Aquastar Gains Approval For 18”x18” And 24”x24” Anti-entrapment Drains

PR Log (Press Release) – Feb 20, 2009 – Pool and spa owners and operators affected by the new safety regulations set forth by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act now have additional options for achieving compliance. San Diego-based AquaStar Pool Products, Inc. recently received compliance certification from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) for their 18”x18” and 24”x24” VGB Series anti-entrapment suction outlet covers.

The 18”x18” and 24”x24” VGB Series “Wave” Drains are the latest addition to AquaStar’s extensive catalog of anti-entrapment suction outlets—each compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act’s new safety standards. Both drains have just emerged from several months of rigorous testing at IAPMO with compliance certification.

“After months of testing, we are ecstatic that our largest square drains to date have been certified,” AquaStar Co-founder Olaf Mjelde said. “These new drains should help thousands of pools and spas around the country become compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act and reopen in time for the summer.”

Gaining IAPMO compliance certification for the two large sizes of VGB Series “Wave” Drains has put AquaStar in an industry leading position as the only manufacturer to offer both 18”x18” and 24”x24” anti-entrapment drains. AquaStar has the most complete catalog of anti-entrapment drains, offering dozens suction outlets that comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act.

“Our several dozen separate combinations of anti-entrapment drains can help a majority of swimming pools and spas become compliant with the new safety standards,” said Mjelde. “Pool and spa owners who are facing compliance issues should be able to find a solution with AquaStar.”