A Plaster Legend
Randy Dukes, a pool plaster expert with more than three decades of experience, has profoundly shaped the pool industry, earning widespread respect and admiration.
Planning Your Paid Marketing
When you first learn to swim, you start in shallow water with a kickboard and floaties. Most people don’t just jump off the highboard on day one.
Keep the Steam Clean
It goes without saying: Steam rooms in commercial facilities require frequent cleaning to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Poolside Precision
Equipment installation might seem like a skill pool professionals master early in their careers. However, revisiting the basics can be a valuable way to enhance expertise and achieve better results.
Be a Professional in All Aspects
This year has flown by, partly because I’ve spent so little of it in my office. In addition to attending various trade shows, I had the honor of speaking at the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s San Diego Chapter’s Service Symposium and sharing my story on the Pool Nation Podcast.
Getting a Grip on Algae
As any pool service technician knows, you can’t keep swimming pools pristine and sparkling with just a pole and debris net. It also takes consistent monitoring and maintenance, especially with the risk of algae formation.
Lockout/Tagout Keeps Everyone Protected
Some safety procedures are designed to keep you healthy, some are necessary to prevent injuries and some will save your life. One of the best-known and most important practices is lockout/tagout, which prevents accidental startup or energization of equipment while the tech is working.
Using CO2 to Manage pH
When it comes to pool maintenance, keeping the water balanced is vital for both safety and enjoyment. Traditionally, acid has been the go-to solution for managing pH levels, but there is another effective method: carbon dioxide, or CO2.
ICF Construction Update
In the May/June 2023 edition of PoolPro, we talked to Steve Mercer about the intricacies of ICF pool construction. It’s an area that’s changing quickly, Mercer says, and he’s back with updated tips for pool pros.
The Silver Lining of the Smart Era
Technological innovations do more than simplify tasks; they provide insights that enhance service quality and efficiency. Importantly, they don’t replace pool professionals — they enhance their role.
Embracing Pool Safety
As an Olympic swimmer and a water safety expert for Leslie’s, Cullen Jones understands the importance of water safety. However, that connection began long before his swimming career when at 5 years old, he nearly drowned at a water park.
Fluidra Expands its International Pool Pro Day Contest
In 2021 Fluidra announced the creation of Fluidra International Pool Pro Day through the National Day Archives to honor and celebrate pool professionals on September 7th. Last year, the company expanded its celebration of International Pool Pro Day by starting a contest to highlight the incredible work of pool professionals. For 2024 Fluidra is growing its contest…