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NSPF conducting P&SS Act Safety Training Orlando Pool & Spa Show -

The National Swimming Pool Foundation is hosting a 5-hour P&SS Act (VGB) Safety Training Event at this year's Orlando Pool & Spa Show, FL, Feb 10th.

Public health inspectors, aquatics managers, state and local health officials and regulators

Don't be

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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You can be a part of the solution of America's health problem. It's somethin in the water? Watch and forward this video

American's health problem. The solution is in this video.View, share, pass along, post to as many to get the message out. http://ow.ly/3RP0o

To view the complete, uncut version click on this link to the NSPF website

http://ow.ly/3S5tK

Started by Laurie Batter in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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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

Started by Chris Cavanaugh in Pool Service Topics

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I was reading that several European countries have banned the use of UV due to increased Trihalomethane production in pools that utilized UV. Has anyone else seen this or have any light to shed on this?

Started by Scott Heusser

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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

Started by Eric W. Stringi in Pool Service Topics

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Service Trucks/Van, yeah...but who uses a Service Trailer?

All the trucks are awesome folks, but I'm an service van guy. All organized and labeled, dont have to climb up in the bed on my knees and deal with such a short height camper shell either. I sized several years ago from my Ford Ranger ext cab w/ hig

Started by Jeremy Hine in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Pool chemical feeders

We currently are using Pulsar feeders and pulsar cal hypo tablets in both of our bodies of water. We had a vendor come in with info on switching us over to AccuTab feeders and accutab cal hypo pucks. Does anyone out there have any experience with t

Started by Kevin Kenney

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Looking for a Safety Video kids will watch

I have seen many videos for adults regarding kids and pool safety. I am looking for a fun video small chlidren will watch annd hopefully enjoy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Started by Kris Peterson in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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CDC is strongly recommending that all commercial pools have a Secondary Disinfectant System (SDS)?

Any input on how CDC is strongly recommending that all commercial pools have a Secondary Disinfectant System (SDS)? From what I understand, approved SDSs are Ozone systems and UV as long as they are certified by ANSI. In fact, my research shows tha

Started by Scott Tarr

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Pictures of your service vehicles.

Hi id be interested in seeing some pictures of your service vehicles and hearing the good and bad about them. I have always used toyota's and never had any trouble with them the only time its been in the shop is when Toyota did the accelerator pedal

Started by Kevin Humphreys in Pool Service Topics

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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

Started by Wes Burdine in Pool Service Topics

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"Chlorine Free" and "Reduced Chlorine Pools"

Having been a member of PGN since it's early days, I have seen a number of dicussions on miracle products to reduce or eliminate chlorine.

We have seen Ionizers (electrode and minerals), Ozonators, Germicidal UV, enzymes, vegetation, salt chlorinators

Started by Dennis Mino

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National Swimming Pool Foundation to to Host Twenty Training Sessions in 2011 on Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB) Compliance

The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®) will host nineteen free National Pool and Spa Training Sessions, one longer Safety Event, also free, plus periodic webinars in 2011 to educate health officials about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Sp

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Looking for continuing ed/ or college degree in our field? Check this out

Read about this terrific program from Keiser Univ - a two year degree taught completely online in monthly modules.

Dept chair and pioneer in developing this program Connie Sue Centrella, is amazing, and has not received the Instructor of Distinction

Started by Laurie Batter in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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

Would you prefer to have accounts that are close together in a tight service area and that are charged for filter cleanings, algaecide or other chemicals and possibly have 4 weeks o

Started by Kevin Humphreys in Pool Service Topics

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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

Started by Steve Wiencek in Pool Service Topics

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What are your thoughts about the new salt pool study?

You may have seen recent press releases about the IPSSA-funded study by the "National Pool Industry Research Center" at Cal-Poly San Luis Obisbo. The study was to determine whether or not salt generator pools can be serviced with once-a-week service

Started by Que Hales

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Connect old concrete to new.

I am currently doing a retro that is going from basic to full on. Previously there was a water feature with basin at base which overflows to pool. We will now be cutting the poolshell and removing this section, which later will be reattatching with n

Started by GRANT OSBORNE in Advanced Pool Design

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Clarification to Correction in AQUA ENews

In this week's AQUA eNews, there was a correction that was actually incorrect, in which APSP was quoted as stating that the NSPF CPO certification is a one-day program, and only for public pool professionals.

Most of you know this is not the case - bu

Started by Laurie Batter in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Nasa Hydraulic Study

Does anyone have a link to the article that came out within the last couple years detailing the fluid flow of water within a vessel, with and without the drain running?

I don't remember if it was in WaterShapes, or one of the other trade publications

Started by David Penton in Hydraulics and Circulation

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Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues

Posted by Rob Da-J-Man on September 19, 2025 at 11:57am in Pool Design

Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues

asking for a friend, and they are open to work with Qualified Vendors and Contractors : preferably Local - near Chicago area

The "Ancient" steel…

Considerations in Building a "Vanishing Edge" Swimming Pool

Posted by Rex Richard on September 13, 2023 at 4:50pm in Pool Design

Welcome To The Pool Genius Network

Posted by Rex Richard on August 10, 2023 at 5:12pm in Pool Design

If you are a member of the "pool industry" community, you have found your home.

This is a network of pool builders, service professionals, retailers, and pool sales reps,…

The Importance of Yard Elevation in Swimming Pool Design

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The Psychology of Swimming Pool Sales: Dive Into the Mind of the Buyer

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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…

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All Discussions (703)

NSPF conducting P&SS Act Safety Training Orlando Pool & Spa Show -

You can be a part of the solution of America's health problem. It's somethin in the water? Watch and forward this video

Pricing an account

UV and THM's

Above ground liner installs

Service Trucks/Van, yeah...but who uses a Service Trailer?

Pool chemical feeders

Looking for a Safety Video kids will watch

CDC is strongly recommending that all commercial pools have a Secondary Disinfectant System (SDS)?

Pictures of your service vehicles.

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

"Chlorine Free" and "Reduced Chlorine Pools"

National Swimming Pool Foundation to to Host Twenty Training Sessions in 2011 on Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB) Compliance

Looking for continuing ed/ or college degree in our field? Check this out

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

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

What are your thoughts about the new salt pool study?

Connect old concrete to new.

Clarification to Correction in AQUA ENews

Nasa Hydraulic Study

Note: this page contains paid content.

Pool/Spa Articles

Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues

Considerations in Building a "Vanishing Edge" Swimming Pool

Welcome To The Pool Genius Network

The Importance of Yard Elevation in Swimming Pool Design

The Psychology of Swimming Pool Sales: Dive Into the Mind of the Buyer

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?

Note: this page contains paid content.