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Thousands of Residential Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Could Be Ordered Shut Down In California

Unless the pool, spa and hot tub industry enacts legislation in 2010 to rectify the problem, tens ofthousands of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs could be ordered shut down inCalifornia as part of a state and local drought response, cautions JohnNor

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

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Pool Beam Skiimer

I am looking for a skimmer that will fit in the pool beam of a gunite pool. Beam thickness of no more than 12".

We are trying to eliminate the need to box out for a regular skimmer. Our customer feels that the box would ruin the aesthetics of the pro

Started by Michael J Taylor in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Fun video

Hot Tubs are featured in this Diehard battery video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL2tD_rbdXs&feature=related

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

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Calling all Green Manufacturers

Hello I am James Kantorowicz I am calling on all manufacturers for the pool and spa industry concerning green technologies. This would include Heaters, Pumps, Filters, Solar, Circulation, Cleaners, Covers, Pools, Spas Etc... anything to help cons

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

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$25,000 Posible for the F.S.P.A. Safe Kids

Please Note, The Fed Ex/ NFL Air and Ground Player of the Year Nominees have been announced and there is exciting news! Jacksonville's Maurice Jones-Drew is one of the Ground Player of the Year Nominees! If he receives the most votes, Safe Kids Nort

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

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Marketing in 2010

I've recently read a short story called Obvious Adams by Robert R.Updegraff. It is a story about advertising, and I recommend itto everyone to read. One thing that I took away from this tale wasthat the most important point of advertising was not to

Started by Monique Nelson in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Trends favor leisure market growth

This news was published in Casual Living's online newsletter today:

Study predicts demand will reach $7.2 billion in 2013

-- Casual Living, 1/12/2010 9:37:00 AM

Consumer lifestyle trends will continue to bring growth to the leisure industry, a new study

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

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orlando pool show

any one going ? i am thinking about going down visiting the show and some relatives while i am down . what classes are good ? i hear this is a good show . any advise would be great .gari

Started by gari liacopoulos in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Construction Scheduling help

My need is some advice on construction scheduling management and/or programs. Boss wants to see and we need to have a scheduling program to plot and track our projects and men they want see what is happening all the time on every job. I found a Gant

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

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Leak Detection Helps Build Customer Loyalty.

Aside from the additional income leak detection and repair can offer, it also keeps your customers from straying. The more services they can find under one roof the better. A leaking pool has a way of sending a homeowner into a panic. Be the guy that

Started by Emile Stinchcombe in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Need Article Ideas, Photos, How-To's, etc.

Hi All:I'm the editor/guide to About.com's Pool and Patio site: http://poolandpatio.about.com. The site is geared to the average consumer and DIYer, and articles include a mix of photos, step-by-steps, how-to's, along with trends and news.I'm in the

Started by Lisa H. Taylor in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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In-Store Events

A couple years ago, we held a series of events/sales to celebrate our 50 year anniversary. It was very successful for us. We had a Auto Cleaner Day, our annual parking lot sale, a crazy sale on HASA chlorine, Patio Furniture Day & Toy Day.I would lik

Started by Jennifer Dorn in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Marketing mailer

It is time to start up with the new marketing ideas for 2010. Last year I mailed post cards out to previous clients and potential new clients off of a database from a builder. I am wondering how other pool companies attract new clients without using

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

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In store water test station!!???

I know i have asked before but what is the most cost effective and quality water test station!!! I am about to put a new person in my store and she doesnt have much experience in water testing so i figured a station would be the easiest also does any

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

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Yellow Page Advertising - Online and Book

Hi. I was wondering what the rest of you have seen as far as roi for an ad either in the print book, online,or both. Do you bother with the upgraded listing? If you are not using the Yellow Pages/Dex, what other avenues aside from your web site do yo

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

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Im ready to get involved with Leak Detection.

I'm interested in getting involved in pool leak detection work. Was wondering everyones thoughts on this. Information regarding equipment needed, equipment cost, and training would all be appreciated.Thanks Jacob

Started by Jacob Durand in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Stand up and Take Notice!

As the sales and marketing manager for a pool industry manufacturer I am always on the lookout for trends in the marketplace. I am very interested to understand what makes you – the “Pool Guy”, the “Retail Store” the “Builder” – stand up and take not

Started by Monique Nelson in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Residential Pool Inspections

A recent newspaper article in the "Home" section warned prospective buyers that home inspectors weren't really qualified to assess the condition of the pool/spa environ & related equipment. Could a hook-up with home inspection services be a new reven

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

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Low Cost & Free Advertising?

Any suggestions for affordable advertising? We currently utilize yellow page and direct mail mostly for advertising. We are going to scale back the yellow pages next year when it is time to update ads.I started a facebook and also started posting on

Started by Jennifer Dorn in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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What else do you offer with your service?

Hi everyone,I was wondering what else do you offer besides your regular pool service. I do pool service, leak detection and pressure washing of decks and sometimes homes.Does any one offer replastering, liner replacement, leak detection, new pool bui

Started by brian thomas 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)

Thousands of Residential Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Could Be Ordered Shut Down In California

Pool Beam Skiimer

Fun video

Calling all Green Manufacturers

$25,000 Posible for the F.S.P.A. Safe Kids

Marketing in 2010

Trends favor leisure market growth

Study predicts demand will reach $7.2 billion in 2013

-- Casual Living, 1/12/2010 9:37:00 AM

orlando pool show

Construction Scheduling help

Leak Detection Helps Build Customer Loyalty.

Need Article Ideas, Photos, How-To's, etc.

In-Store Events

Marketing mailer

In store water test station!!???

Yellow Page Advertising - Online and Book

Im ready to get involved with Leak Detection.

Stand up and Take Notice!

Residential Pool Inspections

Low Cost & Free Advertising?

What else do you offer with your service?

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.