[This product has been discontinued by Hayward as of December 20, 2021] pHin, the smart water monitor by Hayward Industries Inc., adds Compact Mode to the pHin app, enabling service technicians to remotely view customer data with an easy filter view and alerts. Client management is streamlined with Compact Mode. Technicians can monitor a vast…
Water care manufacturers have joined together to introduce the CYA Smart Alliance, a movement for better, healthier, sustainable and chemically safe and consistent water care. Centered on the principle that pool water should be stable, simple to manage and healthier for swimmers and the environment, the CYA Smart Alliance provides pool and spa professionals the…
Thursday Pools now has a patent for its revolutionary Backfill Eliminator, which makes installation easier for builders by eliminating the need to perform traditional backfilling on its fiberglass pools with large tanning ledges. This now patented system (US Patent 10,450,766) provides sturdy, level installation of large tanning ledges that have traditionally been a challenge for…
Art Harre, chief sales officer of Haviland Pool & Spa, a manufacturer and distributor of pool and spa chemistry, announced in August that he would retire from his position at the end of 2020, then enter into a two-year consulting agreement with Haviland until 2022. “To state the obvious, I will miss you all,” Harre…
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance unveiled its official strategic plan — the first of its kind for the alliance. This detailed plan clearly defines PHTA’s core purpose, mission statement, values, pillars and more. “This plan will serve as our foundation, define our priorities and chart PHTA’s pathway into the future,” says Sabeena Hickman, PHTA president…
*These responses have been condensed and edited for clarity. Dick AbareCPC, owner Algae Busters Pool Service, inc.Tampa Bay, Florida ResidentialInstallation, Warranty and RepairEmployees: 2 I’m going to sound like a broken record, but LaMotte’s Spin Touch is amazing! The ability to run 10 tests within minutes makes us much more efficient. We use it…
Creating a pool environment that is safe for patrons is not limited to balancing water chemistry and equipment repair. Because of ongoing wet conditions, pool decks and surrounds in commercial pool environments must provide adequate traction to prevent a slip or fall. Products for pool professionals to create slip-resistant surfaces range from clear-coat applications to…
*Sponsored Content brought to you by Pentair When it comes to successfully upselling variable-speed pumps, pool professionals need to understand their customer as well as the technology they’re selling. “Oftentimes, especially with new salespeople, there’s a tendency to go straight to all the wonderful features and benefits of the product,” says James Roberts, aftermarket upsell…
Designed for small, in-ground pools up to 33 feet long, the Prowler 917 from Pentair provides powerful cleaning. Like all Pentair robotic cleaners, the Prowler 917 is powered independently by low-voltage electricity and doesn’t rely on a pool pump. Key features for the Prowler 917 include a high-speed scrubbing brush with wall-climbing abilities; quick, easy…
Fluidra introduces the Blueriiot Smart Water Analyzer, a device that sits in a pool or spa, or is installed professionally at the pool pad (with the Blue Fit50 attachment accessory) and accurately measures four key elements needed to keep water crystal clear: pH, ORP (sanitation potential), conductivity (salinity) and water temperature. The tool sends its…
Water Tech Corp, manufacturer of the original Pool Blaster, Volt and Precision battery powered pool cleaners, has launched the AI-Chat-Bot to provide consumers and pool professionals immediate customer service help 24/7. Water Tech’s new virtual smart bot, called AMEE, can help order parts, register products, answer questions about Water Tech’s battery-operated cleaners and more. AMEE…
Thursday Pools, manufacturer of fiberglass pools, unveiled the sunken living area fiberglass pool in March. This unique Sunken Living Room-SLA area is completely integrated into the fiberglass pool, so installation is still easy. The SLA option is available in a round shape and can be ordered with in-pool options or can be fitted with jets…