November 2018 - THE COOL POOL by Astralpool Australia

LED solutions for lighting your pool

There are many underwater LED lighting solutions that minimize power consumption and improve energy efficiency.

SLX Multicolour LED lights and FLX Fibreglass Multicolour LED Pool and SPA lights are two of them that should be borne in mind.

These LED lights maintain 70% of the Initial luminous flux for a minimum of 50,000 hours and they also have different features that make them innovative, useful and efficient.

SLX Multicolour LED Pool and Spa Lights

The new Astralpool SLX Lights are the latest in LED Light technology and encompass features not found in other lights – is the perfect combination of the most advanced LED technology and the sleekest design.

With 7 standard colours to choose from, the SLX Lights can be matched to give the perfect enhancement to your pool at night. With 3 Colour Transition Modes, (Smooth, Fade and Disco) pool parties are elevated to the next level. We have even thought to add 3 brightness levels so not only can you select the right Colour or Mode for your surrounds, you can even choose the right level of output as well.

The slim profile allows for minimum intrusion into the pool maintaining the sleek modern look of today’s pools and the one piece moulding prevents any water ingress.

FLX Fibreglass Multicolour LED Pool and Spa Lights

The new Astralpool FLX Lights are the latest in LED Light technology and encompass features not found in other lights and are specifically designed for fibreglass pools.

With 7 standard colours to choose from, the FLX Lights can be matched to give the perfect enhancement to your pool at night. With 3 Colour Transition Modes, (Smooth, Fade and Disco) pool parties are elevated to the next level. We have even thought to add 3 brightness levels so not only can you select the right Colour or Mode for your surrounds, you can even choose the right level of output as well.

The slim profile allows for minimum intrusion into the pool maintaining the sleek modern look of today’s pools and the one piece moulding prevents any water ingress.

Do you need more information? Write to us using our contact form and we will contact you as soon as possible!

Artificial lakes by Pure Blue Lagoons

A few years ago, recreational real estate developments concentrated on parks with play areas, expanses of grass and golf courses. In recent years, artificial lakes have become the backbone of any tourist, residential or commercial project as this solution brings in many benefits.

The added value afforded by artificial lakes means that their owners can enjoy water sports, which are usually done in open waters, in total safety on their doorsteps. Naturally, this added value increases demand from households in the vicinity.

The freshwater and saltwater lakes by Pure Blue Lagoons have innovative, customized designs that make it possible to create beach paradises for each project adapted to the location and local climate, whether in a new complex or one that already exists.

What characterizes these artificial lakes first and foremost is that leisure and fun can be had on them in complete safety. They are designed for all the family to relax and rest, and to do sports such as kayaking, wakeboarding and paddleboarding without ever running the risk of encountering the ocean currents, jellyfish or sharks that could be found in open waters.

The efficiency of new filtration systems, developed for large expanses of water, together with 24/7 monitoring in real time, means that this oasis of crystal clear water is always in top condition, works all year around and consumes up to 30 times less water than a golf course, depending on the climate and location.

In addition, the amount it costs to build and maintain an artificial lake is almost next to nothing if compared to other types of water facilities, as well as helping to bring an area to life because a wide range of activities can be held there.

Thanks to this added value, the demand for artificial lakes by Pure Blue Lagoons is currently showing an upward trend, which will continue to rise in the future.

Water leisure: the key to attracting family tourism

To capture a particular target group, it is important for tourist establishments to have a dedicated offering that sets them apart in the sector and satisfies the needs of increasingly discerning and segmented tourists. Water leisure can be a major draw for families, particularly young children, who play a decisive role when it comes to choosing a holiday destination.

Families are one of the guest profiles that tourist resorts are most eager to attract. They are characterised by long stays (seven to 10 days) and are very loyal customers. According to the Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation, around 70% of families who have a good holiday experience will return in the near future.

Thrills are what bring in the families. That’s why it is important to provide experiences like play, which children, who very often act as decision-makers and leads, can’t get enough of.

