I was driving around my neighborhood the other day looking at the roof-mounted solar pool collectors and was shocked to find 3 solar pool heating systems facing true north.These solar pool heating systems are really a waste of the pool owners' money.
Read more…Just thought we might start a discussion and share info about the trip. My daughter has been to Provence twice and had some good suggestions and I am still trying to find out some tips, too. Also, would anyone be interested in going together on a car
Read more…We are investigating the feasibility of offering extending warranties to our customers. Currently we have a standard one year warranty with some basic exclusions, lifetime structural warranty on the gunite shell, and Pentair's 3 year warranty for equ
Read more…Hi everybody this is my first post, I've been lurking around for the past couple months and decided I better dive in. I am getting a lot of insight out of PGN and PGA.I am gathering ideas and resources for a pool service and repair company website, t
Read more…Do you realize we are the only industry in the U.S. were you can buy 100% American Made Products to go along with our 100% American Made Products and Services??? Think about Wal Mart, we as a pool and spa trade are competeing against them and do not
Read more…In the northeast our service business is very seasonal and we only have about 7 months were there is a huge demand for pool service techs and then the other 5 months are very slow. We have found that the H2B work visa programs have helped us to expan
Read more…As customers get more energy conscious here in Ohio, particularly commercial facilities, I am getting more inquires about savings for pumps. Naturally, VFDs come up. Does anyone have long-term experience with VFDs other than Pentair's Intelliflo pump
Read more…I have a customer who has an unfinished fire pit he wants me to do a fire and water pit anyone has an idea i have never done this before?
Read more…I am going to drain and paint my pool. I have no idea what paint is already on the pool but I do know I would like to repaint it. It is an indoor concrete pool. I also Intend to replace my chlorine feeder at the same time and use a different type of
Read more…This of course varies from region to region ranging from the “high end” paradise to “everyman’s” backyard oasis. The common feature should be the builder’s price book. As I read about not selling below cost or not sacrificing quality to reduce a bid,
Read more…Here's a link to a wonderful story I came across today: Print it, share it on your website, and collect more - consider starting a blog with these!http://www.starbulletin.com/features/20090906_the_goddess_speaks.html
Read more…i am trying to see what other pool companies pay their commissioned sales people. I would also like to know how it is paid ie.1/2 at excavation 1/2 at shotcrete? do you pay a commission plus expenses like phone ,gas etc.
Read more…Hello,Just some thoughts on building a resource for getting help via e-mail or phone.I seem to spend half the time of my working day on the phone helping people on the phone, now i don`t mind at all if its a already existing customer or a potential o
Read more…Hey Pool Geniuses!I've long been debating when to add more to my marketing. I've been mulling over costs, timing, implementation, outsourcing, etc. Now I am wondering how do I use door hangers? How much impact have door hangers been to your bottom li
Read more…What social networking sites do you feel is a real gem and why ?
Read more…I have noticed threw the years when i use stain remover it seems I loose the chlorine reading. Its ben a while but i used SUN stain remover the other day and again i get no chlorine reading. So please if someone has the answer to why please inlighten
Read more…Hello I am signing my company up for a membership in a pool industry agency are they truly worth it, and why?
Read more…I am curious to know how if the health reform bill is passed and implemented how you see it effect your business?
Read more…Please check out the following PSP20 installation video. Anyone familiar with the amount of work involved in installing a traditional SVRS will be amazed at how quickly and easily the PSP20 can be installed and setup:http://www.usa-emotron.com/psp20i
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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…
