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
Read more…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?
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
Read more…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
Read more…Atlanta, GA — Telescope Casual CEO Kathy Juckett provided best practice ti
Read more…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.
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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
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.
Read more…Many pools in our area have been fiberglassed, I am looking for non drain ideas for cleaning stains on the applied fiberglass. Rob Lane
Read more…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.
Read more…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
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.
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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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
Read more…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?
The Installer Network is an area where, preferably licensed professional installers can add their company as an outlet for consumers to access for installation of swimming pool products they have purchased online or from other resources..............
Read more…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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
There are two important issues involved when trying to achieve quality colored pool plaster that will remain durable, attractive, and the proper shade for many years.
The first issue is to utilize superior workmanship practices to achieve…
