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Sodium Hypochlorite, AKA "Liquid Chlorine"

Information on the characteristics, effects and proper application of sodium hypochlorite, otherwise known as bleach.

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Borates: Once Per Year

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Once per year, Haviland reminds you that borates help maintain ideal water quality – and only need to be tested and reapplied once per year.

Borates: Once Per Year

The Effects of Increasing pH in Pool/Spa Water

In the April issue of AQUA, the members of onBalance (Que Hales, Doug Latta and Kim Skinner) wrote a piece arguing that, for pool and spa water, a hard upper pH limit of 8.0 is overly restrictive. They claimed there should not be a wasteful mandate for closing down swimming pools when the pH is 8.0 to 8.5. We received this very well-considered response from commercial aquatics consultant Richard Young:

Is pH 8.0 to 8.5 Okay for Pools?

Chemistry experts explain why there should not be a mandate for closing down swimming pools when the pH is 8.0 to 8.5.

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How They Do It In Europe

What can the U.S. learn about water care from our industry colleagues across the Atlantic?

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Swimming Pools: The Safest Place to Exercise

Even after social distancing becomes more relaxed, people will want to take extra precautions for their health and safety. One of the safest forms of exercise will be swimming.

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New Age of Pumps: Selling the Homeowners

In preparation for the 2021 new pump regulations, learn how to successfully sell variable speed pumps.

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Z Poolform Systems Eases Concrete Coping Projects

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All photos courtesy of Stamped Concrete Specialists/Blue Hawaiian Pools

Tech Notes: Preventing Chlorine Gas Leaks

Learn how to prevent chlorine gas leaks and what protocol to follow should one occur.

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Shifting Shapes

The limitations of aboveground pools prompted these builders to look to inground and semi-inground pools as a solution.

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COVID-19: 7 Things "Essential" Businesses NEED to Do

We are in unprecedented times, both as a country and as an industry. Here are some recommendations for adapting your business to the current COVID-19 situation.

Handing the Pool Over After a Build

The transition period between when a pool is finished and when it’s handed over to the customer is an important time. Here are tips to go about the handoff the right way and put new pool owners at ease.

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The Automation Opportunity

Routinely informing customers of their control options, and many other technical upgrades, is a great market strategy.

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