Author: Catherine Saunders

The Certikin stamp:
on the former Royal Mail head office

Standing cheek by jowl with the soaring towers of London’s corporate strongholds, the majesty of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Thames, the new Montcalm Royal London House Hotel, lies in the heart of the City. An oasis of tranquility; beautiful styling combines with twenty-first century tech… from the striking lobby to the state-of-the-art spa, where Certikin’s equipment stands proudly.

The Montcalm Hotel’s lead Design & Build contractor SGP Contracts, along with renowned interior designers Russell Sage, Tonik Associates and 5Plus architects worked together to convert the former Royal Mail head office’s into one of the capital’s top hotels. The Royal London House capitalises on its views of the City skyline including the Shard and other iconic landmarks.

Transforming the underused and dated Royal Mail office – an imposing listed building – and turning it into a distinctive new destination was quite a challenge. Like a phoenix, the Royal London House arose from the multi million upgrade. The jewel in the crown is a wellness and fitness centre, the perfect spot for putting back what the city takes out. With the Certikin trademark featured extensively throughout, there’s a spa, a swimming pool, three treatment rooms, a sauna and steam room.

The accommodating spa

A tiled spa is the perfect solution for new build or refurbishment project as they come with the option of being delivered in two halves to aid entry into buildings. The spas can then be rejoined on site and the joint hidden by tiling over the joint itself with the matching tile strips provided.

Good for domestic, light commercial and heavy-use overflow applications, they  come in attractive round, square and octagon shapes. All the spas are fully tiled in the factory in a choice of attractive glass mosaics. Alternatively, the customer can supply his own choice of tiles. Their high specification includes water hydrotherapy jets for localised massage, air tracks for all over massage, an underwater light, a floating heat retention cover and full support leg kit.

Royal London House. 22-25 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1DX: www.montcalmroyallondoncity.co.uk

 SGP Contracts: www.sgpcontracts.com

 

How To Turn Your
Pool Green

 

So you want your pool to be GREEN?  Are you sure?  Well that is fairly easily achieved by forgetting to check the water or add chlorine and algicide and letting the green algae grow – and it’s even easier to achieve this after a rainstorm!

OK, so by ‘GREEN’ what we really mean is ‘environmentally friendly’.  You can run your swimming pool as efficiently as possible in order to save water and reduce energy use and therefore saving you money!  Here are a three ideas to help you to reduce your pool running costs:

ONE:  Cover your pool with a Sol+Guard Certikin Solar Blanket.  A solar blanket is a necessity when it comes to operating a pool in the UK.  By offering solar gain, heat retention and a water loss barrier, a good quality and well-made bubble cover will provide years of service and save money far beyond its original cost in a short period of time.  Covers with a translucent colouring will allow maximum solar penetration, whereas covers with a reflective underside will increase heat retention.

TWO:  Use OC-1 Filtration Media in your swimming pool filter.  OC-1 is an innovative filtration media made in the UK that replaces sand or glass as your filtration media in the swimming pool filter.  With OC-1 it is possible to achieve a greater flow of water through the filter which means that pump speeds can be reduced by around 20% giving impressive energy savings.  OC-1 also saves water as its huge debris retention capacity means that the filter can go much longer without a backwash1 and without increasing the pressure or decreasing the flow rate. Existing filters can be converted for use with OC-1 or for new builds a dedicated OC-1 filter is available.

THREE:  Heat your pool with a Calorex Heat Pump.  Heat pumps are recognised as the most sustainable way to dynamically heat swimming pool water and with a Calorex heat pump you will save both energy and operating costs. Calorex Pro-Pac heat pumps are designed and engineered for the UK climate with models to suit all seasons from Summer right through to all year round use, which of course are ideal for indoor pools too! Calorex heat pumps can save up to 75% for both operating costs and carbon savings against direct electric heaters, and up to 47% operating cost saving against fossil fuel boilers and up to 60% carbon saving against fossil fuel boilers (based on UK energy costs). 2

A Calorex heat pump could also be used alongside a Certikin Genie gas heater which is 94% efficient (a much higher efficiency rating than other swimming pool gas heaters) and will quickly heat up the pool while the heat pump economically keeps the pool at the desired temperature.

