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New Applicance Installer Compliance Law?

Whats everyones take on Texas having to be Licensed Appliance Installer to do electrical?

Splash and dash!!

Do you think getting referred to as a splash and dash service is an offensive expression? Someone asked the same question the other day and i said i wouldn't want to be called it but i know there are many out there. There is allot more to it than to

How are service companies handling dechlorination in commercial pools when backwashing a filter?

In South Carolina, and surely in many other states as well, state codes are mandating that commercial pools have some sort of dechlorination tank for waste water when filters are backwashed.  I spoke with our Department of Health and Environmental Co

Tricks to protect Plaster?

Looking for any tricks that might help my guys to protect the plaster while replacing tile and coping but not the plaster. We get drips of thinset, grout etc on the plaster. Any suggestions?

Landfill debris created by Chip Out of average plaster or stone pool

I am doing some research on the debris impact of chipping out an average plaster or stone pool.

How many tons of debris are loaded to the landfill from one pool?

I am also trying to analyse the amount of airborne debris (the big white cloud of dust) c

Stain Removal

What is your preferred method for removing stains and what are your preferences with stain removers like ascorbic acid versus oxalic acid?

M.I.A.

Guys and gals,

Any idea why so many join the site weekly but then have little or no input on the site.  It seems like a lot of the same people responding to discussion forums and with the pool season getting ready to break, I'm worried there will be l

Low ballers!!

Whats your going rate? Been experiencing low ballers recently that make estimates well below the fair market value in hopes that the customer may use them over the competition always end up regretting their actions when they realize they are digging

Common Injection Fittings - What are my options?

Please forgive my ignorance of this topic, but I could really use some help.

I am trying to figure out what the most common, or preferred, method of chemical injection fittings are used. When you set up a new chemical system for a commercial or resid

Above ground liner installs

I hope everyone is doing well.  Just would like your input on how you install above ground liners.  Over lap as well as beaded.  How many guys do you use?  Vac?  How do you limit foot prints in the sand?  I have done many and they come out great.  Ho

Pricing an account

I need some help pricing a new client.

They are building a 250K pool, plus a 100k koi pond pool.  They are wanting a full service on it. 

Were not used to this type of clients here in KY, they are wanting a daily service.  So I ask, what would you gu

Proteam's System Support In action or Alka Seltzer for your pool

A while back someone asked to see Proteam's System Support in action. I found a video I had shot and thought I would post it. It really cool how it works the organics to the top and makes skimming them out a breeze. It looks like you toss in about 50

Pictures of your service vehicles.

Share Your Tips, Tricks, Techniques and Tools Of The Trade With Other Swimming Pool Professionals Here

               Years ago a customer saw me doing something ( I do not exactly remember what it was) to her pool and remarked about it as being clever. She asked me if I was going to add it to my journal. I nodded with a grin to acknowledge her commen

GPS Tracking

I am wondering if anyone uses any sort of GPS tracking.  About 5 years ago we used a company called SageQuest and had our vehicles outfitted.  We discontinued that service as it was too expensive for 17 vehicles and we did not see a measurable return

What Do You Guys See For Problems Around Pools?

Spring is coming and lots of folks will be building new pools or landscaping around their existing ones. We all know that "lazy root" trees like Pine and Ficus cause damage to decks and pools areas, but lots of folks think that Palm trees are safe be

Aboveground Pool Wall-Cart

Does anyone know of any aboveground pool wall carts?  We have had 2 for the last 10 years and we are in the market for a few more but can not find a company who makes them.

Thanks,

Chris

What would you prefer in service route accounts, quality or quantity?

What type of photometer are service guys using in their markets to accurately test water?

In the state of South Carolina, DHEC (Department of Health andEnvironmental Control) is sending out those in code enforcement with aPalintest photometer to accurately test water  Does anyone have experiencewith the Palintest or any other photometer?

Title 20 pump list?

I'm trying to find the "list" of pumps that comply with Title 20.  I'm reading all these articles that say the pump must be on "the list", but I cannot find this list.  

Thanks!

Jennifer