Pool tools perfect for the new year

By Emma Peterson. 

From A to Z, check out the 15 products that can level up your 2026 pool and spa care. 

In the pool and spa industry, manufacturers are constantly innovating and engineering new products to better serve professionals in the field. It can be a lot to keep up with, which is why we have created a shortlist of some of the pool tools that have caught our eye going into 2026! 

Arizona Smarte Water 

This is a water treatment system that delivers chemical-free purification. By using this system, professionals can lower the reliance of chlorine and salt, making a more natural and eco-friendly water experience. Learn more at arizonasmartewater.com. 

Aquaworx 

Look no further than Aquaworx for the ultimate filter set up! They create pool filter packs and water feature hydraulic systems (both subterranean and above-grade) that are safely protected 1-inch fiberglass and stainless-steel hardware. Explore their options at aquaworxusa.com. 

Bathing Brands 

Speaking of innovation, Bathing Brands’ Saunum Air line introduces groundbreaking sauna heating technology. The recipient of the 2024 Golden Wave award, these heaters take sauna heating to the next level with a climate equalization system and a patented air blending device. See it for yourself at bathingbrands.com. 

CCEI 

Take your tech to the next level with CCEI’s offerings. Their 24V-DC Transformer makes pool and spa lighting safer by utilizing two compartments that keep the primary and secondary light connections independent. Further, it offers a re-settable circuit breaker and a two-year warranty! Beyond the transformer, CCEI also created an automation and management app for pool professionals and owners. Vigipool allows users to control the temperature, lighting, filtration, pumps and water chemistry all from a phone! Explore these products at ccei-pool.com. 

Finnleo 

Many customers new to the world of saunas might not know this, but there are a variety of different heat temperatures on the market! If your client is not sure what they want, Finnleo has a solution – their InfraSaunas give users access to a variety of heat technologies in one portable kit! Learn more at finnleo.com. 

Fluidra 

Keep pools and spas cleaner with Fluidra’s Jandy X-Series AOP Systems. These systems combine UV-C, Ozone and DEL technologies to offer superior oxidization that will remove 99.9% of contaminants that chlorine alone can’t. Read more about how this works at jandy.com. 

Frank Wall Enterprises 

On the topic of cleaning, Frank Wall Enterprises created the ideal product for sand filter cleanouts! Their Roll-n-Vac Wet/Dry Vacuum removes soil and water around buried pipes and fits in all standard, two-wheeled, construction-grade wheelbarrows. Looking to reduce your sand filter changes to less than five minutes? Check out this product at frankwall.com. 

JED Pool Tools 

A pool cover is great, until it starts filling with water and creating a mini-pool of its own! That’s why JED Pool Tools created a lightweight pool cover pump! It can remove 350 gallons per hour through a standard garden hose connection and has a specialized filter that prevents debris clogs. Check it out at jedpooltools.com. 

King Technology 

King Technology’s FROG brand of products has created a simple and effective one treatment for deep cleaning hot tub jets and pipes, their Hot Tub Pipe & Jet Cleanser! This concentrated gel product is added to the water where it circulates through the plumbing system, loosening and removing any oils, lotions and organic contaminants it finds. Learn more at frogproducts.com. 

Latham Pool Products 

Looking for a better way to measure pools for covers? Try Latham Pool Products’ MeasureGO app! Free to download for Latham customers, this app leverages the LiDAR Scanner built into Apple’s iPhone Prosto to offer a simple, digital approach to measuring pools. Try it today at lathampool.com. 

Magic Plastics 

Trying to upgrade a clients’ underwater pool lighting? Magic Plastics QwikLED lighting adaptor plate is a powerful tool for switching out old incandescent with new LEDs. Using this plate to make this switch is a hassle-free way to make a huge difference in your client’s pool, both in terms of energy efficiency and aesthetics! Learn more about the QwikLED lighting adaptor plate at magicplastics.com. 

Pool Protection Technologies 

Trying to help clients keep their pools crystal-clear and beautiful all season long? Combat algae growth with Pool Protection Technologies’ S.A.M. device! This device floats on the surface of the pool and uses sound waves to disrupt algae growth at the cellular level. With over 180,000 hours of testing, it has been found to offer a smarter, more eco-friendly way to stop algae growth. Read more about this product at poolprotectiontechnologies.com. 

RH Adhesives 

The Vinyl Pool Liner Repair Kit from RH Adhesives is an amazing kit to have in your back pocket. It includes the flagship HH-66 Vinyl Cement, a 1”x10” clear vinyl patch and all the tools you need to perform reliable underwater repairs on flexible PVC vinyl. Check it out at rhadhesives.com. 

Water Tech Corp 

Water Tech Corp has released an enhanced version of their popular Precision 2.0 Pool Cleaner, the Water Tech Precision V10! This is a high power, cordless and hose free solution to cleaning pools. Explore everything they have added to this new version at watertechcorp.com. 

Westrom Software 

Need an assistant for managing the office side of your pool service business? Westrom Software’s Service Program is an affordable, easy-to-use and customizable solution! A QuickBooks add-on, this program gives you a powerful way to manage and optimize your route schedules. Learn more at theserviceprogram.com. 

Don’t see the tool or product you’re looking for? That doesn’t mean it’s not out there! Check out our extensive directory of pool and spa manufacturers to see all the incredible products on the market.