Your local swimming pool expert will be best placed to advise you on which green products you could incorporate into your own swimming pool – why not contact them to find out more on how you can reduce your swimming pool running costs.

¹NOTE: The levels of Total Dissolved Solids and Cyanuric Acid (a chlorine stabiliser used in outdoor pools) should be monitored due to the reduction in the addition of fresh water when reducing backwashing frequency.  Sanitisers such as calcium hypochlorite and sodium hypochorite do not contain cyanuric acid and could be used as an alternative to di-chlor granules or tri-chlor tablets if cyanuric acid stabiliser levels are higher than desired.


2NOTE: Energy saving data from www.calorex.com

 

NIVEKO:
The ONE & ONLY

Just how straightforward the beautiful Niveko one-piece pool is to install was recently demonstrated in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire when Paul Mortimer decided to add an impressive pool hall extension to his house. Within weeks of being ordered, the pool was installed and the extension was duly completed.

“The first thing that attracted me to a one-piece pool was cost,” says Paul. “We had been quoted over £125,000 to have a concrete pool installed, which took the pool out of our reach. I then started to look at what was available as an alternative to concrete. The first pools I came across when searching online were fibreglass one-piece pools but I was put off by the possibility of osmosis.

“I contacted AG Budget Pools & Spas of Stourport-on-Severn who were extremely helpful in pointing me in the right direction and they suggested a Niveko one-piece pool might be suitable for me. After some online research I thought this would be the ideal solution. I particularly liked how the pool cover retracts underwater into the rear wall. What confirmed my decision was the Niveko’s construction which seemed very sound indeed.”

Paul placed an order for a 8 x 3.7 x 1.5 m blue shell Niveko complete with light blue steps with Badu Jet Primavera counter current unit and PVC white slatted cover in pit solution.

Paul says: “The Niveko pool arrived on the back of a lorry which was positioned outside the house. The pool was lifted from the lorry sideways and craned onto the front lawn where it was laid flat. It was craned over the house where a pre-dug hole was waiting to receive it. This was quite an accomplishment because being an indoor pool, three walls of the extension were already erected and the pool had to be manoeuvred through the open roof. Luckily there was no wind that day!

“Naturally, the fact that we didn’t have to wait for the pool to be constructed was a huge plus for choosing a one-piece pool. It was the quickest possible method of installing a premium quality pool within the fabric of the house.

“Aside from a couple of issues with the instructions for the installation, which I hasten to add were all dealt with swiftly and quickly resolved, I am very pleased with the pool indeed. Bearing in mind I have no experience of fitting a pool whatsoever, I think it’s gone as well as it possibly could have done. The end result is I have a stunning pool with a high quality finish and it all came within budget.”

AG Budget Pools & Spas are equally delighted with the installation and being in the business for over 25 years, there’s not much that they don’t know about pools. Vanessa, who sold the pool to Paul, says: “As a company we are very impressed with the Niveko and the training we have received from Certikin has been first class.”

NIVEKO ONE PIECE POOLS – the low down:

Niveko offer unrivalled contemporary design in one piece pools. Skimmer pools, overflow / deck level and infinity edges are all available.

All the pools can be supplied with a slatted automatic cover to help minimise heat loss and associated running costs. Incorporating an in-roller motor, it can be operated with a key switch or remote control.

Pre-plumbed, the pools have 30mm of insulation.

Completely custom built – almost any shape or size is an option. Access is rarely a barrier to install as pools can be joined sectionally on site by Niveko’s install team.

Niveko Pools are available in the UK through Certikin International Ltd

Pool maintenance:
Choose the easy life!

