I write a monthly email directed towards Pool Supply Vendors, particularly Retailers. In this email, I touch down on Sales Tips. Now, of course I put a specific slant on these tips and use examples pertaining to our products Ecosavr and Heatsavr, but
Read more…I just recently wrote a post on my blog about this very subject and I think we need to talk about it. In late June and early July, you are going to start getting a lot of questions. The reason is because a movie is coming out on June 25th called "Gro
Read more…Some of you may already do this, but want to share it anyway in case you might not have tried it. We keep a form on the counter to ask customers to sign up their e-mail address and then I input them into my laptop. About once a month, we send out a
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Hopefully someone out there can help me with this. Working on a renovation/addition to an existing pool and need 80 sg.ft./160 ln.ft. of standard 6"x6" Cobalt Blue Frostproof waterline tile immediately. We're in a bit of a time crunch and a
Read more…I am looking for all in one software for our retail and service company. We want to track inventory and also keep track of income and expenses by our profit centers i.e. retail, service, maintenance. Anny ideas?
I have now had 2 customers say they have gotten a FREE pump from Edison. I don't know what they are installing. One customer thought it was a 2hp Whisperflo, but was unsure. She also got a new time clock. She was supposed to send me a picture, bu
Read more…We are currently open Monday - Saturday. We have been discussing being open on Sundays for the summer. Without working 6-7 days a week, any tips on how this can be accomplished? We have 2 owners that work 5-6 days a week each and I'm the manager a
Read more…I have just hired someone for my store and would like to know if there is any videos out there for me o have her watch to help with water testing i do not have a station yet and am just looki t for help in training!!
Read more…Free Water Testing seems to be the norm with Pool/Spa retailers. However in order to deter pool/spa owners from taking advantage of free water testing and then buying from a discounter or Big Box retailer, this year we introduced a Water Testing Card
Read more…I was wanted to get thoughts on Jandy equipment versus Pentair. We have been with Pentair for 4 years, but we are entertaining the idea of switching to Jandy. Does anyone have experience using both? We use mostly EasyTouch automation with VS Pumps. T
Read more…PoolCorp Acquires General Pool Supply, But Where Do Dealers Stand?I recommend you all read the linked article, and then come back here to leave your thoughts and comments.I am very interested to hear peoples reactions:Does this affect you?Are General
Read more…I came upon this article on y hometown news station website. What is this all about?http://www.frontdoor.com/Home-Finance/5-Worst-Home-Updates/54705/?syc=IBS_54705
Read more…Has anyone else received numerous emails regarding heat pump sales? Wanting to know price so they can tell you quantity to order? They seem fishy so I haven't answered. A year or ago my friend in SC had some of these emails regarding spas. Do we have
Read more…Is this product an algae killer are maintenance? It claims to kill algae and it does not have copper in it(which is not bad) I was just curious if anyone has used this product before. It is a quat algacide with the same basic ingrideients as Backup i
Read more…anyone had expereince with this brand and if so what was it?how well did it work for you?
Read more…What are the options for hottub and above ground financing. Any good inground financing out there?
Read more…Apparently the Citter Skimmer Lid is being advertised in Frontgate so people are asking about it. Does any know who makes it? I cannot find my literature from the tradeshow.Thanks.
Read more…Hello all!Looks like the title caught your interest. I saw, at one point in time in Pool & Spa News or Aqua magazine an ad for a dome for use at a job site. The rainy weather has put us really behind. Having no luck on the internet.Hope one of you ca
Read more…Which brand works for you in manual type commercial vacuum heads for very large pools...
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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…
