Does anyone know where I can buy Stingray or Piranha leaf nets? The pool world's largest distributor quit carrying them...Leslies Pool Supply. They are now selling a cheap knockoff made in China. I bought one and it lasted about 3 weeks. And when I s
Read more…Hello Geniuses,
I am trying to find a kind Genius who could get hold of a pentair fullfloxf backwash valve 263080
and send it to me in Great Britain, any one who can help please PM or email me.
Pentair won't supply direct or through Pentair Europe for s
Read more…This app would be of great benefit for many pool companies in the USA to assist them in their marketing, hopefully it will be available soon in the EU as well ;-). Very reasonably priced as well.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pool-route-developer/
Read more…Has anyone used vinyl stripes for the lane markers, when they were repainting a concrete pool? The decision has been made to paint the pool, so don't need the "why don't you plaster comments".
Read more…looking for a supplier for bull nose/ with hand grip, ceramic tile (for lack of a better description. Commercial application for pool edge to deck transition. 1"? down pool wall (fiberglass pool) 3 + " on the deck thk-you
Read more…Our website, www.liquidpoolcovers.com, was just redone and I am going through all the backlinks to make sure nothing is missing or linking to a page that doesn't exist anymore.
There is one site that has multiple company listings that are all linking
Read more…Does anyone have any suggestions on how to start an online store, and is it too late? We are simply trying to compliment the retail we currently have out of a brick/mortar store. Thank you, Jamie
Read more…I am looking for a POS for a small retail location. We currently use Quickbooks to manage our accounting, but not as a POS. It is very painful to look up items and get the customer out the door. We are looking for a smoother transition and wanted som
Read more…I'm from deep south Texas and have a few customers looking for an alternative to the common Brand of chlorine generator pushed in this area. Any type of feedback would be appreciated. Looking for specific info on Circupool and EcoMatic
Thanks!!
Read more…What kind of pricing strategies are you all using to stay competitive in this economy? What types of margins are you getting from various product categories in you stores?
Would love some feedback from other pool professionals on a commercial robotic pool cleaner recommendation. Warranty? Experience? Ease of repair? Thanks, Juanita
Read more…Does anyone know where to buy Pool Accessories Wholesale? Like Floats, balls, games etc.
Read more…I am looking for input from retailers out there selling 1# bags of granulated cal-hypo. Some companies sell Zap-it and others sell Pool Corp's Super Shock-it while others sell something completely different. What is your feedback on the quality of t
Read more…Well it looks like spring is starting here in KY, it was around 70 degrees today ( this just might nbe a tease though but its getting people thinking about pools and acessories)
I was just going to see how you guys fight the big box stores on your ch
Read more…Who do you think is the best manufactuerer of residential equipment?
Please provide specific resons for your response:
I would appreciate it if any manufacturers represente
Read more…I am going with my two store managers. It is a unique training opportunity I think, and the first time I have seen a distributor support reatil to this extent. I am looking forward to learning some new things and also seeing the vendors. Is anyone e
Read more…Those of you who do your own article writing and marketing for SEO may want to check out http://www.squidoo.com/. It allows you to make use of images by embedding them with links instead of merely using them as illustrations, as most sites do. I've
Read more…Zodiac Pool Care just released their 2011 LAAP policy. This got me to thinking about how the LAAP and MAP programs designed by manufacturers to help protect the industry from internet retailers is a double edged sword. Though (legitimate) e-commerc
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…
