Products
Vertical Revolution: Redefining the Modern Poolscape with BluHaven Porcelain Tile
The pool and outdoor design world is in the middle of a quiet revolution. Across the country, homeowners, architects, and builders are leaning into clean geometry, continuous sightlines, and spa-inspired simplicity. The look is modern yet timeless, refined yet relaxed, and it’s being led by one defining language: the vertical, linear aesthetic.
Made in the USA, BluHaven captures the calm rhythm of coastal life while meeting the performance standards professionals expect. Each tile reflects a balance between design innovation and environmental responsibility, offering a new way to create spaces that flow effortlessly from waterline to wall, from patio to interior.
The Shift Toward Linear, Architectural Surfaces
Linear design has become the foundation of a modern aesthetic built around proportion, simplicity, and continuity. Builders and designers are turning to long, lean formats that visually stretch surfaces, guide the eye, and evoke an understated sense of luxury once found only in boutique resorts.
Where mosaics once dominated pool design, larger porcelain formats now define it. BluHaven meets this moment with four versatile sizes — 3″ x 12″, 6″ x 12″, 6″ x 24″, and 3″ x 24″ — giving professionals the flexibility to design boldly while maintaining clean, cohesive lines.
Its palette takes cues from the shore: beach glass, dune grass, weathered driftwood, and harbor stone. Every shade feels fresh, organic, and balanced, built to endure the demands of both outdoor and interior environments.
Applications: The Power of Vertical Design
One of the most exciting evolutions in today’s design language is the renewed love for vertical installation. What started as a subtle style detail has become a full-scale movement toward height, rhythm, and motion. Vertical layouts create elegance and structure, adding visual lift to any space while emphasizing clean lines and balance.
In pools and spas, vertical tile installations draw the eye upward, giving raised walls and waterline features a taller, more sculptural look. Designers are also embracing large-format waterlines, where extended pieces such as the 6″ x 24″ reduce grout joints for a seamless, resort-style finish.
BluHaven’s modular design makes it easy to explore new possibilities. Many professionals are mixing stacked and staggered layouts or combining vertical and horizontal orientations within the same design for subtle shifts in depth and light. The Saltstone series, for example, transitions beautifully from horizontal along a spa wall to vertical on an adjoining column, uniting the space with quiet sophistication.
Outdoors, linear layouts add dimension to kitchen surrounds, feature walls, and privacy partitions. Indoors, they create stunning shower backdrops, accent walls, and backsplashes. The look feels intentional and connected, reflecting a growing desire for materials that blur the lines between exterior and interior living.
The BluHaven Lineup
The BluHaven Collection brings together five distinctive series that balance elegance, durability, and creative range.
Bayshore
Bayshore offers a relaxed coastal charm with softly distressed edges and ten calming matte colors that evoke the warmth of beachfront living.

Harborside
Harborside introduces a modern edge with ocean-washed hues and raw textures in 3″ x 12″ and 6″ x 24″ formats — perfect for cohesive indoor-outdoor transitions.

Coastline
Coastline glows with a glossy, undulated surface and six breezy tones that mimic light playing across the water.

Saltstone
Saltstone anchors the lineup with its natural texture and six shades inspired by Venetian plaster, weathered concrete, and sun-washed stone — ideal for adding depth and warmth to raised walls, waterlines, and vertical features.

Tiderock
Tiderock infuses vibrant Key West-inspired color into both 3″ x 24″ and 6″ x 24″ formats, bringing character and movement to every project.

