Chemicals

Pool Power Pyramid

A new approach to water balance shows how chlorine, pH, alkalinity and borates work together.

Pool chemistry pyramid showing three levels: Chlorine (Cl) at top, pH in middle, and Alkalinity and Borates at base, displayed poolside.

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One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

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Growing pool and spa businesses are trading disconnected software and manual processes for one cloud-based system that keeps teams, data and operations connected.

One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

Transporting Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Chemicals Safely

Learn how pool and spa professionals can safely and legally transport essential service chemicals while staying compliant with DOT Materials of Trade requirements.

Five white buckets labeled with pool chemicals including Cal Hypo, Sodium Hypo, Muriatic Acid, Potassium Monopersulfate, and Sodium Bisulfate in a truck bed

The Pool "Chemicals" We Eat

Contrary to popular opinion, they’re not dangerous or even unhealthy in the proper amount.

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Handling Pool and Spa Chemicals

Pool and spa chemicals, if handled and stored incorrectly, can be dangerous. We discuss best practices crucial to chemical safety.

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Spa Chemicals: The Supporting Cast

Technical experts discuss the supporting roles of chemicals that help to keep spa water clear and balanced.

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Trichlor: The Dependable Pool Performer

A true staple of residential pool care, trichlor has gained prominence due to its straightforward application of the pool industry’s ubiquitous sanitizer, chlorine.

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Retail Giants Turning to Private Label

Private labeling is taking off, particularly among large chains trying to compete with Amazon, which has nearly 70 private labels of its own.

Why Chemical Pods Have Staying Power

For busy homeowners and pool and spa servicers alike, pre-packed chemical “pods” might be the wave of the future.

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