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Cleaning Versus Disinfecting

As a certified pool operator (CPO) instructor and consultant, I’ve spoken to countless pool operators over the years who lack an understanding of cleaning and disinfecting swimming pools. These knowledge gaps may be putting your facilities and customers at risk.

Pool Ops

Successful Fuel Management

With the recent surge in gas prices, fuel expenses have increased from $1,300 to $1,600 per month, to more than $3,500 per month over the last two years. To trim costs, Frank Disher, owner of Poolwerx Keller in North Richland Hills, Texas, says his company is taking measures to be more efficient. However, scrutinizing operating expenses can be stressful, tedious and potentially fruitless.

News

E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies acquires L&L Pool Service

The acquisition, which was announced August 1, combines two of the largest pool service companies in Tucson, Arizona

Equipment

Chilling Out

As evidenced by extreme heatwaves in the U.S. and Europe this year, hot temperatures can render swimming pool water too warm for comfort.

Water Care

In the balance

By using this index, water surveyors, scientists, pool operators and more were able determine just how well a water’s calcium carbonate balance was by measuring the water’s pH, alkalinity, calcium concentration, temperature and total dissolved solids.

Features

Pay Day — What Pay Structure Works Best?

Tracy Bond, owner of Great Valley Pool Service in Frazer, Pennsylvania, pragmatically shares the benefits and drawbacks of paying per job and paying per hour, explaining that, while paying per job seems to create more incentive for techs to maximize their time, hourly pay tends to produce better-quality work.

Service

Perfecting the Pool Cover

Pool covers are an essential tool for the safety of a pool and those around it, both from the elements and for preventing accidents: To maintain that peace of mind they need to be replaced every so often.

News

Skimmer partnering with UPA and IPSSA

In early August it was announced that pool service software company, Skimmer, will be working alongside trade groups, the United Pool Association and the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association.

Marketing

Get a Grip on Drip Marketing

Business owners who want to reach their customers on a more personal level have relied on drip marketing campaigns for many years now, but despite being a widely utilized practice, many newer business owners still don’t know what such a campaign entails, while others may not understand how to find the balance between direct marketing and direct badgering.

Operator

A sustainable workforce through mentoring

Got Check Cracks? Check Wind Speed.

Acid Washing 101

In the Ozone

Acid Washing 101

Skimmer Releases 2025 State of Pool Service Report

Easton Select Group Debuts with Strategic Investments