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Retail Sales Tips

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

Started by Monique Nelson in Pool Retail Topics

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The Chemical That Turns Urine Blue In A Swimming Pool

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

Started by Matthew Giovanisci in Pool Retail Topics

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A simple and cheap way to encourage retail store traffic

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

Started by Merry Wise in Pool Retail Topics

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Need 80 sq.ft. of 6"x6" Cobalt Blue Pool Tile Immediately

Hey guys,

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

Started by Andy Henderson in Pool Retail Topics

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FINANCAL SOFTWARE FOR RETAIL STORE

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?

Started by Kim Cox in Pool Retail Topics

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Free pumps? What is Edison doing?

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

Started by Jennifer Dorn in Pool Retail Topics

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Open 7 Days a week?

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

Started by Jennifer Dorn in Pool Retail Topics

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new employee

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!!

Started by Cajun Pool Boy in Pool Retail Topics

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FREE WATER TESTING

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

Started by TED E.C. DUNCAN in Pool Retail Topics

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Jandy or Pentair

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

Started by Brad Carney in Pool Retail Topics

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PoolCorp Acquires General Pool Supply, But Where Do Dealers Stand?

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

Started by Monique Nelson in Pool Retail Topics

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What does HGTV have against us?

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

Started by Adam Spate in Pool Retail Topics

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Email Heat Pump Sales

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

Started by Wendy Purser in Pool Retail Topics

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Pool-Trol 50 Black Algacide

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

Started by Cajun Pool Boy in Pool Retail Topics

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palin testing system

anyone had expereince with this brand and if so what was it?how well did it work for you?

Started by Meg Tunstall in Pool Retail Topics

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Financing

What are the options for hottub and above ground financing. Any good inground financing out there?

Started by Barbara Shepard in Pool Retail Topics

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Who makes the Critter Lid

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.

Started by Kelly Reed in Pool Retail Topics

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Great Source for Tri Clop Cartridges tc-300 tc-450 tc-600

Started by Keith Wilshusen in Pool Retail Topics

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Need help finding a dome

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

Started by Eric Smith in Pool Retail Topics

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Commercial suction Vacuum Heads

Which brand works for you in manual type commercial vacuum heads for very large pools...

Started by Nitin Thakker in Pool Retail Topics

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Pool/Spa Articles

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…

Are All Color Pigments Good for Pool Plaster

Posted by Kim Skinner on January 17, 2019 at 3:30pm

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…

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

Posted by Kim Skinner on January 17, 2019 at 3:25pm

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

An attractive plaster color (other than white) is often preferred by pool owners. However, it is very difficult for plasterers to produce a uniform and consistent color. The reality is…

The LSI is Reliable

Posted by Kim Skinner on October 12, 2018 at 3:36pm

Using the Langelier Saturation Index as a guide for maintaining proper pool water balance and to protect pool plaster has become a mainstay in our industry, and we believe, for good reason.

We at onBalance have conducted several LSI…

Aqua Genie

Posted by David Robbins on August 18, 2018 at 7:33am

I have a real old Aqua Genie skimmer with a control valve.

My issue is there is no plumbing schematics detailing how to connect the feed inside the skimmer through the control assembly and into the bottom of the hopper. If anyone knows…

Pool Start-up Alternative for Plaster Pools

Posted by Kim Skinner on July 5, 2018 at 11:15am

Orenda Technologies has recently unveiled a new start-up program that prevents the formation of plaster dust by adding calcium (calcium chloride) to low calcium tap water while filling brand-new plaster pools. We have received communications…

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Pool Retail Topics (43)

Retail Sales Tips

The Chemical That Turns Urine Blue In A Swimming Pool

A simple and cheap way to encourage retail store traffic

Need 80 sq.ft. of 6"x6" Cobalt Blue Pool Tile Immediately

FINANCAL SOFTWARE FOR RETAIL STORE

Free pumps? What is Edison doing?

Open 7 Days a week?

new employee

FREE WATER TESTING

Jandy or Pentair

PoolCorp Acquires General Pool Supply, But Where Do Dealers Stand?

What does HGTV have against us?

Email Heat Pump Sales

Pool-Trol 50 Black Algacide

palin testing system

Financing

Who makes the Critter Lid

Great Source for Tri Clop Cartridges tc-300 tc-450 tc-600

Need help finding a dome

Commercial suction Vacuum Heads

Note: this page contains paid content.

Pool/Spa Articles

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?

Are All Color Pigments Good for Pool Plaster

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

The LSI is Reliable

Aqua Genie

Pool Start-up Alternative for Plaster Pools

Note: this page contains paid content.