Phil's Back!

Jul 19, 2011

cartoon of Phil the Pool Man Industry veterans may recall AQUA's Phil the Pool Man, a cartoon that ran in the Waterfront section years ago. We've decided to bring back Phil, but we need some help with the dialogue. Send something witty and/or humourous to fill in the dialogue bubbles to: [email protected]. If we print your submission, we'll send you a t-shirt, though the real prize, as executive editor Scott Webb pointed out, is glory, and the opportunity to bring a little levity to long summer workdays.

Rosalina Luo

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How to Get Algae to Give Your Pool a Bad Review

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Managing the Margins

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Rudy Stankowitz: Don't Do This to Yourself

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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Business Operations

Managing the Margins

Implement these best practices to successfully boost your price margins.

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Rudy Stankowitz: Don't Do This to Yourself

It's important that service technicians be proactive in taking care of their body both on the job and off.

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Portable Spas: Special Delivery

Spa dealers share lessons learned from some of their tougher deliveries — as well as how to best prepare for a successful spa installation.

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The Vermiculite Touch

In the world of concrete, vermiculite is — in some ways — an unusual material. A lightweight aggregate creates a durable and ultra-smooth substrate for vinyl-liner pools.

Because vermiculite retains so much moisture, on my first pass, I leave the surface rough to speed up evaporation.

Test the Water (Part 2)

The best strategy to avoid Recreational Water Illnesses is to ensure proper swimming pool maintenance.

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Warm Thoughts on Saunas

The complementary wellness product saw its own pandemic surge and remains a retail mainstay due to a multitude of dealer-friendly characteristics.

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Building Customer Loyalty

How to create a thriving, devoted community around your pool and spa company.

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Swimming in Art: The Benefits of Stainless Steel Pools

A stainless steel pool goes in faster than concrete and is lighter in weight, making it an advantageous choice in some situations.

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Rudy Stankowitz: Dangerous Waters?

Don't be afraid to implement industry-specific business software.

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Hydronics Applied to Aquatics

This commercial pool renovation not only improved water conditions, but also the efficiency of the heating system.

A renovation at Newtown Athletic Club earlier this year made dramatic improvements, both in the aesthetic appeal of the property and its energy efficiency.

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