When the sun shows its face this summer, if you’re like us, you will want to be out there enjoying your pool rather than wondering how to get it all nice and clean and the water safe to swim in before it starts to rain (again).

You have two main options for maintenance.  The first and certainly the easiest route is to call in the experts.  Get in touch with your local swimming pool company and book regular service and maintenance visits.  Obviously there will be a cost involved in getting someone else to look after your pool, but if you don’t want to get your hands dirty or need reassurance that you are doing the right things when it comes to maintaining your pool then building a good relationship with your local pool experts is definitely the best place to start.

The second option is to do it yourself!  If this is your choice, then here are some ideas on how to make looking after your pool a pleasure and not a chore.

Cover your pool when not in use. A cover will help to stop the leaves and debris from entering the water.  There are many options available from a solar blanket and manual reel system to a powered Roldeck slatted cover system (pictured above) that moves on and off the pool at the touch of a button – or where safety is a concern then a Coverstar safety cover really comes into its own.  Whichever type of cover you choose, preventing leaves and debris from getting into the water means that there is less work for you to do.  Many covers will also reduce heat loss from the water surface so minimising heating costs.

Get a Dolphin! No, not an actual dolphin, we mean a Dolphin automatic pool cleaner!  These pool robots are simply placed into the swimming pool and they clean the pool for you.  The Dolphin learns the size and shape of your pool and ensures that every part of it is cleaned.  Some also come with a remote control allowing you to direct the Dolphin to the exact part of the pool that you want it to clean.  All you have to do is lift it from the pool at the end of its cleaning cycle and empty the filter bags when needed.

Automate your chemical dosing. As a pool owner you’ll know that you need to test the water at least once a week and add sanitising chemicals such as chlorine to keep your pool water clean, clear and safe to swim in and the pH balanced so that the sanitiser does the best job and the equipment on your pool is protected.  Did you know that you can automate the addition of these chemicals with chlorine feeders and controllers?  Another option would be to generate your own chlorine on site by installing an Autopilot salt chlorinator.  Alternatively you could install a Blue Lagoon UV system or a Prozone ozonator to help reduce the amount of sanitiser needed.  There are many options here, and whether they are suitable for you will depend on your needs and your pool – your local pool experts will be able to help you to choose what would work best for you.

Perhaps the most important thing to remember if you want an easy life is that prevention is definitely better than cure – so whether you are doing it yourself, or with the help of your local pool experts, keep on top of pool maintenance and check your pool regularly so that you can really enjoy your pool this summer.

 

A pool with a view
and the Midas touch

 

Newton Abbot pool specialists, Westcountry Leisure, struck gold at the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards 2017, hosted by BISHTA and SPATA, with this magnificent pool in Devon. Built on the side of the cliff overlooking a bay in the Salcombe estuary, the pool is fully loaded with Certikin and Calorex equipment.

Brief: The client, a keen swimmer, wanted a pool for all year round use with a deep swimming lane plus a shallow end for his children. The large linear pool had to sit within the confines of the area to the back of the house and embrace its mature and natural surroundings – namely, the extensive gardens, the breath-taking sea view and the seagull-nesting cliffs.

Installation: Using a terrace where a large ornamental pond was sited, the pool is an impressive 22m in length to compliment the surrounding architectural features. The 5m wide pool (with 1.5m shallow and 2.2m deep end) required planning permission as it is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the house is Grade II listed. The owners were keen to ensure the project did not have any detrimental impact on the existing building. Westcountry Leisure put together drawings and a specification to satisfy the local authority, who duly granted permission.

Once the pool had been excavated to the required depths, a structural engineer inspected it and, due to failure of the compaction tests, further excavation was required.

MD of Westcountry Leisure, Mark Gilpin says: “Our initial survey was based upon a surface inspection of the site and even though we carried out two trial holes before commencement, the extra works didn’t become apparent until the majority of the dig had been carried out. It was certainly a challenging job and not one for those with a fear of heights! The proximity of the 20m drop over the cliff, just 6m away on one side, and the foundations of the two wings of the historical building within 2m on the other, required extensive shoring and stabilization of the dig.”

