Forum

All Discussions (700)

Sort by

Perimetre overflow help!

Hi everybody, I am currently planning the installation of a perimeter overflow system on a San Juan fiberglass pool. I am looking for the best product to use as a channel. I am thinking of using the ACO brick slot drainage system that would be insert

Started by Dominick Meloche in Advanced Pool Design

1 Reply

Different models for running a pool service business

I've worked for 5 different pool companies over the last 20 years and each one had a different business model. The first one charged a flat $40 per visit plus chemicals...but charged outrageous amounts for chems...sometimes up to $800 a month. The se

Started by Lee Davis in Pool Service Topics

0 Replies

We need your help to protect your swimming community today & into the future

Mick Nelson, USA Swimming takes a position on www.nspf.blog: an important topic; which will also be discussed this October at the World Aquatic Health Conference.

http://lnkd.in/bhKxq9r

You have heard the statistics. One in five people admit they fail

Started by Laurie Batter

0 Replies

Key West pool dig spec

I have a customer that is wanting a liner replacement but he has a pool shape I have no information for. Does anyone know of the shape "Key West"? I am looking for a dig spec so I can get the measurements.

Thanks

Started by Mike Napier in Advanced Pool Design

3 Replies

Hybred pools

We install fiberglass pools as well as building gunite pools.I'm starting to get request to combine the two.I've looked around online but haven't found much information..Is there any available info outhere ?

Started by larry kritsch in Advanced Pool Design

0 Replies

Repainting a sprayed fiberglass pool witch has two layers of paint .

I'am trying to redo a fiberglass pool which is a sprayed shell. it had set 1/2 full for seven years. We cleaned it out and have scraped and popped all the bubbles there was water between the paint layers. The pool body has lots of dimples because it

Started by cindy mills in Pool Service Topics

0 Replies

To phone book or not to phone book?

Over the years I have owned many companies. I have found that it works well in some industries it works well and others it does not work at all. We have our pool company in 2 cities, in one it worked well with the ad we had another it did not work wi

Started by Derrick Todd in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

1 Reply

Going Commercial

For the past few years we have only done weekly service on residential pools. This year we would like to take on a few commercial pools. I have been certified for years and have serviced commercial pools when I worked for another company. So my quest

Started by Derrick Todd in Pool Service Topics

1 Reply

Plastic vinyl liner coping

One of my customers has a pool that may be a Foxx pool. It is an oval, rounded ends and straight sides. It's plastic coping pushes down from the top over the top of a wall that is about 3/8" thick. The old coping is junk and the liner needs to be rep

Started by Rob Lane in Advanced Pool Design

1 Reply

Mycobacterium abscessus

Recently had an outbreak of Mycobacterium abscessus which was traced to a local YMCA pool. This is a RWI I have not heard of, looking for any information on it I can find.

So far I have found that a CT value is 3-10 times that of giardia and that i

Started by Scott Heusser

0 Replies

Swimming pool photos

Is anyone aware of a source for royalty free swimming pool photos.

I am looking to generate a printed guide for our customers to use when shopping for a pool.

In the guide clients will be able to see the different types of swimming pools along with add

Started by Frank H Dashti in Advanced Pool Design

2 Replies

Live Streaming WAHC for those who can't make it to INDY

I'm excited to let you know that on October 17 and 18, NSPF will be live streaming two of the symposia from the World Aquatic Health Conference.

Here's the info, I urge you to take advantage of this educational opportunity!

PUBLIC HEALTH CODE and RWI T

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

0 Replies

Price Check

I would like to know what people are charging for weekly pool service?

I do an all inclusive service that includes chems. my customers pay one price, so I wanted what others are doing.

Started by Derrick Todd in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

0 Replies

My new pool forum website

I set up a discussion forum website for folks like us in the pool business. It's just out there to get folks to interact and hopefully help each other from time to time with friendly advice, tips or to get your question answered.

