For many years now at Deep End Pools we have practiced what we have preached, yes hot tub ownership. However now having owned a hot tub for over five years I had never thought until this evening another dimension could have been added to the hot tub sensory experience!
Our Hot tub of choice within our home has been a Marquis Spa, the Promise. An all seater hot tub dual speed pump high glow filtration system, with the potential of a blistering 40 degree heat, and enough jets to deal with the everyday stresses and strains of modern life, and enough internal space to be close to loved ones however still achieve a good personal space when needed!
Yes it has lighting, yes we have hot tub audio and for many years we have added spa essence in the form of oils and crystals for aromatherapy, however until now we had never used Candle spa essence!
And wow what an evening for years we have actively marketed and spa candles and sold, them albeit in few numbers, However this evening following a calming spring day in 2011 and the stunning weather we have experienced in the past few days, following the burst of Snowdrops, Crocuses and the recent bloom of the Daffodils and early blossom alerts our senses are a burst with essence and with this in mind, at 5.30pm today I brushed some dust from the old stock candle spa essence and took them home!
After the mundane weekly soaps and the news alerts mainly consisting of the traumatic times endured by those in Japan we took to the tub! Armed with the Spa Candles, it was after some 25mins I had to remind Naomi “can you still smell the candles?” I asked “yes” she replied to somewhat of a surprise, As many of you know even our best spa crystals and oils can last all but 20 minutes or so, however after some 30 minutes the Spa hot tub accessory candles burnt the night away producing some wonderful aroma’s
What can we say after all this time of Hot tub ownership never would we have thought the power of Aromatherapy could have been so wonderful, highly recommended to all
For hot tub, spa and Jacuzzi advice
please call 01494 681 835

Marquis Spa on a Calm Evening with Essence Candles

Zodiac Swimming Pool Air Source Heat Pump

Zodiac reveal launch of Swimming pool heat pumps to the UK market

2011 will see a mass influx of the latest heat pump technologies into the UK domestic and commercial swimming pool market. An Exclusive range of air source swimming pool heat pumps will enter the market over the next 12 months. Zodiac a huge concern across the pond have sold well over 100,000 air source heat pumps being claimed to be one of the quietest on the market, this very important feature is paramount in the UK swimming pool market as often garden space nears close proximity neighbours, the low claimed db noise outputs really should keep your neighbours happy and keep those Air source heat pumps noise claims at bay.

The range will consist of 3 ranges covering 16 heat pumps best suited for each individual application; the Zodiac Heat Pump launch will see extensive swimming pool trade press releases over the forthcoming weeks

Deep End Pools are more than happy to support this well established brand, Zodiac currently supply our suction swimming pool cleaners and Salt chlorinators and the quality is second to none, we expect no different from the heat pump range.

A brief on the 3 ranges:
Zodiac Power
Zodiac Power is a range of heat pumps designed for smaller pools whilst keeping the high standard of quality and build expected from a Zodiac product.

Built in the same factory as all the Zodiac heat pump ranges, power provides a high end product for the above ground/ smaller pool at a competitive price.

Power First
Power First is the latest innovation in the range of Zodiac heat pumps. Utilising the technical excellence of previous models and combining them with new technology Zodiac have developed one of the most efficient and quiet heat pumps on the market.

With five single phase models the Zodiac Power First’s are able to cater for pools up to 100m3 with a COP of up to 5.

EDEN PAC
Top of the range units designed for either pool owners who would like to heat their pools over an extended season or for larger pools up to 200m3 the Eden Pac range completes the Zodiac Heat Pump coverage. The “all season” models are capable of creating usable heat down to a temperature of -7 deg C perfect for the colder spring and autumn months. The Three phase units are powerful heat pumps which can heat larger domestic and semi-commercial pools up to 200m3.

Three new Dolphin Supreme M Models have been released to supersede the 2010 line up of extremely popular and reliable Dolphin Robotic Pool Cleaners.

The pool Cleaner of your dreams

Dolphin Supreme M3

The entry floor and corner cleaning robotic pool cleaner in the new Dolphin Supreme M range is the Dolphin Supreme M3.  The Dolphin Supreme M3 works on pools up to 10m. (36ft.) in length. The Dolphin Supreme M3 cleans pool floor and pool corners. The Dolphin Supreme M3 simultaneously Brushes, Scrubs, Filters, collects dirt and debris whilst performing its filter cycle. The Dolphin Supreme M3 uses efficient scanning to offer very high levels of cleaning performance.  The Dolphin Supreme M3 uses the tried and tested self-contained filter bag that collects dirt and debris.

