Monday, June 20, 2011

Safer, Cleaner, More Efficient....FREE!

While most people are aware of the outstanding safety benefits that automatic pool covers offer, did you know they can help you save money as well?  That’s right, automatic pool covers provide savings on heating, electricity, water and pool chemicals – so much so, that your cover can actually pay for itself in just a few years. That means you can gain the benefits of a safer, cleaner, and more efficient pool-for FREE!
Without A Cover…
Like a house without a roof, a pool without a cover is impossible to heat cost effectively. Without a cover, pool owners must continually replace heat and chemicals lost to simple evaporation. And because the water is exposed to the elements, pool filtration pumps use more electricity than is necessary. That wastes valuable resources needlessly and can cost you a lot of money.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy
With A Cover…
There is no better way to conserve important natural resources than an automatic safety pool cover. It’s like a roof for your pool that helps keep out the undesirable things like dirt, leaves and insects while keeping in the good things, like heat, pool chemicals and water. It’s the perfect “Green” solution for pool owners who care about the environment and want to save money on operating costs.

The US Department of Energy said: “Covering a pool when it is not in use is the single most effective means of reducing pool heating costs.”

Source-A consumers Guide To Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy

Here are just a few examples of annual cost savings using an automatic pool cover:


Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Monday, June 13, 2011

New QuickAttach™ Brackets!


Coverstar would like to introduce their new set of QuickAttach™ brackets to our flush lid kit.  These brackets set the standard for ease of system installation.  Their unique design allows the mechanism to be installed into a flush deck lid system faster and easier than standard installations.  Mechanism pulley brackets are locked into a fixed position allowing the mechanism to quickly and easily attach to the mounting brackets on the flush deck riser. 



                                                     

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

New Coverstar Products For 2011!


As we launch into the 2011 season, Coverstar would like to keep you updated on our new products and services for 2011.

PowerFlex™ Rope:
The PowerFlex™ rope is not only easy to install, it also includes a built-in "shock absorber" which allows the rope to be more forgiving and self adjusting. The PowerFlex rope will allow a cover to open and close straight with fewer rope adjustments than standard rope. The Powerflex rope is black in color, allowing it to blend in and hide within the track. The black die in the rope also adds lubricity to allow for smoother operation as it travels through the guide and around the pulleys.

QuickAttach™ Brackets:
The Quick Attach brackets will allow for a faster and easier than standard installation of either the Eclipse or aluminum mechanism into a polymer housing and flush deck lid system. The mechanisms will be shipped with the pulley brackets already set at the correct width and height allowing the mechanism to be dropped in the quick attach bracket.

Upgraded Warranties:
-Our Ultragard fabric warranty has been increased from 6 to 7 years.
-Our electric motor warranty has increased from 3 to 5 years and includes water damage as long as there is a functioning drainage system.
-And our new PowerFlex rope comes with an industry-leading 2 year "no break" warranty.

Consumer Financing:
Through this exclusive on-line lending program homeowners can receive instant approval and funding within two weeks up to $35,000 to finance their automatic pool cover system.
-Up to $35,000
-680 FICO Score
-25% debt-to-income ratio
-Starting at 6.78%
-Instant Approval
-Approved loans funded in 2 weeks
-Term Loan 

We believe these new products and services will continue to distinguish Coverstar from others within the industry.

Monday, May 16, 2011

NEW PowerFlex™ Rope!

PowerFlex rope is the next generation in autocover rope technology.  As a result of a proprietary treatment process, PowerFlex rope behaves like a shock absorber that allows it to be more forgiving and self adjusting during operation. It also resists distortion that is common with autocover ropes making it easier to install and operate with fewer adjustments.  The new PowerFlex ropes are black which allow them to blend into the background and a special coating adds lubricity to minimize friction along the track.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Coverstar Featured On DIY Network

DiY Network premiered a new show on January 9th called Dream House Log Cabin that followed the newlyweds Fred and Natasha Ruckel as they built their dream log cabin in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Fred and Natasha having living in a cramped apartment on Manhattan's Upper East Side and they have decided to turn their dream into a reality. But construction problems and an ambitious schedule threaten the construction of their dream house.

During the Defining The Dream episode that aired on April 26th, some fearless four legged friends ruin Natasha and Fred’s first chance at serenity. As the fire trucks roll up the driveway, one has to wonder if this is a dream or a nightmare. A spa, a landslide, and a flood all stand in the way of getting their dream off the ground. Not to be derailed, Fred and Natasha push ahead, only to encounter more delays that leave them out in the cold.

With all the problems that they had been facing, Adam Marble and the Coverstar East Coast team install a Coverstar recessed top guide automatic pool cover without any issues. The recessed topguide system was a great choice to cover their free form Viking fiberglass pool. Click here and go to the Defining the Dream episode to see the cover installation and Fred and Natasha's thrilled response to their new Coverstar automatic pool cover.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Better Safe Than Sorry

IT’S BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY!! Children are most at risk when parents believe they are safely inside the house. A cover is considered the number one safety feature you can have on your pool or spa to prevent children from falling in when no one is around. And with our Secured Key Switch, you won’t have any worries about unsafe access to a COVERSTAR safety cover. Why do you ask? Because the power key switch is located in a lockable box! A COVERSTAR safety cover system is UL listed and certified to meet the stringent standard for automatic safety pool covers. The weather-proof toggle switch locks for secured access. In less than a minute your pool is open or closed. There's no need to put the things you value most at risk. The COVERSTAR safety cover system is designed to give you the kind of peace of mind you need to truly enjoy your pool without worries.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Pool Chemicals


Proper pool chemical levels are essential to maintain healthy water. But, if you don’t have a pool cover they need to be replaced and balanced frequently in pools. That’s a lot of extra money that you don’t have to spend. You can save up to 70% on pool chemicals! It’s easy! A cover keeps pool chemicals from dissipating so quickly, and that helps keep them in balance longer. Like a house without a roof, a pool without a cover is impossible to hear cost effectively. Without a cover, pool owners much continually replace heat and chemicals lost to simple water evaporation. And because the water is exposed to elements, pool filtration pumps use more electricity than necessary. That wastes valuable resources needlessly, and can cost you a lot of money. What that means to you is much less expense and effort in keeping the water ready for swimming. Less effort equals more swimming in your pool!