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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

Started by Chris Cavanaugh in Pool Service Topics

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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

Started by Matt Cellura in Pool Service Topics

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What Would You Do To Improve Our Industry...

Hello Everyone,

If you could make a contribution to our industry that would enhance it, increase professionalism, improve it's image or anything else, what would it be and how should we start the process? Everything starts with an idea and there are

Started by Kevin Woodhurst in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Sanitising a small indoor reflection pond.

Can anyone help me. I have a small reflection pond to instal inside a home, containing about 1000 lts. I am not familar with small quanities of water I usually leave this for the landscape boys have enough going on with pools.

The question is, do Oase

Started by GRANT OSBORNE

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Glass filter media

Any service professionals have experience with Vitro glass filter media for sand filters? I have run into this at Myrtle Beach, SC and was wondering how effective the product was. I was told by a service company that the price-point is higher but is

Started by Scott Tarr in Pool Service Topics

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"If harnessing the sun's rays to generate heat for pools is nothing new, then why are so few builders embracing it?"

This is taken from an article in the Pool & Spa News called, "Solar 101: Grasping the Basics"

"If harnessing the sun's rays to generate heat for pools is nothing new, then why are so few builders embracing it?"

The concept is simple but why are so few

Started by Scott Tarr in Energy Efficiency

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What Do You Do Different To Set Yourself or Company Apart From The Competition?

What are some of the procedure's, processes, specifications or anything else for that matter that you believe brings value to your clients and customers above and beyond what might be considered industry standards.

Started by Kevin Woodhurst in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Does anyone have any experience with AquaFinesse?

I would like to get any feedback available on AquaFinesse Products. Has anyone used their products or been in a pool that uses their product?

Started by Don Parish

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New CYA requirements and how to handle

Just wondering how those at PGN are handling CYA levels in their markets. South Carolina has changed to a CYA level of 100 ppm this year and many service companies are looking for other alternatives to trichlor. Obviously many markets are using con

Started by Scott Tarr

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How do you handle labor charges on legit warranty issues?

Wondering how you guys handle this?

Middle of the summer. Phones are ringing off the hook with customers wondering where you are and when you will be on their job? You get a "my pump you just put in 3 months ago is not working and my pool is turnin

Started by Charles Allen in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Pool dolly cart

I just want to recommend the use of a pool dolly cart, I have been seeing them on the back of other trucks for sometime now and thought about getting one. Well, we did about 3 months back and have never regretted it, they save your back, save you tim

Started by Kevin Humphreys in Pool Service Topics

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What do you NEED to do better business?

As a manufacturer, a very good portion of my day is spent trying to make life easier for those selling our products.

As you can imagine, if Distribution and Retail doesn't know how to effectively sell our products, is lacking in training, literature

Started by Monique Nelson in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Cartridge Filters - Thumbs Up Or Thumbs Down?

I am doing an analysis of filters and am seeking feedback from the members on Cartridge Filters. Specifics such as if you use them, your business location (city,state) and what your overall opinions (real or perceived) and performance observations o

Started by Steve Wiencek in Energy Efficiency

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Who is the best manufacturer of residential equipment? IE Pumps, Filters, Heaters

Who do you think is the best manufactuerer of residential equipment?

Please provide specific resons for your response:

Is the warranty better?
Is the customer service better?
Is the sales rep better?

I would appreciate it if any manufacturers represente

Started by Don Parish in Pool Retail Topics

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The best thing about being your own boss is?

The best thing about being your own boss is in my opinion is making your own hours and not having to answer to any one. Also the pride it gives you for being in business for yourself. What’s the best thing for you? Also I was trying to think of a dis

Started by Kevin Humphreys in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Concrete and/or limestone bagging per foundation of a pool area above natural ground

How effective is bagging and what would be the best material for the application? At The International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo last year, Lew Akins gave seminar on The Anatomy of a Million Dollar Pool, where he briefly discussed his process of supp

Started by Dwayne Lalande in Advanced Pool Design

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tile application

What are the best products and procedures to use applying completely submerged tile to cured, poured, concrete steps.

Started by David Jamieson in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Reverse osmosis

Is anyone using reverse osmosis to lower the TDS or CyA levels of pool water? If so, do you have a portable filtration system that you can rent out to a customer?

Started by Clint Combs

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Nexxus Savi lights or PAL2000

I'm familiar with Savi lights for fiberglass and gunite installs without needing a light niche but have had some inquiries about PAL2000. I was under the assumption that the PAL2000 needed a larger hole than a standard return and the Savi lights use

Started by Scott Tarr in Advanced Pool Design

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Certified Pool Operator (CPO) vs. Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

I currently have my CPO and my certification is about to expire. I plan on retaking the course but was also interested in the AFO (Aquatics Facility Operator) certification. I am in the distribution side of the pool business and use the certificati

Started by Scott Tarr in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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

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The Importance of Yard Elevation in Swimming Pool Design

Posted by Rex Richard on August 10, 2023 at 4:58pm in Pool Design

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

Posted by Rex Richard on August 10, 2023 at 4:43pm in Pool Design

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The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry - New Volume 6 Now Online

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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)

Aboveground Pool Wall-Cart

GPS Tracking

What Would You Do To Improve Our Industry...

Sanitising a small indoor reflection pond.

Glass filter media

"If harnessing the sun's rays to generate heat for pools is nothing new, then why are so few builders embracing it?"

What Do You Do Different To Set Yourself or Company Apart From The Competition?

Does anyone have any experience with AquaFinesse?

New CYA requirements and how to handle

How do you handle labor charges on legit warranty issues?

Pool dolly cart

What do you NEED to do better business?

Cartridge Filters - Thumbs Up Or Thumbs Down?

Who is the best manufacturer of residential equipment? IE Pumps, Filters, Heaters

The best thing about being your own boss is?

Concrete and/or limestone bagging per foundation of a pool area above natural ground

tile application

Reverse osmosis

Nexxus Savi lights or PAL2000

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) vs. Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

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.