Logistics: Access to the site was completely restricted on three sides with only a small, single vehicular access possible between the trees. To improve access, Westcountry removed the existing retaining wall between the upper and lower terrace to enable the shuttered concrete pool to be constructed. The reinforced concrete, stone-faced retaining wall was reinstated on top where the depth of the dig was over 3.5m.

All excavated material was removed from site and a further 300 tons of material then returned to backfill the pool. As the work was carried out mid-winter, Westcountry constructed a temporary scaffold roof to aid the finishing works.

Details: The existing York stone terrace was carefully removed prior to excavation for recycling, to help the pool blend in. The stones, some of which weighed over 500 kg each, were cleaned, sorted, re-cut and re-laid as coping stones, pit lids for the Roldeck automatic cover chamber and cappings for the new stone-faced retaining wall that was flush with the pool wall.

The inside of the pool is lined with slate-lookalike porcelain tiles, 1200 mm x 600 mm, to blend in with the environment as the local planning officer wanted to avoid a bright blue tiled pool.

Result: Owner, Deborah Weinreich says: “We are delighted with the pool and the work of Mark Gilpin and the architect Ed Barker (South West Studio). Bearing in mind it was winter we were fortunate to be blessed with reasonable weather. We were less fortunate with historic pipe work that was discovered and needed to be re-routed. It also took a great deal more digging to find hard surface to build the pool on, so it had to be filled with aggregates before pool construction could start. In all it took 24 weeks to complete but it was well worth it.”

Westcountry’s Mark adds: “It was the most technically challenging project we have undertaken, especially as we had to work with such restricted access. The provision of extensive retaining walls and additional safety to the pool cover all added to the complexity of the job. We are delighted to win a SPATA Gold award and gain valuable industry recognition for our efforts.”

 

Using swimming pools
during a hosepipe ban

What is a Hosepipe ban?

A Temporary Use Ban (TUB) – also widely known as a Hosepipe Ban – is designed to restrict the use of water to manage demand during times of drought in the UK.   One of the categories of water use that may be prohibited during a TUB is ‘filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool’.

However, although domestic swimming pools and swimspas are affected by this legislation, there are some exemptions under a Temporary Use Ban.  HOT TUBS; NEWLY BUILT SWIMMING POOLS AND SWIMSPAS; AND MAJORLY REFURBISHED SWIMMING POOLS AND SWIMSPAS ARE NOT TREATED AS FALLING WITHIN THE DOMESTIC SWIMMING POOL/PADDLING POOL PROHIBITION.

During a Temporary Use Ban you CAN:

• Fill or maintain a pool or swimspa where necessary in the course of its construction. Newly built swimming pools or swimspas can be filled with water.

• Fill or maintain a pool or swimspa during the course of major refurbishment. Major alterations to shape, size or to the immediate surroundings of the pool, repairs or significant leaks or the installation of a complete new liner would qualify in this category. Minor repairs or cosmetic renovation such as the replacement of tiles would not qualify.  Ideally the water from the pool to be refurbished or repaired should be retained in a temporary structure and reused if suitable.

• Backwash your swimming pool filter – however, you cannot replace water lost as a result of backwashing

• Fill or maintain a pool or swimspa using a hand-held container which is filled with water drawn from a tap.

• Fill or maintain a pool or swimspa that is designed, constructed or adapted for use in the course of a programme of medical treatment.

• Fill a hot tub – these are regarded as a bathing facility.

If the drought continues, then a water company may apply to DEFRA for a Drought Order which if applied enables the water company to take further water saving measures which may include non domestic swimming pools that are not open to the public.

Conserving Water when Running a Swimming Pool

Although the water in a swimming pool is continuously filtered, cleaned and re-used, there are areas where water losses can occur and we recommend that these should be addressed in order to conserve water.

