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Cartridge filters

Does anyone have a recipe for a solution to soak cartridge filters in? Or should I just buy some expensive filter de-greaser? Also does anyone know where I can purchase a boric acid test kit?

Started by Chuck Beavers in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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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

Started by Kelly Kline Engaldo in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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How do we leverage the pool genius community into buying power?

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'

Started by Don Parish in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Insurance!!!!!

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

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

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Pool Heaters

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

Started by Chuck Beavers in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Aquastar main drains

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

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

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Nice interview with Aqua Pools CT planting the seed to plan a pool early

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!

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

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Checklist for free pool inspection for potential customers

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

Started by Don Siekawitch in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Continuing Education is critical to success. NSPF is helping with scholarships & fellowships

The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®) is pleased to announce the board of directors has awarded $10,000 in Scholarshipsand Fellowships to eight students for the year 2010-2011. Despite the economicdownturn of the past few years, the foundat

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

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Uk Based swimming pool industry site

Hello.

I am trying to build a website aimed at the UK market.

I am employed as a engineer and construction manager

for a local UK company and have an interest in websites

in general. I was wondering if any of you experts who write

such informative artic

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

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My interview with Watershapes Magazine on view of state of the industry

Tell me what you think -
here is the interview with Watershapes

Marketing pro surveys the #pool#spa#hot tubindustry http://ow.ly/2rY3d

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

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Article you may have forgotten about that helps you sell Hot Tubs and their Health Benefits

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

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

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Swimming Makes Top 10 Popular Sports in President's Challenge Program

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

Top 10 PC Activities

Based on d

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

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U.S. Swimming Participation Down, UK Up

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

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

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Young boy overcomes health issues by swimming and he's winning!

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

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

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Survey reveals pent up demand to do home decorating

Telescope Casual CEO says consumers want to spend on home

Shares best practice tips with retailers at Atlanta Market

Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 7/23/2010 10:43:23 AM

Atlanta, GA — Telescope Casual CEO Kathy Juckett provided best practice ti

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

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Want to Install More Pools ???

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..............

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

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Do you have the passion?

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.

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

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Is there an artist in you?

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

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

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Fertilizer Rust Stains

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

Started by Bruce R. Roache 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)

Cartridge filters

Pool Temperature

How do we leverage the pool genius community into buying power?

Insurance!!!!!

Pool Heaters

Aquastar main drains

Nice interview with Aqua Pools CT planting the seed to plan a pool early

Checklist for free pool inspection for potential customers

Continuing Education is critical to success. NSPF is helping with scholarships & fellowships

Uk Based swimming pool industry site

My interview with Watershapes Magazine on view of state of the industry

Article you may have forgotten about that helps you sell Hot Tubs and their Health Benefits

Swimming Makes Top 10 Popular Sports in President's Challenge Program

U.S. Swimming Participation Down, UK Up

Young boy overcomes health issues by swimming and he's winning!

Survey reveals pent up demand to do home decorating

Telescope Casual CEO says consumers want to spend on home

Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 7/23/2010 10:43:23 AM

Want to Install More Pools ???

Do you have the passion?

Is there an artist in you?

Fertilizer Rust Stains

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.