AUTOMATIC DOMESTIC POOL COVERS
Great Pool Cover-ups That Are On Trend
The introduction of a pool cover is an obvious and logical step to help domestic owners save money and make pool ownership ‘greener’. Automatic covers go a step further by providing a labour saving and stylish solution with the additional benefits of built in safety. With further innovations and new brands in the sector, there’s now more choice than ever and we take a closer look at what’s on offer By Karen Witney
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utomatic pool covers come in all shapes and sizes with an array of colours and materials that can sway the most discerning client. They are a great choice for domestic pools – saving pool owners both time and energy in cleaning and maintenance plus they make opening and closing the pool a piece of cake! Technology wise, automatic covers are fully up to speed with many being controllable from a smartphone, meaning that the pool can be ready for use whilst the swimmers are still in transit. These covers are as varied as they are dependable with manufacturers constantly seeking ways to improve both in quality and operation. With plenty of options on offer, this issue, we take a look at some of the stylish coverups that are available for the domestic market in 2020.
TOP OFF WITH AQUATOP FROM T&A The AquaTop Automatic pool cover from T&A comes with control box Version 6G and COVERU App. The company’s control box is well-known for its reliability and userfriendliness with programmable options enabling owners to connect and control supplementary devices. The control box can
also be easily connected to intelligent pool controls (e.g. OSPA, Propulsion etc). As T&A do not make use of any specific protocol, their control unit is compatible with all house automation systems too. With the user-friendly T&A COVERU App, the AquaTop slatted cover can now be controlled using a smartphone. The COVERU App allows adding multiple users but grants the administrator full control over the assignment of specific rights to every user. All activities are logged and based on personally selected alarm indicators, users can monitor all activities remotely. Thanks to a personal code, unauthorised use of the slat cover is avoided. The COVERU App works in combination with T&A’s COVERU controller which needs a 230VAC power supply (adaptor included) and needs to be connected to a local Wi-Fi network. T&A’s AquaGuard next generation safety cover is gaining success rapidly as more and more customers become convinced of its benefits. The cover closes the pool hermetically and thanks to the buoyancy of the water underneath the fabric, it will provide safety for both children and adults. Available in both white and anthracite grey, the control unit of the hydraulic drive has also optimised and the cover can now be
This attractive AquaTop slatted cover from T&A emphasises how well the cover blends into this beautiful walled garden
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controlled using an attractive and user-friendly touchscreen. The control unit is equipped with relay outputs to control the dosing of chlorine and/or the speed of the filtration pump based on the position of the cover.
First seen at SPATEX the new Copper Solar slat option from Rollo Solar – simply a stunning colour to compliment a pool and house!
A HIGH QUALITY SOLUTION – ROLLO SOLAR FROM LIGHTHOUSE Available through Lighthouse, Rollo Solar is one of the highest quality slatted cover systems on the market today. Housing designs for any pool, above-ground or in-pool are available. Pit exit rollers reduce damage to the top of the slats whilst they exit cave pits. Stainless steel frames are designed for easy access, and accessory design and manufacture are second to none. With its own design tubular motor system installed within the roller shaft, specifically designed and built in house, it features slats that push the profile to a new level of excellence. Rollo Solar slats are truly some of the best on the market and their design features prove this. The thing that stands out is that the slat profile is curved, offering better roll dimensions and more secure storage on the roller shaft. This in turn allows for longer end sections to be achieved on the roll. The slat also has been modified along the back edge, a curved rib has been
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