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
Read more…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
Read more…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?
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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.
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
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