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Course of Action: APSP’s Education Program Evolving

APSP’s education program is changing with new courses, online test-taking and certification programs that are broken into smaller pieces, all of which will help busy pool and spa pros get the education they need.

Young professionals work toward their CMS Certified Maintenance Specialist designation.

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The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

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This second side of the Pyramid explores the overlapping factors that control both sanitation and LSI (The scaling or corrosive nature of your water)

The Chlorine Pyramid Side 2: Corrosion, Staining, Scaling and LSI

APSP, NSPF Take Major Step Toward Unification

The boards of APSP and NSPF have hired a professional services firm to lead the unification process.

Intermatic Hires New Vice President, Global Sales

Intermatic Incorporated, a leader in energy management solutions, announced this week that Oscar Ibarra has joined the company as vice president, global sales.

Phoenix Products Assigns Joe Semiraro of Semco Sales

Phoenix Products, a company that has formulated a full line of swimming pool and spa chemicals since 1986, is proud to announce its appointment of Joe Semiraro of Semco Sales, established in 1991, as its new regional sales representative for New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

RB Control Systems Adds Three New Team Members

RB Retail & Service Solutions, a provider of retail point-of-sale software for the pool and spa industry, has announced recent additions to the company’s team to meet the needs of their growing workforce and expanding customer demand.

An Expert's Final Word on Rio's Green Pool

After a flood of speculation that followed the infamous Green Olympic Pool Incident of 2016, one of the industry’s top chemistry experts shares his analysis on what went wrong.

'Imagining' a New Store Concept

In this showroom, vignettes highlight the many ways hot tubs and outdoor living go hand in hand.

The showroom at Imagine Backyard Living illustrates the many ways portable spas and outdoor furniture can intertwine.

Olympic Lifeguards Go Viral

Why are there lifeguards at the Olympic aquatic venues, anyway?

Photo by Doug Mills, The New York Times

Case Study: How Stray Current Caused Extreme Corrosion

Within weeks of this pool’s initial startup, light rings, handrails and the pool shell itself started showing signs of extreme corrosion. Why? Mark Holden cracks the case.

Within weeks of opening, this pool exhibited the most severe damange builder Mark Holden had ever seen.

Water Problems Aside, Rio's Aquatic Stadium A Tech Wonder

With the world transfixed by the failures of the maintenance staff at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium, its brilliant design has gone unnoticed.

Waves Rio2016pool 816 Feat

Devastating CA Fire Caused By Faulty Hot Tub Wiring

The results of a lengthy investigation conclude that a homeowner’s DIY hot tub wiring attempt caused California’s third-worst wildfire on record.

The Valley Fire. Photo by Noah Berger.

APSP Courses, Computerized Testing At Expo

APSP University announces five certification courses scheduled for pool and spa professionals at the PSP Expo in NOLA.

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