Barrett KilmerBarrett Kilmer, has been on the editorial staff of AQUA magazine since 2000. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and currently lives in Madison, Wisc.RetailAPSP's Top Five Reasons To Buy A Hot Tub This HolidayJust in time for the holidays, the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) has released a list of the top five reasons to buy a hot tub for that special person on your gift list. Post them in your store. Maybe you'll snare an impulsive customer or two.December 15, 2011HomeDrowning Prevention Group Seeks "Lifesaver Of The Year"The National Drowning Prevention Alliance and USA Swimming Foundation are co-sponsoring a national competition in search of the 2011 Lifesaver ...December 13, 2011BuilderSPEC Reaches Agreement On California Public Pool RegulationsThe California Pool and Spa Industry Education Council (SPEC) has reached an agreement on pending public pool and waterpark regulations with the state ...December 6, 2011HomeIndustry Players Chip In For CharityWatkins Manufacturing, which recently held a charity auction for its one millionth spa, has donated the money from the winning bid to the Fallen Firefighters Foundation.December 6, 2011HomeIndia's WAVES Expo Announces 2012 DatesAfter an “immensely successful” first WAVES Expo this year, show organizers announced dates for the second annual event. The show will be held at the India Expo Center of Greater Noida, in Dehli, India, from Sept 6-8, 2012.December 1, 2011HomeNews Briefs: Jack's Magic, Evosus, Plastimayd, Filbur, Patriot Pool and SpaJack's Magic The Filter Fiber Stuff has been certified as a Gold Seal product by the Water Quality Association, giving its green credentials a boost, according to the company.November 22, 2011HomeWorld Aquatic Health Conference Draws Crowd In SeattleLast month's World Aquatic Health Conference, which took place in Seattle, drew 410 registrations, an increase of 30 percent over the previous year, according to the National Swimming Pool Foundation, which hosts the annual event.November 17, 2011BuilderAPSP Announces CBP And CSP Course ScheduleThe APSP Career Institute has posted a calendar of upcoming education programs leading to certification for pool/spa service providers, hot tub technicians and ...November 14, 2011HomeCPSC Accepting Input On New Compliance DeadlineThe Consumer Product Safety Commission is accepting public comments regarding the deadline for the new VGB requirements for commercial pool drains. The CPSC will be accepting comments until Dec. 12.November 8, 2011ServicePleatco Announces 2011 Perfect Pool Guy And GalPleatco LLC recently announced the winners of its Perfect Pool Guy and Gal contest. Winners Gil Serrano of Bay Area Pool Service in Tampa, Fla., and Jennifer Angevine of Gold Coast Swimming Pools in Glen Cove, N.Y., were chosen from a pool of more than 200 entrants.November 3, 2011Previous PagePage 12 of 28Next PageTop StoriesBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersThe 2025 Awards of Excellence Silver winners are here! These stunning projects shine a spotlight on what’s possible when creativity meets craftsmanship.BuilderSmall Business With a Big ImpactBuilder2025 Awards of Excellence: Gold WinnersLegislationPump Motors, Heaters, and Controls Face Legislative ChangeSponsored ContentStay Ahead With Heritage Pool+
