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	<description>Compass Pools (UK) Cutting Edge Swimming Pool Construction in Sussex.</description>
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		<title>Swimming Pool Insulation &#8211; Part L</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:36:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Part L Building Regulations. Part L of the Building regulations came into force in 2010 and stipulates that all new build indoor pools have to be insulated to a U value of 0.25. U value is a measure of heat transferred through the pool wall into the surrounding ground. In order to calculate this [...]]]></description>
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<strong>New Part L Building Regulations. </strong><br />
Part L of the Building regulations came into force in 2010 and stipulates that all new build indoor pools have to be insulated to a U value of 0.25.<br />
U value is a measure of heat transferred through the pool wall into the surrounding ground. In order to calculate this value we use the formlas provided by the British Standard Institute for basements.  In conjunction with Compass Pools Europe with have developed a system to insulate a Compass Pool to surpass this regulation giving a U value of 0.22. </p>
<p><strong>What does this mean for me?</strong><br />
In short lower running costs. Energy lost through the pool walls will be reduce by upto 80% (depending on soil type and pool location). This tecnology is not restricted to indoor pools. For those customs looking to make a running costs saving on outdoor pools this is a highly atractive option. </p>
<p><strong>How is it installed?</strong><br />
Adding insulation adds about 2 days to the build time of your pool. It is adhered to the shell and floor of your pool on site prior to craning into position. Because the insulation is bonded to the shell and there is a maximum of 2cm between the water an the insuation, This maximises its effect as you are not paying to heat a concrete wall as in conventional pool building as concrete takes roughly twice as much engery to heat a ceramic composite at a similar thickness. Also because the insulation is outside of the pool shell it is not integral to the pools structure and the water tightness of the pool will not be affected should there be any ground moment. There is no risk of tiles chipping off or damage to the structure. </p>
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		<title>Compass Pools Appoints new Dealer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Compass Ceramic Pools is pleased to announce a new strategic alliance with XL Pools a cutting edge pool company in Kent, South East of London. The alliance allows Compass Pools to extend its reach into UK market whilst gaining a valuable business partner. Alex Kemsley, managing director of Compass Ceramic Pools (UK) Ltd comments;  &#8221;these are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/candice-alex-handshake.jpg"><img class="alignright size-large wp-image-1527" title="XL Pools Candice Cooper and Compass's Alex Kemsley" src="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/candice-alex-handshake-300x233.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="233" /></a> Compass Ceramic Pools is pleased to announce a new strategic alliance with XL Pools a cutting edge pool company in Kent, South East of<br />
London. The alliance allows Compass Pools to extend its reach into UK market whilst gaining a valuable business partner.<br />
Alex Kemsley, managing director of Compass Ceramic Pools (UK) Ltd comments;</p>
<p> &#8221;these are very exciting time for Compass, we have gained a valuable partner with extensive knowledge in the UK Pool Market who we<br />
are proud to appoint  as a premiere Compass Approved installer&#8221;</p>
<p>Candice Cooper, Marketing Manager at XL Pools comments;</p>
<p> &#8221;Compass Pools provide a product that meets client’s expectations, not only because of fast installation but also its outstanding quality at an<br />
affordable price. We are very excited about the opportunity to work with a professional and reliable partner, something XL Pools strive to<br />
achieve and believe we have found this with Compass Pools UK&#8221;</p>
<p>For more information please contact either;</p>
<p> Alex Kemsley @ Compass on &#8211; +44 (0)333 4567 111<br />
Or<br />
Candice Cooper @ <a href="http://www.xlpools.com" target="_blank">XL Pools </a>on; &#8211; +44 (0)8452 060420</p>
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		<title>Brand New Counter Current system available for Compass Pools</title>
		<link>http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/news-list/brand-new-counter-current-system-available-for-compass-pools/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Compass is pleased to introduce our counter current system improved on those found on Swim Spas and Endless swimming systems. Come and try it for yourself at Waterstream, One of Compass&#8217; Dealers in Handcross near Gatwick Airport. Give them a Call on 08444 870595 to arrange an appointment.]]></description>
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<p>Compass is pleased to introduce our counter current system improved on those found on Swim Spas and Endless swimming systems.</p>
<p>Come and try it for yourself at Waterstream, One of Compass&#8217; Dealers in Handcross near Gatwick Airport.</p>
<p>Give them a Call on <strong>08444 870595</strong> to arrange an appointment.</p>
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		<title>Swimming Pool Design Service</title>
		<link>http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/news-list/swimming-pool-design-service/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Compass Pools is pleased to announce our partnership with renowned garden designer Philip Edwards to allow you to seamlessly integrate a swimming pool into your garden. Philip&#8217;s raw talent and natural eye for design perfectly complement Compass&#8217; technical abilities to install your dream pool in your garden. This image is a computer visualisation of a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Compass Pools is pleased to announce our partnership with renowned garden designer Philip Edwards to allow you to seamlessly integrate a swimming pool into your garden.<br />
