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Hot Tub and Spa Health Benefits

We thought it may be a good idea to share a link to a superb resource highlighting the benefits of a hot tub on health and lifestyle. A recent study found that 70% admit to suffering from stress at some time, in reality that figure is probably considerably higher, and what better way to relax [...]

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‘Part L: Conservation of fuel & Power’ and ‘Part F: Ventilation’ of Swimming Pools

Building Control Regulations in 2011 – what you now need to know… Part L: ‘Conservation of fuel & power’, Part F: ‘Ventilation’ of Swimming Pools (PDF 105KB)

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What is a Steam Room for?

What is a Steam Room for?

Steam Room Background The steam rooms that BOS Leisure offer have been designed and developed using the ancient  Mediterranean bathing houses found in Rome. One thing that has always remained a constant in steam rooms is their muscle soothing and relaxing properties that have always been valued. What is a Steam Room? A steam room [...]

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Swimming and Spa Pool Water Treatment Guide

Swimming and Spa Pool Water Treatment Guide

This handbook is intended mainly as a guide for owners and operators to assist in the efficient operation of their Pools and Spas. The handbook will illustrate the basic principles of the water treatment procedures, and explain the signifance and effect of chemicals used for flocculation, disinfection, maintenance of the water balance and pH adjustment. [...]

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Differences Between a Sauna and a Steam Room?

Differences Between a Sauna and a Steam Room?

Here at Bos Leisure, we’re often asked the differences between saunas and steam rooms. Whilst both are considered therapy rooms and offer health benefits, they provide them in different ways. A sauna uses a hot dry heat and a steam room utilises warm moist air. Health Benefits The health benefits associated with both therapies include [...]

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Winterising Your Pool

Winterising Your Pool

Preparing the Pool for Winter At the end of the outdoor swimming season, some simple procedures can ensure pool equipment protection is maximised and that water stays in reasonable condition; making it easier to open next spring. If you are confident and have the desire, then winterising your own pool is an option, otherwise we [...]

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