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.

"Fastlane" by Endless Pools Installation

Each year Pools by John Clarkson chooses to send some employees to different conventions and trade shows to learn about new products available to our customers.  We also use these opportunities to become more familiar with existing products in which we may have used the year before.  This year at the Aquatech Society Conference, PBJC spent time with our representative from Endless Pools, discussing their full range of products, including the "Fastlane" which we installed last year.  After this trip, I thought it would be good to show how this particular installation worked.

We received a call from a Triathlete, who wanted to be able to train for the swimming portion of the competitions in his own backyard.  Without having space for an Olympic size pool lane; his best option was to build a smaller pool, with a Fastlane swim system.  In addition, to keep the pool heated he needed a heat pump and it was decided an automatic pool cover would help maintain the temperature, lower the amount of evaporation and make the pool safer.

After the design was decided (a ~10' x 20' pool with minimal decking,) we finalized the technical details.  With the pool cover, a pit is needed for the cover to roll up in.  This detail is not attractive, so a stainless steel tray system is used to allow the coping / deck material to be extended over the pit.  The pit design is also interesting, b/c it requires for one side to be extended past the pool shell at a greater distance than the other side.  To keep the look visually the same, we extended both sides the same amount.

The Fastlane is required to be mounted to the shell of the pool - with a special mounting bracket - low enough for the cover to go over, but high enough to provide the proper flow.  To make this work seamlessly, we used 2 rows of pool tile and lowered the water level.  After the installation, the homeowner placed a mirror on the bottom of the pool, we wired in an optional time clock and he was ready to go!




 

Jacksonville Magazine Feb '12

PBJC is excited to be referenced in an article in Jacksonville Magazine's February 2012 issue.

The pool was originally designed by Brian Van Bower of Aquatic Consultants.  The design is a Knife-edge perimeter overflow, vanishing edge pool - in which, the vanishing edge trough is condensed to ~8" of width, to save room.  This particular detail requires a collector tank to store the water and handle surge.

During the house construction by C.F. Knight, the homeowner decided to add a spa.  Pools by John Clarkson's lead consultant Joel Hartman worked with the homeowner to design the hot tub (not pictured here.)  The final plan included sloped seats and a Captain Chair with extra jets in deeper water for additional therapy.

To see the Article, visit our "In The News" page and select the appropriate link.

Thank you to Jacksonville Magazine for referencing us.

Arbus Magazine Partnership

Recently, Pools by John Clarkson was honored to be invited to participate with a team of professionals to help transform an exisiting seldom used yard - into a showpiece, functional space.  This project will be followed through photgraphs and story by the local Art's & Business Magazine ARBUS publisher: Cinda Sherman.  One of the main subjects of this 6 month story is the importance of working with industry professionals.
We are excited to be involved in this project with other professionals such as Larry Wilson with DESIGNMIND; Jason Faulkner of Studio 9 Architecture; and David Rinzler of Browdy & Browdy Homes.   PBJC will be breaking ground soon, so look for the story to begin to unfold in Jacksonville's ARBUS Magazine - begining with our Profile on Page 45 of the May/June 2011 Issue.

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Pool & Spa News | A Fine Balance | April 2011

Pool & Spa News A Fine Balance April 2011

A couple months ago, we received a call from Pool & Spa News reporter Rebecca Robledo.  She was working on an article about motivating and compensating a Sales Staff.  Although I do not feel to be an expert, I was happy to answer any questions knowing Rebecca's reputation and having read many of her articles. 

At Pools by John Clarkson, we want our Sales / Design Consultants to maintain a relationship with our customers through out the entire process.  We know that this is rare in our industry, as most salesman try to turn the project over to a construction superintendent asap - so he does not have to be around when bad news starts to come.  This philosophy leads to a greater connection between our consultant and the client; which in turn, leads to high quality referrals.

As a bonus, Pool and Spa News decided to place a picture of one of our pools on the cover of the 29 April, 2011 magazine.

Thank you to Rebecca for calling to ask our opinion and for writing another excellent article for our industry!

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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.