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FSPA Launches a New Mobile App

The Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) is set to launch its new mobile app this week. They will be introducing it to both their members and non-members to download.The FSPA has spent the last few months building this app from the ground up. Working with Victory Productions, Maurice Bushroe, president of FSPA says, “We’re excited to be introducing the new FSPA mobile app, which gives members easy access to so many resources and activities. This platform is yet another way we’re leading Florida’s Swimming Pool Industry on behalf of citizens and pool professionals.”

Energy Code Ace Offers No-Cost Help For Complying With New Pool Pump Regulations

Energy Code Ace is offering no-cost help for complying with new regulations impacting the pool pump and replacement pool pump motor market.

Swimming in Natural Environments

People should be aware of the risks that can be encountered when using natural environments for swimming and recreation.

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Nominate a Service Professional of the Year

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Step Into Swim Grants Help Over 6,000 Children Learn to Swim

Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), has recently distributed $99,590 in grant funds to 22 facilities across the country, reaching 6,297 children.

PHTA Welcomes Comments on Revised National Standard for Residential Pool/Spa Energy Efficiency

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is inviting public review and comments on the revision of the ANSI/APSP/ICC-15 2011 American National Standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency, also known as the PHTA-15 standard. Public review is an important part of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards consensus development process.The PHTA-15 standard covers energy efficiency requirements for permanently installed residential aboveground/onground and inground swimming pools and inground spas operated by the property owner and used for bathing. It is intended to cover certain aspects of the swimming pool filtration and auxiliary system design; equipment, including pool and spa heaters; installation; and operational capabilities, for the purpose of minimizing energy consumption while maintaining water quality and temperature. The standard is intended to meet the new requirements of the Department of Energy’s Dedicated Purpose Pool Pump (DPPP) Rule, which applies to all pumps regardless of their use or purpose."Energy efficiency has become very important to the pool industry and to our nation," explains Kenneth Gregory, PHTA-15 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) Chair and Compliance & Safety Manager of Pentair. "In recent years, the pool industry has led the way in saving consumers money by providing energy-saving products as required by the APSP-15 standard. This new revision, PHTA-15, takes energy saving to a new level. Consumers for years to come will enjoy major savings on the cost to operate their pool, spa, or hot tub."PHTA invites all pool and hot tub professionals, as well as non-industry members, to review the draft and submit comments for consideration. The ANSI public review announcement on the required 45-day public review period was published in the ANSI Standards Action on June 4, 2021. All public review comments on the revised PHTA-15 standard are due on Monday, July 19, 2021.The PHTA-15 standard is a revision and redesignation of ANSI/APSP/ICC-15 2011 American National Standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency and is consolidated with Addenda A Approved by ANSI on January 9, 2013. The following individuals served on the PHTA-15 SWC:Kenneth Gregory, Chair, PENTAIR (Washington, Utah)Dan Baldewicz, Energy Solutions (Oakland, Calif.)Philip Escobedo, Fluidra (Carlsbad, Calif.)John Garner, Sr., Pools by John Garner Inc. (Jacksonville, Fla.)Paul Hackett, H2flow Controls Inc. (Sylvania, Ohio)Ray Mirzaei, Waterway Plastics (Oxnard, Calif.)John O'Hare, Hayward Pool Products (Clemmons, N.C.)Shawn Strausbaugh, International Code Council (York, Pa.)Gary Walt, Speck Pumps-Pool Products, Inc. (Jacksonville, Fla.)

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D&D Technologies: Check Your Pool Gate Month

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Poolwerx Launches Summer Sweepstakes

Poolwerx, in coordination with its local franchise community, announced a fun promotion wherein one of its clients within a Poolwerx service territory will receive free pool service for an entire year.

5 Reasons to Enter the PHTA Awards of Excellence Program

With national, local and international exposure opportunities and industry recognition, these are the top five reasons to enter the PHTA International Awards of Excellence design competition:

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Latham Launches Digital Pool Planner

Latham, The Pool Company has launched Plan Your Pool, an interactive section of the company’s website that offers a way for homeowners and future homeowners to personalize, prepare and budget ahead of purchasing a pool. This pool-planning section provides an immersive experience that enables homeowners to explore specific needs and confirm product interest at their fingertips.

Automatic Pool Covers Hires New Director of HR

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