Deep End Pools at The Devon County Show

Standard | Posted on May 15, 2013 by admindeep

All of Devon is preparing for “Devon’s Biggest Day Out” The 2013 Devon County Show, Held at Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary. Deep End Pools are showing at our first Devon County show and we are really excited.

The Devon County Show is an agricultural show held annually over three days in May at the Westpoint Arena and Showground in Clyst St Mary near Exeter. It is one of a number of county shows in the United Kingdom.

The history of the show goes back to 1872, when the Devon County Agricultural Association was formed to undertake promotion of the Devon County Show. The show was held at various sites around the county until 1956, when it moved to its first permanent site at Whipton, Exeter. The show moved to its present site in 1990.

The Show is expected to attract 100,000 Visitors over the 3 days!

The show is expected to attract around 100,000 visitors over the three days 16th, 17th, 18th May 2013.

Some of the main attractions to this years 2013 Devon County Show are -

BBC Breakfast being broadcast live from Thursday morning
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall will be visiting some of the stands and being shown some of the different live stock on display
The One Show being broadcast live from the show
JCB Dancing Diggers Team
Savage Skills freestyle mountain bikers
Much, Much More!

The Competition Catagories are -

· Alpacas

· Angora Goats

· Beef Cattle

· Cattle Junior Handler

· Dairy Cattle

· Dairy Goats

· Dairy Produce

· Donkeys

· Farmhouse Cider

· Flower Arrangement

· Flower Show

· Honey

· Horses

· Inter Hunt Relay

· Lamb Carcase

· Metalwork

· Pigs & Spring Sausage Competition

· Points Awards

· Sheep Classes

· Sheep Shearing

· Shoeing

· Show Jumping

· Steam

· Tradestands

· Young Farmers Club

Each with their own sub Categories.

The Devon County Show is really the best day out you can have in Devon and we hope you get the chance to come along. Deep End Pools are exhibiting alongside other members of the Federation of Small Businesses on Avenue C.

Swimming Pool Shape Concepts

Standard | Posted on May 8, 2013 by admindeep

Swimming Pool Shape Concepts give the client the opportunity to expand the possibilities of their dream. There are many reasons when considering the shape of swimming pool that will fit in with your vision. In this article I am going to concentrate on the concepts of moving away from the traditional rectangular pool.

With modern design software we can now give the client a selection of images that our designers have put together from our initial consultations with the client, these meetings are an invaluable tool, that assists us with designing the perfect environment to place your pool. For many; a traditional shaped pool will be the perfect solution, but for the client who would like to their pool to fit into the existing landscape in a more natural way that envelopes the existing landscape or to imprint the already established design of the property. Continue reading →

Marquis Hot Tub installation at “Ironhenge” Fawley

Standard | Posted on May 6, 2013 by admindeep

Our Henley store recently carried out a very local Marquis 435 hot tub installation on the Fawley Hill site. During the delivery we came across a unique man made monument aptly named “Ironhenge” – marking it’s similarities to the world renowned ancient monument “Stonehenge.”

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Sandy Park announced as part of RWC 2015

Standard | Posted on May 2, 2013 by admindeep

Exeter Chiefs Sandy Park announced as one of the RWC 2015 Official Stadiums today at the official Rugby World Cup press conference today.

Sandy Park Exeter is to host the RWC 2015

Building up to the announcement England Rugby 2015 Chief Executive Debbie Jevans had this to say -

“We want to ensure that Rugby World Cup 2015 is a truly national event, and Sandy Park, located in the rugby heartland of the south west, gives us the option to take the tournament as far and wide as possible,”

“I would like to thank Tony Rowe, chairman and chief executive of Exeter Chiefs, and Exeter City Council for their support over the last few weeks as we went through the process of adding Sandy Park to the long list.

“We are finalising venues and the match schedule in conjunction with Rugby World Cup Limited and will publish the final list in the next few weeks.”

Exeter were promoted to Aviva premiership in 2010 and moved to Sandy Park in 2006 having played at their old County Ground home for 101 years.

Exeter chief executive Tony Rowe feels the event will benefit the whole of the south west of England.

“This announcement is exciting news not just for rugby followers, but for everyone living within the region,” he said.

“We have been working incredibly closely with Exeter City Council in submitting a bid we hope will bring so much to so many people”.

The full list of match venues and host cities selected for the Rugby World Cup 2015 -

Twickenham Stadium (London)
Wembley Stadium (London)
Olympic Stadium (London)
Millennium Stadium (Cardiff)
Manchester City Stadium (Manchester)
St James’ Park (Newcastle)
Elland Road (Leeds)
Leicester City Stadium (Leicester)
Villa Park (Birmingham)
Kingsholm Stadium (Gloucester)
Stadium MK (Milton Keynes)
Brighton Community Stadium (Brighton)
Sandy Park (Exeter)

Fixtures in Exeter’s Sandy Park -

Tuesday, September 29 (Pool C) Tonga v Africa 1 – Sandy Park

Wednesday, October 7 (Pool C) Africa 1 v Europe 1 – Sandy Park

Sunday, October 11 (Pool D) Italy v Europe 2 – Sandy Park

How to Guide – How to Connect a Solar Cover to Roller – Threading the Buckle

Standard | Posted on May 1, 2013 by admindeep

We are using a Universal Strap Kit on this installation and showing you how to connect the long and short straps using the buckle that is proved in the swimming pool roller to swimming pool cover universal strap kit.

Step 1 – Ensure the buckle is in the correct orientation and that the strap from the roller has no twists – Then thread through the first opening

Step 2 – Go up and over the central plastic divider of the buckle

Step 3 – Thread the strap through the end section, the same section is used by the shorter strap that is joining the cover is using

Step 4 – Return the strap through the same opening that you started with – To adjust create slack throughout the buckle and pull to desired length either way

This should speed up your cover installation time. If you require any further information or would like to buy a new swimming pool cover, swimming pool roller or swimming pool reel please contact us.

