I apologize if you are seeing this twice. I posted this on AI Connect also. But I think we ALL need to pressure ASME to revise the A112.19.8-2007.Generally, new or revised standards only apply to new work and cannot be applied to existing facilities
Read more…Did anyone see on the news, a few weeks back I believe, a young girl who got her arm stuck in a skimmer hole. The deck had to be broken up and when they took her away to the ambulance,she still had a piece of the pipe wedged around her arm (or elbow)
Read more…The press release below announces results from recent research funded by the National Swimming Pool Foundation. This news story was also sent over the newswire and to targeted mainstream media contacts across the country.We hope you will share this i
Read more…FYI, this story just hit the newswire and is on the Washington Post online edition. It is already showing up and likely to be showing up over the weekend through various news outlets.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/20/AR2
Read more…Hi everyone,I came up with a way to bond pool water that meets the new NEC 2008 Code. I am from MA. where last year January 2008 we went on the NEC 2008 Code. At that time know one had anything so I came up with a product called Bond Safe 680 ( www.b
Read more…Is there an exception in building codes for water depth?EXAMPLE : If a pool is specified to have an 8' deep end, and the actual depth is 8'2", or 7'10", is there an acceptable tolerance for this variation in water depth? Is there anything written abo
Read more…For those of you that are Certified Pool Builders, how does the APSP builder’s manual relate to the test. What portions of the manual are ignored in the test?
Read more…Hey Pool Genius’I am new to Pool Genius, so I apologize if this question has been raised elsewhere on the site.Is the safest solution hydraulically balanced split drains, 3’ or more apart, with properly installed covers and sumps and flow rates that
Read more…As I am preparing for a seminar with the NC Code Officials at some of their regional meetings I would like to be prepared for the questions they may ask. I have seen much confusion regarding velocity vs maximum flow rate; what and where an engineer n
Read more…I had a call today from someone wanting to know if they took the center part, (the drain cover) from the frame, and drilled new holes in the cover so it would match the existing frame, would they be in VGB compliance.They are using a Aquastar RFS9 XX
Read more…What is the opinion regarding sump replacement in spas. We have a spa in Colorado with two extremely shallow sumps (one for circulation and one for jets) which must be replaced. Are we required to install dual drains for each, or can we replace only
Read more…Has anyone received a definite answer on the situation for portable spas? We were told by one manufacturer that they "think" if the spa was manufactured before Dec. 19, 08, it is under the "grandfather clause". We need to know if we can sell the 2008
Read more…On Friday morning, December 12th, the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) sent out a news release tomainstream media regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool & Spa Safety Act compliance issues.In response, the Today Show will be airing a s
Read more…This release went out over the wires today, plus to all senators and congress.Controversial New Pool & Spa Safety Act Will Create Public Pool ClosuresNationwidePR Newswire -- December 12, 2008Legislation could force 300,000 public pools to shut down
Read more…As VGB act is going to be implemented towards the end of this month, does anyone know of any spa drains (bulkhead type fitting) that are compliant with ANSI A112.19.8-2007 standard. Waterway has a 640-3630-V that they say has been approved. Perhaps t
Read more…I am trying to find an illuminated LED Bubbler with Canadian Electrical Safety approvals to put into the suntan bed of the ipool. Any suggestions? Looking for something that is somewhat flush with the surface. Can anyone help?
Read more…I know safety legislation is a sore subject for anyone following it, but here's my question: Have any of you had issues with uninformed local pool inspectors?I have a customer with 2 commercial spas & 2 commercial pools. I told him what retrofits nee
Read more…Please see the website, "In Memoriam of Jonathan "Yoni" Gottesman" at http://www.yonigottesman.com/ This website includes the short life story of Yoni Gottesman who died at a fitness center in California in the presence of lifeguards, counselors, etc
Read more…From: Terry Heim terry@classicpoolandspa.comPosted: 11/2/2008Subject: TDH test gaugeI am looking for information on obtaining the TDH gauge that was discussed in the meeting on Thursday the 20th in the 9:30 am to 11:00 am meeting in Las Vegas Nevada
Read more…Hello,This is a kickoff post for the VGB Forum. This will be a place to exchange questions and answers based on what we know today.To begin, here are some links to the original documents.At the heart of VGB, the first line of defense when using subme
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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…
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