Copper based algaecides
Can a copper based algaecide be used on a swimming pool heated by a gas heater?
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Ceramic In-Wall (recessed) step treads for gunite?
Does anyone know of a source for these or if even they exist? Ceramic step treads similar to a bathroom in-wall soap dish but obviously bigger! I have plastic molded ones.Thanks
Read more…Replacement Liner Lead in Aztec, NM
I have a lead from my website. If you are interested please let me know.Thanks,Jeff
Read more…Draining of Indoor Concrete Pool
We have a customer that has an indoor gunite pool that he wants to drain for an extended period. If there is no hydrostatic relief valve of some sort built into the pool. Is it safe to drain and drill hole in bottom of pool to release pressure? I wou
Read more…New Study funded by NSPF: Keep Kids with Diarrhea Out of Pool - Swim Diapers Not Best Solution
The press release below announces results from recent research funded by the National Swimming Pool Foundation. This news story was also sent over the newswire and to targeted mainstream media contacts across the country.We hope you will share this i
Read more…Need help finding a dome
Hello all!Looks like the title caught your interest. I saw, at one point in time in Pool & Spa News or Aqua magazine an ad for a dome for use at a job site. The rainy weather has put us really behind. Having no luck on the internet.Hope one of you ca
Read more…milky pool
I opened a pool and balanced the water and the thing turned to milk. I've seen this when algaecide and stain and scale mix but this was befor the chems were added. It's a cartridge filter but no sign of slits in the pleats. Any suggestions? I was gon
Read more…Fibre optics
I am looking for a fibre optic lens. It is a hemisphere and screws into a Hayward 1 1/2" wall fitting with a o-ring seal. This would most likely be found on a back shelf, behind all of your current stuff. It is a minimum of 8 years old.
Read more…Marketing my pool service and repair business
Hi Everyone,I am in the process of expanding my pool service and repair business and looking for the best ways to go about this. Most of my business has been word of mouth, but now looking into other ways to get my name out there. I have done some re
Read more…How do social networking tools help your business?
Hi Pool GeniusesI'm thinking of writing an editorial in AQUA about social networking and its use in the pool and spa industry. I'd like to hear from some of you about how you've used this site, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. Thanks.Barrett KilmerC
Read more…Corinthian Brand Pool Corners
Does anyone know the size and style of these corners? Specifically at the bottom of the wall.Free Liner to the first correct answer.... okay, not really, but you'll have my sincerest appreciation.Thanks,Jeff
Read more…Identify this equipment
I did a pool inspection the other day and ran across a unit I hadn't seen before. Can someone identify this unit. At first I thought this was a blower for the fiberglass built in spa, however there was no aeration holes in the spa.Thank you,
Read more…Liner Pool Lead in Fremont CA
I have a guy in Fremont CA who is looking for a vinyl liner pool builder. He wants a Kayden liner with it. Please let me know if you are interested.
Read more…Looking for Liner installer in Atlanta
I have a homeowner who wants one of my liners, but I have no dealers in Atlanta. I thought I'd check here before I go thumbing through my little black book.Anyone want to install a Kayden liner in Atlanta? Please send me a message.Thanks,Jeff
Read more…Pool Cover Repair
Does anyone know about repairing pool covers? I have a customer that has a large rip that spans over two panels.
Read more…Stop Picking on Pools, Joe!
Hi Fellow Geniuses,You may have seen the significant pick-up of an AP article written Monday in which Vice President Biden was quoted as saying “no swimming pools in this money” when hinting of the administrations’ stipulations on the federal stimulu
Read more…Stimulus Money not to be used for swimming pools per Joe Biden
APSP just released a response to Joe Biden's comments about not using the stimulus money for swimming pools. His comments are posted here: http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/03/biden_no_swimming_pools.php.APSP's response can be found here: http://w
Read more…Commercial PH Controller
Hello everyone, I am looking for a recommendation on PH controllers. What has had good success in a 500,000 gallon pool. I am open to any technology that has been field proven.
Read more…OMG my favorite site is laggy... or maybe it's me
Ray and I have been going back and forth trying to figure out why it takes so long for me to load some pages on PGN.Sometimes things load very quickly and other times it takes several minutes to load a page. Typically it takes a long time when loadin
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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…
