Does anybody have a recommendation for a sealer to use on a slate pool deck where the slate is flaking off because of salt splash out? Is it possible to preserve the slate?
Read more…Looking for either decals or a way to have paint stick to a stainless steel pool for a swimming target.
Read more…Have you used bentonite water stop when replacing a skimmer in a gunite pool. If so, please tell me how it worked out? Also, can it be purchased is small quantities?
Read more…At a recent class on heaters one of the participants stated that there is against federal law for a person not licensed inn the handling of refrigerants to remove the access cover of a heat pump if he cavity includes the refrigerant coil. The teacher
Read more…Does anyone have any experience with fitting a vinyl liner into an existing IG pool? Does the liner fit better if the floor is "dished out" or if the floor is flat? Does any manufacturer recommend "dishing out" the pool floor to make for an easier or
Read more…I am looking for a hand held drum grinder for resurfacing. Have seen it advertised in the past, but am having trouble finding the manufacturer.
Read more…Instead of sand blasting I am looking for a grinder to remove plaster in preparation for resurfacing. I have seen a hand held drum grinder advertised in the past but have not been able to locate one. Any help will be appreciated.
Read more…I have a customer that has recurring CD equipment failures in thier indoor pool. They use the equipment for water arobics and is installed in the pool area. They are looking for a piece of equipment that can stand up to the humidity. Does anyone have
Read more…We are experiencing several pools with rust and metals returning into the spa. What is the best method for clearing the lines? Is there a permanent solution, or will this continue to happen unless the heater is replaced?
Read more…I'm in North Central Florida. Mice, Rats, and Squirels love to nest in gas heater cabinets, eat the wire harnesses and make a great mess.Have you found a solution to keep the rodents away. I've often suggested mothballs around the equipment. A custom
Read more…I recently took over a pool service account that had a remarkablely large amount of green staining. The client has a Salt machine and PH chem pump. The pool was balanced but the Chlorine reading was well over 12-20PPM. The salt machine was turned up
Read more…I have a semi-public pool that needs to comply with the VGB Act. If I replace all of the main drain covers, and install a VRS, will the pool be in compliance with the VGB Act? Do I need to rip out the old main drains and replace them setting them 3'
Read more…I know there are a lot of experts out there and I was just wondering if any one might want to offer what they think might be a good number of pools a single pool service teck can clean on a weekly service route if the pools are all within walking dis
Read more…I was wondering if there was a standard regarding the conducting of a pressure decay test on pool pipes before they are hooked up to the filter. For instance, if air is used, at what psi and for how long? Any psi drop off allowed during that time? If
Read more…Does anyone know exactly what DE powder is made of? I heard it was crushed coral, crushed fossils etc. Where is it from?
Read more…Scenario:Client calls me up and tells me the water in their vinyl-lined above ground pool which has already been winterized has since drained completely. I feel I should take the cover off, check for leaks, replace the liner (if necessary), and re-wi
Read more…I realize that some of you have done renovations to pools to raise the depth from 8 to 5 feet. I was wondering if any of you have had success with any particular method of doing this to ensure integrity of the final plaster and eliminate cracking in
Read more…Does anyone have a good (online?) source for parts breakdowns for comm. equipt like Berkely Pumps, etc.ThanksHank
Read more…Has anyone had any experience with the black algae or fungus as it is, that comes through a vinyl liner from under the liner? We get this from time to time and have used a product that Jack's Magic carries for this purpose with good success. Any othe
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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…