The main benefit of the Dolphin Supreme M3 is its extremely small, light weight and easy to handle design that allows for maximum ease of customer handling.  The New Dolphin Supreme M3 comes with the extremely strong Dolphin 24 Months Warranty.

Dolphin Supreme M4

This middle market floor and wall cleaning robotic pool cleaner in the new Dolphin Supreme M range is the Dolphin Supreme M4.  The Dolphin Supreme M4 works on pools up to 10m. (36ft.) in length. The Dolphin Supreme M4 cleans pool floor and walls. The Dolphin Supreme M4 simultaneously brushes, scrubs, vacuums, and filters the entire pool including the floor, walls, and waterline. The new, advanced technology enables optimal scanning and pool coverage in a shorter cycle time. The Dolphin Supreme M4  offers three types of filtration options (ultrafine, disposable ultra-fine, and coarse filter bags) to cover all cleaning demands and requirements, from spring cleaning to on-going pool maintenance, this cleaner offers the complete solution. uses efficient scanning to offer very high levels of cleaning performance.

The main benefit of the Dolphin Supreme M4 is its versatility making for extremely simple and easy use all summer long.  The New Dolphin Supreme M4 comes with the extremely strong Dolphin 36 Months Warranty.

Dolphin Supreme M5

The top of the range model in the new Dolphin Supreme Range is the Dolphin Supreme M5 that works on pools up to 12m in length

The Dolphin Supreme M5 offers all of the benefits of the Dolphin Supreme M range but with more controllable filter cycles and manual override using a Wireless remote control that enables automatic and manual operation—easily set parameters including cycle time, regular and ultraclean, climbing and non-climbing. It has a built in delay mechanism that enables a cleaning cycle to be scheduled for any hour of the day or night. A unique patented cable swivel prevents cable tangling and a very clever one-of-a-kind clogged filter bag indicator ensures on going cleaning efficiency.

The true difference with the Dolphin Supreme M5 is its dual motors for optimal pool maneuverability and coverage regardless of shape, slope, and obstacles. All parts are covered by a strong 36 month warranty.

Please watch this space in the forth coming weeks for the prices and availability of the new Dolphin Supreme M series from Deep End Pools.

Indoor swimming pools come into their own as the weather turns. 

Certainly at this time of the season the outdoor swimming pools would now have become hibernated from the harsh winter months, however the Indoor Swimming pool owner reaches for the pool hall with glee! The Indoor Swimming pool complex really is the dream of all dreams with in hall temperatures often set 2 degrees above pool temp, so nothing more than entering the hall really can warm the bodies’ core temperature and well being. 

Indoor swimming pools can vary from outdoor swimming pools with Air dome coverings, outdoor swimming pools with telescopic enclosures, Indoor Swimming pools with log cabin encapsulation and the more prestigious concrete insulated buildings with a glitz of lighting and other such Gucci features. 

However whatever variant your Indoor Swimming pool takes now is the time to take full advantage and use of it.

Outdoor swimming pool mayhem! With extreme weather warnings! 

Outdoor swimming pools of all descriptions are set to take a bashing, report weather men across the UK, reports of snow in the hills could be a sign of a repeat winter following last season reports from our service swimming pool engineers are varied ranging from reports of branches and high leaf content both on top of outdoor swimming pool cover and underneath winter debris covers. 

Our advice for outdoor swimming pool owners is to stay vigilant following a night of gusts heavy rain and snow! Checks could include visual inspection to debris on covers, under cover debris build up, and clearing leafs from swimming pool surrounds

Winter debris covers for swimming pool are still the UK’s no1 choice for general winterising however many pools constructed some 20 years ago are showing signs of wear and tear on the winter debris covers, Winter Debris covers take an awful lot of abuse during the winter periods with buffering from the wind, rain and then come under tension from snow and ice! 

