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Green stains in over chlorinated pool
I recently took over a pool service account that had a remarkablely large amount of green staining. The client has a Salt machine and PH chem pump. The pool was balanced but the Chlorine reading was well over 12-20PPM. The salt machine was turned up
Read more…Heaters vs Rodents
I'm in North Central Florida. Mice, Rats, and Squirels love to nest in gas heater cabinets, eat the wire harnesses and make a great mess.Have you found a solution to keep the rodents away. I've often suggested mothballs around the equipment. A custom
Read more…NSPF has announced it has approval as an authoried provider for IACET Approved Continuing Education Unit Credits (CEUs)
Hi all - great news: NSPF has just announced it has approval as an authorized provider for IACET Approved Continuing Education Unit Credits (CEUs). Here's the press release:This means industry members can learn through NSPF and earn CEUs!You can read
Read more…Liner Pictures Needed
So, I'm working on my website, and I made a section where people can see our selection of liner patterns in a real pool. I'm missing some patterns though. Here's what I'm missing:
NSPF sends newswire release about VGB Act deadline and issues to mainstream media today.
This release went out over the wires today, plus to all senators and congress.Controversial New Pool & Spa Safety Act Will Create Public Pool ClosuresNationwidePR Newswire -- December 12, 2008Legislation could force 300,000 public pools to shut down
Read more…Pressure Decay Test
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…Using heat in your attic to heat your pool
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…VGB Act
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…Brick and Mortar vs. Online
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
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