How to Choose a Waterpark Manufacturer
July 30, 2008 - Posted in Water Park
So you have decided on the installation of a Water Park for your facility. Congratulations! Waterparks offer some of the most enjoyable summer fun of any activity. In fact studies have indicated kids play longer and are less prone to injury in a waterpark than in many other recreational activities.
To help you make the right decision we will cover several key features you should consider to help you make the right choice.
Pricing Make sure to get several quotes from reputable suppliers before making your decision.
Warranty What warranties does the manufacturer offer? Are they onsite warranties? Who handles any warranty claims?
Quality Are high quality materials used such as stainless steel? What materials are used in the bearings? Make note that brass or bronze can leech lead particles into the water.
Compliance Are the products you are considering ASTM, UL, and CSA compliant? There are waterpark industry standards as well as electrical standards to consider and all products should be manufactured under these guidelines.
Support Does the supplier offer training and guidance throughout the sales process? Do they work with you after the installation process if assistance is needed in aspects of operations?
Operational Costs How much will the costs be to maintain and operate the park on an annual basis? Water, electrical, maintenance, etc all must be considered.
Recirculation system? You have 2 choices when installing the water park. One is to install a recirculation system and treat and re-use the water. The other is to simply drain the water to the sewers. Depending on your municipal regulations you may be obligated to recirculate the water. Check beforehand and get quotes on a recirculation system and weigh it against the ROI vs the water costs simply draining to sewers
History What is the companies history? Years in business, satisfied clients.
References It is always wise to request a couple of references although a couple of good references does not mean the distributor is the best choice!!
Place all the information in a spreadsheet with a category for each as above. Once hyou have weighed all the options for your particular circumstance and budget, you should have the perfrct choice for your aquatic playground!