Zodiac Pool Systems on Designing Spaces

Pools by John Clarkson is proud to have an innovative partner in Zodiac Pool Systems.  The company, which still sells some products under the Jandy Brand, has been a leader in both interface technology, with products such as the iAqualink and in Green technology, such as variable speed pumps.


Zodiac will be the lead feature on Designing Spaces airing on June 3, at 7:30 AM, on Lifetime Network. This is the programs annual "Think Green" episode, focused on creating Eco-friendly home environments. Scott Ferguson and Tessa McHenry of Zodiac Pool Systems will walk pool owners through helpful tips to create the most energy-efficient, Eco-friendly pool system.

Topics include:

• Hydraulic efficiency, variable-speed pumps, and the Jandy® Pro Series Versa-Plumb®System
• Automatic pool controllers and iAquaLink™
• Robotic pool cleaners
• Alternative sanitizers
• Pool covers

You can watch the show now, just click on the link below.

http://www.designingspaces.tv/show_segment.php?id=1049

Pablo Creek Reserve Article

Recently, Pools by John Clarkson's Jordan Clarkson and Joel Hartman were interviewed for a story to be posted on Pablo Creek Reserve's Website / Blog.  PBJC has had the pleasure to construct a variety of projects in the neighborhood for a number of homeowners and has developed a relationship with the community associates.  Vikki Stockton and her staff do a great job, and we are honored to be a featured Pool Contractor.

Pablo Creek Reserve is a Gated Community located at the south end of San Pablo Road, near the intracoastal waterway in Jacksonville, Florida.  The neighborhood has many qualities that make it a desirable place to live.  To begin with, the beach is accessible within minutes, as is the Mayo Clinic and Hospital.  The lots are larger than most neighborhoods' and there is a pleasant "Central Park" which is ideal for bar-b-ques and afternoon picnics.  The neighborhood has a real community feel and they decided to create the blog to enhance communication.

This particular blog story included a few pictures of a large Vanishing Edge Pool we designed and constructed for one of the community residents.  This particular pool featured a natural stone waterfall, an elevated spa with stone exterior, a flagstone beach entry, a 6 Jet Captain's Chair in the spa, Swim-up Bar made of natural stone with in pool bar stools, a fire-pit with a built-in bench, a travertine deck, and a Majestic Isle Pebble Interior.

To see more pictures of the project - please visit our Houzz profile.
To read the entire story - please visit Pablo Creek Reserve's blog.

Commercial Pool Remodel with Tempool

Pools by John Clarkson recently completed a major remodel on a pool for a community in the Jacksonville area.  The project included new pool tile, new plaster interior and a new paver deck and coping.  As these community pools age, it is amazing how much difference some new finishes can make - and how the pool can appear brand-new afterwards.

One of PBJC's partners in the project, Tempool; captured the process on a time lapse video.  The video shows the dramatic transformation in a little over a minute and half.  Although everything cannot be captured by film, and a lot of the hard work from certain individuals is missing - it is quite fun to see.  Enjoy!

iAqualink is Here!

After at least a year of great anticipation, Zodiac has released the iAqualink!

This device allows users to control their pool system from a computer, IPad or Smart Phone and works in conjunction with Zodiac's Aqualink One Touch or PDA control systems.   To access your Zodiac control device, there is a web based interface, which communicates through your wireless or hard wired Internet router.  For those using IPads, IPhone or Android operating systems - there is an App.

Envision yourself leaving work after a long day, leaving the gym after a nice workout, or even leaving the restaurant after a romantic dinner and having the ability to turn on your spa, so it is ready to go when you get home - all from your phone!

Pools by John Clarkson has recently installed a few iAqualinks.  Here is a picture from one of our first installs, he has both his IPad and IPhone and is ready to go.

If PBJC completed your backyard space and you are interested in purchasing or have already purchased an iAqualink from PBJC; please see below for next steps.

Still Interested?

We want to make this experience as easy as possible for you.  First, download the “iAqualink Quick Start Guide”  and simply follow the instructions provided in Step A on the first page to identify the required upgrade part number associated with your current system.  After you are able to determine the required upgrade part number, please contact us so we can help you finalize any details.  We can be contacted via e-mail at info@pbjc.com, phone at (904) 223-4050, or by simply filling out information on our Request Free CD page.

 Already Purchased the iAqualink System from Pools by John Clarkson?

Simply download the “iAqualink Quick StartGuide” and skip ahead to Step 4 to register your system.  Also, apps are available for Apple® and Android® smart phones & tablets.  Apps can be downloaded from Apple's App-Store and the Android Market, respectively by searching for “iAqualink”.  Additionally, a HTML5 mobile web-app can be used on many other smart phones, tablets, and e-readers by using the device’s browser to open iAqualink.com.

Aquatech Design Awards

Recently Pools by John Clarkson received a surprise honor that was both humbling and rewarding.  At the 2011 Aquatech Conference, PBJC was awarded multiple design awards; the greatest being "Best of Show!"
Currently it is part of the header on Aquatech's Website.

You can also see the image on PBJC's Facebook page. 

The reason this was such a satisfying award was that it was a total team effort, with the design being completed in house by Joel Hartman and Jordan Clarkson.  This was a vision the homeowners bought into and love the outcome - which is always the number 1 priority.

We are excited to advance our designs and look forward to attending a 2 1/2 day course in california called "Elements of Design" offered by Genesis 3 this coming week in California.  Expect an update in a couple weeks.

PBJC's Pool makes appearence on MTV

Seeing a friend or family member on TV (for the right reason) can give one a sense of pride and excitment.

At PBJC, we felt this way as one of our projects appeared in an episode of MTV Teen Cribs. If you are interested it seeing, the link will take you to a top 15 episode in which "KJ's resort style pool . . ." earned 2nd place. The backyard is featured approximately 49 minutes into the episode.

For this Jacksonville swimming pool builder, it was fun to see!