Kim Patterson

Joined April 24, 2020

Articles 22

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El Rompecabezas de los Precios

By Kim Patterson
Como bien saben las empresas de piscinas que trabajan con clientes comerciales, este tipo de trabajo puede diferir bastante de los proyectos residenciales, lo que hace que establecer precios sea un verdadero desafío. Mientras algunas compañías prefieren evitar los trabajos comerciales, otras aprenden a navegar la estructura de precios a medida que avanzan.
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Lugares Difíciles de Alcanzar

By Kim Patterson
Los propietarios de viviendas suelen imaginar la piscina perfecta, mientras que los constructores se enfocan en cómo convertir ese sueño en realidad. Pero lo que a menudo queda fuera de la conversación es cómo se dará mantenimiento a ese oasis visualmente atractivo. Lo que para el cliente puede ser una piscina soñada, para el técnico de mantenimiento puede convertirse en una pesadilla.

A Glacial Pace

By Kim Patterson
Despite that there have been many pool industry positives to come out of the past couple of years, the pool building permit process has seen its share of issues. “The pandemic has had significant negative impacts to permitting projects,” says Jeffrey Anderson, managing member at Mayan Pools & Sports Construction in Atlanta. Mayan Pools builds…

Clean Sweep

By Kim Patterson
Pool service nets may not be the most high-tech pieces of pool equipment, but they’re an integral part of a pool pro’s tool lineup. While the pool net’s purpose is to aid a pool tech in pulling debris from the water, different types of debris pose different challenges. That’s why pool pros often carry more…

The Attendant: At Your Service

By Kim Patterson
In April of last year, Poolside Tech of New Hope, Pennsylvania, launched a pool automation system called The Attendant, which connects all pool equipment, no matter the manufacturer, allowing it all to be monitored and managed together through a smart device. “So many of our homes are connected and communicating with us, having the intelligence…

Service Records

By Kim Patterson
Keeping maintenance logs when servicing commercial pools is one of those tedious tasks that has to be done, as it is often a regulatory requirement. However, the rules and regulations regarding service logs can vary greatly from one area to another, or even from one health inspector to another. “Every inspector is different and will…

Pass the Buck

By Kim Patterson
Warranty details are important to many homeowners who install a pool. What happens, however, when a home is sold and there is still time left on the pool warranty? “If you are looking to install a pool or purchasing a home with a swimming pool, this is an excellent question to ask [the builder],” says…

Packaging Perils

By Kim Patterson
The pandemic has presented a range of unexpected challenges within the pool industry. For those in chemical manufacturing, securing packaging has been one of the biggest stumbling blocks.  Chemicals are in demand, but in some instances manufacturers have needed to quickly shift course. Packaging shortages have forced many to rethink their day-to-day processes to stay…

Hard-to-Reach Places

By Kim Patterson
Homeowners have their ultimate pools in mind, and builders have ideas on how to make those dreams happen. What they both sometimes fail to consider is how that aesthetically pleasing backyard getaway will be serviced. A pool may be a dream come true for the homeowner but a nightmare for a service technician. Jason Broswell,…

Saltwater Salvation

By Kim Patterson
Due to unprecedented pool use, supply-chain issues and a major chlorine manufacturer’s fire, chlorine tablet availability remains limited this year. Stephen Boswell, marketing communication supervisor at CMP in Newnan, Georgia, says that from distributors, pool pros and in online forums, he is seeing increased interest in alternatives to traditional chlorine methods. Some are looking to…

Lead Landslide

By Kim Patterson
While the pandemic brought many industries to a screeching halt, the pool industry has seen an unprecedented boost in leads. Whether it’s a need to shake off stress, create a vacation at home or stay active, customers are flocking to pool companies. For many, it’s been a welcome change — but it’s also come with…
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Commercial Casualty

By Kim Patterson
Countless Commercial pools have been left reeling from the pandemic. Many public and hotel facilities have been shut down for months. Some have reopened at limited capacity and with heightened restrictions, but a number of them remain shuttered. With the effects of these closures trickling down through the industry, pool pros have been forced to…