So please be aware a frail old winter debris cover is exactly that ‘a debris cover’! They certainly cannot carry the weight of a person or even in some circumstances animals! Loop Loc is now deemed as the now safe alternative in the market and now it has just become a whole lot cheaper with our 35% discount offering! For full details on what makes loop loc so very special and the market leader please take time to view the online shop 

Or contact Deep End Pools 01494 681835

Self build is a term that has taken the home fix tag ‘DIY’ by storm Self build carries a larger responsibility with all the liability often on the ’self builder’ and swimming pools are no exception, we have experienced in 2010 28% of new build enquiry were in fact for self build swimming pools. And why not, there are now some excellent self build swimming pool kits on the market now offering the ’self builder’ ease of use, confidence backing and support often from a pool dealer when needed. 

Which self build swimming pool kit to choose? 

like anything the options and avenues are vast, and dependent upon your skill and ability anything is possible we would say a structure such as a tiled swimming pool would be left to absolute experts within the field such as Deep End Pools, however a simply sized average depth liner pool could be tackled by the self build swimming pool owner. 

Which kit? 

Block and Liner or Vycon swimming pool kit 

Well none of the kits on the market leave any room for error so please do not become fooled to believe this is an easy task. Level plumb and square being the key as in any construction. 

Block and liner self build swimming pools are becoming somewhat obsolete, history shows us these pools are often subject to cracks, blistered render sections and long term failure and require good clear weather conditions and skilled workmen, often the cheapest kit to buy off the shelf however often become the most expensive upon completion be warned! 

Polymer panels self build pools 

these kits really took the 90’s by storm replacing the old metal panel swimming pool kits across the country the benefits being speed non skilled labour build ability, longevity and being non susceptible to frost damage (this is key) Polymer panels often came in different sizes allowing you to be able to choose the pool size with ease, we suspect these systems built in and around the 90’s by good builders will be set for 30-40 years there in excess! Kits have historically been packaged extremely well some more than others, the down side of these kits in today’s market really only are oversized dig required, in turn potentially this means extra soil away and an increased amount of backfill is required in turn cost. 

ICF self build insulated concrete formworks swimming pool 

Build swimming pools as a self build option in the mid 00’s just got a whole lot easier! and as far as Deep End Pools is concerned this is the future in swimming pool construction ICF or insulated concrete formworks offer the ability for non skilled construction, long term finish not being susceptive to frost damage, light weight fast building methods Deep End Pools adopted ICF as its no1 choice for swimming pool construction in 2005, we have vast experience about what offers a good kit and what to avoid! But as a whole the self build swimming pool ICF kits are and will continue to be the future in swimming pool construction for many many years to come. 

Insulated swimming pool panels 

in the late 90’s a few companies came to market with metal panel systems backed with insulated fill, the self build kits offered in this market are extremely well marketed and brochures certainly look impressive however at Deep End Pools we still have a niggle that the system does not comprise of a polymer construction but instead metal, history has proven to the swimming pool contractor of past that metal in the ground corrodes! Whilst the metal panels are extremely well coated and offer good warranty we fear no one yet knows the long term implication of these systems in the ground we suspect a 25 year inspection some 15 years away will tell the tale of whether or not these system will be successful equally these systems certainly at the moment come at a huge premium however they do offer specific saving values and well supported and backed energy saving data so there is a lot to be said about this for the avid eco house builder requiring a self build swimming pool  

So self build for 2011? Why not investigate the opportunity now with Deep End Pools as we could possible help aid and assist you with you self build swimming pool needs 

01494 681835

A HOT TUB FILLED WITH BLOOD!!! 

With Halloween only a few days away Deep End Pools have seen an increase in sales of the infamous PARTY POOL! For those of you looking for a twist for you seasonal Halloween party this year why not consider trying some blood red Party Pool and transform your swimming pool hot tub or spa to a blood filled vampire retreat! 

Party pool is a temporary water colour changing fluid! Available in blue green and RED! 

