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Issues with using rainwater for everything pool construction and maintenance related

Installing a pool in the Austin hill country where the only source of water is a large 31K gallon rain water collection tank. Anyone have any experience and/or know of any issues with using rainwater for everything pool related including for mixing

Started by John McGehee in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Does CO2 affect Alkalinity?

If you have read my previous discussion, I have two pools that in order to maintain Alkalinity over 70 I am adding 50lbs of Sodium Bicarbonate ever few weeks. The other pools in my complex have CO2 to help regulate pH in addition to muriatic acid. My

Started by Thomas Jarvis in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Do you think Automatic pool Skimmers solve a valuable problem?

o Pools are exposed to the environment, pool owners need to deal with: Leaves, dust, pollen, bugs.
o Pool owners want their pool to be ready at all times.
How Automatic Pool Skimmers impact the life of our customers and how useful are ?

Started by HAROLDO J LEVEL, in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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How big is the market of Automatic pool Skimmers?

Market trends: An indicator that this market is growing is the information found at Google trends, the search for “pool skimmer” is growing year over year, and the demand of Automatic Pool Skimmer is growing rapidly. With around 10 millions of pools

Started by HAROLDO J LEVEL, in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Are Swimming Pool Forums dying a death?

Well are they? Hardly anyone on here these days, others such as the Ben Powell or Larry?? ones dying out to. The only one growing seems to be TFP

Started by John in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Pool Service Company Management Software

Hello,

Looking to invest in a management software for my service company, we do not do construction or have a retail store however, I'm hoping to organize and improve our service scheduling and customer communication. I was hoping to get some feedbac

Started by Brian Siegel in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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New Tool Proposed

Calling All Pool Geniuses:

I've been asked to consider developing a 'sturdier' version of Hayward part # G1-046323 ( see top in photo) for the locking ring part @ G1-046316 which are components of their ColorLogic LED lighting system. This is not a pa

Started by Tal Millican in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Pee In Pools

Just wondering what everyone thinks about the several recent reports of amount of pee in pools and how it's determined.

Here's one report ink

http://www.themarshalltown.com/scientists-found-a-way-to-know-the-amount-of-pee-in-a-swimming-pool/24593

Started by Kevin Misley in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Need help with Phosphates

Good morning, I have a customer's pool and that I'm having a hard time keeping chlorine. Here's the current details.36000, gunite w attached spa.TH 225, TC 3, FC 3, pH 7.6, TA 100, cya 90Phosphates at least 1750 & minimal to no nitrates. Also, they h

Started by Joe Bruno in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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HELP WITH DUCK / GEESE PROBLEMS

ANY CREATIVE SOLUTIONS OUT THERE FOR SHOOING OFF DUCKS AND GEESE?

THEY HAVE BECOME IMMUNE TO A "FAKE SNAKE" - NEED SOME KIND OF A MOTION ACTIVATED SOLUTION THAT PRODUCES A SUDDEN MOVEMENT WHEN THE VARMINTS APPEAR

THEY ARE COATING THE POOL AND POOL DECK

Started by Charles Allen in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Selling good used parts that companies throw away(because they're ripping off their customers)

I know several companies in Atlanta where my friends/colleagues work and their company's business model is built around ripping off the customer. For example, they have to replace the Polaris bags every month regardless of condition ( and its above t

Started by Lee Davis in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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1099 Vs W2

In the interest of planning WAY ahead. I am wondering the opinion of my pool brothers and sisters. I have seen some pros and cons to both but I am curious to hear from those who have lived the life of hiring. Is it better to hire employees or contra

Started by Jason in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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3D Pool Drawings!

www.azpoolstudio.com

Is the site I have created to help clients design a pool in your backyard or anywhere for that matter!

Please take a minute to visit and send me an email if you have any questions!

Thanks!

Started by Ryan Osmun in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Looking for service in Mid Kansas

I have an opportunity for someone in Mid Kansas. One of my clients is going to be blasting and resurfacing their pool and they asked me for a recommendation. I know no one in the area. Any suggestions?

Started by Wes Burdine in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Pool Service/Repair relocation

My wife and i are looking to relocate from southern california. We love Boise and Salt lake city. Is there a way to find out how many pools are in these areas? I understand that it will be significantly less than where we are now, but id like to k

Started by Andrew Keene in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Tannic Acid

I have got a customer that just re-plastered a pool, and the water he is putting back into the pool is from a well that has lots of iron and tannic acid. I know he could call a water truck to fill the pool, but he is not interested in that. The iro

Started by Seth Walker in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Step Into Swim Campaign donations make big splash for New York State Kids

ew York State kicked off its swim season July 9 at Roberto Clemente State Park in the Bronx with an expanded free, learn-to-swim program funded through a collaboration between New York State Parks, American Red Cross,
the New York State Department of

Started by Laurie Batter in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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To phone book or not to phone book?