Reduce evaporation.  Keep floating covers on the water surface whenever swimming has stopped to reduce evaporation.  This will also keep heat in the water, reducing your heating bills, and will help to minimise chemical costs.  The use of automatic pool covers such as Roldeck and Coverstar will also help to reduce evaporation.

Maintain lower pool water temperatures. This will reduce evaporation and minimise the effect of algae.  Heating costs will also be reduced.

Use OC-1 Filtration Media in your swimming pool filter.  OC-1’s huge debris retention capacity means that backwashing frequency can be reduced.¹

Install a Multicyclone.  A Multicyclone installed pre-filter will reduce the frequency of backwashing and therefore the amount of water sent to waste.¹

Stop splashing!  If pool users can reduce the amount of water splashed outside of the pool, then the amount of water lost to evaporation on the pool surround is reduced.

Consider installing rainwater harvesting tanks.  The water will need to be filtered and treated before it can be used in the pool.

If do you need to top up your swimming pool with water, then use a hand held container.  Alternatively, purchase water or hire a water bowser for quantities up to 2000 litres, or if large volumes of water are required then alternative water suppliers can be used to abstract water from an area unaffected by a ban and bring it via tanker to your pool.

Water and energy conservation for new build pools and refurbishments

When doing major refurbishment work, transfer the water from the pool into a holding tank and recycle it back into the pool when the work is complete.

For new pools, discuss the project requirements with the client and establish whether a shallower pool (1.5m) might be more appropriate.  Ensure that if diving is to be permitted the SPATA ‘cage of safety’ recommendations are followed.

Instead of a traditional swimming pool sand or glass filtration system, consider an OC-1 filtration system.  With OC-1, it is possible to achieve a greater flow of water through the filter which means that pump speeds can be reduced by around 20% giving impressive energy savings.  OC-1 also saves water as its huge debris retention capacity means that the filter can go much longer without a backwash¹ and without increasing the pressure or decreasing the flow rate.

¹NOTE: The levels of Total Dissolved Solids and Cyanuric Acid (a chlorine stabiliser used in outdoor pools) should be monitored due to the reduction in the addition of fresh water when reducing backwashing frequency.  Sanitisers such as calcium hypochlorite and sodium hypochorite do not contain cyanuric acid and could be used as an alternative to di-chlor granules or tri-chlor tablets if cyanuric acid stabiliser levels are higher than desired.

 

Relax and enjoy your pool:
Use an Autopilot

If you prefer to relax and enjoy your pool rather than to maintain it then Autopilot is for you!  Autopilot’s industry leading salt water pool systems turn ordinary salt into a self-regenerating supply of pure chlorine for pool and spa water that’s clean, clear and luxuriously soft.

Why a salt chlorine generator?

Salt is a natural element found in the earth, in our body and in our homes. It is used to season and preserve our food, rinse out contact lenses and soften our drinking water. Salt is a very economical commodity. When the ions in salt are passed over specially coated blades and induced with a low voltage electrical charge it is converted into chlorine. It is the same process that is used to convert seawater into laundry bleach. When this process is incorporated into your swimming pool you have your very own “chlorine generator”.

Do I eliminate the need to add chemicals?

The Pool Pilot® does one thing, generate chlorine. However, the purity of this chlorine has less effect on the overall water chemistry balance, therefore, LESS chemicals are needed to re balance the water. Your Pool Pilot® recommends periodic (weekly or bi-weekly) testing of stabiliser levels (30 – 60 ppm, required in outdoor pools only), Free chlorine (2 – 4 ppm for pools and 3 – 6 ppm for spas), pH (7.2 – 7.6), and salt levels (2,500 – 3,500 ppm). Since we do not affect the Total Alkalinity or Calcium Hardness, a monthly check is sufficient.

How do I add salt?