Together, these series create a cohesive system that feels both timeless and forward-thinking — designed for the modern builder, architect, and designer looking to elevate their craft.
Built for the Future of Design
BluHaven was created for those who design with intention. Each tile is crafted through environmentally responsible methods, featuring carbon-neutral production options that minimize waste without compromising performance.
Choosing BluHaven is more than a design decision; it’s a partnership in sustainability, craftsmanship, and creativity. With consistent sizing and compatible finishes across all five series, BluHaven offers endless possibilities for vertical, horizontal, stacked, or staggered layouts that showcase each professional’s unique vision.
Discover the collection that’s redefining the modern poolscape.
Products
Water Tech™ Offers Volt Retail Displays
Water Tech Corp, manufacturer of the popular Volt line of battery-powered handheld pool and spa vacuums, offers compact and versatile point-of-purchase displays designed to fit virtually anywhere on the retail floor.
Built from sturdy corrugated cardboard, the displays ship flat and assemble quickly — no tools required. Two configurations are available: one designed specifically for the Volt Leaf Vac and one showcasing the Volt FX-Series. Each display features dedicated product slots that invite customers to pick up and handle the units, letting the lightweight, easy-to-use design speak for itself.
Perfectly suited for checkout areas and high-traffic zones, the displays are built to drive impulse, cash-and-carry sales. Coordinating product boxes can be arranged around each display to create a cohesive, eye-catching retail presentation.
To find out how you could add one of these eye-catching, brightly colored displays to your retail store this season, contact [email protected].
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About Water Tech Corp:
Water Tech Corp is the manufacturer of the original Pool Blaster handheld battery powered pool cleaner as well as the powerful Volt and Precision battery powered pool cleaners on the market today. Water Tech has been a part of the pool and spa industry now for 25 years after being founded by Guy Erlich in 2001 in an apartment building in New York City. Water Tech has always been focused on patented-technologies and designs that have allowed Water Tech to succeed in the very competitive pool and spa cleaner arena. With 19 different US patents on pool and spa cleaners alone and more to come, Water Tech has been able to use its intellectual property and unique product designs to systematically ensure its success in the marketplace. In fact, between 2005 and the present date, Water Tech has received the “Pool & Spa News & Readers’ Choice Award” for “Best New Product” approximately seven (7) times.
The company now operates out of a large facility in E. Brunswick, NJ with more than 20,000 square foot of space. Water Tech has a reputation for bringing innovative, reliable products to our industry, designed specifically to meet the needs of consumers, service professionals and retailers in the swimming pool and spa market.
Products
BackSaver2000 Revolutionizes Pool Water Collection and Testing
A new innovation in pool maintenance is changing how technicians collect water samples for testing. The BackSaver2000, a newly developed water collection device, is designed to improve both sampling accuracy and workplace safety for pool professionals.
Traditionally, pool technicians collect water samples by kneeling or bending over the pool edge with a cup, a method that can lead to repeated strain on the back and knees. The BackSaver2000 eliminates this issue by allowing technicians to collect water easily while standing, significantly reducing the physical stress associated with the outdated conventional method.
Beyond ergonomics, the BackSaver2000 was scientifically tested to ensure the integrity of water samples. Results show that the device collects equal to or less surface water contamination compared to traditional collection methods, helping ensure more reliable water quality testing.
Designed specifically for the demands of the pool service industry, the BackSaver2000 combines a telescoping handle with a collapsible collection cup to make sampling faster, safer, and more efficient. By reducing repetitive strain injuries, companies can also benefit from fewer work-related injuries and potentially lower workers’ compensation claims.
The BackSaver2000 is poised to become an essential tool for pool technicians, offering a smarter and healthier way to collect water samples while maintaining testing accuracy.
For more information about the BackSaver2000, contact your local distributor or visit the product website: backsaver2000.com.
Equipment Supplies
Beatbot Expands Its Lineup With iSkim and iSkim Ultra Robotic Pool Skimmers
Beatbot has been gaining serious traction in the robotic pool cleaner space with its AquaSense and Sora lines, establishing itself as a legitimate contender in a category long dominated by legacy brands. Now, the company is making a calculated move into robotic pool skimmers with the launch of the iSkim and iSkim Ultra, bringing a layered approach to the category and offering two distinct tiers that target very different types of pool owners.
Why Robotic Skimmers Are Gaining Momentum
Surface debris has always been one of the most persistent pain points in pool maintenance. Leaves, pollen, bugs, grass clippings, and fine dust collect on the surface long before they ever make it to the floor. Once they sink, they’re harder to remove, placing more strain on filtration systems and robotic cleaners.
Robotic skimmers aim to solve that problem at the source—continuously patrolling the waterline and removing debris before it becomes a bigger issue. Solar-powered designs have made this category even more appealing, allowing for extended runtimes with minimal user intervention.
That’s the opportunity Beatbot is leaning into.

Beatbot iSkim: Built for Continuous Surface Cleaning
The iSkim is positioned as the more accessible entry point into Beatbot’s skimmer lineup, but it still brings a solid feature set designed for real-world pool conditions.
At its core is a large 9-liter debris basket, giving it the capacity to handle significant surface load without constant emptying. That matters in environments where leaves and organic debris are a daily occurrence. The unit is designed for continuous operation, powered by a solar panel and backed by a 10,000mAh battery, with manufacturer claims of up to 28 hours of runtime without sunlight.
From a mechanical standpoint, the iSkim uses a three-motor system, including dual motor propulsion. That means it’s actively driving itself across the pool surface using two independent propulsion motors, allowing it to steer and reposition rather than simply drifting. Navigation is handled through a combination of basic sensors and random movement with smart rerouting.
It also includes features that are quickly becoming standard in the category: app integration, scheduled cleaning, smart automatic parking, one-click app parking, and an anti-spill basket design with one-click debris release.
Where the iSkim keeps things simple is in its cleaning approach. It focuses on broad surface coverage rather than precision navigation, making it a strong fit for homeowners who want a set-it-and-forget-it solution that runs long and handles the bulk of surface debris without complication.
- Less Emptying, More Pool Time. Extra-large 9L pool skimmer filter basket, larger than standard skimmers with a 29×270mm wide inlet that captures all debris, from fine particles to large debris, for extended and uninterrupted cleaning with less maintenance.
- Engineered for Longer Cleaning Cycles. The 24W solar panel keeps the 10,000mAh battery charged, providing up to 28 hours of runtime even in no-light conditions, so your pool stays clean longer with fewer interruption, even on cloudy days.
- Full Surface Coverage: with 2 guided wheels, iSkim skimmer reaches walls and tight corrners for complete coverage, keeping your pool consistently clean with minimal effort. No missed spots on your pool surface.
- Saltwater-Safe & 3-Year Protection: Fully saltwater-safe (NaCl < 5000 ppm) and corrosion-resistant. Backed by 3-year protection, 30-day free returns, and 365-day availability, giving you long-term reliability and peace of mind for your premium pool investment.
- Smart Water-Surface parking: automatically returns and holds at the surface for 10 minutes after each cycle, plus one-tap app recall to the pool edge, making removal quick and easy. No heavy lifting or retrieval hassle.

