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Pool company management software

We have looked at RB Control systems off and on. Does anyone use such a system that would have any positive or negative feed back they would share. We are a construction, service and reatil outfit and we are looking for ways/systems to improve our sc

Started by Jamie Bampfield in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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MRSA in pool or on pool deck?

The estate of a person who recently died from complications with MRSA has asked me to sanitize the pool and pool deck while the house is in probate. Any special recommendations for this scenario?

Thanks,

Scott

Started by Scott Coffman in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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US Green Chamber Video

The US Green Chamber came out and did a short video on us a couple weeks ago. We are happy to be a part of this Chamber and to represent our industry. Here's a link to the video:

https://www.youtube.com/user/USGreenChamber#p/a/u/2/UbbAnIKcIRs

Started by Bruce Wettstein in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Mobile Reverse Osmosis

Hello everyone! I recently read an article in one of our industry magazines about the use of MRO, Mobile Reverse Osmosis, to " refresh " pool water. I am in northern Michigan and far away from a water shortage, but deal with lots of shallow wells to

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

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Installation cost analysis

Hi, I am looking for some average prices for the installation of heat pump, gaz heater and propane heater in these states: CA, TX, OK, FL, MN, OR, MA, VA. I also need to know if the propane and gaz tank are normally rented or sold with the propane an

Started by Stephanie Dube in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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How to import products of S.R.Smith??

Our company want to import diving boards from S.R.Smith, how to operate it, now I could not contact with the incharge person. Any one knows how to do that? Thanks.

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

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Vegas???

Just wondering what happened to the "Meet and Greet" @ Eye Candy in Vegas last week?

Though we got there a bit late (about 10) there were 4 of us that met up specifically at Eye Candy hoping to interact with some of the members...

Did the event get can

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

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Dealing with Non-Paying Customers

Just curious how people in the business deal with customers that refuse to pay. I've had mediocre success with small claims courts. Anything near $1,000 usually involves a contract that I get a down payment from the customer, so I haven't had any t

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

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Salt coversion pool systems, what harm will adding a cup of muriadic acid per 10,000 gals. per week to skimmer intake cause.

I maintain a Florida based pool for testing my product's cleaning ability on the pool cartridge filter. The Pool was 6-months old when I took over the maintence. It has a salt conversion system and is a 10,000 gal. Masonary inground pool. for the fi

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

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Who here is on LinkedIn?

Just wondering which of you fellow Geniuses are on LinkedIn? I would love to add those of you that are to my network. Here is my "address":

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bruce-wettstein/28/817/a4a

I hope all you fellow Geniuses have had a great summe

Started by Bruce Wettstein in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Fire Features

Greetings one and all,

I am beginning a pool/spa renovation and the client has interest in natural gas fire features in the raised wall with sheers we are adding. I did one similar to this but it was a client supplied apparatus and I had no contact wi

Started by Bill Conant in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Employee Handbooks

I am wondering how many companies use employee handbooks for pool service tech's; and how detailed they may be. I am a former "corporate drone" and I am used to the rules and regulations that come with it. I know our industry is a little more relax

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

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Foremost handbook on Aquatic Therapy & Congrats to Dr. Becker for his ISHOF Award

What are you using as a reference guide for aquatic therapy?

Drs. Becker and Cole have just published their new 3rd edition definitive textbook, Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy. Practitoners and laypersons alike have been waiting for this new edition,

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

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Something about the water makes us feel so good. Do you know the science of why?

Learn what those somethings are - science-based research presenting Oct 12-14, World Aquatic Health Conf. Of 45 seminars, 10 devoted to health benefits.

Leading physicians and researchers chosen by the National Swimming Pool Foundation andthe Aquatic

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

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Sold my business, selling giant lot of parts on eBay

Hey everyone! How's it going. I have been on the site in a while, it looks good.

I hope I don't get scolded by forum admins for this post.

I just wanted to let all the pool biz. owners out there that I'd recently sold my business and I'm selling all

Started by Loren Whitney in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Selling & Delivering Chemicals from my Truck

I live in a rural area that happens to have a good amount of residential pools and A LOT of large apartment complexes. (College Town). We have no retail pool store and the nearest pool store is a 90 mile round trip. Most folks are making the drive or

Started by Bud Brinkley in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Anyone charging a Fuel Surcharge Yet?

Anyone charging a fuel surcharge yet or increased their charges?

facebook.com/PoolStar

Buy sell & trade pool service route accounts RouteAccounts.com

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

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Used Starting blocks, guard stands, etc

Has anyone ever had any experience dealing with sale/purchase of used blocks. Here in Michigan everyone is near broke (gotta love the automotive industry) and nobody wants to spend $1000 or more on replacing starting blocks, guard stands and I think

Started by Rob M in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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brown water

whats your remedy for brown water discovered at opening . massive amount of leaves were left on safety cover all winter

Started by Gregory Masterson in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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First Lady's Let's Move Campaign and Swimming

If you have followed the Let's Move initiative, then you may be aware that swimming is not included in the structure. In a conversation recently with Eric Herman, editor of Watershapes magazine, we agreed it should be part of any through child-fitnes

Started by Laurie Batter 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)

Pool company management software

MRSA in pool or on pool deck?

US Green Chamber Video

Mobile Reverse Osmosis

Installation cost analysis

How to import products of S.R.Smith??

Vegas???

Dealing with Non-Paying Customers

Salt coversion pool systems, what harm will adding a cup of muriadic acid per 10,000 gals. per week to skimmer intake cause.

Who here is on LinkedIn?

Fire Features

Employee Handbooks

Foremost handbook on Aquatic Therapy & Congrats to Dr. Becker for his ISHOF Award

Something about the water makes us feel so good. Do you know the science of why?

Learn what those somethings are - science-based research presenting Oct 12-14, World Aquatic Health Conf. Of 45 seminars, 10 devoted to health benefits.

Sold my business, selling giant lot of parts on eBay

Selling & Delivering Chemicals from my Truck

Anyone charging a Fuel Surcharge Yet?

Used Starting blocks, guard stands, etc

brown water

First Lady's Let's Move Campaign and Swimming

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.