I was wondering if there was a standard regarding the conducting of a pressure decay test on pool pipes before they are hooked up to the filter. For instance, if air is used, at what psi and for how long? Any psi drop off allowed during that time? If
Read more…Has everyone seen James Kantorowicz's Solar Attic pool heater. Neat idea! As a lower tech approach has anyone tried using a couple hundred feet of flex running around in the crawl space. It seems like it would work.
Read more…I have a semi-public pool that needs to comply with the VGB Act. If I replace all of the main drain covers, and install a VRS, will the pool be in compliance with the VGB Act? Do I need to rip out the old main drains and replace them setting them 3'
Read more…I noticed a press release from Mirage Brands on Dec. 3 (http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1689504.htm) and then from Doheny's Water Warehouse on Dec. 4(http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1697574.htm) that there was e new web retailer
Read more…As VGB act is going to be implemented towards the end of this month, does anyone know of any spa drains (bulkhead type fitting) that are compliant with ANSI A112.19.8-2007 standard. Waterway has a 640-3630-V that they say has been approved. Perhaps t
Read more…On Friday morning, December 12th, the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) sent out a news release tomainstream media regarding the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool & Spa Safety Act compliance issues.In response, the Today Show will be airing a s
Read more…I know there are a lot of experts out there and I was just wondering if any one might want to offer what they think might be a good number of pools a single pool service teck can clean on a weekly service route if the pools are all within walking dis
Read more…I am sure most of you know that about 70% of a pool's total heat loss is due to evaporation. It makes sense, then, that using a pool cover can help to keep pools warmer, longer. It also follows that if your pool water stays warmer, longer, than your
Read more…I am trying to find an illuminated LED Bubbler with Canadian Electrical Safety approvals to put into the suntan bed of the ipool. Any suggestions? Looking for something that is somewhat flush with the surface. Can anyone help?
Read more…I know safety legislation is a sore subject for anyone following it, but here's my question: Have any of you had issues with uninformed local pool inspectors?I have a customer with 2 commercial spas & 2 commercial pools. I told him what retrofits nee
Read more…Does anyone know exactly what DE powder is made of? I heard it was crushed coral, crushed fossils etc. Where is it from?
Read more…In this economy we are all taking a hit with respect to sales and everyone is reacting differently with respect to advertising and marketing to our customers. Some have scaled back and others have forged ahead to try and attract more customers or pos
Read more…Here's the history, the logic, and the science - download the case study attachment - then please comment.
Read more…In new construction how do we field confirm a main drain plumbing in parallel per APSP/ANSI Entrapment 7 standards applied?lets say 75 gpm design flow and 20% ( or 15gpm ) is to flow through a 2" schedule 40 pvc pipe 30 feet from the equipment pad in
Read more…Why does our industry fight change? Throughout my career in this industry the one thing I have noticed is the fear of change? Without progress we all would still be trying to make the wheel round. Without change we would still be using asbestos as a
Read more…Coming early 2009, February 20 to 22, FORUMPISCINE - a new event from Piscine Oggi, the publication in Italy - dedicated to the world of water: technology, design, projects, realization and management of pools and aquatic centers will be the center o
If you aren't on our NSPF press distribution, you haven't heard that NSPF is offering a FREE World Aquatic Health Conference- you can listen to the keynote address by Stephen Blair revealing compelling new science that proves that swimming can help u
Read more…In Arizona traditional swimming pool financing (20 year, fixed rate, under 10%, 100% LTV & 100% add back for the amount of the pool) is all but non-existant. I am looking to see what other parts of the country are doing to obtain financing for their
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…
