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Seal of Approval

Posted on April 8, 2019 by PoolPro

How pool companies are helping their employees get CPO and PPSO certificationBy Keith Loria Aquatic activity in healthy water is increasingly on the public’s radar. Today, most health departments require commercial pool technicians to have the Certified Pool Operator Certification from the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Michelle Kavanaugh, mission development

Posted in Commercial, Current Issue, Departments APSP, Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, certified pool operator certification, CPO certification, National Swimming Pool Foundation, NSPF, PPSO course, professional pool and spa operator

The Rise of Automation

Posted on October 30, 2018 by PoolPro

Why more commercial pools are installing advanced control systems By Keith Loria Human error is largely to blame when a commercial pool experiences problems, which is why automated systems are gaining popularity year after year. An automated system eases the burden of having to be on-site several times a day

Posted in Commercial, Departments Aqualine Pool Service, chloramines, commercial pool builders, commercial pool service, ControlOMatic, Hayward Commercial Pools, Model Aquatic Health Code, Pentair, pool automation

It Happens

Posted on August 7, 2018 by PoolPro

What needs to be done when there is a fecal incident at a public pool By Keith Loria Nothing puts a downer on a day at a public pool more than learning of a fecal incident, requiring everyone to clear out immediately. Formed fecal incidents pose a risk for spreading

Posted in Commercial, Departments APSP, Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, CDC Healthy Swimming Program, fecal contamination, giardia, Periodic Products, Recreational Water Quality Committee

Simplifying Records

Posted on May 2, 2018 by PoolPro

New app provides aquatic industry with resource for online management tools By Keith Loria A new app created by the National Swimming Pool Foundation and Counsilman-Hunsaker can assist commercial pool operators with staying on track with records and maintenance issues. Called Facility Manager, the app provides the aquatic industry with

Posted in Commercial, Departments app, facility management, NSPF

New to the Commercial Pool Biz?

Posted on March 5, 2018 by PoolPro

Establishing credibility takes time, commitment By Seraine Page How do you build trust to gain commercial accounts? Even for brand-new contractors, establishing credibility with clients has never been easier with online training, review websites and more. Don Cesarone, Jr., vice president of the commercial division of Van Kirk and Sons,

Posted in Commercial, Departments commercial, commercial maintenance, commercial pools