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AQUA Editors
Aug 27, 2008

September 2008
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AQUA Choice Award
Dr. Spa's translucent and transcendent acrylic hot tub.
Covering Costs
New pool starts are down, but automatic cover sales are up.
Chemical Interactions
How to sell more to your customers? Just listen.
Make Your Way to Monterey
A preview of the 2008 P.I.E. Show.
Inside, Outside
Bring in the pros to take the indoors beyond the paned glass.
Game Theory
The family that plays together...
Back to School
The editor's column.
Don't Feel Like It?
Don't feel like making the effort? Do it anyway.
Getting Paid
Slow collections cost you more than you think.
I Didn't Marry This Job
Getting employees to fall in love with their jobs.
Fountain Head
Upselling (and upscaling) with vertical water features.
Waterfront
Newsworthy observations from the world of spas and pools.
In the News
What's happening in the spa and pool industry.
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Pool Chemical Factory Fire Causes Georgia Town Evacuation
More than 90,000 residents were told to shelter in place, and businesses were told to stay closed after a chemical plant fire sent a massive plume of dark smoke high into the sky that could be seen for miles.
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How to Prime Pool Cover Pump Sales
Pool cover pumps can not only extend the life of a pool cover, but also increase your bottom line.
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A Different Form of CYA
Don't overlook precautions against liability exposure, as lawsuits are a fact of life.
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Behind the Scenes: Updating the ISPSC
It's a complicated process with a lot of hands-on work, but well worth the finished product.
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How to Get Algae to Give Your Pool a Bad Review
Algae control in swimming pools demands a multifaceted approach.
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Managing the Margins
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It's important that service technicians be proactive in taking care of their body both on the job and off.
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