Scott Petty had used every car metaphor he could think of to describe the benefits of variable-speed pumps. But when new Department of Energy WEF ratings for pool pumps take effect in July, he’ll need some new ways to explain. “With the DOE terminology and metrics, I hope the benefits are clear to the pool…
As the industry faces a chlorine shortage in 2021, pool pros are looking for ways to reduce chlorine usage in the pools they serve. The Jandy TruGuard Mineral Sanitizer, is one such product. Released in February, TruGuard utilizes an EPA-registered mineral solution designed to destroy bacteria and algae growth, curtailing excessive chlorine use. “The EPA…
Leak detection can be an integral part of a pool professional’s repertoire. One of the most important aspects is knowing which tools to use to get the job done. Lance Anderson, owner of Anderson Manufacturing Co., a leak detection equipment manufacturer in Saint Paul, Minnesota, says there are multiple tools needed before a company can…
In 2019, New Jersey-based Hayward released the TriStar VS 950 variable-speed pool pump. Over the last two years, it was launched as a Super and MaxFlo pump as well. The latest iteration of this VSP family — the TriStar VS 900, informally referred to as generation-3 or gen-3 — was made available this October for…
As CMP, once strictly a pool and spa plastics company, began to focus on technology-based products, it found itself in the commercial pool equipment business. Its purchase of DEL Ozone in 2017 brought with it a portfolio of commercial products. As CMP pivoted, Rob Thill, who joined CMP as a quality manager, was tasked with…
Creating a pool environment that is safe for patrons is not limited to balancing water chemistry and equipment repair. Because of ongoing wet conditions, pool decks and surrounds in commercial pool environments must provide adequate traction to prevent a slip or fall. Products for pool professionals to create slip-resistant surfaces range from clear-coat applications to…
By Mark Ligon, marketing manager, Commercial Industrial Supply For homeowners, pool construction is a big investment that they expect will last for years to come. That’s why it is so important to select the best materials for the job. Because much of the pool piping is buried underground, it’s especially important to choose the right…
For a pool company, heat pumps offer a great profit margin.
Pool professionals and consumers are embracing salt-chlorine generators and reaping the benefits of this technology. However, retailers are learning that this is not a product you sell and walk away from. Consumers need to be educated on how the product works and provided a simple salt-system maintenance program. Not only will a well-organized plan ensure…
Meet the Solar Breeze NX2. At 11 pounds and 2 feet long, this solar-powered robot skims the surface of a pool, removing 90% of the debris and contaminants. Created by Solar Pool Technologies in Tempe, Arizona, the NX2 works by cleaning debris before it can sink to the bottom of the pool and decay. SPT…
Rocco Russo is a national trainer for Zodiac Academy, a service provided by Fluidra, which hosts a series of weekly hands-on technical training workshops across North America. Russo and his fellow instructors teach product installation, service, repair and troubleshooting, and when the Carlsbad, California, manufacturer launches new and improved products, they teach pool pros the…
About a year ago, we wrote about Hayward’s new AquaVac 650, which was set to hit the market in 2019. This summer, we had the opportunity to test it on a pool in Norman, Oklahoma. Before we talk about the performance of the cleaner, let’s talk about the swimming pool. The pool is at a…