Natare Blog - Pool Equipment & Systems
Flow Velocity and Properly Sizing Drains & Outlets
When sizing drains, outlets and other openings that provide exiting flow from a swimming pool, spa or water feature, care must be taken to avoid suction entrapment. Excessive velocity and improperly installed or poorly maintained drains can cause serious injury or...
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Product Spotlight: Diving Spargers
Natare sparger systems produce instant mounds of highly aerated water in the diver’s entry area to help prevent injuries and aid in the learning of complicated dives.
How It Works:
Sparger systems utilize special stainless steel and PVC sparger nozzles (diffusers) that...
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How to Avoid Stainless Steel Corrosion in Swimming Pools
Stainless steel has a long and successful history in swimming pool environments. It has a lower corrosion rate compared to other metals and materials, but like all nice things, you must take care of it to keep it looking sleek.
Success...
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Marriott Hotel is Open for Super Bowl 2017
Downtown Houston is bustling with builds, from new skyscrapers to much-needed residential units. None, however, can boast any features quite like the rooftop lazy river and infinity edge pool, terrace and water features showcased at the Marriott Marquis.
Breaking Barriers:
After building the...
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Why We Use Perimeter Gutter Systems
The absence of pool gutters on the end of a course is typically related to the difficulty in designing, forming and casting typical concrete gutters. The requirement for a flat vertical “parapet” means that including a continuous perimeter gutter using...
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Flow Velocity and Properly Sizing Drains & Outlets
When sizing drains, outlets and other openings that provide exiting flow from a swimming pool, spa or water feature, care must be taken to avoid suction entrapment. Excessive velocity and improperly installed or poorly maintained drains can cause serious injury or...
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Pool Operation and Maintenance: Chemical Balance and Turnover
Are you a newbie when it comes to swimming pool operation and maintenance? Well, don’t worry because (as I am sure you could have guessed), we’ve been doing this awhile.
What follows is just a small portion of information we have...
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Why We Use Perimeter Gutter Systems
The absence of pool gutters on the end of a course is typically related to the difficulty in designing, forming and casting typical concrete gutters. The requirement for a flat vertical “parapet” means that including a continuous perimeter gutter using...
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To All the Procrastinators: It’s Time to Start Planning for Your New Pool Liner
Yeah, we’re talking to you! I know it seems a little early, but it’s time to start planning for your new pool liner!
As you can probably imagine, professionals in the pool industry get extremely busy during the Spring season. The...
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Intro to Pool Pumps and Proper Water Circulation
Pool circulation is critical if you want to maintain that perfect “dive right in” crystal blue water. Proper pool water circulation helps distribute chemicals evenly, so no matter how hard you try to keep your pool chemistry balanced, you will...
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Stainless Steel Pools: Q&A on Composition and Corrosion Resistance
Stainless steel is by far the most durable and trouble-free material available for use in a swimming pool, spa or aquatic environment. Stainless steel is known for its classic look, strength, hygienic properties and resistance to corrosion. Not to mention they...
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Pool Design and Construction: Common Q&A When Building a Therapy Pool
Starting a new pool project can be a challenge, especially when it needs to offer therapeutic benefits to you or your clients. We get a lot questions about the design, selection and creative process involved in choosing a therapy pool. Our...
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