Is any pool operator running two standards for their pool? One at a higher temperature for pool theraphy and another at a lower temperature for aerobics?
With the aging baby boomers I see a need for not just different schedules but different pool tem
Large corporations have better buying power because of the volumn in which they purchase. Their buying power alows them to out price the independent pool business, and gain market share solely on price.
How do we take this community of pool genius'
Read more…Insurance!!!!! I am having trouble getting insurance ever sinse i opend a retail they dont wanna give to me because we maintain pools and they are scared to be sued if we mess up someones water chemistry!! We are small mom and pop service so i dont n
Read more…Does anyone use an electric hot water heater such as the type for a house to heat their pool? I mean to ask, can you run a closed system with a heat exchanger to heat the pool? The water heater would have to have a pump to run the circuit. Would it
Read more…Today I went out to install a hydrostat and fill a new pool. We installed an "Aquastar" 32 inch slot drain. This drain was chosen because it was unblockable and could be used in leiu of dual drains.
My giant complaint about this drain----- there is no
Read more…Here is a terrific interview that helps homeowners consider the benefits of owning and planning a pool before the season. http://ow.ly/2Bp6k
great job Mike!
I am looking for a good example of a checklist for a complete inspection of pool equipment, etc. that I could put in a professional format to offfer as a free audit to potential pool service customers. Whether it be in a work order format or just a s
Read more…Hello.
Tell me what you think -
here is the interview with Watershapes
Marketing pro surveys the #pool#spa#hot tubindustry http://ow.ly/2rY3d
In case you have forgotten this article, written by yours truly last May and published in Men's Exercise Magazine - Read about the sciencebehind the soak in #hot tub #spa http://ow.ly/2rXSF ... you can also learn more about latest in health benefit r
NSPF, a President's Challenge supporter, is pleased to report that swimming is in top 10 of most popular activities! The Presidents Challenge is a program developed by the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
This article in Aquatics Intl looks at why swimming is down as a sport in the US versus UK. Though compared to other sports, it's not that far off. Meanwhile, the really important consideration is this:
http://ow.ly/2oRFa
This is also an example of go
Check out this wonderful story in today's North County Times (north San Diego County)
Here's a wonderful swimming story - this young boy is challenging Michael Phelps
http://ow.ly/2ioC2
Atlanta, GA — Telescope Casual CEO Kathy Juckett provided best practice ti
Read more…The Installer Network is an area where, preferably licensed professional installers can add their company as an outlet for consumers to access for installation of swimming pool products they have purchased online or from other resources..............
Read more…It would be fun to know how many people in our
industry swim for fitness. Or do you have a regular water exercise program you follow? Do you have the passion? Can you share that love and excitement with your customers? Let's start a chat on this.
Do you enjoy creating art? If so, now's your chance
to shine and create art with an aquatic theme for
the World Aquatic Health Conference Aquatic Art Exhibition.
Here's the info, or open the attached file below.
2010 World Aquatic Health™ Conference
Aquat
Any method for removing rust stains from fertilizer pellets accidently cast on a plaster or Diamond Brite pool surface, without draining the pool.
Bruce
poolrepairdiver.com
Read more…John Norwood, President of SPEC, announced today that SB 1254, a bill SPEC is actively advocating, is scheduled for a hearing before the Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protection Committee on Tuesday, June 15th at 9:00 a.m. SPEC urges a
Read more…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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