“Water leisure is incredibly effective at boosting a brand among customers and retaining a family public,” says Ignacio Elburgo, general manager of Fluidra Engineering Service. “Water parks and aquatic play facilities are the best way to turn water installations into recreational pools”.

A good alternative for people not keen to build a pool is zero-depth splash parks, a new type of installation that makes it possible to play in very shallow water and which promotes safe interactivity and inter-generational play. Finally, bubbles (fun guaranteed) and water slides are an adventure and adrenalin alternative for young and old alike.

Did you know?

More than 50% of decisions regarding family holidays are taken with the children’s opinions in mind.
More than 50% of teenagers who have had a positive holiday experience share it on social networks.
More than 70% of children under the age of 13 tell their friends about their summer experiences when they get back from holidays.

Train for a Triathlon in Your Pool at Home

For many triathlon enthusiasts, going to the seaside to swim can be extremely difficult and, therefore, the most viable alternative for training in the water is of course to go to a swimming pool. However, the experience of swimming in a pool is totally different to what the sea has in store on the day of a competition.

The differences between the two environments are clear. Firstly, there is greater buoyancy in the sea, whilst the swell and currents are constantly changing, so keeping one’s breathing rhythm under control is harder. Furthermore, breaks must be made for turning in a pool and, even if turns are done very quickly, these changes of direction force the arms to rest (which does not happen in the sea) and swimmers get used to taking advantage of the thrust when they push against the wall.

So, are athletes forced to travel to the seaside if they want to build up the strength, technique and resistance required to get through a triathlon? Not anymore.

AstralPool has developed three countercurrent swimming units(Advanced ND, Basic NL and Basic ND) that generate a powerful horizontal stream of water that enables swimmers to compete against the full strength of the sea without leaving home. Equipped with a 5.5 cv pump, the three units are switched on using a backlit push button, which swimmers can use to adjust the flow rate from 25 to 60 m³/h.

This versatility makes these devices an ideal training tool for professionals and beginners of any sport. Training for a triathlon, building up resistance to run a marathon, improving posture or learning to control one’s breathing are just some examples of the use that can be made of countercurrent swimming units.

In the following video, the Olympic water polo player Albert España explains how these systems have motivated him and assisted him in his search for perfection.

https://youtu.be/iT_-uq0WvTs

Pool time for babies and parents – Learn more about swim classes for little dippers!

A baby’s first time in a pool is a fun and relaxing experience. In fact, infant swimming helps babies and toddlers become familiar with and adapt to being in the water, aids psychomotor learning and creates a stronger bond with parents. Baby will enjoy his first time in the pool so much that the feeling will probably last all his life.

Water activity programmes for babies include a number of basic safety principles so you can help your baby with his first feelings of surprise in the water. To better control your pool when children are small there are a number of submerged alarm systems that sound a loud alarm if a child falls into the water.

You must also remember that babies aren’t able to regulate their body temperature themselves and may start to cry if the water is very cold. They will be totally comfortable and calm if the water temperature is 32º. It is also advisable to control chlorine levels, ventilation (in a heated pool) and the place where baby will be changed and dried to prevent against cold following the swim.

As Lauren Heston explains in her book “Water Baby”, infant swim classes prepare babies and toddlers “for an active lifestyle, a stronger heart and lungs and, in general, a healthier body. The programme also helps develop a more alert attitude and improves coordination at a very young age”.

It’s more a series of aquatic stimulation exercises than a regular swimming course because babies are not yet developed enough to actually learn how to swim. That will come later, between the ages of four and five.

“In addition to learning to swim, it sparks their intelligence potential for good – and best of all….it’s done through play! Controlling your breathing underwater is a life skill that is easily learnt in the first month of classes. Each contact with water ends with the inclusion of new knowledge and skills,” says Patricia Cirigliano, head of the First Argentine Swim School for Babies, listing the benefits of infant swimming.

The first time in a pool is certain to be an experience that will relax a baby, allow him to sleep better at night and aid active, healthy growth and development.

Month: November 2018