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- Variables Determine Pool Care
- Augusta Chronicle, The (12/3/2006)
- Q: Our small in-ground pool was installed in February 1999, and it has an exposed aggregate finish. We were never confident that the installer, who is now out of business, was experienced in this kind of work, but we realize that information on exposed aggregate at that time might have been scant.In any case, we like the finish and have found pool-care easy compared with other pools we have had.
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Glass Meets Metal and the Sparks Fly!
- ebuild (11/28/2006)
- Combining the primitive purity of nature with an Art Nouveau air, Atlas Homewares' Spa Line of decorative hardware is an essential fashion accessory to any kitchen or bath.
- Hot Springs Spas Redefine Relaxation
- ebuild (11/14/2006)
- Hot Spring Spas, makers of the world's number one selling brand of portable spa, recently introduced SpAudio, a completely integrated music system designed specifically for the spa environment experience. The spa shell becomes the speaker, so the music is not only heard, but the audio vibrations are actually felt during this extraordinary experience.
- Hot Springs Spas -- First Hot Tub Manufacturer Recognized for Spa Safey by the NSF
- ebuild (11/14/2006)
- Hot Spring Spas, the number one selling brand of portable spas and hot tubs, is the first brand in the spa industry to be certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) as meeting a comprehensive set of hot tub standards that evaluate the overall safety and performance of the entire spa. Hot Spring is proud to be the first in the spa industry to offer consumers the reassurance of owning a hot tub with NSF P181 certification; it reflects our commitment to excellence in hot tub design, manufacturing and quality.
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MTI Heats Up the Regent South Beach
- ebuild (11/14/2006)
- Designed to tap into the self-indulgent tendencies of spa enthusiasts, the new Regent South Beach is destined to be Miami's new "hot" spot. Scheduled to open in late 2006, the 76 million dollar 80-suite luxury condominium hotel is the creation of esteemed co-owners and developers Ron Molko and Gene Grabarnick, known for building the Berkley Resort's leading luxury timeshare in the '90s. In their mission to turn The Regent into South Beach's most prestigous hotel and spa destination, the owners looked to MTI Whirlpools for the custom design of one of its biggest attractions-a Roman-style fill and drain whirlpool tub.
- 'Memory' Can Drive Vacuum
- Augusta Chronicle, The (9/17/2006)
- Q: What's going on between our automatic pool vacuum and the main drain? The vacuum is drawn to the drain as though it were a babe magnet. A: I had this same problem and identified potential causes and easy solutions:
- Home Front: More than Decorative
- RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE MAGAZINE (9/1/2006)
- Nowadays, few people want plain concrete walls in residential construction. With formliners, the cost of providing a finished surface on a concrete wall is nearly eliminated.
- Spa Can Be Welcome Alternative to a Pool
- Augusta Chronicle, The (8/27/2006)
- Part of freeing yourself from the stress of everyday life in your spa is the availability of remote controls and automation. Your spa can be programmed to be ready when you get home with soft music and the proper temperature. Industry professionals say expect to spend about five minutes a week to test and balance the water and chemistry in an acrylic spa, 30 minutes a month to clean the inside surface and about one to two hours every three months to empty and refill your spa.
- Proper Water Chemistry is Crucial to Protecting Swimming Pool's Finish
- Augusta Chronicle, The (8/20/2006)
- Q: Our pool is 10 years old and showing signs of small circular etchings in the marcite. It might be time for the pool to be resurfaced; however, there are so many pros and cons to the types of surfaces to select from: exposed aggregate, pebble finish, fiberglass and tile.Most companies are recommending that we put new tile over top of our existing tile at the water line.
- Cracking Up
- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (6/2/2005)
- Few people know more about pool cracking that Ron Lacher. This pool builder turned structural engineer provides plans for thousands of new pools and has carved out a niche in pool forensics.
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