2010/7.1, July 14 — Pond-Water Quality, Water Migration, Book Review and more

July 14, 2010

WATERSHAPES.COM

PONDCRAFT

A Mini-Lesson on Water Quality

Watershapers who create naturalistic installations need to understand the principles of water chemistry that impact these systems. In the first installment of this new series, Dave Kelly reviews the factors that influence pH values, plus the macronutrients and micronutrients that help sustain life in aquatic environments. [more]

LESSONS LEARNED

The Hazards of Water Migration

While water moving from one level to another in waterfeatures undoubtedly adds interest and delight for the eye and ear, it also can damage stone used in waterline applications. Scott Cohen looks at the phenomenon of spillway turbulence and suggests ways to avoid the problems it may cause. [more]

MY PERSPECTIVE

On Water and Being Human

According to Dave Garton, watershaping is not just about pumps and filters and rockwork. He believes it is a noble endeavor that provides people with a desperately needed respite from their hectic lives, helps them find greater inner peace and enables them to reconnect with their humanity. [more]

BOOK NOTES

Remembering Ferruccio Vitale

Never heard of Ferruccio Vitale? Neither had WaterShapes book reviewer Mike Farley — until he read R. Terry Schnadelbach’s Ferruccio Vitale: Landscape Architect of the Country Place Era. As Farley admits in his review, “…it actually bothers me that this is my first contact with such a great landscape artist.” [more]

JOIN THE DIALOGUE

Is Eric Herman Right?

In a recent issue of WaterShapes EXTRA!, Eric Herman, the editor of WaterShapes, voiced his opinion that the economic environment for watershapers is improving. He said, “One of the things we’ve suspected during the economic downturn is that the demand for our industry’s products and services has not gone away. What has been lacking is confidence in the economy and the availability of financing. I believe both of those situations are beginning to turn around.

WHITEWATER WEST INDUSTRIES

(Richmond, British Columbia, Canada) has introduced the MEGAtube series of waterslides/raft rides. Engineered to include more twists, turns and surprises than any other raft ride… [more]

JANDY/ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS

(Vista, CA) has introduced the Jandy Legacy line of pool heaters. Designed specifically as a replacement product for the renovation market, the reliable, easy-to-install units… [more]

PADDOCK POOL EQUIPMENT CO.

(Rock Hill, SC) has introduced the Evacuator, a system that reduces the risk of asthma reactions among users of indoor pools by drawing off chloramines and… [more]

DECK-O-SEAL

(Hampshire, IL) offers Deck-O-Seal, a two-part, polysulfide-based joint sealant that is pourable, self-leveling, non-staining and cures at ambient temperatures to form… [more]

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