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.
Does anyone have experience with the venturi driven return fittings from Infusion? Looking for feedback.
Read more…I have a request from a gunite builder looking for fire bowls to increase the aesthetics on new construction for a high end build. Does anyone recommend any brands?
Read more…Whether it's AO Smith, Emerson, or another motor company, it seems like service companies in my markets are having more and more problems with motor failures occurring at an alarming rate. Are you guys running into the same problem in your markets?
Read more…Does anyone have much experience with residential and/or commercial solar pumps? Any input would be helpful. I have limited exposure to pumps that use a DC brushless motor like those manufactured by Pool Rx and would like to know more by any who have
Read more…Just wondering how different builders feel about the type of pool one might build. There are advantages and disadvantages to fiberglass, vinyl, and gunite pools and was wanting input on how you sell your style of construction versus another type.
Read more…Does anyone have experience with speakers that are submerged that allow for music to be heard underwater? I have a customer who has inquired and I admit that I am not sure where to start. The current pool owner is an executive with Disney and had the
Read more…Looking for input on any of the major calcium hypochlorite tablet feeders from service professionals in the field. I am looking primarily at three options and would like to hear your opinions on:
From what I have been able to research, the original CAT 2000 controllers were purchased by Hayward and the units are supposed to be the same. Has anyone used the HCC version and is it comparable to the CAT 2000?
Read more…I also posted this on in the group "Solutions for Suction Entrapment" but felt that others who weren't part of the group may find this information useful and informative as it affected all aspects of our business. I received this email this week from
Read more…Guys and gals,
Any idea why so many join the site weekly but then have little or no input on the site. It seems like a lot of the same people responding to discussion forums and with the pool season getting ready to break, I'm worried there will be l
Read more…In South Carolina, and surely in many other states as well, state codes are mandating that commercial pools have some sort of dechlorination tank for waste water when filters are backwashed. I spoke with our Department of Health and Environmental Co
Read more…What is your preferred method for removing stains and what are your preferences with stain removers like ascorbic acid versus oxalic acid?
Read more…I am looking for input from retailers out there selling 1# bags of granulated cal-hypo. Some companies sell Zap-it and others sell Pool Corp's Super Shock-it while others sell something completely different. What is your feedback on the quality of t
Read more…Any input on how CDC is strongly recommending that all commercial pools have a Secondary Disinfectant System (SDS)? From what I understand, approved SDSs are Ozone systems and UV as long as they are certified by ANSI. In fact, my research shows tha
Read more…Any service professionals have experience with Vitro glass filter media for sand filters? I have run into this at Myrtle Beach, SC and was wondering how effective the product was. I was told by a service company that the price-point is higher but is
Read more…This is taken from an article in the Pool & Spa News called, "Solar 101: Grasping the Basics"
"If harnessing the sun's rays to generate heat for pools is nothing new, then why are so few builders embracing it?"
The concept is simple but why are so few
Read more…Just wondering how those at PGN are handling CYA levels in their markets. South Carolina has changed to a CYA level of 100 ppm this year and many service companies are looking for other alternatives to trichlor. Obviously many markets are using con
Read more…I'm familiar with Savi lights for fiberglass and gunite installs without needing a light niche but have had some inquiries about PAL2000. I was under the assumption that the PAL2000 needed a larger hole than a standard return and the Savi lights use
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