Tom Soukup

Tom Soukup is the principal of Patriot Water Works Co. with over 20 years as a hydronic designer and installer. He specializes in high-efficiency and green technology and brings his expertise to custom hydronic work, pool heating and agricultural projects. Reach him at [email protected].

Pool & Patio Heating on a Grand Scale

The challenge behind heating a 36,000-gallon pool, while engineering a three-level patio to be snow melted with the same system.

February 22, 2024

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Leak Detection: Action is Costly, Inaction More So

Pool leaks are obviously a problem. Ignoring them creates even bigger problems, as was the case in this project.

January 24, 2024

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The Effects of Poor Pool Chemistry on Heating Systems

How to avoid corrosion and scaling on heat-exchangers.

September 14, 2023

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Inline Equipment

Heating a 200,000-Gallon, Open-Air Pool

The Peak, a five-star ski resort in the Appalachian Mountains, required a high-efficiency heating system conditioned to keep four bodies of water at 87 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.

August 29, 2023

The 80,000-gallon main pool features a swim-up bar and is maintained at 87 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.

Pool Heater Installation: Stopping the Threat of CO Gas

How to prevent carbon monoxide exposure through proper pool heater installation.

July 18, 2023

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Inline Equipment

The Case for a Dedicated Heater Pump

By providing a separate pump for the heating equipment, you can extend the lifecycle of all system components and reduce maintenance.

June 30, 2022

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How to Turn a Family Business Into a Pool Construction Franchise

California Pools has franchised its operation, and now offer services to homeowners all throughout the nation, not just in Southern California.

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Natural Contours

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Battling 'Outsider Syndrome' in the Family Business

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From Pipe Dreams to Pool Paradise

Upselling Shade: How One Builder Heats Up New Sales While Keeping Customers Cool

Upselling Shade: How One Builder Heats Up New Sales While Keeping Customers Cool