September 2012 Winners of the Fill In the Phil Cartoon Contest

Aug 28, 2012

cartoon of Phil The Pool Man - first place winner

A novel approach to reducing free chlorine levels and the service pro's dilemma in the Internet age highlight this month's reader-supplied captions for our Phil The Pool Man comic strip.

1st place Richard LaMotte | LaMotte Company | Chestertown, Md.

2nd placeKirt Kleiner | KMK Services, | Pittsburgh

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cartoon of Phil The Pool Man

Take a crack at the blank Phil below for a chance to win one of our classy AQUA t-shirts and everlasting glory. We'll print anything that makes us laugh! Just send your captions to [email protected].

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MASTER SMART PUMP TECH. AND GET THE LATEST ON ENERGY REGULATIONS.

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Managing the Margins

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Rudy Stankowitz: Don't Do This to Yourself

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

The Vermiculite Touch

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

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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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.

The Ultimate Pool Building Challenge

Myrtha Pools overcame a number of challenges to bring the pool for the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials to life.

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Cicada Invasion!

Pool techs face “perfect plague” of swarming insects filling skimmers and wreaking havoc in backyards.

Skimmer basket full of cicada bodies at one of All Seasons' pools, some dead, some (obviously) still kicking. The cicadas restrict flow and impair pool functionality, but also have a psychological impact, because they're so gross.

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