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PAVER JOINTING SAND

TECHNISEAL (Candiac, Quebec, Canada) has introduced HP2 Polymeric Sand for use with pavers. Fast-setting and formulated for the toughest applications, the material offers optimal strength and durability even in high-humidity locations and becomes waterproof in only 90 minutes. It also can be used with joints up to four inches wide, which makes it ideally suited for use with natural stone.

ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER

BARACUDA/ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS (Vista, CA) has introduced the Polaris 9300xi Sport, a robotic cleaner for inground pools. Designed with a high-capacity filter canister, the unit features a powerful vacuum system that picks up larger debris quickly while maintaining maximum suction throughout the cleaning cycle. It can be operated in an automated cleaning mode or as directed by a hand-held remote control.

DEHUMIDIFIER

EBAC INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS (Newport News, VA) offers the Model WM80 dehumidifier for use with indoor pools and spas in residential or commercial applications. Equipped with a high-efficiency rotary compressor for low amp draw and high capacity, the 360-cfm airflow unit can be wallmounted or freestanding and also features an inlet air filter, a cross-flow fan and an internal humidistat.

IONIZING SYSTEM

ATLANTIC WATER GARDENS (Mantua, OH) has introduced the Triton Ionizer. Designed for chemical-free control of algae in ponds and watergardens with capacities up to 25,000 gallons, the low-voltage units electronically introduce copper, silver and zinc ions into the water to keep it crystal clear. They are also safe for use with fish and plants and actually promote healthy living conditions in ponds.

GLASS TILE COLLECTION

LIGHTSTREAMS GLASS TILE (Santa Clara, CA) offers the Renaissance Collection of glass tile. Designed for use at the waterline or on the interiors of pools, spas and fountains, the tiles can be used in hot or freezing climates; are thick and substantial; feature permanent, transparent color within the glass; and have edges and corners that are finished, shiny and smooth to the touch.

RAIN TREES

KENNETH LYNCH & SONS (Oxford, CT) offers a range of sculptural fountains for use as centerpieces or accents in landscape designs. These products include Rain Trees, which are made by hand in copper and bronze and feature copper leaves plumbed as waterfeatures. These sculptures are intended to stand within basins made using the company's pool curbing and can be customized to suit any setting.

DRAIN RENOVATION SYSTEM

QUAKER PLASTICS (Schuylkill Haven, PA) has introduced Paver Drain Overlay in white, tan and gray colors. Designed for use in the renovation of old drains and decks, the product installs easily over old drains, fits flush with one-inch paver blocks and has a notched side panel that can be snapped off so the product will fit flush against walls - no need to dig up old drains or work with replacement caps.

NATURAL PUBLIC POOLS

BIONOVA NATURAL POOLS (Hackettstown, NJ) offers literature on the installation of natural swimming pools in public settings. The four-page, full-color brochure defines how these watershapes mimic the proven natural processes that keep wetland waters clean - and do so with smaller carbon footprint, no chemical usage, less maintenance and lower operating costs than conventional public pools.

CONCRETE PRODUCTS CATALOG

LEGACY DECORATIVE CONCRETE SYSTEMS (Springfield, IL) has published a catalog on its line of concrete colorants, finishing products, tools and sealers. The 24-page, full-color booklet includes product descriptions; color charts for a wide array of coloring systems and resurfacing products; finishing aids; surface protectants; and a collection of tooling mats and accessories for concrete texturing.

VARIABLE-FREQUENCY DRIVE

PENTAIR WATER COMMERCIAL POOL & AQUATICS (Sanford, NC) offers the Acu Drive XS Variable Frequency Drive. Designed specifically to save energy costs while optimizing pump-room operation, the compact unit enhances hydraulic performance, can be used indoors or out and has a payback schedule so minimal that the control panel displays the time remaining until the unit pays for itself.

LED LIGHTING

KICHLER LIGHTING (Cleveland, OH) offers the Design Pro LED lighting series. The line includes compact accent lights for underwater use in ponds, fountains and other waterfeatures or in applications beyond the water's edge. It also features hardscape lights for illuminating retaining walls, columns, steps and other outdoor areas; and path lights in a wide range of materials and finishes for every landscape.

BIG BUTTERFLY VALVES

GF PIPING SYSTEMS (Tustin, CA) has extended its line of large-diameter butterfly valves to include sizes from 14 to 24 inches. Each wafer-style, polypropylene unit has complete modularity for easy interchangeability, excellent corrosion resistance and a unique design that allows the disc to completely disengage from the disc seal (even when partially open) for long service life and reduced time in maintenance.

