SPATEX 2011: program of workshops and demonstrations

SPATEX 2011 - FINAL PROGRAMME OF WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

Organised by the ISPE on behalf of SPATEX Ltd.
(All sessions are 20 minutes unless otherwise stated.)

Ref 23/9	Subject presentations	Sat. 5^th Feb.	Sun. 6^th Feb.
1. NEW	DANGEROUS GOODS LEGISLATION The 2011 update on road transport. Howard Gosling FISPE	10.00
2.	DETECTING LEAKS IN SWIMMING POOLS This introductory session will let you know how to go about locating leaks using the latest technology. Selwyn Mindel FISPE	10.45
3. NEW	SPRAYED CONCRETE IN SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION The advantages/benefits of using sprayed concrete in swimming pool construction. Jim Rogers and James Finlay	11.30
4. NEW	INSULATION, WATERPROOFING AND CRACK REPAIRS Concrete pools require specialist products and experienced sub contractors - learn more from Alan Pugh. Alan Pugh FISPE (30 minute session.)	12.15
NEW	WHAT WE DO WELL AND WHAT WE DO BADLY Good practices ensuring compliance with the law and the results of non-compliance. (A free CD will be given to all delegates to help compliance.) Allen Wilson FISPE (1 hour session.) Commercial Operator Session	1.00
5. NEW	FITTING VINYL POOL LINERS A pool engineer’s guide. Will Dando MISPE	2.15
6. NEW	PIPEWORK DEMONSTRATION Cutting, solvent welding ABS & PVC, threaded and compression fittings etc. David Dahl MISPE	3.00
7. NEW	PUMP AND FILTER SERVICING A practical demonstration of a pump strip-down including: how to change the mechanical seal, followed by a filter strip-down and re-build including: changing the bulkheads, sand, laterals and drain plug. Chris Carr FISPE and Ray Burt FISPE (1 hour session.)	3.45
8. NEW	"GOT YOUR POOL COVERED?" The importance of heat and energy conservation, insulation and good housekeeping of swimming pools. Will Dando MISPE		10.00
9.	SAUNA AND STEAM Design considerations and market trends. Shaun Adams MISPE		10.45
10. NEW	KEEPING YOUR BALANCE An overview of balanced water. Colin Day MISPE		11.30
11.	FILTER & PIPEWORK SIZING The correct way to calculate the circulation pipe-work & filters for domestic & commercial pools. Chris Carr FISPE (30 minute session.)		12.15
NEW	SAFE OPERATION OF POOLS AND SPAS Monitoring safe systems, what is available and best practice. (A free CD will be given to all delegates.) Allen Wilson FISPE (1 hour session.) Commercial Operator Session		1.00
12.	HEAVY-DUTY POOL LINING: WHAT, WHERE AND WHY? The differences and advantages over standard liners and other traditional finishes, covering: shell preparation, pool features (such as steps, tracks and pits for automatic covers) and deck level pools. (Relevant to domestic and commercial installations.) Mike Cramp MISPE		2.15
13.	HEAT PUMPS - APPLICATIONS BEYOND THE OUTDOOR POOL Principles of operation. Indoor pool direct water heating using heat pumps. Indoor pool indirect space heating using heat pumps. Commercial pool heat pumps. Government funding. Richard Carrington MISPE (30 minute session.)		3.00
14. NEW	"ARE YOU READY TO WRITE WINNING BIDS?" Most tenders are lost before you even start writing. In this presentation you will learn what you must do to make sure that you are ready to bid. Tim Colman (1 hour session.)		3.45

SPATEX 2011 - FINAL PROGRAMME OF WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

(All sessions last for 45 minutes to 1 hour)

Monday 7th February	Subject Presentations
10.15 - 11.15	A QUICK GUIDE TO GOOD SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION The choices available to a customer - including the advantages, disadvantages, problems and pitfalls. Alan Pugh FISPE and Ian Betts FISPE
11.45 - 12.45 NEW	WATER TESTING DEMONSTRATION Good practice in water testing. This session will show how to perform the main water tests required for good quality pool water, and will give delegates the opportunity to participate in water testing on a variety of samples. Colin Day MISPE
1.15 - 2.15 NEW	HOT TUBS: WHAT IS LURKING BENEATH THE SURFACE? An overview of the risks to health from hot tubs and spa pools including emerging problems with environmental mycobacteria and how to control them. Dr. Susanne Lee PhD BSc FRSPH FIFST MIBiol CBiol MWMSoc MRCSHC Followed by WATER SAFETY PLANS FOR LEISURE CENTRES?! A snapshot of the potential risks to health from all water uses in leisure centres, including green technologies, how to control them and your legal duties. Dr. John V Lee BSc PhD FWMSoc FRSPH