Beatbot iSkim Ultra: A Step Into Smart Surface Care
The iSkim Ultra takes a very different approach. While it shares the same 9-liter basket and 10,000mAh battery platform, everything else about the unit pushes it into a higher tier.
This model is built around a seven-motor system and a 20-sensor array, dramatically increasing its ability to navigate, detect obstacles, and clean with intention rather than randomness. Instead of relying on passive coverage, the iSkim Ultra uses an S-path cleaning pattern, allowing it to systematically cover the pool surface.
One of the biggest hardware upgrades is the addition of dual-side brushes and an expanded wheel system, which improve its ability to reach edges and corners—areas where surface debris tends to accumulate but where many skimmers struggle.
The Ultra also introduces environmental awareness features, including water temperature detection, along with voice broadcast capabilities for system status updates. These additions reinforce its positioning as a connected, smart device rather than just a cleaning tool.
But the standout feature—and the one that truly separates it from the base model—is the integrated water clarification system. The iSkim Ultra can actively contribute to water quality by dispensing clarifying agents, helping improve water appearance while it performs surface cleaning. That moves it beyond simple debris removal and into a more holistic surface-care role.
Charging is also upgraded, with the Ultra supporting magnetic wireless charging in addition to solar and adapter-based charging.
- 【Unmatched 2-Year Full-Unit Coverage: Rest easy with an industry-leading protection plan that replaces the entire unit rather than requiring repairs—drastically reducing downtime so your pool stays consistently clean.
- 【Meet the iSkim Ultra – The First Intelligent Robotic Pool Skimmer Engineered for Superior Cleaning & Control】: This groundbreaking skimmer uses advanced smart-cleaning tech for pristine water via full surface coverage and powerful debris removal. Control navigation, speed, and schedules from your phone with real-time voice alerts.
- 【Intuitive App Control with Real-Time Voice Alerts】: Seamless app integration lets you adjust cleaning paths, boost speed, set schedules, and monitor water temp or progress remotely. One-tap auto-return simplifies docking, and OTA updates ensure peak performance—all with clear voice notifications.
- 【Precision Navigation & Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance】:Powered by a 120 MHz MCU, 20 precision sensors, and pioneering tri-ultrasonic technology, it delivers accurate scanning, optimized pathfinding, and exceptional stability in any pool environment.
- 【Next-Level Debris Collection & Full-Coverage Cleaning】:Innovative rotating dual-side brushes sweep debris inward to eliminate scatter, ensuring thorough edge and corner pickup. An extra-large front roller brush handles large debris while expanding coverage for efficient one-pass cleaning.
Where Beatbot Fits in the Market
The robotic skimmer category is no longer niche. Brands like Aiper, WYBOT, Dolphin, and Betta have already proven there’s demand for automated surface cleaning, especially in markets where debris load is high and homeowners want to reduce manual maintenance.
Beatbot’s entry stands out because it doesn’t just compete on price or basic functionality. Instead, it introduces a clearer segmentation within its own lineup.
The iSkim targets homeowners who want reliable, continuous surface cleaning with long runtime and minimal complexity. The iSkim Ultra targets a different buyer—someone looking for smarter navigation, better edge performance, and additional water care features.
That distinction matters, because one of the biggest challenges in this category has been bridging the gap between simple floating skimmers and truly intelligent systems.
The Bigger Picture for Pool Automation
What Beatbot is doing here mirrors a broader trend across the pool industry: moving toward specialized, connected devices that each handle a specific part of pool care.
Instead of relying on a single piece of equipment to do everything, homeowners are increasingly building out systems—one robot for floors and walls, another for surface cleaning, and potentially additional tools for water monitoring and treatment.
With the addition of iSkim and iSkim Ultra, Beatbot is positioning itself to be part of that ecosystem conversation, not just as a cleaner manufacturer but as a broader automation player.
Final Thoughts
The launch of iSkim and iSkim Ultra signals that Beatbot is serious about expanding beyond traditional robotic cleaners and into a more complete pool-care lineup.
The iSkim delivers what many pool owners are looking for: long runtime, large capacity, and consistent surface cleaning without added complexity. The iSkim Ultra, on the other hand, pushes the category forward with smarter navigation, improved edge performance, and integrated water clarification.
Together, they give Beatbot a foothold in one of the most active segments in pool automation—and set the stage for even more competition in the robotic skimmer space moving forward.
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