I have built pools on wooden piles and have built pools by overexcavated adding gravel and compacting.
On Long Island's south shore we have lots of poor soil (sand.silt.bog,high water table, ect.). What is the best (most cost effective) way to support
Read more…I have a service client that is "anal" (to say the least) about a spotless pool. We have been through virtually every automatic pool sweep on the market on his pool.
We had great luck with the Aquabot Turbo T4RC and the client was very satisfied wi
Hello I am James Kantorowicz I am calling on all manufacturers for the pool and spa industry concerning green technologies. This would include Heaters, Pumps, Filters, Solar, Circulation, Cleaners, Covers, Pools, Spas Etc... anything to help cons
Read more…Hot Tubs are featured in this Diehard battery video.
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Please allow me this opportunity to introduce you to a very unique process that will allow you to incorporate fine art paintings integral with architecture and design!
I specialize in manufacturing custom fine art porcelain tile murals. I work with pr
I am looking for a skimmer that will fit in the pool beam of a gunite pool. Beam thickness of no more than 12".
We are trying to eliminate the need to box out for a regular skimmer. Our customer feels that the box would ruin the aesthetics of the pro
Read more…Maybe I missed it, but did CPSC decide on what is an unblockable drain ?
First of all I want to wish all a Happy Holiday Season and a Healthy New Year.I am building a waterfall and the customer wants me to put natural gas fire pit/bowels on the top of of it. Has anyone done these? Where do I obtain the parts? How dificult
Read more…Hey Everyone,I am hearing the stirrings within the Insurance Industry of not renewing risk management policies for public pools and spas unless there is documentation of compliance. I have said all along the Insurance Industry will be the ones doing
Read more…Hello all, I have a commercial client that wants to change sand in the filters and I have been thinking of suggesting Zeobrite. Has anyone tired it? Have the results been good or bad? I've heard that you may get shorter filter runs instead of long
Read more…On a recent liner replacement I noticed that the aluminum coping has some severe pitting and it looks as if the paint is deteriorating or appears to be dissolving . Has any one else heard of a problem like this or have a solution. Also on the same po
Read more…Please Note, The Fed Ex/ NFL Air and Ground Player of the Year Nominees have been announced and there is exciting news! Jacksonville's Maurice Jones-Drew is one of the Ground Player of the Year Nominees! If he receives the most votes, Safe Kids Nort
Read more…I am looking for some opinions as to what license (if any) one must have to maintain a residential pool and why you think so. I personally think it is important for many reasons, but am facing some challenges with our county commission wanting to de-
Read more…It is time to start up with the new marketing ideas for 2010. Last year I mailed post cards out to previous clients and potential new clients off of a database from a builder. I am wondering how other pool companies attract new clients without using
Read more…I've recently read a short story called Obvious Adams by Robert R.Updegraff. It is a story about advertising, and I recommend itto everyone to read. One thing that I took away from this tale wasthat the most important point of advertising was not to
Read more…Reading a recent post, I heard about adding Borates to the water to help stabalize PH. I have heard about this in the past, but am completely unfamiliar with this process.How are the Borates added to the water?What exactly does this do for your water
Read more…Hi. I was wondering what the rest of you have seen as far as roi for an ad either in the print book, online,or both. Do you bother with the upgraded listing? If you are not using the Yellow Pages/Dex, what other avenues aside from your web site do yo
Read more…Aside from the additional income leak detection and repair can offer, it also keeps your customers from straying. The more services they can find under one roof the better. A leaking pool has a way of sending a homeowner into a panic. Be the guy that
Read more…My need is some advice on construction scheduling management and/or programs. Boss wants to see and we need to have a scheduling program to plot and track our projects and men they want see what is happening all the time on every job. I found a Gant
Read more…I have just hired someone for my store and would like to know if there is any videos out there for me o have her watch to help with water testing i do not have a station yet and am just looki t for help in training!!
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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…
