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Green Solutions

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

Started by Jason Shepard in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Movable pool floors are gaining popularity all over the world - why not in North America?

Movable pool floors are one of the best ways of increasing the flexibility of your pool as well as the surrounding area. I have installed adjustable pool floors all over the world but our references in the States are still limited. Our main business

Started by Erik Vos in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Shell with Hydrostatic Pressure.

So, I have a site with a ground water table at 18" below existing grade. What in everyone’s experience is the best method to cope with the constant pressure exerted against the shell in the event water is drained.

Started by Adam M. Heath in Advanced Pool Design

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Paramount cleaning systems for Vinyl

Has anyone had to replace the faceplate & gasket on this system for vinyl pools and discovered they are not EZ to find ? HELP !!! Where can you buy these?Gregg Masterson. Masterson Pools Inc. Barnegat NJmastersonpools@comcast.net

Started by Gregory Masterson in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Salt Content

I have a couple of customers that don't want to repair their salt chlorine systems, opting to go back to chlorine tablets and powder or liquid shock.

Are there any concerns or issues with using dichlor and trichlor in a pool with salt?

Is it necessary

Started by Bill Payne in Pool Service Topics

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Certifications

What Certifications/Licenses do you currently have for your Business?

We are

* CPO

* CPI (next month)

* HUB

* Hazmat

* Taking Residental Appliance Test in 2 weeks (Wish us luck)

* Contractor license (once Appliance installer license is passed)

* Until the a

Started by Heather Linton in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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What the heck is that?

I have some county pools which are showing some strange "debris" in the water, all to different degrees. It appears to have a "gritty" feel to it, but if you press it, it feels a slight bit greasy or slimy.

The pools are standard 75" x 45' competition

Started by Wes Burdine in Pool Service Topics

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plumbing theory

I see a lot of plumbing installations that mention having straight pipe runs of 3x dia of the pipe minimum before the pump. Whilst I understand why that would be for a normal water pump, almost all pool pumps break this theory by making the water tur

Started by John in Hydraulics and Circulation

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CYA and effects on ORP

Read something the other day that said CYA greater than 30 ppm renders ORP readings nearly useless, and it got me to wondering. We watch ORP closely on our trailer to protect our membranes, and the system shuts down if we exceed about 500 ORP.

We de

Started by Bruce Wettstein

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Sodium Tetraborate...any thoughts?

I would like to see feedback regarding sodium tetraborate. Any thought, good or bad? Plusses / minuses? The brand you use and a typical maintenance dosage as well as the approx cost per avg. Pool. Thanks in advance!

Started by Bill Pierucci in Pool Service Topics

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Chemicals for Weekly Customers

Has anyone used ProTeam Chemical Line before? Is there any Conns besides Price? Which tabs/shocks do you use? Any of the other lines?

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Started by Heather Linton in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Aquatic Engineering

Has anyone obtained the Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Aquatic Engineering?

Is it worth it?

Started by Jason Shepard in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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What is PASPDirect.com?

Our website, www.liquidpoolcovers.com, was just redone and I am going through all the backlinks to make sure nothing is missing or linking to a page that doesn't exist anymore.

There is one site that has multiple company listings that are all linking

Started by Monique Nelson in Pool Retail Topics

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Ionizer Generator

http://gochemless.com/

Has anyone ever heard of the Go Chemless company? I've read some other discussions here about ionizers, but non like this. This system generates a controlled amount of copper and silver ions that are maintained as a residual in

Started by Jason Shepard

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Educational classes

Looking to start equipment repairs. Are there any classes that offer level 1 training? It seems like it may be easier to send our staff to classes as new hires instead of training them in house? Mainly for equipment, lights, heaters etc....?

Started by Gabriel LaCross in Pool Service Topics

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Mobile Reverse Osmosis

Hello everyone! I recently read an article in one of our industry magazines about the use of MRO, Mobile Reverse Osmosis, to " refresh " pool water. I am in northern Michigan and far away from a water shortage, but deal with lots of shallow wells to

Started by Jason Shepard in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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MRSA in pool or on pool deck?

The estate of a person who recently died from complications with MRSA has asked me to sanitize the pool and pool deck while the house is in probate. Any special recommendations for this scenario?

Thanks,

Scott

Started by Scott Coffman in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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Buying Group(s)

Hi. Have any pool service companies found a buying group to belong to? All the ones that I have found have been primarily for builders or distributors. I thought that it might make sense to belong so as to be able to price competitively yet still

Started by Matt in Pool Service Topics

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Installation cost analysis

Hi, I am looking for some average prices for the installation of heat pump, gaz heater and propane heater in these states: CA, TX, OK, FL, MN, OR, MA, VA. I also need to know if the propane and gaz tank are normally rented or sold with the propane an

Started by Stephanie Dube in Business Growth, Expansion, and Current Opportunit

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New Pool Cover Legislation?

I have been hearing a lot of talk about new Pool Cover Legislation that is supposed to be coming out next year (2012). I haven't been able to find anything concrete myself, and I'm not sure if it will be regional, but the rumors seem to indicate that

Started by Monique Nelson in Safety, Standards, and Codes

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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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Forum

All Discussions (703)

Green Solutions

Movable pool floors are gaining popularity all over the world - why not in North America?

Shell with Hydrostatic Pressure.

Paramount cleaning systems for Vinyl

Salt Content

Certifications

What the heck is that?

plumbing theory

CYA and effects on ORP

Sodium Tetraborate...any thoughts?

Chemicals for Weekly Customers

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Aquatic Engineering

What is PASPDirect.com?

Ionizer Generator

Educational classes

Mobile Reverse Osmosis

MRSA in pool or on pool deck?

Buying Group(s)

Installation cost analysis

New Pool Cover Legislation?

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.