Raleigh N.C. IST Hot Tubs

Raleigh N.C. Hot Tubs, Spas, Swim Spas

Raleigh Pool and Spa Eco Friendly IST Spas www.raleighpoolandspa.com

919 876 9494

EnvironmentalIST — IST is a Green Machine
Energy costs are on everyone’s mind, so it’s comforting to know that IST builds each spa to give you the best experience with the least amount of energy. Consider that IST spas are currently evaluated to save up to 30% of energy costs over spas of similar size and water capacity. Add to that the energy savings you achieve by enjoying your spa at home, instead of driving to the health club. A ‘staycation’ is fun, convenient and cost effective. Plus, when the spa party gets going, you’ll be creating a lot of your own energy!

Green Manufacturing
With a steadfast commitment to quality, IST focuses on build-to-demand manufacturing, holding scrap to a minimum and recycling remaining material. No fiberglass is used in production, making for cleaner air and a safer working environment, and the 100% composite construction not only results in a better, longer lasting spa but also requires less use of natural resources.

Low Energy LED Lighting
Optional lighting package uses energy saving LED lights that are brighter at lower wattage than standard lighting.

With IST, you’re not only getting a great product. You’re also getting a spa that’s environmentally friendly and can save you costs on your energy bill. It’s just one more way that IST is the spa that makes sense.

The IST Enerjacket™
From efficient pumps to thorough insulation, IST is engineered with an innovative Enerjacket™ that efficiently maintains warmth in closed loop energy conservation, making your new spa one of the most efficient ways to have fun and enjoy healthy benefits.

 

Two Stage Heater
Efficiency begins with ‘smarter’ heaters. Instead of turning high-level heat on for short periods, IST two stage heaters use a lower level for maintaining heat during vacancy, keeping your overall heat costs lower and saving energy.

Commercial-Quality Water-Based Foam Insulation
Spa shells and Casement interiors are sprayed with high-density, water-based foam insulation, the same type used in high-efficiency homes. Unlike polyurethane foam, water-based foam does not release CFCs, making it as ‘green’ as it is effective.

High Density 5/3 Cover
IST spa covers keep the heat in, elements out. Constructed of 2 lb. foam, IST covers feature a full five inches of insulation at the peak and three inches at the edges, covered in durable marine-grade vinyl and are tapered for water run-off. Child-resistant safety locks meet ASTM safety standards.

Programmable Energy Controls
IST touch pad controls let you set multiple water temperature preferences for in-use and idle times, saving energy while maintaining water at your desired temperature.

Matched Jet Pumps
Cool running 56 frame pumps are hydraulically matched for each spa model; they’re not oversized or undersized. Three pumps total; one is a low power 48 frame pump for low-cost but effective circulation through the day and night. The other two are pure performance pumps for moving more water.  It’s the thrust you trust.

Tuned JetSTREAM™
Specially designed manifold plumbing system allows water to flow virtually unrestricted to the jets for maximum thrust with energy.

Recycled materials, composite casement and a
smart heating system. That’s what makes a
relaxing and luxurious IST spa. With IST, you
conserve energy and save up to 30%
over the competition, meaning a lower
energy bill and a comfortable,
soothing experience.

EnvironmentalIST — IST is a Green Machine
Energy costs are on everyone’s mind, so it’s comforting to know that IST builds each spa to give you the best experience with the least amount of energy. Consider that IST spas are currently evaluated to save up to 30% of energy costs over spas of similar size and water capacity. Add to that the energy savings you achieve by enjoying your spa at home, instead of driving to the health club. A ‘staycation’ is fun, convenient and cost effective. Plus, when the spa party gets going, you’ll be creating a lot of your own energy!

Green Manufacturing
With a steadfast commitment to quality, IST focuses on build-to-demand manufacturing, holding scrap to a minimum and recycling remaining material. No fiberglass is used in production, making for cleaner air and a safer working environment, and the 100% composite construction not only results in a better, longer lasting spa but also requires less use of natural resources.

Low Energy LED Lighting
Optional lighting package uses energy saving LED lights that are brighter at lower wattage than standard lighting.