What is most important when adding salt is to brush it around until it is dissolved. This is accelerated by turning your pump on, opening the bottom drain and adding the salt over the drain, rather than walking around the perimeter while adding the salt. It is recommended that you continue to run the pump for 24 hrs so the salt can spread evenly throughout the pool.  With Granular salt, 60-70% will have dissolved before hitting bottom. The remaining salt can simply be brushed into the drain which will then complete dissolution. With all other forms of salt, it will take longer to dissolve but the same process will accelerate the dissolve rate. Simply brush the salt in a pyramid over the drain to increase dissolution.

What kind of salt can I use?

Food grade salt is recommended.  This is available in 25kg sacks from your swimming pool supplier.

How much salt do I add?

Enough for 3,000 ppm (parts per million) as a starting point. So depending on the initial salt level of your water, you only add the amount needed to establish 3,000 ppm. For new pools or freshly filled pools, the salt level will most likely be zero.  In this case, 3kg of salt for every 1m³ of pool water will establish a level 3000ppm salt.

Are there any downsides to salt chlorination?

Be aware that other equipment on your pool may not be compatible with the levels of salt needed by your salt chlorinator as salt can corrode metallic products such as heating equipment.  Your pool service engineer will be able to advise whether or not the equipment on your pool is compatible with the 3000ppm salinity that is required in order for Autopilot to work effectively.

It should also be noted that the addition of salt to the pool water increases its conductivity and consequently when being installed on older pools a thorough check of the electrical installation, particularly earth bonding, is advised.  Further information can be found in the SPATA factsheet on salt chlorinators.

Why choose an Autopilot salt chlorinator?

AutoPilot® has been the technological leader in the chlorine generation process for swimming pools since 1978. There are over a half million satisfied AutoPilot®owners worldwide. AutoPilot® sets the standard for dependability, features and performance … and has a unit to fit every need and budget.

Increased Pool Ownership Satisfaction:

-Never buy, transport and store chlorine again

-Softer, silky feeling water – Better on your skin and hair

-No more red eyes – No staining of clothing

-No chlorine odour

-Automatically solves most of your water chemistry problems

-Sanitises your pool every day – even when you’re away on holiday

Protect your pool finish investment by:

-Better water chemistry management – day in day out

-No algae growth to stain your surface

-Continuous super chlorination eliminates need for harsh chemical shocking

-Produces close to neutral pH to prevent radical shifts in water balance

Increase safety for your family:

-No handling or storage of harsh chlorine products

-Continuous in-line super chlorination guarantees healthy water

-No caustic by-products

Easier pool maintenance:

-Ease of operation – chemical regulation at your fingertips

-Economical to operate – less electricity usage than a 200 watt light

-Water balance is more stable – virtually eliminates the need for super chlorination, algaecides and other support chemicals

 

      

A pool complex that is
carbon negative

In a world where energy is finite, preserving valuable resources is the motivation behind every project and new product launch, which is why the SPATA Gold Award for Sustainability is such an important one. In 2016, this much-coveted award went to Sunderland pool builder, Whitewaters, for their technical expertise in building this beautiful pool, which has at its heart a Calorex Variheat environmental control unit.

The new build pool was part of the conversion of an existing farm building on an exposed site within the North Pennines – an area of outstanding natural beauty and on the fringes of the Northumberland National Park.

Longstanding customers of Certikin, Whitewaters turned to the UK’s number one supplier for equipment including a Calorex Variheat 3 unit, an Indux heat recovery ventilator, two Euroswim pumps, Vision sand filter, Blue lagoon UV unit and stainless steel heat exchanger.

The owners, keen to be as resourceful as possible monitored the house’s energy consumption for a year and the pool for ten months.  This revealed the overall complex (including the pool) to be carbon negative – that is the site produces more energy over a year than the building consumes. This scheme proves that properly utilising the very best in renewable technology can allow a pool (which is so often seen as an environmental no-no) to be collaboratively integrated into a significantly carbon negative development.

