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
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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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
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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.
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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?
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…Who do you think is the best manufactuerer of residential equipment?
Please provide specific resons for your response:
I would appreciate it if any manufacturers represente
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…What are the best products and procedures to use applying completely submerged tile to cured, poured, concrete steps.
Read more…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?
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
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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.
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