For service professionals who have spent years maintaining pools, the next revenue opportunity may already be in the backyard — literally. Modern water features, once the exclusive territory of pool builders, are increasingly accessible to service pros looking to branch into installation work. Prefabricated artificial rock kits have lowered the barrier to entry and given service professionals a clear, manageable path to their first build.
A wave of low-cost pool service software solutions has hit the market. Some are legitimate. Others are built fast, priced aggressively and held together by AI-generated code that no human fully understands. The risk sits entirely with the buyer.
In the pool service industry, reliability is the backbone of a successful business. Whether you’re servicing one pool or managing a fleet of technicians across dozens of properties, the performance of your tools directly affects your team’s efficiency, your customers’ satisfaction and your company’s profitability.
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.
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.
The article “Chemical Feed Safety” in the March/April issue of PoolPro was certainly a good start; however, there are several key chemical feed safety issues I believe can be added.
Caring for pools during excessive heat and wildfires requires vigilance in monitoring water levels, maintaining equipment, and implementing fire-resistant measures to ensure safety and enjoyment in challenging conditions.
For more than a decade, Coastal Pure Inc., has been using an affordable, effective technology called copper/silver ionization (CSI) to reduce chemical impact for our commercial clients. Slashing chlorine demand while providing cleaner, healthier water consistently saves customers thousands of dollars in annual chemical operating costs. In 2021, pool operators using CSI gained a bundle…