Over the years I have owned many companies. I have found that it works well in some industries it works well and others it does not work at all. We have our pool company in 2 cities, in one it worked well with the ad we had another it did not work wi

Started by Derrick Todd in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Looking at a mailer

We are looking at doing a mailer with a magnet on it. So my question to you is,

If you got this in the mail would you keep the magnet or throw it away?

Also if you have done mailer postcards with magnets on them let me know how it worked for you. Thank

Started by Derrick Todd in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Price Check

I would like to know what people are charging for weekly pool service?

I do an all inclusive service that includes chems. my customers pay one price, so I wanted what others are doing.

Started by Derrick Todd in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Pool/Spa Articles

The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry - New Volume 6 Now Online

Posted by Que Hales on March 14, 2019 at 9:32pm

The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry is coming back! JSPSI, a peer-reviewed technical journal, began in 1995 as a subscription-supported print-based publication. It contained articles at a technical…

Plaster Finishes Should Last 20 Years

Posted by Kim Skinner on February 11, 2019 at 5:07pm

All pool plaster finishes should last 20 years or more. However, some last only 5 to 7 years, and some less than a year before the plaster surface deteriorates, discolors, and looks terrible.

Why the difference? Very often, plaster…

Is Pool Water Balance Always the Problem?

Posted by Kim Skinner on February 6, 2019 at 4:24pm

For 50 years, the pool industry has considered pool water within an LSI of -0.3 and +0.5 to be acceptable and balanced. But recently, and without providing any supporting science or research, the NPC is trying to convince the industry that any…

Are All Color Pigments Good for Pool Plaster

Posted by Kim Skinner on January 17, 2019 at 3:30pm

There are two important issues involved when trying to achieve quality colored pool plaster that will remain durable, attractive, and the proper shade for many years.

The first issue is to utilize superior workmanship practices to achieve…

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

Posted by Kim Skinner on January 17, 2019 at 3:25pm

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

An attractive plaster color (other than white) is often preferred by pool owners. However, it is very difficult for plasterers to produce a uniform and consistent color. The reality is…

The LSI is Reliable

Posted by Kim Skinner on October 12, 2018 at 3:36pm

Using the Langelier Saturation Index as a guide for maintaining proper pool water balance and to protect pool plaster has become a mainstay in our industry, and we believe, for good reason.

We at onBalance have conducted several LSI…

Aqua Genie

Posted by David Robbins on August 18, 2018 at 7:33am

I have a real old Aqua Genie skimmer with a control valve.

My issue is there is no plumbing schematics detailing how to connect the feed inside the skimmer through the control assembly and into the bottom of the hopper. If anyone knows…

Pool Start-up Alternative for Plaster Pools

Posted by Kim Skinner on July 5, 2018 at 11:15am

Orenda Technologies has recently unveiled a new start-up program that prevents the formation of plaster dust by adding calcium (calcium chloride) to low calcium tap water while filling brand-new plaster pools. We have received communications…

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Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit (240)

Issues with using rainwater for everything pool construction and maintenance related

Does CO2 affect Alkalinity?

Do you think Automatic pool Skimmers solve a valuable problem?

How big is the market of Automatic pool Skimmers?

Are Swimming Pool Forums dying a death?

Pool Service Company Management Software

New Tool Proposed

Pee In Pools

Need help with Phosphates

HELP WITH DUCK / GEESE PROBLEMS

Selling good used parts that companies throw away(because they're ripping off their customers)

1099 Vs W2

3D Pool Drawings!

Looking for service in Mid Kansas

Pool Service/Repair relocation

Tannic Acid

Step Into Swim Campaign donations make big splash for New York State Kids

To phone book or not to phone book?

Looking at a mailer

Price Check

Note: this page contains paid content.

Pool/Spa Articles

The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry - New Volume 6 Now Online

Plaster Finishes Should Last 20 Years

Is Pool Water Balance Always the Problem?

Are All Color Pigments Good for Pool Plaster

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

The LSI is Reliable

Aqua Genie

Pool Start-up Alternative for Plaster Pools

Note: this page contains paid content.