Has anyone any knowledge of this inovative idea, it would seem via a venturi system to double the through put of the skimmer and having the venturi exit under the skimmer may also be a plus for the circulation without main drain concept.
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Hello, dear friends. I’ve got another news regarding to the China Pool Fair 2013. It will be held cocurrently with the China International Sauna & Spa & Pool Technology and Facilities Trade Fair 2013. Both of the two fairs will bring you great surpri
Read more…I have a builder who is trying to replace a vinyl liner but cannot work around this aluminum coping. Does anyone know the manufacturer of this coping? We believe it it older than ten years. The picture is taken from the top of the coping.
So I need tor replace a StaRite Sunbrite Pool light. I assume that it is in a StaRite niche, although I don't know that for sure. The trouble is that StaRite no longer makes these lights. What else can I use? Can I use a Pentair IntelliBrite or Haywa
Read more…looking for a supplier for bull nose/ with hand grip, ceramic tile (for lack of a better description. Commercial application for pool edge to deck transition. 1"? down pool wall (fiberglass pool) 3 + " on the deck thk-you
Read more…Customer pool has a Sta-Rite System 3 DE filter. Pool looked great for 3 weeks after replacing all grids and spider gasket this spring. Appears to be allowing DE into the pool now. Grids, manifold, etc. all look good.
Several years experience with DE
Read more…We want everyone to know that the team at National Swimming Pool Foundation is safe, and has been working offsite all week after being evacuated over the weekend. NSPF is operational. A few issues related to website and email are being resolved. If y
Read more…I run a commercial service company in the Chicago area. For the last 20 years or so I have been able to grow my business through word of mouth and I also took advantage of the transiency of engineers at hotels. Now I'm looking at getting a direct m
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Hey gang,
I have a strange one here, hoping you can help. Customer has pool with separate inground spa, with half of the water below grade and half of the water above grade. There is a flagstone cap without coping on the top wall of the spa, which loo
Read more…I have a question: If we put CYA in pools to protect chlorine from degradation, and suggest levels of 30-50 ppm in a "regular" chlorinated pool that gets dosed weekly (assuming a pool man in servicing the pool), why does the CYA level increase to 60
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After adding citric acid to a pool the pool surface became cover with sort of foam.
I’m guessing that it may be related to chemical reaction between the citric acid and the sodium carbonate present in the pool. Has anyone have a similar experience? F
Read more…I was wondering what an average price for a 20 x 40 gunite pool with the caretaker system and pebble tech or true tile runs in your area? I'm just wondering how my pricing is compared to everyone else's.
Read more…I've really been struggling with this one and its cost me a few customers. Im in a bit of brain lock and need other service companies opinions.
The most common scenario is: "Ms. Jones, you need a new pool cleaner, yours is dead and beyond repair".
"Oka
Read more…Trying to find out information on how phosphates effect the operation of salt generators? We are having problems with a salt generator that is oversized for the size of pool that it is installed on, it is controlled by and ORP controller. The generat
Read more…I am looking for a combination chech valve and flow meter. I have seen called "Flow Viz". Where can I buy one?
Read more…What is the best form of Advertisment you have found useful? Besides Word of Mouth. Any Suggestions would be great! Im Tired of throwing away money!
Read more…what is the best way to plumb from a fiberglass pool , would you add a skimmer or add a couple or so fittings to the side wall. slide requires 130 to 150 gpm will use 2" plumbing
Read more…What tricks do you have for underground springs when replacing liners?
Read more…I am looking into launching a "GREEN SOLUTIONS" division to my company. I would like to hear from other pool/spa care companies about their green solutions. Are there reliable solar pump manufacturers? Supplemental sanitizers to lower chlorine, coppe
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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…
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