipes up to 2-inches.
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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, |
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