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Variable Frequency Drives

As customers get more energy conscious here in Ohio, particularly commercial facilities, I am getting more inquires about savings for pumps. Naturally, VFDs come up. Does anyone have long-term experience with VFDs other than Pentair's Intelliflo pump

Started by Brian Miller in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Fiberglass Pool Staining

I have a customer who calls me to take care of his pool when he goes out of town twice a year. He has a schedule of the most random doses of stain treatments, algaecides and chelating agents that he uses together to keep his pool water chalky white.

Started by jill tillett

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Commercial Pool Controls

Has any had a request or experience with linking a commercial pool equipment pack into a community wide digital control system? My client is looking for the ability to have the operations manager control certain pool components.

Started by Tim Grey in Advanced Pool Design

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WInterizing an AQUA GENIE skimmer/ return

Please help. Even with 26 years in the industry in this area you can always come up with something "new." I just winterized a pool in upstate New York, our frost line is approx. 3'. I encountered a contraption installed in a vinyl liner inground pool

Started by John Warner in Pool Service Topics

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Are you collecting stories to share with prospects and customers about the benefits of getting in the water?

Here's a link to a wonderful story I came across today: Print it, share it on your website, and collect more - consider starting a blog with these!http://www.starbulletin.com/features/20090906_the_goddess_speaks.html

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

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What does HGTV have against us?

I came upon this article on y hometown news station website. What is this all about?http://www.frontdoor.com/Home-Finance/5-Worst-Home-Updates/54705/?syc=IBS_54705

Started by Adam Spate in Pool Retail Topics

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Winterization

What are some of your techniques for winterizing a pool?Do you drop the water level below the skimmers or returns? Do you add RV antifreeze to the system? What winter chemicals do you add? Do you use a compressor or a blower? Just curious.

Started by Scott Heusser in Pool Service Topics

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Fire & Water pit

I have a customer who has an unfinished fire pit he wants me to do a fire and water pit anyone has an idea i have never done this before?

Started by Cajun Pool Boy in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Geothermal heating

I have seen that a company in AZ is installing geothermal heating on many of their pools, which makes me think that it is something which is somewhat affordable.I have a client that would like to explore the option for his pool/spa combo. Does anyone

Started by David Penton in Advanced Pool Design

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Thoughts on a resource for getting help on swimming pool or spa help

Hello,Just some thoughts on building a resource for getting help via e-mail or phone.I seem to spend half the time of my working day on the phone helping people on the phone, now i don`t mind at all if its a already existing customer or a potential o

Started by Mark in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Check this out The newest celebrity pool service technician

http://www.tonightshowwithconanobrien.com/video/clips/conan-cleans-a-pool-091509/1157710/

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

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Formal Slide

I have an upscale client who is insisting on adding an elaborate slide to a formal rectilinear pool. The pool is in a flat but naturalistic setting, with bluestone coping and gray interior. Their house is wood, copper, and granite. I'd like to use th

Started by Charles "Bud" Sudhop in Advanced Pool Design

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Email Heat Pump Sales

Has anyone else received numerous emails regarding heat pump sales? Wanting to know price so they can tell you quantity to order? They seem fishy so I haven't answered. A year or ago my friend in SC had some of these emails regarding spas. Do we have

Started by Wendy Purser in Pool Retail Topics

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Girl who got arm stuck in skimmer......

Did anyone see on the news, a few weeks back I believe, a young girl who got her arm stuck in a skimmer hole. The deck had to be broken up and when they took her away to the ambulance,she still had a piece of the pipe wedged around her arm (or elbow)

Started by John Dauzat in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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sales commissions and expense

i am trying to see what other pool companies pay their commissioned sales people. I would also like to know how it is paid ie.1/2 at excavation 1/2 at shotcrete? do you pay a commission plus expenses like phone ,gas etc.

Started by Ken Whitlow in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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What To Do About Pebble Finishes And Scale?

My customer has a rather large pebble pool about 5 yrs. old that is VERY BADLY scaled. In 25yrs. it is the worst I've ever seen. Trouble is, after washing, washing, washing with 3-1 muriatic, my tender little back went bye bye. This pool will take ab

Started by Bruce Hudson in Pool Service Topics

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Metal Removers containing Phosphates Test conducted-Please leave feedback!

My coworkers and I were not very busy at the office last week and decided to investigate the metal removers that we carry and the content of phosphates included. Here is what we found: We had five cups of tap water: #1 tested in between 500-1000 part

Started by John Dauzat

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Marketing with door hangers

Hey Pool Geniuses!I've long been debating when to add more to my marketing. I've been mulling over costs, timing, implementation, outsourcing, etc. Now I am wondering how do I use door hangers? How much impact have door hangers been to your bottom li

Started by Jeremy Hine in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Favorite Social Networking Sites

What social networking sites do you feel is a real gem and why ?

Started by James Kantorowicz in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Whats the best way to get rid of scale build-up??

I have quite a few pools that have bad scale build up, especially around the waterfalls and any overflow areas. We have used CLR acid and many other prducts but nothing really works. Does any one know of a wonder drug to cure scale buildup if so plea

Started by Cajun Pool Boy in Pool Service Topics

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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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Forum

All Discussions (703)

Variable Frequency Drives

Fiberglass Pool Staining

Commercial Pool Controls

WInterizing an AQUA GENIE skimmer/ return

Are you collecting stories to share with prospects and customers about the benefits of getting in the water?

What does HGTV have against us?

Winterization

Fire & Water pit

Geothermal heating

Thoughts on a resource for getting help on swimming pool or spa help

Check this out The newest celebrity pool service technician

Formal Slide

Email Heat Pump Sales

Girl who got arm stuck in skimmer......

sales commissions and expense

What To Do About Pebble Finishes And Scale?

Metal Removers containing Phosphates Test conducted-Please leave feedback!

Marketing with door hangers

Favorite Social Networking Sites

Whats the best way to get rid of scale build-up??

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.