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Business Operations

'The Pool Lady' Isn't Slowing Down

At 72, “The Pool Lady” Karen Whitton is still going strong — relying on trusted relationships, decades-long customers and a battery-powered helper named Otto.

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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

TDS: A Number in Search of a Meaning

A closer look at why TDS is not a pass/fail number, but a reading that depends on what is actually dissolved in the water.

Science experiment comparing electrical conductivity in salt water versus sugar water using electrodes and a battery

Driven by Design

AQUA’s annual Truck & Van Contest celebrates the pool and spa professionals who turn their work vehicles into memorable brands in motion. Take a ride down victory lane and meet this year’s winners.

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The Dirty Work Pays Off

The inaugural Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest recognized three pool professionals whose grimy discoveries stood out to voters and judges alike.

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Business Operations

From Road Warrior to Backyard Closer

How smarter routes, better communication and add-on services can make pool service businesses more profitable.

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The Imperative to Save Water

As water scarcity worsens, the aquatics industry faces growing pressure to reduce waste before outside mandates do it for them.

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Business Operations

Solo Flights

Two pool and spa solopreneurs share the challenges and rewards of running a business almost entirely on their own.

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Voting Now Open for the Inaugural Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest

OnCore Filtration

Voting is now open for the Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest, inviting the public and participants to help crown the dirtiest filter champion.

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Business Operations

Why Some Pool Pros Are Stuck and Others Aren't

A survey of pool pros shows how a shift in perspective can turn common business challenges into problems worth solving.

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Time Is Running Out to Enter the Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest

OnCore Filtration

Pool and spa pros have just one more week to submit their dirtiest filter photos before the Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest closes June 15.

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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

Remember to Enter the Dirty Filter Face-Off Contest

OnCore Filtration

Think you’ve seen the dirtiest filter in the field? Now’s your chance to prove it.

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