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Feb 25, 2014

Screen Shot 2014 02 25 At 10 33 18 Am If you're an avid AQUA reader (and of course you are), you'll know that May marks our latest State of the Industry issue. It's one of our favorites to compile as it shares real, honest insight from our readers across the builder, retailer and service segments. But, of course, creating the issue requires some help from you.

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

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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Learn how technology can be the best friend of a pool and spa business, particularly in the busy season.

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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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