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Floating electronic platform for swimming pools and spas
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In this article, a stable, manually portable floating electronic platform for use in pools and spas is equipped with recesses for receiving beverage containers and equipped with any of a variety of electronic audio/visual entertainment devices that are powered by an onboard battery, or a remote rechargeable battery or a conventional remote low-voltage power supply unit via a power cable.Abstract:Â
A stable, manually portable floating electronic platform for use in pools and spas is equipped with recesses for receiving beverage containers and is equipped with any of a variety of electronic audio/visual entertainment devices that are powered by an on-board battery, or a remote rechargeable battery or a conventional remote low-voltage power supply unit via a power cable. Solar power collector panels on the platform provide a recharging current to on-board or remote batteries via a power cable.read more
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