Wholesale and Retail available at Raleigh Pool and Spa 7101 Cheviot hills dr. Raleigh N.C. 27616 919 876 9494 Raleigh pool and spa Map

 

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Introducing the Hydropool EvergreenECO package that will enhance your life and your backyard. Ask how you can save even more green with the Evergreen Eco Package featuring Carbon Offsets an upgraded HydroWise Double Thermal Shield Cover and a Hot Tub Monitor. Offer Valid January 1st to March 31st, 2009. www.hydropoolhottubs.com

 

New Solar Baloon Produces 400 times more electricity

There are many new forms of alternative energy but maybe none as interesting as the Cool Earth Solar “Balloon.” The concept behind this design is that they create an “inflatable plastic thin-film balloon (solar concentrator) that, upon inflation, focuses sunlight onto a photovoltaic cell held at its focal point.

The design produces 400 times the electricity that a solar cell would create without the company’s concentrator.” Cool Earth has already began construction on a power plant in Livermore, CA that will utilize this new technology. The plant is modest in size, creating only 1.4 Megawatts but if this plant works as well as they expect it to, they plan on launching a full sized plant next summer. One great thing about this device is that it’s made up of a very common and cheap material. “Plastic thin film is abundant and cheap,” said Cool Earth Solar CEO Rob Lamkin. “It only costs two dollars for the plastic material necessary for our solar concentrator.”

It’s ideas like this that I think will stick. It’s cost efficient. It’s made of an easy to find material and it’s an environmentally sound concept.

Do you think this sounds like a good way to harness solar energy?

To read more environment-related news, please visit the Causecast Environment Page.

Photo: cleantechnica

• Posted by CauseNews
• |
• 10.06.08

 

Top 10 Eco Gifts Under $30 by Deborah Prescott

From light bulbs and water bottles to cars and houses, it seems like nearly everyone is looking for ways to go green. Here are 10 great Eco-products that everyone can enjoy… plus most items are under $30.00.

1.) You could save energy with something as simple as a clock! How many clocks are in your home? How many of those clocks run on electricity or batteries? Why waste all that energy! Take a look at the Eco-Friendly Water-Powered Clock form Bedol. Yes, I said water powered. This funky little clock comes in blue, green, orange and charcoal so you are sure to find one that will fit into your decorating style (I love the green one but I am hoping they will introduce red to the line soon!). All you do is fill the vessel with tap water and put the cover back on and you are good to go. (Depending on the mineral content in your municipal water system you may need to add some salt or lemon juice for the best performance.) Just refill as needed and you are set! The clock even has built in memory to save the time when you need to change the water. At only $16.00, it’s a value you really don’t want to miss out on.

2.) New from Cargo Cosmetics is the innovative, all natural make-up line PlantLove ™. PlantLove starts with 20 amazing new lip sticks! At only $20.00 each (available exclusively at Sephora stores nationwide and online at sephora.com), they are an affordable way for ladies to include green living in their daily routine and look fantastic doing it. My personal favorite is Sagamaratha, a sheer rosy cream color. Aside from the lipstick itself being beautiful creamy and all natural the lipstick tube is made from 100% compost corn!!!!! Even the packaging is eco-friendly! There are wildflower seeds pressed into the all natural box, just moisten the box and plant and you can grow your own wildflowers. And as if all that wasn’t enough, $2.00 from every lipstick purchased is donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

3.) We all drink a ton of water right? (At least we all should.) But why waste money on bottled water that could be laden with any number of dangerous toxins? Your tap water is probably far safer then any water you are going to get out of a 20oz plastic bottle that can cost as much as a whole gallon of gas! Why not save the money you are wasting on that little bottle and go buy one of the products on this list! So what is the alternative to the bottle of water you drink everyday? Check out Eco Canteen! You cook in stainless steel, why not drink from it as well? These fun, stylish bottles will hold 26 oz of cool & refreshing water or anything else you choose to put in them (my morning strawberry smoothie stays cold for hours in this hip little canteen). The canteens even have kids sizes, which is important because the toxins in plastic affect our children even more than they affect adults. These canteens are sturdy and easy to clean and you can even put ice in them! The carabiner clip make the bottles incredibly portable, you can clip the bottle anywhere! There is nothing not to love about the Eco Canteen. And be sure to check out their stylish totes that you can get for free! I bought my eco canteen online.

