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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 
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						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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									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 & 
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											Products for Pools and Spas A complete line of mineral 
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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 
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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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						| The Pool Circulator
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						Circulation | Testing 
						For Calcium Hardness | Magnetic
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						| The Circulator is an 
						easy to install return-jet fitting, that dramatically improves 
						circulation, by 
						as much as 1500%, eliminating dead spots. For all pool 
						types. | Calcium Hardness 
												can lead to scaling and cloudy 
												water issues, if the levels gets 
												too high.  A ColorQ 2X 
												Tester is an easy way to test 
												the calcium hardness level. | 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
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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 Drop 
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						PRO Salt Test Strips |  
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						pool or spa uses 
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																			salt 
																			chlorine 
																			generator, 
																			testing 
																			the 
																			salt 
																			level 
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																			proper 
																			operation.  
																			This 
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																			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
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						Circulation | Hybrid-Epoxy Pool and Spa Coating | Magnetic 
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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 
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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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							| 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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