Glass-Walled Pools

Mar 5, 2015

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Stainless steel swimming pool with entry steps, perimeter gutter, 2.5”-thick acrylic panels extending from the floor to the height of the ceiling.
90” x 504” x 48”

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

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How AI is Redefining the Modern Pool Business

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One Goal, Two Standards: How PHTA-6 and UL 1563 Were Harmonized

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The Perfect Hot Spot

2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 1)

Throughout October, we’re announcing the winners of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s prestigious Awards of Excellence. The first installment of Gold-winning projects pairs striking design with the technical skill and craftsmanship that bring each vision to life.

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Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

LG Electronics

Advances in compressor technology are helping manufacturers move beyond the traditional capacity range of residential pool heat pumps, creating new possibilities for larger pools, faster heating and cooling, and a broader range of applications.

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

Business Operations

How AI is Redefining the Modern Pool Business

AI isn’t coming for the service truck. But it’s coming for everything around it, and the pros who learn to wield it are quietly pulling ahead.

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One Goal, Two Standards: How PHTA-6 and UL 1563 Were Harmonized

A look at how industry collaboration brought PHTA-6 and UL 1563 into alignment, creating clearer roles for portable spa construction, certification and installation.

Modern hot tub installed on a concrete patio beside a contemporary home with dark siding and large glass doors

The Perfect Hot Spot

How to help customers find the ideal location for a hot tub installation.

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In the Business of Being Present

A Vermont dealership shows how staying visible and connected to customers has kept hot tubs at the heart of its business.

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Business Operations

The New Pool Buyer is Payment-Conscious

Today’s pool buyers are more payment-conscious, prompting pros to rethink how they talk about price and financing.

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The Healing Current

Moving water can transform a pool into a powerful setting for therapy and recovery.

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Business Operations

Why Good Sales Messages Start Long Before the Sales Conversation

Better listening and stronger client understanding can lead to more effective sales messages.

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Waterscapes as Wellness: A Designer's Manifesto for Sensorial, Soulful Spaces

Explore six guiding principles for creating waterscapes that harmonize with nature, architecture and the people who experience them.

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Understanding and Controlling Black Algae in Swimming Pools

Black algae is persistent. Follow these steps to remove it and prevent its return.

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The Human Side of Digital Change

How to make a software transition smoother through employee buy-in and thoughtful training.

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Industry Watchlist: The People Who Show Us the Way

A look at the mentor-mentee relationships helping to elevate leaders across the pool and spa industry.

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