4.) The Nokia 3110 Evolve is the world’s first Eco-Friendly cell phone! This sleek, stylish phone has everything you could want in a cell phone. It’s Multimedia capabilities include an MP3 player, a web browser, video streaming, a 1.3 megapixel digital camera with 8x digital zoom, a media player compatible with several video and music formats, downloadable games, flight mode, and so much more! The phone itself is made from Eco-Friendly resources, 80% of which can be recycled back into raw materials. The phone’s packaging is smaller than most; 60% of the packaging is made from recycled materials. Unlike its predecessors, the Evolve’s eco-friendly “smart charger” won’t waste precious energy if you forget to unplug it! The charger will reduce itself to minimal energy consumption mode when not in use.

5.) Everywhere you go nowadays you can’t avoid seeing reusable shopping bags. It seems as though every store out there is carrying them. The problem… 99% of the ones sold by stores are UGLY. And who wants to carry around and ugly reusable shopping bag day after day? The solution b. happybags. These attractive, reusable shopping totes are made in the USA and come in many different styles like the Wendy, Cassie, Zoe, Holly, and the Candy. The b. happybags print bags are 100% upholstery weight cotton and cost $24.00 each. The solid color bags are $26.00 and are made from recycled water bottles (from the mere 20% of bottles that actually get recycled). The b. happybags can even be custom printed for corporate events. And aside from just shopping, think of all the other uses for your bag! (Gym bags anyone?)

6.) When you drive down the highway, do you see those scraps of rubber from blown out tractor tires? Once a tire blows, the inner tube usually gets replaced and then scrapped. Passchal has come up with a way to solve the problem by reusing the scrapped inner tubes to make handbags and messenger bags that are not only eco-friendly (hooray for not burning tires) but they are also strikingly beautiful. They are little pricier than your average purse or laptop case, but isn’t saving the planet worth it? Plus the bags are each unique because no two inner tubes are the same. They even have diaper-bags for Dads!

7.) For the animal lovers out there your pets can do their part now too. Bella Creature Comforts are super comfy pet beds that cat and dogs alike will love. These Veterinarian endorsed pet beds have exteriors made from Eco2 recycled cotton fiber and the interiors are fiberfill made form recycled PET (again the 20% of water bottles that do get recycled). Its unique shape not only looks great, but is very comfortable for your furry best friends. They are even hypoallergenic and washable! They even come in great colors to match and décor!

8.) Everyone knows the benefits to solar power (like the fact that it is free energy), and more and more people are choosing to take advantage of that energy source. One company has gone a step further. Now you can charge everyday items with sunlight like your iPod, iPhone, cell phone, MP3 players, PDAs, handheld GPS devices, digital cameras, even handheld gaming systems! They come in many different styles and colors and are available at several online retailers and in stores like Target throughout the country!

9.) For families trying to teach their children to be more eco-conscious, there is the new Indoor Gardening kit from Green Toys Inc. Teach your children the joys of gardening with this fun eco friendly toy. All plastics in these toys are recycled milk jugs! The packaging is 100% recycled corrugated cardboard with no cellophane, plastics or twist ties making them easy to recycle again and minimizes waste. Comes with everything you need (except the water) to grow your own Teddy Bear Sunflowers, Zinnias, and Basil right at home.

10.) Show of your eco-friendly attitude with a T-shirt form Green Label Organics! They step away from the big box mentality. All their products are made in the USA! They offer colorful shirts made from 100% certified organic ring spun cotton. The shirts are super-soft, low impact garment dyed organic and are artfully designed to deliver fun and positive messages. Every month a portion of their profits go to a different charity supporting the folk at home here in the US! Their motto? “Respect Labor* Respect the Planet* Respect Yourself” and they stand by it with this great line for clothing!

About the Author

Deborah Prescott is a mother of four who is always searching for safe, affordable products for her children. Using eco-friendly products reduces the amount of dangerous chemicals your kids come in contact with. Since learning about eco canteen, she has bought one for each member of her family.