News and product introductions in the outdoor recreation category including pools, spas, saunas, hot tubs and more.
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California governor signs bill to protect California pools, spas from closure
Casual Living Staff, July 9, 2010Sacramento, CA — A bill to protect swimming pools, spas and hot tubs from closure was signed into law July 6 by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. More -
Coleman presents LMS with first Acceleration of the Year Award
Casual Living Staff, July 8, 2010Los Angeles — The Coleman Company presented its first Acceleration of the Year award to LMS, Inc., the corporate parent of Cal Spas, OC Hot Tubs, Cal Flame, Cal Heat, Cal Designs and Cal Patio. More -
Cal Spas' Fitness Swim Spa first to earn UL approval
Casual Living Staff, June 14, 2010Northbrook, IL — Cal Spas' newest Fitness Swim Spa has earned the category's first listing from Underwriters Laboratories, a world leader in product safety testing and certification. More -
SwimWays springs into summer with A Water-Full Life
Casual Living Staff, June 2, 2010VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — SwimWays, a leading manufacturer of pool and outdoor recreational products, has launched a consumer advertising campaign based around the company's best-selling Spring Float. More -
Maison&Objet Outdoor_Indoor growing
July 13, 2009Proven as a key international trade show for a third consecutive year, MAISON&OBJET outdoor_indoor will again bring all the comfort of home into the open air at its Sept. 4-8 showing at Paris Nord Villepinte. An all-new show design and the presence of the cream of the crop in design are expected. More -
Salt water pool trend brings ongoing profits
By Bob Harper, May 1, 2009In 2002, only 15% of new pool installations were salt water. Today, an estimated 70% of all new pools are being built with electrolytic chlorine generators and the nation has more than 1.3 million salt water pools. It’s not surprising, really. Swimmers love the soft, silky feel of salt water, which is gentler on eyes and skin compared with traditionally sanitized pools. More -
Public pools must meet new anti-entrapment rules
April 26, 2009NSF International is reminding owners and operators of seasonal public pools that new legislation, which took effect in December 2008, now requires them to install anti-entrapment devices that meet the new Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBPSSA) before opening for the season. The Act was adopted to help protect children from life-threatening injuries and deaths from potentially dangerous pool and spa drains. More -
Pristiva offers two-step system for salt water pools
February 20, 2009Pristiva Inc., a new subsidiary of Compass Minerals, recently launched the Pristiva Advanced Two-Step System for the start-up and maintenance of salt water pools. The products will be sold exclusively through professional trade channels.
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BioGuard dealer featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
January 13, 2009Tarson Pools & Spas built a pool for a home featured on a recent episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. More -
Bullfrog Spas’ new products feature upgrades, more options
December 29, 2008Bullfrog Spas International is ringing in the New Year with new features, enhancing options and upgrades to its line of portable spas powered by JetPak technology. More
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