Surviving the Heat
Servicing pools in climates with extreme heat can be challenging. It’s important to understand how high temperatures affect both technicians and pools to mitigate problems before they occur.
Got Check Cracks? Check Wind Speed.
In December 2023, the National Plasterers Council released Technical Bulletin No. 8, highlighting the impacts of wind speed on plastic shrinkage, or check cracks, in pool plastering. While the harmful effects of hot temperatures, low humidity, high winds or a combination of these are known, the study underlines wind speed as the dominant variable. The NPC says the findings are crucial for reducing check cracks and improving plaster durability.Â
Crystal Clear Control
From the creators of the pHin Smart Water Monitor comes the next evolution in water monitoring: the Crystal Water Monitor.
Jandy Unveils New JXiQ Gas Pool and Spa Heater
The new Jandy JXiQ gas pool and spa heater combines the popular features of the original with a host of new self-diagnosing capabilities.
CCEI Offers Vigipool Tutorials in English and Spanish
CCEI, maker of simple automation systems and pH and ORP controllers, has created online tutorials to make it easy for users to operate CCEI’s Vigipool automation system.