Steve GoodaleSteve Goodale is a second-generation swimming pool expert located in Ontario, Canada. You can learn more about Steve, as well as swimming pool construction, maintenance and repair from his website: SwimmingPoolSteve.comRetailEffective Immediately: New Rules for the IndustrySteve Goodale, winner of the 2018 Industry Leadership Award, would like to impose a little law and order on the industry.December 20, 2018ServiceHow to Size a Pool Heater“Guesstimates” can work, but a simple calculation yields more precise results.August 7, 2018BuilderPool Step RepairIn cold Northern climates, the top pool step is especially vulnerable to cracks. Here's how to fix it.July 10, 2018BuilderProtect Your Pool From SaltwaterA look at the science behind sacrificial anodes.June 12, 2018ServiceRites of Passage For the Service ProThink you're a real pool pro? Until you've ticked off these boxes, consider yourself a rookie.April 26, 2018ServicePump Troubleshooting for Pool Openings, Part 2What to do when a pump starts and fails.March 15, 2018ServicePump Troubleshooting For Pool Openings, Part 1In the first of a two-part series, expert Steve Goodale explains what to do when a pump won't prime or turn on.February 15, 2018RetailCommon Misconceptions About the Pool and Spa IndustryYour customers have a lot of opinions about the pool and spa industry — but quite a few aren’t accurate. We lay out three misconceptions and how to respond to them.September 26, 2017Service6 Things a Pool Guy Hates to HearWe take a look at six of the most frustrating things we hear from pool owners, and share what we wish we could say in response.June 27, 2017ServiceWhy Pool Pumps Overheat — And What You Can Do To Stop It (Part II)In the second half of our series, we address how to troubleshoot overheating pumps.May 18, 2017Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next PageTop StoriesChemistrySpa vs Pool ChemistryA spa is not a small swimming pool. Reactions happen faster in warmer water, placing even more dependence on the need to maintain sanitizer levels.MarketingTestimonials and Stories on TikTokServiceEnter the 2024 Truck & Van Contest!ChemicalsThe Pool "Chemicals" We EatSponsored Content$500 Consumer Rebate on the Latest Tech