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Service

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Let’s be honest: Pool stains suck.  They’re unsightly and usually indicate a maintenance, chemical balance or underlying water issue. While the root causes should be treated, the stains themselves may need extra attention.

Builder

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In December 2023, the National Plasterers Council released Technical Bulletin No. 8, highlighting the impacts of wind speed on plastic shrinkage, or check cracks, in pool plastering. While the harmful effects of hot temperatures, low humidity, high winds or a combination of these are known, the study underlines wind speed as the dominant variable. The NPC says the findings are crucial for reducing check cracks and improving plaster durability. 

Commercial

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In response to the Model Aquatic Health Code, Aquasol developed the Advanced Universal Interlock, a multilayer electrical interlock system that immediately disables chemical feeders when low or no flow is detected in the pool systems.

Features

Water Care

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Though it’s been used for decades, ozone is gaining traction as a solution in pool sanitation, offering an effective and eco-friendly addition to traditional chlorine-based methods. As more pool professionals and homeowners seek sustainable and efficient ways to maintain pristine water quality, understanding the basics of ozone production, its advantages and the challenges it presents is crucial. 

Pool Ops

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When the calendar flips to a new year and warmer weather inches closer, homeowners anticipate the upcoming fun they’ll have in their now-dormant swimming pools.  At the same time, pool service companies are already taking steps to meet the demand for reopenings. How they deal with this time and staffing crunch depends on the services they provide, the size of their staff and their system management tools. It’s a critical service for customers that begins long before the first signs of spring.

Equipment

Marketing

Operator

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As the industry has flourished with increased demand, so has manufacturing and accessories. However, one important aspect that hasn’t evolved is the sales role. Sales development is skill development. The sales career needs a higher level of expectation and opportunity.

Training

Profile

Corinne "Corie" Kraft
ike many experts in the pool industry, Corinne “Corie” Kraft developed her business acumen and adventuresome spirit at an early age. And the recently retired president of Valley Pool & Spa, in Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has generously shared her expertise and experience with others over the past three decades.

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