How to Guide – Attaching straps on to a Solar Cover

Standard | Posted on May 1, 2013 by admindeep

With new covers being one of Deep End Pools most popular items we have made this guide for our customers who are DIY installing their new Solar Cover.

Attaching straps to a swimming pool summer cover is very easy with this Step by Step guide made by Deep End Pools.

Step 1 – Using a Screwdriver pierce a hole through the cover approx 4 bubbles in from the edge

Step 2 -Insert the male Popper through the hole

Step 3 – Ensure that the Cover to Roller Buckle is correctly positioned before attaching the female half of the popper

Step 4 – Insert the male popper through the second piece of strap

Step 5 – Attach the female popper to the male popper and squeeze tightly

Step 6 – Lay the strap out straight and Flat to the Cover

Step 7 – Pierce second hole through cover using a screwdriver

Step 8 – Insert second male popper through strap and cover

Step 9 – Place male popper through second piece of strap

Step 10 – Insert male popper through female popper and squeeze tight

That is how to connect a strap to a Summer Cover, Solar Cover, Bubble Cover or Heat Retention Cover.

Please feel free to call for any further information or advice 01363 884487

Luxury Hotel Swimming Pool Deaths

Standard | Posted on April 28, 2013 by admindeep

Kent and Essex Police have launched an investigation after a man and woman were found dead in a luxury hotels swimming pool.

Down Hall Manor, Hatfield Heath

The bodies of the pair were discovered yesterday, Saturday 27^th April, evening at the four star Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hertfordshire.

The two guests, from the London area, were found shortly before at 7.35pm in the unsupervised indoor swimming pool.

Swimming Pool where the incident happened.

Hotel staff and paramedics tried to revive them with no success and both were declared dead at the scene.

Police and hotel management declined to say whether any one else was believed to be in the pool at the time.

Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate are investigating the deaths, which are currently being treated as “unexplained”.

The hotel, in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop’s Stortford, describes itself as

“Down Hall Hotel is one of England’s most established country house hotels. Located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop’s Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex border, Down Hall is 45 minutes from central London and also ideally located near Stansted Airport.

Dating back to 1322, this impressive Italianate mansion is an historic setting. The hotel’s luxury interiors, ornate ceilings and abundance of natural daylight make for an experience like no other”.

Rooms cost from around £149 a night

A spokesman for the hotel declined to comment on the incident and post mortem examinations in to the cause of the deaths will be held tomorrow.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Detectives are investigating the deaths of two guests at a hotel at Hatfield Heath.

“Officers were called to Down Hall Country House Hotel in Matching Road at about 7.35pm on Saturday April 27 following reports that a man and a woman had been found under water in the hotel’s swimming pool.

“Hotel staff and ambulance crews tried in vain to revive the man and woman but both were later pronounced dead at the scene.

If you would like advice on swimming pool safety please call Deep End Pools Devon on – 01363 884487 or Beaconsfield – 01494 671787 or visit our Online Store.

Earth Day gives reminder on Eco friendly solutions

Standard | Posted on April 23, 2013 by admindeep

22nd March was Earth Day. The Earth Day Network is a global leader in promoting environmental education and green schools. It is a timely reminder for us all that there are changes we can make in all areas of day to day life to play our part in energy conservation, both for the benefit of “Planet Earth” as well as helping your own or a companies bank balance by reducing heating bills. So your swimming pool is a great place to start.
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New Look Swimming Pool With a Liner Change

Standard | Posted on April 22, 2013 by admindeep

Have you inherited a Swimming Pool with a recent house purchase and wondered where to start? Thats exactly what happened in Taunton Somerset

This liner Swimming Pool had been left for 19 years the Swimming Pool area had simply become disused.

The Pool of Liner construction was thankfully full of water, normally a good sign. Serious consideration is required when tackling an old Swimming Pool that has become defunct for some time. Items for consideration include:

What lies beneath
How to clear the old swimming pool water without blocking drainage
Pressure testing pipe work to ensure pipe lines are sound
What condition the covers are in
Ensuring bearings on pumps are free’d prior to running.

Swimming Pool requiring attention follow 19 years of neglect

Not all is over the task ahead may look vast, but as with all things dirty all that is required is a little elbow grease, Starting with removal of the Winter Debris Cover. Clearing and cleaning a swimming pool surround can be carried out using a pressure washing and cleaning solution. We advise the main debris is removed first using a stiff brush.

Here is one we did earlier ….

A Swimming Pool Spring Clean and Pool Liner Refresh for a new pool look

The new Blue Mosaic Patterned liner from Certikin International, Has been installed today by our team of West Country Devon based Swimming Pool Engineers. We have experienced recent delays in pool liner fitment following the coldest March on record. Liners should be installed in warmer temperatures to pool liner manipulation is made easy. With this one nearing completion we’re onto the next in Plymouth South Devon.

Should you have a Pool Liner Request in the West Country our team of in house pool liner installers are on hand, and can best advise options for liner replacement and pool liner renewal.

Deep End Pools Devon – 01363 88 44 87

Tom Daley wins World Series event

Standard | Posted on April 21, 2013 by admindeep

Britain’s diving hero has put in an excellent performance to win the 10m platform final at the World Series in Edinburgh on Sunday. It was only Daley’s second major competition event since his Bronze medal in last summer’s Olympic Games, making the victory all the more satisfying for the 18-year-old. “I’m chuffed to have scored 540 points because that’s a big score for where I am at this stage of the year,” he said.
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