Service

Sanitizing Equipment

The Chlorine Genie: A Different Approach to Salt Chlorine Generation

A novel technique of producing chlorine using salt and electrolysis.

January 18, 2022

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Business Operations

Pool Bob's Hydro-Eclectic Musings: Know How — No Way!

A routine customer meeting takes an unexpected turn.

January 13, 2022

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A Service Tech's TikTok Takeover

After documenting his daily grind on TikTok, a service tech based in Britain has become something of a pool-cleaning celebrity.

January 6, 2022

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Meet the 2021 Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and Gal

The annual Pleatco PoolGuy/Gal Search honors the hardworking men and women of the pool and spa service industry.

January 4, 2022

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A Party-Ready Pool for the Holiday Season

Learn the do's and don'ts of decorating a winter wonderland pool.

December 22, 2021

Business Operations

Who's Had a Busy Year?

Pandemic-fueled demand has transformed entire industries, including pool service.

December 20, 2021

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Adventures in Service

We offer you a collection of photo-worthy moments sent to us from techs all over the country. No doubt, these techs have some stories to tell.

December 14, 2021

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Rain, Explained

What happens to a swimming pool when it rains? The answer is complicated, but understanding some of the basics can make maintenance easier.

December 2, 2021

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Business Operations

Good Advice For Pool Workers

A few helpful pointers for a long and happy career in the pool and spa industry.

November 23, 2021

Turkey Traditions

For one Florida family, the backyard pool is part of a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition.

November 23, 2021

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Sanitizing Equipment

Copper-Silver Mineral Sanitizers

Examine the properties of passive mineral ionizers, referred to as "mineral sanitizers," for use in swimming pool and spa sanitation.

November 18, 2021

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Minerals Reduce Chlorine Use — But Not Just Any Minerals

Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA regulates pesticide products used to sanitize swimming pools and hot tubs.The following content is supported by one of our advertising partners. To learn more about sponsored content, click here.

November 9, 2021

Big Money Finds the Service Industry

Powered by investment firms, the process of consolidation in the service sector has accelerated amid the pandemic.

November 9, 2021

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Note From Texas: Don't Forget to Winterize Those Filters, Heaters, Pumps and Pipes

The greatest pool winterizing debacle in history teaches us the importance of prepping the pool for the off-season.

November 4, 2021

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The Drain Cover Law Has Changed

A look at the important new rules surrounding VBGA.

November 2, 2021

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Announcing the Winners of the 2021 Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy/Gal Contest

Each year, the contest presents the best-of-the-best in the pool and spa service industry nationwide.

October 26, 2021

Well-Equipped: 2021 Pool Equipment Product Focus

What's new in pool equipment? Browse this selection of new products, which showcases the best in the category.

October 21, 2021

Chemical Incidents Up Across Nation

What is causing the increase in pool-related chemical incidents? CMAHC looks into a variety of factors that could be at fault.

October 19, 2021

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This compelling display from Jacuzzi Ontario, though it consumes retail floor space, brings the customer into the actual experience of the swim spa and drives sales of the high margin product.

3 Keys to Selling More Swim Spas

Steps toward overcoming the perceived obstacles in the swim spa market.

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Pool Bob's Hydro-Eclectic Musings: Know How — No Way!

Section view of the panorama building presented by Robert Barker in London’s Leicester Square, an elaborate and powerful precursor of today’s virtual reality. Note the familiar view of the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral in the upper half. The lower half features a view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill.

VR in the 18th Century

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Retail Forecast 2022: Choppy Waters, Favorable Winds

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Meet the 2021 Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and Gal

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