Philip&#8217;s raw talent and natural eye for design perfectly complement Compass&#8217; technical abilities to install your dream pool in your garden.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/20110419-133927.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium" src="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/20110419-133927.jpg" alt="20110419-133927.jpg" /></a><br />
This image is a computer visualisation of a compass pool in a customer&#8217;s garden.</p>
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		<title>Show Pool Now Open</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that our first dealer installed showpool at Handcross near Gatwick is now open at the Waterstream Showroom. The 11m x 4m X-Trainer in smoky quartz, set in a show garden design by renowned garden designer Philip Edwards is the centre piece of the showroom. Fitted with a counter current, automatic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are pleased to announce that our first dealer installed showpool at Handcross near Gatwick is now open at the Waterstream Showroom.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/20110409-155155.jpg"><img class="alignright size-large wp-image-1484" title="Showpool" src="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/20110409-155155-300x223.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="223" /></a>The 11m x 4m X-Trainer in smoky quartz, set in a show garden design by renowned garden designer Philip Edwards is the centre piece of the showroom. Fitted with a counter current, automatic dosing system and vantage self cleaning the pool demonstrates everything we have to offer.</p>
<p>The showroom is open 7 days a week call Waterstream on 08444 870595 if you would like to make an appointment with a pool designer. By appointment guests can try the pool out for themselves to see the advantages of a Compass pool</p>
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		<title>10m x 5m swimming pools &amp; design trends changing</title>
		<link>http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/news-list/10m-x-5m-swimming-pools-design-trends-changing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Up until the year 2000 the most common size of swimming pool built in the UK was the 10m x 5m swimming pool many with roman ends, but design trends are changing. The proportions of a 10m x 5m has held such popularity because mathematically it is easy for the concrete pool builder to construct [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/comparing_10m_x_5m.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1466" title="comparing_10m_x_5m" src="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/comparing_10m_x_5m.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="400" /></a>Up until the year 2000 the most common size of swimming pool built in the UK was the 10m x 5m swimming pool many with roman ends, but design trends are changing.</p>
<p>The proportions of a 10m x 5m has held such popularity because mathematically it is easy for the concrete pool builder to construct economically using standard sized concrete blocks, thus as many portfolios will contain this size of pool, and people specify what they see when they come to build their own.</p>
<p>However architecturally this proportion is not so pleasing on the eye as the wide width tricks the eye into thinking that the pool is stubby or short. By reducing the width by just one metre gives the pool more perspective and thus looks longer and sleeker to the eye in a building or garden environment, often drawing the eye along its length to a design feature at the end. In fashion this is a well know fact as designers use vertical lines to make the wearer look slimmer! </p>
<p><a href="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mackintosh_chair.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1465" title="mackintosh_chair" src="http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mackintosh_chair-200x200.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>The architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh was the initiator of this trend in design with the beautiful designs he created in building and furniture to make them appear taller or longer than they actually were.</p>
<p>Build a pool for the 21st century, and consider the proportions carefully!</p>
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		<title>24 Carat Gold Swimming Pool</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following our Dubai Trip and the massive amount of gold used in products to make them beautiful, Compass Ceramic Pools UK has developed the very first of its kind Metallic Gold Swimming Pool that has 18 or 24 carat gold flecks to bring out the beautiful colour of both water and gold. Targeted at the [...]]]></description>
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Following our Dubai Trip and the massive amount of gold used in products to make them beautiful, Compass Ceramic Pools UK has developed the very first of its kind Metallic Gold Swimming Pool that has 18 or 24 carat gold flecks to bring out the beautiful colour of both water and gold. Targeted at the overseas market this pool brings the very best of compass ceramic pools and luxury finishes together.</p>
<p>If you would like further information on this product please contact us directly.</p>
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		<title>Compass Ceramic Pools &#8211; Dubai Dealer Conference 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.compass-pools.co.uk/news-list/compass-ceramic-pools-dealer-conference-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:14:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Compass Ceramic Pools (UK) is please to attend the 2011 annual dealer conference in Dubai. The event was a great success and we are please to report back with many new features and models to add to the already great compass lineup. Including new inteligent pools control (IQ) that will make it ever easier for compass [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Compass Ceramic Pools (UK) is please to attend the 2011 annual dealer conference in Dubai.</p>
<p>The event was a great success and we are please to report back with many new features and models to add to the already great compass lineup. Including new inteligent pools control (IQ) that will make it ever easier for compass owners to maintain thier compass pool from the confort of their armchair or on the go on their mobile phone.</p>
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