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An Expert's Final Word on Rio's Green Pool

After a flood of speculation that followed the infamous Green Olympic Pool Incident of 2016, one of the industry’s top chemistry experts shares his analysis on what went wrong.

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'Imagining' a New Store Concept

In this showroom, vignettes highlight the many ways hot tubs and outdoor living go hand in hand.

The showroom at Imagine Backyard Living illustrates the many ways portable spas and outdoor furniture can intertwine.

Olympic Lifeguards Go Viral

Why are there lifeguards at the Olympic aquatic venues, anyway?

Photo by Doug Mills, The New York Times

Hot Tubs and the 'Intimacy' Angle

Many in the spa industry say hot tubs are good for relationships — so why don’t we talk about it more?

Photo by Hot Springs.

Case Study: How Stray Current Caused Extreme Corrosion

Within weeks of this pool’s initial startup, light rings, handrails and the pool shell itself started showing signs of extreme corrosion. Why? Mark Holden cracks the case.

Within weeks of opening, this pool exhibited the most severe damange builder Mark Holden had ever seen.

Water Problems Aside, Rio's Aquatic Stadium A Tech Wonder

With the world transfixed by the failures of the maintenance staff at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium, its brilliant design has gone unnoticed.

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Devastating CA Fire Caused By Faulty Hot Tub Wiring

The results of a lengthy investigation conclude that a homeowner’s DIY hot tub wiring attempt caused California’s third-worst wildfire on record.

The Valley Fire. Photo by Noah Berger.

APSP Courses, Computerized Testing At Expo

APSP University announces five certification courses scheduled for pool and spa professionals at the PSP Expo in NOLA.

UPDATE: Green Olympic Pool Diagnosed, Drained

Rio organizers finally know why their pools turned green and have taken steps to fix the problem.

Draining the green pool.

August 2016 New Pool and Spa Products

A filtration system, spa crystals and inflatable outdoor furniture are just some of the new products you’ll find in our roundup.

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Rio's Olympic Diving Pool Turns Green Overnight

Is it algae, or is it something else?

Photo courtesy of CNN.

How to Design With Purpose

Bradley Renken explains his design philosophy, which places a heavy emphasis on the “why” behind each element of a project.

All photos courtesy of Hearthstone Luxury Pools + Outdoors unless otherwise noted.

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