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
Read more…Hot Tubs are featured in this Diehard battery video.
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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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…This news was published in Casual Living's online newsletter today:
Consumer lifestyle trends will continue to bring growth to the leisure industry, a new study
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…Trolling through pool builder websites I came across this link for swimming pool financing;the finance website was last updated 3/2009 so it's seems like a current enterprise.http://www.loansforthehome.com
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…
