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New Emotron PSP20 Installation Video and Rep contact info

Please check out the following PSP20 installation video. Anyone familiar with the amount of work involved in installing a traditional SVRS will be amazed at how quickly and easily the PSP20 can be installed and setup:http://www.usa-emotron.com/psp20i

Started by H2flow in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Help Wanted

Help wanted I am in immediate need of an installer to install 2 of our pool heating systems at one location in NH. This is an up scale resort with 2 swimming pools one inside and one out side and could possibly turn into a pool service client. For in

Started by James Kantorowicz in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Stains? Or discoloration

I just went to a customer of mine to see some stains. I have seen this before and it has happened when we shock a pool. Where the shock lands it almost looks like the plaster has failed are it is starting to deteriate it is splouchy and transparent l

Started by Cajun Pool Boy in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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How has weather affected your market this summer?

We are of course hot hot hot in Houston as always this time of year, but the season was slow to start before it warmed up with our usual weather. We are up in our stores. How has weather affected your market in your part of the country?

Started by Merry Wise in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Evaporative Pool Chillers

Any one have info on pool chiller systems, like "glacier pool cooler" evaporative coolers that have been used in san antonio, texas?

Started by Michael Logsdon SWD, CBP in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Evaporative Pool Chillers

Any one have info on pool chiller systems, like "glacier pool cooler" evaporative coolers that have been used in san antonio, texas?

Started by Michael Logsdon SWD, CBP in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Go To Where The Water Is

I still shake my head when I read in our industry trade magazines how business is way down and store fronts closing across the country.We were all warned through numerous news articles from our trade magazines that it's time to change the way we are

Started by James Kantorowicz in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Improving Pool Water Conservation

As introduction to this discussion let it be said that the goal is the cause of water conservation.Every year swimming pools are wasting billions of gallons of water that can be saved. In areas suffering from water shortages, "It takes only 200 pools

Started by David Hoff in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Lets Meet Up At The Expo

Hey everyone if you are going to support the pool spa and patio industry by exhibiting or attending the Expo this November then lets all meet up and network.

Started by James Kantorowicz in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Helping building content for swimming pool and spa site

Hello,This may seem a strange thinge to put as a topic and i may get some abuse, but here goes.I am from the UK and work as a swimming pool engineer, although i am very proficient with pool construction and filtration, i am missing a huge technical k

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

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Casual Living Magazine reports on Staycation opportunities

Staycations offer opportunity for outdoor furniture salesTelescope National Shopper Survey shows-- Casual Living, 5/29/2009 10:58:00 AMAlmost one-third of consumers are staying home during vacation time, and 59% are cutting back on vacations, accordi

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

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Public Radio today on VGB Act - Marketplace

Lisa Napoli, Marketplace Public Radio discusses VGB Pool & Spa Safety Act -Tom Lachocki, National Swimming Pool Foundation interviewed.http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/05/22/pm_pools/

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

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What do you think about the potential of Facebook

Just thought i would ask this question, just setup an account for Facebook. I dont know if i should add my own personal Facebook friends or just stick to my business.By no means an expert with it, so please give me your thoughts on its merit, if ther

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

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Identify this equipment

I did a pool inspection the other day and ran across a unit I hadn't seen before. Can someone identify this unit. At first I thought this was a blower for the fiberglass built in spa, however there was no aeration holes in the spa.Thank you,

CIMG3829.

Started by Richard Ross in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Replacement Liner Lead just outside of Minneapolis, MN

Any takers?

Started by Jeff Kayden in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Outdoor Entertainment Trend Growing according to Casual Living Blog

Outdoor Entertaining Trend GrowingMay 1, 2009While consumers are watching their wallets closely, many are finding increased value in entertaining outdoors at home. Some are even investing in products to help bring friends and neighbors together to sh

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

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Replacement Liner Lead in Aztec, NM

I have a lead from my website. If you are interested please let me know.Thanks,Jeff

Started by Jeff Kayden in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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How do social networking tools help your business?

Hi Pool GeniusesI'm thinking of writing an editorial in AQUA about social networking and its use in the pool and spa industry. I'd like to hear from some of you about how you've used this site, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. Thanks.Barrett KilmerC

Started by Barrett Kilmer in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Marketing my pool service and repair business

Hi Everyone,I am in the process of expanding my pool service and repair business and looking for the best ways to go about this. Most of my business has been word of mouth, but now looking into other ways to get my name out there. I have done some re

Started by Best Service Pools in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Liner Pool Lead in Fremont CA

I have a guy in Fremont CA who is looking for a vinyl liner pool builder. He wants a Kayden liner with it. Please let me know if you are interested.

Started by Jeff Kayden in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Pool/Spa Articles

Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues

Posted by Rob Da-J-Man on September 19, 2025 at 11:57am in Pool Design

Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues

asking for a friend, and they are open to work with Qualified Vendors and Contractors : preferably Local - near Chicago area

The "Ancient" steel…

Considerations in Building a "Vanishing Edge" Swimming Pool

Posted by Rex Richard on September 13, 2023 at 4:50pm in Pool Design

Welcome To The Pool Genius Network

Posted by Rex Richard on August 10, 2023 at 5:12pm in Pool Design

If you are a member of the "pool industry" community, you have found your home.

This is a network of pool builders, service professionals, retailers, and pool sales reps,…

The Importance of Yard Elevation in Swimming Pool Design

Posted by Rex Richard on August 10, 2023 at 4:58pm in Pool Design

For…

The Psychology of Swimming Pool Sales: Dive Into the Mind of the Buyer

Posted by Rex Richard on August 10, 2023 at 4:43pm in Pool Design

Swimming pools are often associated with luxury, relaxation, and endless summer fun. But there's more than just the allure of crystal-clear water that leads a…

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…

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Forum

Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit (241)

New Emotron PSP20 Installation Video and Rep contact info

Help Wanted

Stains? Or discoloration

How has weather affected your market this summer?

Evaporative Pool Chillers

Evaporative Pool Chillers

Go To Where The Water Is

Improving Pool Water Conservation

Lets Meet Up At The Expo

Helping building content for swimming pool and spa site

Casual Living Magazine reports on Staycation opportunities

Public Radio today on VGB Act - Marketplace

What do you think about the potential of Facebook

Identify this equipment

Replacement Liner Lead just outside of Minneapolis, MN

Outdoor Entertainment Trend Growing according to Casual Living Blog

Replacement Liner Lead in Aztec, NM

How do social networking tools help your business?

Marketing my pool service and repair business

Liner Pool Lead in Fremont CA

Note: this page contains paid content.

Pool/Spa Articles

Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues

Considerations in Building a "Vanishing Edge" Swimming Pool

Welcome To The Pool Genius Network

The Importance of Yard Elevation in Swimming Pool Design

The Psychology of Swimming Pool Sales: Dive Into the Mind of the Buyer

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?

Note: this page contains paid content.