PRODUCT / ECO NEWS Pahlén Expand Their Family Of Counter-current Units

Laticrete Introduces SuperiorPerformance Lightweight Adhesive Mortar Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched Glass Tile Adhesive Lite, a premium adhesive mortar for glass tile and mosaic tile including submerged applications. With its superior lightweight formula, higher bond strength, long open time and nonsag performance, Glass Tile Adhesive Lite is easier to transport and easier to handle on the job site. In addition, the formula contains no respirable crystalline silica levels that exceed the OSHA action level. “Equally important to its enhanced lightweight and performance features, Glass Tile Adhesive Lite was designed to make any glass tile project successful,” said Jonathan Scott, Laticrete Senior Product Manager. “Glass Tile Adhesive Lite provides a bright white colour that doesn’t affect the design of clear/translucent tiles, giving artists and installers a clean canvas to work with. It has a longer

open time to improve productivity and is easier to handle on the job site thanks to its lightweight and smooth, non-sanded, easy-trowel formula.” Enhanced with superior adhesion for all types of glass tile applications indoor and outdoor, including pools, spas, showers and more, Glass Tile Adhesive Lite meets ANSI A118.15 requirements, the highest standard for polymer-modified adhesives. Offering mosaic artists, architects and glass tile designers freedom to tailor the product to their vision, Glass Tile Adhesive Lite is tintable and can be mixed with PERMACOLOR® Select colour packs for a completely customisable design solution. Glass Tile Adhesive Lite comes in a 5.7 kg plastic bag and offers the same coverage while half the weight of a traditional adhesive mortar.

Jet Swim Athlete is the newest member of Pahlén’s Jet Swim family of counter-current swimming units and is available through Golden Coast. The principle of this stainless steel unit is based on the conventional type of unit where the pump is preferably placed behind the wall unit. Similar to the company’s Jet Swim Motion, the Athlete model houses two oval jets placed above each other with the lower one pointed 5° downward in order to lift the body of the swimmer towards the surface of the pool which results in a much more natural swimming experience. The 4 kW 3-phase bronze pump equipped with an IE3motor has a continuous performance/capacity of 68 m³/h. The wider angle of the two oval jets allows for a wider, and as such, more comfortable swimming area and the fact that air is not injected in the (return) water while in operation keeps the swimming surface more flat than other conventional units. Jet Swim Athlete activates from the water by means of a pneumatic switch, the water return can also be controlled while being in the pool. Where Jet Swim Motion is a guarantee for pure family fun, the Jet Swim Athlete focuses on those who want to improve their swimming technique and those who want to exercise on a regular basis. All components in the unit are designed with focus on durability and sustainability. Jet Swim Athlete is mainly made of acid-proof stainless steel EN 1.4404 and fulfills European Pool standards EN16582 and EN16713. Golden Coast 01271 378100 www.goldenc.com

Laticrete UK 0151 486 6101 www.laticrete.co.uk

Pentair Launch InverTemp® LT Heat Pump Range When it comes to heating solutions, SCP UK have a wide range of options available from various well-known brands. Adding to the company’s line up for the 2021 season, Pentair have introduced the new InverTemp® LT heat pumps – a range of products that will automatically heat or cool a swimming pool according to an owner’s desired temperature. With a complete range of six heat pumps to cover all sizes of residential pools, each adapts to external conditions to ensure the best bathing comfort while optimising its consumption. Equipped with full inverter technology, the new Pentair InverTemp® LT heat pump offers a high and silent performance, thanks to the combination of an inverter compressor and a variable

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speed fan. A LCD control panel allows the user to select any operating mode, which will automatically adjust the speed of the heat pump. Choose from three modes: Boost for quick heating, Eco-silence for the best sound and economical comfort and Smart optimum performance in a variety of conditions. For maximum flexibility, the InverTemp®

LT is also available with the following nonstandard accessories: • TFT display • Wi-Fi module available • Wall mounting bracket. The InverTemp® LT heat pump uses R32 refrigerant which is recyclable without any impact on ozone layer and for peace of mind (and in addition to the 10-year warranty on the heat exchanger and 3-year parts warranty), a specific hotline ensures any spare parts to be delivered within 48 hours. SCP UK 01293 546126 www.scpeurope.com

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