I need some more memb

Started by Bud Brinkley in Pool Service Topics

0 Replies

Kiln Fired Art Tile for Pool Design

Adding kiln-fired porcelain art tile to your pool, fountain, spa, sauna, outdoor environment designs offers customers the ability to display their favorite art, photography, abstract look, etc. Taking advantage of adding art to your designs can set

Started by Dave White in Advanced Pool Design

1 Reply

Question about chlorine and CYA

I am starting a new pool service and have been studying for about 6 months now, currently working on my CPO.

One thing I am confused about is maintaining proper chlorine / CYA levels with a weekly service.

I understand the need for CYA and I am opening

Started by Steve Phipps

3 Replies

What do you know about the impact of drowning?

The White Paper written by National Swimming Pool Foundation, published this past May, talks about drowning, saying "drowning has a substantial personal, societal and financial impact. There is a lot to understand, and the financial impact for one, i

Started by Laurie Batter in Safety, Standards, and Codes

1 Reply

In-Floor Cleaning Systems with Solar Pool Heaters

What tips do you have about integrating solar pool heating systems into existing pools with in-floor cleaners? With the high head pressures required by these cleaners, many existing pumps are not capable of the flow rates needed for effective solar p

Started by Jason Szumlanski in Hydraulics and Circulation

2 Replies

Question: Conversion and Costs - Chlorine Liquid vs. Solid

Anyone have the answer already?

I realize there are many other factors (impact of type of chlorine on pH, etc.) but... if you have a pool (big one - about 660,000 gallons) that uses solid chlorine, and you want to convert it to liquid chlorine, what i

Started by Mat Luebbers in Pool Service Topics

3 Replies

Aquatics International Power 25

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

0 Replies

of 35

Pool/Spa Articles

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…

Are All Color Pigments Good for Pool Plaster

Posted by Kim Skinner on January 17, 2019 at 3:30pm

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…

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

Posted by Kim Skinner on January 17, 2019 at 3:25pm

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

An attractive plaster color (other than white) is often preferred by pool owners. However, it is very difficult for plasterers to produce a uniform and consistent color. The reality is…

The LSI is Reliable

Posted by Kim Skinner on October 12, 2018 at 3:36pm

Using the Langelier Saturation Index as a guide for maintaining proper pool water balance and to protect pool plaster has become a mainstay in our industry, and we believe, for good reason.

We at onBalance have conducted several LSI…

Aqua Genie

Posted by David Robbins on August 18, 2018 at 7:33am

I have a real old Aqua Genie skimmer with a control valve.

My issue is there is no plumbing schematics detailing how to connect the feed inside the skimmer through the control assembly and into the bottom of the hopper. If anyone knows…

Pool Start-up Alternative for Plaster Pools

Posted by Kim Skinner on July 5, 2018 at 11:15am

Orenda Technologies has recently unveiled a new start-up program that prevents the formation of plaster dust by adding calcium (calcium chloride) to low calcium tap water while filling brand-new plaster pools. We have received communications…

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Pool Genius Network.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Forum

All Discussions (700)

Perimetre overflow help!

Different models for running a pool service business

We need your help to protect your swimming community today & into the future

Key West pool dig spec

Hybred pools

Repainting a sprayed fiberglass pool witch has two layers of paint .

To phone book or not to phone book?

Going Commercial

Plastic vinyl liner coping

Mycobacterium abscessus

Swimming pool photos

Live Streaming WAHC for those who can't make it to INDY

Price Check

My new pool forum website

Kiln Fired Art Tile for Pool Design

Question about chlorine and CYA

What do you know about the impact of drowning?

In-Floor Cleaning Systems with Solar Pool Heaters

Question: Conversion and Costs - Chlorine Liquid vs. Solid

Aquatics International Power 25

Note: this page contains paid content.

Pool/Spa Articles

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?

Are All Color Pigments Good for Pool Plaster

The Art of Good Pool Plaster Color

The LSI is Reliable

Aqua Genie

Pool Start-up Alternative for Plaster Pools

Note: this page contains paid content.