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In with the New

Posted on January 2, 2019 by PoolPro

We’re starting 2019 with an issue all about your retail stores Happy new year from all of us at PoolPro. We appreciate your support in 2018, and hope 2019 is great for you personally and professionally. We’ve never before done a themed issue of PoolPro, but we’re starting 2019 with

Posted in Current Issue, Departments, Welcome Megan Kendrick, new year, welcome

A Consumer-First Cleaner

Posted on January 2, 2019 by PoolPro

Hayward’s AquaVac 6 eliminates common robotic cleaner complaints There are three things most people don’t enjoy about their pool cleaner: cleaning out debris, removing the pool cleaner from the pool, and expecting to find your pool clean, only to realize the cleaner has been in the same spot for hours.

Posted in Current Issue, Departments, Equipment aquavac 6, Hayward, pool cleaner

Full House

Posted on January 2, 2019 by PoolPro

Brothers Pool in Connecticut prizes family, customer relationshipBy Michelle L. CramerPhotography by Doug Melillo John and Lisa Morgillo own the place. Their daughter, Lia, heads the marketing and sales department while Lia’s boyfriend learns construction. Lisa’s brother, Al, is the project manager for in-ground installations. Sue, Al’s wife, runs the

Posted in At The Shop, Current Issue, Departments Brothers Pool of Connecticut, family business

Web Exclusive: Chlorine vs. Bromine

Posted on January 2, 2019 by PoolPro

Industry experts weigh in on the Chlorine vs. Bromine “battle” Paolo (Paul) BenedettiCEO, Aquatic Technology Pool & Spa (Morgan Hill, California)IPSSA Water Chemistry Certification, CPO Certified and Instructor, AST Certified and Instructor, CA – CSLB Industry Expert, Society of Watershape Designer – MASTER, Genesis Instructor Chlorine Pros: Can be stabilized

Posted in Current Issue, Departments, Web Exclusive Aquatic technology pool & spa, bromine, California Custom Hot Tubs, carefree spas, chlorine, chlorine vs bromine, ControlOMatic, Haviland, lake air pool supply, landi pools and games, nicholas pools

Checking and Replacing Drain Covers

Posted on January 2, 2019 by PoolPro

This noncompliant drain cover would need to be replaced immediately Complying with Virginia Graeme Baker requires more than a quick glanceBy Keith Loria The Virginia Graeme Baker act demands all residential swimming pools to have a proper drain cover to prevent entrapment, but even if the right drain cover appears

Posted in Current Issue, Departments, Service aquastar pool products, drain covers, replacing drain covers, VGB compliant, Virginia Graeme Baker act