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What are the options for hottub and above ground financing. Any good inground financing out there?
Read more…Water bubbles on sidewall of vinyl liner
I have 4 vinyl liner pools we take care of that get a water bubble behind the liner on the sidewall. We pull the liner back and run our hand up the wall and work the water out. Maybe amounts to 1 1/2 to 2 gallon of water. A couple of months go by or
Read more…Evaporative Pool Chillers
Any one have info on pool chiller systems, like "glacier pool cooler" evaporative coolers that have been used in san antonio, texas?
Read more…Helping building content for swimming pool and spa site
Hello,This may seem a strange thinge to put as a topic and i may get some abuse, but here goes.I am from the UK and work as a swimming pool engineer, although i am very proficient with pool construction and filtration, i am missing a huge technical k
Read more…Anyone talking UV?
Yes I represent a manufacturer of UV equipment. I am very interested in participating in the education of a truly prolific science. The sanitation performance achieved by UV and the products "Green" advantages are a science you all need to be aware o
Read more…E-Z Pool products
Has anyone tried this stuff? Our local distributor and talking it up to us and we are thinking of converting some our clients over. Has anyone had an experience with it?
Read more…Lets Meet Up At The Expo
Hey everyone if you are going to support the pool spa and patio industry by exhibiting or attending the Expo this November then lets all meet up and network.
Who makes the Critter Lid
Apparently the Citter Skimmer Lid is being advertised in Frontgate so people are asking about it. Does any know who makes it? I cannot find my literature from the tradeshow.Thanks.
Read more…Go To Where The Water Is
Sourcing Pool Tile
Does anyone have a good vintage pool tile source. We have used poolvintagetile in the past with very good results, but Mike is not responding to email or voice phone calls. I really need four sq ft of a 3X3 tile at the folloiwing link for a renovatio
Read more…palin testing system
anyone had expereince with this brand and if so what was it?how well did it work for you?
Read more…Evaporative Pool Chillers
Any one have info on pool chiller systems, like "glacier pool cooler" evaporative coolers that have been used in san antonio, texas?
Read more…Improving Pool Water Conservation
As introduction to this discussion let it be said that the goal is the cause of water conservation.Every year swimming pools are wasting billions of gallons of water that can be saved. In areas suffering from water shortages, "It takes only 200 pools
Read more…Casual Living Magazine reports on Staycation opportunities
Staycations offer opportunity for outdoor furniture salesTelescope National Shopper Survey shows-- Casual Living, 5/29/2009 10:58:00 AMAlmost one-third of consumers are staying home during vacation time, and 59% are cutting back on vacations, accordi
Read more…Salt Water Pools
A few people were wondering about salt water pools, so here is my opinion on them. I have had a salt water pool going on 7 years now and I absolutely love it. It does have its pros and cons and I will go over a few of those that apply to my pool.I ha
Read more…Cost-Plus vs Fixed-Price
How do you bid your pool jobs? Do you have an up-to-date price book? In cost-plus the contractor draws up a budget and charges for labor and materials, with an added fee for profit. The price of the entire project is not known up front, but the clien
Read more…Outdoor Entertainment Trend Growing according to Casual Living Blog
Outdoor Entertaining Trend GrowingMay 1, 2009While consumers are watching their wallets closely, many are finding increased value in entertaining outdoors at home. Some are even investing in products to help bring friends and neighbors together to sh
Read more…Insulation of a swimming pool
HelloI was wondering if any of you guys know of any studies that have been compiled with regard to insulation of pool walls, floors and under soil pipework.In the UK most of our pools are of a masonary block construction, small percentage of larger d
Read more…What do you think about the potential of Facebook
Just thought i would ask this question, just setup an account for Facebook. I dont know if i should add my own personal Facebook friends or just stick to my business.By no means an expert with it, so please give me your thoughts on its merit, if ther
Read more…If you are a member of the "pool industry" community, you have found your home.
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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…
