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The Chemical That Turns Urine Blue In A Swimming Pool

I just recently wrote a post on my blog about this very subject and I think we need to talk about it. In late June and early July, you are going to start getting a lot of questions. The reason is because a movie is coming out on June 25th called "Gro

Started by Matthew Giovanisci in Pool Retail Topics

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SPEC Urges Letter Writing to Support SB 1254 Against Underground Economy ACT BY June 15th 9am

John Norwood, President of SPEC, announced today that SB 1254, a bill SPEC is actively advocating, is scheduled for a hearing before the Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protection Committee on Tuesday, June 15th at 9:00 a.m. SPEC urges a

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

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Commercial Automatic Pool Cleaner

I have a customer looking for an automatic pool cleaner. His surface area is about 6,300 sq. ft. What is the most reliable, cost efficient one on the market which will do this size pool?

Started by Wes Burdine in Pool Service Topics

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Retail Sales Tips

I write a monthly email directed towards Pool Supply Vendors, particularly Retailers. In this email, I touch down on Sales Tips. Now, of course I put a specific slant on these tips and use examples pertaining to our products Ecosavr and Heatsavr, but

Started by Monique Nelson in Pool Retail Topics

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ionization, ozone & UV for pools

I have been using ionization, ozone and UV now for the past 20+ years. I have gonethrough the problems of staining plaster, turning light rings black, and some ofthe other drawbacks. Some of theproblems I have managed to conquer and some of them rem

Started by Vernon "Tito" Ignacio

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Survey reveals pent up demand to do home decorating

Telescope Casual CEO says consumers want to spend on home

Shares best practice tips with retailers at Atlanta Market

Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 7/23/2010 10:43:23 AM

Atlanta, GA — Telescope Casual CEO Kathy Juckett provided best practice ti

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

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Residential appliance installers test

Anyone know where to find a pre-test to practice for this test? I'm getting ready to take this test but I would like to practice first.

Started by Brian McDonald in Pool Service Topics

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Vinyl Pool Repair

I was called out to give an estimate on a vinyl pool that got too close to a backhoe. There are two 6' panels that have been destroyed but I can't ID the panel. It's a plastic panel and I don't know who the manaufaturer was, might be 25 years old....

Started by Brian McGarry, CBP in Pool Service Topics

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Article you may have forgotten about that helps you sell Hot Tubs and their Health Benefits

In case you have forgotten this article, written by yours truly last May and published in Men's Exercise Magazine - Read about the sciencebehind the soak in #hot tub #spa http://ow.ly/2rXSF ... you can also learn more about latest in health benefit r

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

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Looking for a better vacuum head

Has anybody got a recommendation for a sturdy vacuum head that does a good job picking up dirt and debris. We have been using the Pentair Pro-Vac and like the way it handles. BUT we are constantly replacing the wheels because the bearings come out.

Started by Vicki Hammonds in Pool Service Topics

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Concrete pools that have been fiberglassed.

Many pools in our area have been fiberglassed, I am looking for non drain ideas for cleaning stains on the applied fiberglass. Rob Lane

Started by Rob Lane in Pool Service Topics

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Waterslide caulking

Has anyone used any caulks for fixing leaks in slides without taking them apart? I have used a couple marine quality adhesives in the past and wondered if there is anything better out there.

Started by Kevin Kenney in Pool Service Topics

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Is there an artist in you?

Do you enjoy creating art? If so, now's your chance
to shine and create art with an aquatic theme for
the World Aquatic Health Conference Aquatic Art Exhibition.

Here's the info, or open the attached file below.
2010 World Aquatic Health™ Conference
Aquat

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

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Do you have the passion?

It would be fun to know how many people in our
industry swim for fitness. Or do you have a regular water exercise program you follow? Do you have the passion? Can you share that love and excitement with your customers? Let's start a chat on this.

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

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CA Health Officials Encouraged to Take Pool Operator Training & Earn CEUs for CPO® Certification.

The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) has approved theNational Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®) as a Registered Provider (RP)for continuing education for the California Registered EnvironmentalHealth Specialist (REHS) program. The CA

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Should people be able to use the public pool as a babysitter?

Read this story

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Compensation Plan for Construction / Renovation Manager

What are some of you business owners doing for compensation of your construction and renovation managers? We are looking for some detail that improves performance and achieves our goals for financial profit. If you have a document to share my email a

Started by Brian McGarry, CBP in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Salt water eating up liners???

I recently had a client ask me if his salt water pool was going to eat up his liner. Apparently a neighbor of his who uses a different maintenance company told him that they advised getting rid of the salt water system due to liner issues. "It's al

Started by Darren Bateson

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CPSC Pool Safely Campaign on The Today Show

This morning's Today Show helped debut a new PSA campaign on pool and spa safety created by the CPSC. Check out the link below to see the piece and visit www.poolsafely.gov for more information.http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/38034690#38034

Started by Elizabeth Curwen in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Leaving children alone at public pools

Is there an appropriate age for parents to leave kids at public pools without them staying and watching? Does your community/city have a policy? If you have a facility or manage one, does your facility have a policy?

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Pool/Spa Articles

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

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

For…

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

Swimming pools are often associated with luxury, relaxation, and endless summer fun. But there's more than just the allure of crystal-clear water that leads a…

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)

The Chemical That Turns Urine Blue In A Swimming Pool

SPEC Urges Letter Writing to Support SB 1254 Against Underground Economy ACT BY June 15th 9am

Commercial Automatic Pool Cleaner

Retail Sales Tips

ionization, ozone & UV for pools

Survey reveals pent up demand to do home decorating

Telescope Casual CEO says consumers want to spend on home

Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 7/23/2010 10:43:23 AM

Residential appliance installers test

Vinyl Pool Repair

Article you may have forgotten about that helps you sell Hot Tubs and their Health Benefits

Looking for a better vacuum head

Concrete pools that have been fiberglassed.

Waterslide caulking

Is there an artist in you?

Do you have the passion?

CA Health Officials Encouraged to Take Pool Operator Training & Earn CEUs for CPO® Certification.

Should people be able to use the public pool as a babysitter?

Compensation Plan for Construction / Renovation Manager

Salt water eating up liners???

CPSC Pool Safely Campaign on The Today Show

Leaving children alone at public pools

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.