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Coming To Grips Without Terms

What has been your experience with 30-60-90 day terms for ordering product, did you find it helpful or a hindrance. I would like to hear from both sides of the fence on this issue. As some of you are aware we require full payment up front when orderi

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

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Vinyl Liner Installations

Does anyone have any experience with fitting a vinyl liner into an existing IG pool? Does the liner fit better if the floor is "dished out" or if the floor is flat? Does any manufacturer recommend "dishing out" the pool floor to make for an easier or

Started by Brian Galella in Pool Service Topics

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Substitute for cal hypo tabs?

Hi all.I just started working for a health club as their CPO. They have a PPG feeder that uses PPG Accutabs. I am looking to cut costs, and the PPG Accutabs are expensive to get delivered.Does anyone know af an acceptable calcium hypochlorite tablet

Started by Duave Deck

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Mustard Algae

Last year we experienced an exponential growth in number of infected pools; many were misdiagnosed by other companies. We had good, but not great results with the products and methods available in our product line. We were able to help our customers

Started by John Warner

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Advanced Pool Design

Lets discuss pool designing and what others are using for criteria for designs.How do you start your designs?I usually go to the site and measure the rear of the home and the area and create a topo drawing and then come back to my office and with the

Started by Ben Tipton in Advanced Pool Design

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Tolerances/Exceptions to Building Codes

Is there an exception in building codes for water depth?EXAMPLE : If a pool is specified to have an 8' deep end, and the actual depth is 8'2", or 7'10", is there an acceptable tolerance for this variation in water depth? Is there anything written abo

Started by Brian Galella in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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i have someone intrested in joining the net work how do i do it

what do i need to do

Started by lilly pool & spa service in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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salt water for hot tubs

has anyone heard of a salt water system for a hot tub

Started by Neal Rose

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bentonite water stop

Have you used bentonite water stop when replacing a skimmer in a gunite pool. If so, please tell me how it worked out? Also, can it be purchased is small quantities?

Started by David Jamieson in Pool Service Topics

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Certified Pool Builder's test

For those of you that are Certified Pool Builders, how does the APSP builder’s manual relate to the test. What portions of the manual are ignored in the test?

Started by David Jamieson in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Lender Options in California

Hi Everyone,Steve at Pacific Pools and Spas in Bakersfield,CA. here. Just wondering...I signed a contract yesterday, but my customer needs financing. They have about a 680 credit score, so they may not qualify for the unsecured option that PoolCorp i

Started by Steve Comerford in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Website Rankings

Wondering how one would find out where there website ranks with the search engines. Is there a website to go to?

Started by Darren Pellegrino in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Using Swimming Pools As A Tax Deduction

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

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Start-ups and Chlorine levels - any good tips?

We have recently completed a start up on a pebble tec pool. We have addded all the ingedients suggested to make a perfect pool - yet our chlorine levels just won't read past a .2 - .3. Our conditioner level is at a 80 ppm. It's puzzling....what is th

Started by Karen Maddox

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Bromine level won't pass 4 ppm- even after shocking!!

A health club pool contacted a local inspector with an unusual problem: their ~25,000 gallon pool won't hold Bromine levels at all.Even after shocking, the Bromine level won't pass 4 ppm. The next day, the Bromine level is barely detectable. These fo

Started by Lee A. Wood

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any sites suggested?

we are a spa cover manufacturer in China , produce high end spa cover ,which has good specs pass all necessary ASTM standard. i was so pleased if some fellows could advise some sites which Spa industry fellows post their demands or any business oppor

Started by Eric yuan in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Exciting News for our Industry: New Study Reveals Swimming Can Cut Men's Risk of Dying in Half

NSPF just released the results of this exciting research study that all of us can incorporate into our sales and marketing.Feb 2, 2009 10:37 ETNew Study Reveals Swimming Can Cut Men's Risk of Dying in HalfResearch shows swimming may be the prescripti

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

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VGB safety act

Has anyone received a definite answer on the situation for portable spas? We were told by one manufacturer that they "think" if the spa was manufactured before Dec. 19, 08, it is under the "grandfather clause". We need to know if we can sell the 2008

Started by Mike & Cathy Snyder in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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Fiberglass or gunite

I hear a lot about both. Which is better and why? Thanks!(Please keep in mind that I am in the midwest weather conditions.)

Started by Brandon Logan in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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grinding vs sandblasting

Instead of sand blasting I am looking for a grinder to remove plaster in preparation for resurfacing. I have seen a hand held drum grinder advertised in the past but have not been able to locate one. Any help will be appreciated.

Started by David Jamieson 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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All Discussions (703)

Coming To Grips Without Terms

Vinyl Liner Installations

Substitute for cal hypo tabs?

Mustard Algae

Advanced Pool Design

Tolerances/Exceptions to Building Codes

i have someone intrested in joining the net work how do i do it

salt water for hot tubs

bentonite water stop

Certified Pool Builder's test

Lender Options in California

Website Rankings

Using Swimming Pools As A Tax Deduction

Start-ups and Chlorine levels - any good tips?

Bromine level won't pass 4 ppm- even after shocking!!

any sites suggested?

Exciting News for our Industry: New Study Reveals Swimming Can Cut Men's Risk of Dying in Half

VGB safety act

Fiberglass or gunite

grinding vs sandblasting

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.