September 2013 Winner of the Fill In the Phil Cartoon Contest

Sep 5, 2013

cartoon of Phil The Pool Man - winner

WINNER | Scott Bray | Pool Mart, Inc. Olean, N.Y.

Usually we go for the big laugh, but this month we were charmed by Scott Bray’s warmhearted reminder that at the end of the day, all the hard work we do in this industry is worth it.

Here’s another one...

cartoon of Phil The Pool Man

Take a crack at the blank Phil below. If your lines are chosen you will receive a fancy, classy AQUA T-shirt and national trade magazine immortality. We’ll print anything that makes us laugh! Just send your captions to [email protected].

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Pool Chemical Factory Fire Causes Georgia Town Evacuation

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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

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

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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.

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