INTERACTIVE WATER PLAY

VORTEX AQUATIC STRUCTURES INT'L (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) has introduced the Scorpion and the Spider - interactive play modules for use with its Splashpads and by waterparks and aquatic facilities. The imposing new creatures are designed to encourage collaborative play and cooperation, with children learning cause and effect as they control the creatures' water effects from various appendages.

REBAR CUTTER

BOSCH (Mount Prospect, IL) has added a straight-shank rebar cutter to its line of tools for use with hammer and rotary drills. The bit lasts up to twice as long as other rebar cutters and drills through rebar up to 36 percent faster using a unique flute geometry and steep spiral design to remove debris quickly. There's also a relief hole incorporated into the cutting surface to dissipate heat and facilitate slug removal.

DECK-DESIGN SOFTWARE

TREX (Winchester, VA) has introduced DeckWorks, a versatile deck-design program for designers and contractors. Designed for superior speed, ease of use and design flexibility using a variety of woods and the company's own wood-alternative products, the system operates on the Vectorworks platform, allowing professionals to output photo-realistic, three-dimensional renderings of outdoor living spaces. Deck-Design Software For live links to the companies featured here, go to www.watershapes.com/spotlight Get Our Free e-Updates! Provide us with your e-mail address and we'll send you informative and useful WaterShapes EXTRA! electronic updates. They're a great bonus - and absolutely free! Go to www.watershapes.com/updates

FOUNTAIN SERVICES

HYDRO DRAMATICS (St. Louis, MO) offers assistance in the mechanical and electrical design and post-installation service of fountains. Working with architects, designers, engineers, contractors and others who need technical support for fountains small or large and from simple to one-of-a-kind complex, its projects range from public parks and gardens to corporate sites and high-end residences.

MANUAL POOL COVER

AQUAMATIC COVER SYSTEMS (Gilroy, CA) offers an eight-page, full-color booklet on EZ Cover, which looks and moves like an automatic safety cover but does so manually without the hydraulic mechanism. Designed to open or close in about 70 seconds, the systems can be mounted in boxes above or hidden below deck level and can be converted to automatic operation at any point after installation.

LANDSCAPE STONE

DECORATIVE STONE SOLUTIONS (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) offers landscape stone in a wide range of forms and styles - boulders, cobbles, crushed gravels, rubble/rip-rap, round pebbles, colored decomposed granite and more. The products are intended for use in creating low-water/sustainable landscapes, dry streambeds, decorative groundcovers, pathways, stormwater-infiltration areas and waterfeatures.

COMMERCIAL GAS HEATERS

HAYWARD COMMERCIAL POOL PRODUCTS (Elizabeth, NJ) has introduced Universal H-Series line of natural gas/ propane heaters. Designed for either new or existing commercial applications, the units come in low-profile 250,000- or 400,000-Btu models that combine optimized hydraulics, exceptional performance, energy efficiency, reliability and cupronickel heat exchangers with low NOx emissions.

SPILLWAY SYSTEM

EASYPRO POND PRODUCTS (Grant, MI) has introduced a copper attachment for its waterfall diffusers. Ideal for use with formal waterfeatures mounted in walls built with eightor 12-inch-thick blocks, the 23-inch-wide spillway attaches to the diffuser and generates great sounds in a compact space. The spillway comes in a kit with reservoir cubes, a liner and underlayment, pipe, a check valve and a pump.

NOISE-REDUCTION BAFFLES

PINTA ACOUSTIC (Minneapolis, MN) has introduced the Rondo line of baffles. Designed for exceptional sound absorption across all frequencies with a high noise reduction coefficient, the compact, visually appealing, easy-toinstall units are intended for use in large, open spaces - including aquatic centers - and are made of a fire-rated foam available in custom lengths in natural white and light grey.

STRIP DRAINS

WATERWAY PLASTICS (Oxnard, CA) offers 32-inch Ultra Strip Drains. Compliant with provisions of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, these units can be used with concrete, vinyl or fiberglass pools and have been NSF-certified for floor and wall applications using either a center port or two side ports. With their length ensuring unblockability, the units come in a wide variety of colors.

LOADER SERIES

CATERPILLAR (Peoria, IL) has introduced the B-Series 3 line of loaders. Designed for safety, reliability and convenience with more power, the line's five skid-steer loaders (SSLs) and two multiterrain loaders (MTLs) feature larger engines and more powerful hydraulic systems to go along with excellent maneuverability, compact size - and safety should a machine run out of fuel or stall with the lift arm raised.

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