It contains a small amount of algaecide as well, so can help the water 

The technical stuff aside Party Pool is a great big load of fun even for the shock tactic! Take advice before using it on your pool or spa from a Deep End Pools member and always read the label

Red Party Pool Halloween Prank

So what can I expect from a robotic swimming pool cleaner? well to be honest when the correct cleaner is chosen for your swimming pool the variables normally being: structure type i.e. tiled, liner, concrete painted fibre glass indoor outdoor and size of swimming pool, and your pool dealer can advise the best unit suitable for use, the expectation level can be set quite high as for around a thousand pounds you purchase a fantastic time saving machine! from experience this season having trialled a Dirt devil Catalyst all season I have only had to vacuum my swimming pool by hand using a liner vacuum head and 2.2m telescopic pole and 9m certikin vac hose twice, the first being in early spring when the swimming pool season kicked off my pool carrying a fair amount of winter debris the load would have simply been too much for any pool cleaner this took me around 2 hours to clean (my pet hate) and the second time was only just recently when my friendly neighbours tree shed its foliage for the winter once more a dust bin amount of leafs! A further 1.5hours of hard work! the interim periods being March – mid October well the Dirt Devil swimming pool cleaner was activated normally on a Friday night on returning from work a quick flick of the switch followed by firing up the BBQ, then a return to the pool for the emptying of the integral filtration bag and general inspection followed by the storing of the precious time saving device in my box of tricks plant room ready for the following week or a Sunday clean if the pool had a bashing! Quick back to the BBQ and a reload of Pimms! Job done!

What do Deep End Pools look for when marketing a swimming pool cleaner?

well being pool owners and having looked after hundreds of swimming pools locally to our base in Beaconsfield and Maidenhead/ Cookham Berkshire our main aim when we choose product for sale is supplier backing, support, and ease of use in particular our most latest model the Dirt Devil Catalyst carries all the hallmarks of a good robotic swimming pool cleaner, we trialled the swimming pool cleaner late in 2009 and we have actively sold many units within 2010 the configuration is very similar to that of the star vac with foam rollers and internal filtration bag clearing particle matter down to 2 micron! So this obviously with the lower power consumption for running power than a standard swimming pool filtration pump can reduce swimming pool filter cycle run times given the Dirt Devils excellent filtration rate and particle size extraction so we could jump on the eco band wagon with these units! But at this stage our focus is achieving a clean swimming pool, of which the Catalyst dirt devil does just that.

There must be some maintenance with robotic swimming pool cleaners surely?

indeed please do not be fooled, the key to cable type robotic swimming pool cleaner ownership is simply good housekeeping, there is often on pretty much all units a cable that runs from the power pack to the pool cleaner, what we must remember is as the cable twists and turns so often will the cable many units in the market have swivel to help reduce twist to the cable however personally at home after two cleans to the swimming pool I spend 3 minutes no more carefully unwinding the supply cable removing any twists and turns, as the danger of not performing such a task can result in some circumstances a memory holding within the cable thus shortening the cable in its length, once this has happened it can be harder to remove the twists and often crimping of the cable the result can often be a repair needed of an average cost IRO £250-350.

the second most important good bit of housekeeping is simply the washing of the integral filtration bag, this is paramount on all robotic pool cleaners within the market, a failure to wash the cleaner bag can slow the cleaner put extra load and strain on the motors and drive mechanisms, remember if a filter bag filters to 2 microns the weight of the filter bag can become heavy when blocked, washing out of the bag is not the most pleasant often a grungy white milk so I choose to wear a fetching pair of marigolds pink in flavour of course! I choose to wash the bag after every use and check for any break down and wear within the bag as a hole could allow debris to pass the bag and shoot the debris straight back into the swimming pool spotting such a breakdown early can save a lot of time later on.

other items to note could be, general wear on foam or brushed rollers particularly prone to breakdown on an old concrete marbline swimming pool that has a rough finish, simply monitor wear and when you feel the cleaner no longer holds itself to the pool surface wall and floor, take your cleaner to your nearest pool workshop for a second opinion again the great thing about robotic pool cleaners when supported is the ability to repair and replace these units are not designed to be compared to the throw away suction pool cleaner market we see no reason why a good branded swimming pool cleaner achieve many years of service.

At Deep End Pools we pride ourselves as being somewhat connoisseurs of the robotic pool cleaner market so for some very helpful advice and support why not call one of our team today on:

01494 671787

Or if you would like more information on the Dirt Devil Catalyst to include the PDF brochure follow the below link or log into the deep end pools online shop more info.

http://www.deependpools.co.uk/dirt-devil-r-catalyst-automatic-pool-cleaner