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  • Service Records

    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…

  • Simplified Chemical Control

    While commercial pools may vary in size, their needs remain similar. So when a product comes along that offers innovation and ease-of-use for all kinds of pools, professionals notice. The team at Sigura, headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, believes its Pulsar Precision calcium hypochlorite top feeder can provide a water-sanitizing solution that eclipses liquid bleach. Launched…

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    New Hayward® XE Series Pumps: Ultra-High Efficiency, Ultra-Low Cost

    Meet the XE Series, the newest addition to the industry-leading line of ultra–high efficiency pumps from Hayward. Built for maximum savings at a fraction of the purchase price, these pumps more than clear the bar for Department of Energy (DOE) regulations — and your customers’ expectations. A BRAND NEW KIND OF PUMP XE Series represents…

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    Mitigating Claims When Servicing Commercial Pools

    Some pool professionals stick to just servicing residential accounts, while others have a mixture of commercial and residential ± or even just commercial only. A commercial or public pool or spa may be defined as one that is used by the public, from clubs and HOA-run residential communities to municipal pools and hotels. Particular equipment, design…

  • Female franchisees taking charge at Poolwerx

    Poolwerx has added two new pool supply and service locations in North Texas, both owned and operated by female entrepreneurs. Darlene Childs opened Poolwerx Lantana and Melanie Earles has opened Poolwerx Haslet, each servicing their greater areas. After being disappointed with some of the options in their respective neighborhoods, they each saw an opportunity to…

  • PSATC enrolling second appenticeship class of in its inaugural year

    The Pool & Spa Apprenticeship and Training Committee (PSATC) has opened enrollment for the second class of apprentices in its inaugural year of operation. Enrollment ends September 15th. Reserve your spot before all seats are filled by emailing Jennifer Farwell: jennifer@poolapprenticeship.com. In May, the program was the first of its kind to receive approval from…

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    August

    We kick things off by sharing our thoughts on some notable pool-related stories—from the recent success of the company known as the “AirBnB” for pools to Will Smith trying out the world’s deepest swimming pool in Dubai, to an arrest made in Florida of a woman who snuck into a retiree’s yard to swim naked…

  • Service Autopilot announces its in-person 2021 SA7 Conference

    Service Autopilot announced its 2021 SA7 Conference that’s set to take place from November 10 to 12, 2021 at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West in Plano, Texas. The 2021 SA7 Conference is built for all service industries that are both under and over one million dollars in annual revenue—lawn care, cleaning, pool cleaning,…

  • Glacier Pool Coolers keeps U.S. Olympic swim team’s pool chilled

    Arizona-based company, Glacier Pool Coolers, was chosen by the U.S. swim team as their pool chiller for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Glacier Pool Coolers’ GPC280 Model Series Pool Cooling System is being used in the U.S. National Team’s 50-meter private pool facility in Tokyo where the Team USA’s Olympic and Paralympic swim teams practice…

  • PHTA launches national apprenticeship program

    The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) launched the Registered Pool Maintenance and Service Technician Apprenticeship Program in an effort to assist in building a more skilled and diverse workforce, expand the workforce of service professionals in the aquatics industry. As a registered apprenticeship program, this program has been validated by the U.S. Department of Labor and provides…

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    Adopting technology that advances the industry

    Jeff Neamand, president of AquaSun Pools, has been in the industry for more than 20 years. Neamand and his team at AquaSun are best known for building, renovating and servicing high-end custom pools in the greater Philadelphia area. The dedication to customer satisfaction and being meticulous in all they do has awarded AquaSun continual growth…

  • Improved pool cleaner from Water Tech

    Water Tech has once again improved its popular commercial-grade, Precision 2.0Li battery-operated pool cleaner with a new pressure-fitted clamp system with locking pin to protect the battery in the motor box. The reinforced battery and motor compartment provide increased durability for service pros by protecting the motor and battery against water damage. Precision 2.0Li comes…