MD of Whitewaters, Mick Guthrie, says: “We were delighted with the SPATA award.  Having won a number of design awards in various categories in recent years, it was particularly pleasing to win Gold in this highly technical category.  We were fortunate to work alongside an excellent client and a progressive design team on this project, which allowed our team to showcase its skills.”

Variheat: a small solution to a big problem

In the Variheat, Calorex has produced an incredibly versatile range of environmental control units that take care of heating, humidity control, dehumidification and energy recovery.  With literally thousands of different configurations available as standard, there is a Variheat for every size and shape plant room.  Available exclusively from Certikin, it is exceptionally compact and easy to configure. Up-draught, down-draught, horizontal airflows, 90-degree turns, left and right handing are all easily achieved with service access to suit each project`s requirements.

The Variheat Series 3 is an advanced environmental control system designed specifically to control indoor pool hall environments and water conditions.  It maximises energy efficiency to ensure running costs are kept to an absolute minimum.  The integral controls re designed so that the maximum use of recycled energy is made before asking for heat from an external boiler or heat source.

The Variheat’s powerful state of the art variable speed fans ensure that power consumption is minimised, plus they are quiet in operation!

Of course, the Variheats are supported by a nationwide network of Calorex Service Agents.  Rapid response times and exemplary support give you and your clients peace of mind for years to come.

The Variheat’s features:

– Flexible in design

– Indoor pool dehumidifier

– Heat recovery to air & water, plus air & water heating

– Ideal for overhead or underground ductwork

– Built-in air heater battery

– Night set-back facility

– Summer Switch allows all heating to be directed to pool water alone.

 

 

 

Calorex FX
is a breath of fresh air!

The Calorex FX System is a fresh air ventilation system that uses outdoor air to provide dehumidification and a double pass heat exchanger that delivers up to an amazing 95% heat recovery! Complementing Calorex’s industry leading range of swimming pool hall environmental control systems, the FX System offers customers a further choice of equipment specification – all from one source.

Suitable for hotels, wellness centres and private indoor swimming pools, the Calorex FX System ensures a comfortable, healthy indoor climate, benefitting the pool’s users and the building. But operating costs are equally important, and the FX2 and 3 are extremely efficient.

The double cross flow heat exchanger delivers up to 95% heat recovery, combined with low-energy EC fan motors to ensure the lowest possible operating costs and low cost of ownership. The built-in mixing function and optimised control strategy takes care not to add any more outdoor air than necessary to provide a comfortable indoor climate.

Free cooling can be provided during summer, when the unit can add up to 100% outside air into the pool area through an automatic by-pass.

Furthermore, the installation costs can be minimised with the FX2 and 3. The compact unit comes fully assembled, with built-in LPHW air heating coil and control system. The basic installation procedure is to position the unit, connect it to the duct system, power supply and plumbing system and it is ready to get to work!

For peace of mind for years to come, the FX Systems contain only the most durable components to endure the aggressive environment encountered in swimming pools.

 

Key benefits

Complete solution providing ultimate comfort

Intuitive PLC control

Effective double cross flow heat exchangers with up to 95% heat recovery efficiency

Up to 100% outside air with free cooling in summer

Low-energy EC fan motors

Effective corrosion resistance ensures long service life

Ultra-compact unit with built-in after heating coil.

Flexible installation with a range of connection options

Back up and support from a nationwide network of engineers

 

Call Certikin’s H&V Department today for a competitive quote.  T: 01993 777200 E: enquiries@certikin.co.uk

 

The new E.Swim
variable speed pump

The new energy saving, variable speed E.Swim pump is available and ready for the 2017 pool season. Compact and suitable for different pool types, it is ideal for the replacement of old pool pumps as the pipe connections are identical to the popular Euroswim Pump.

The E.Swim by DAB offers variable speed or variable flow function helping to reduce energy usage and running costs.  Highly efficient, E.Swim features a brushless motor and has eight settable speeds and a built in timer.

Other features include optimised hydraulic parts to reduce head losses; whisper quiet operation; user-friendly LCD display and the simple control and setting of working parameters.