For the second consecutive year, Hayward Industries, Inc., manufacturer of residential and commercial pool equipment, was awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The U.S. Department of Energy recently introduced a new metric, known as weighted energy factor, designed to calculate pool-pump energy efficiency in a more…
Haviland converted part of its Kalamazoo, Michigan, operations to manufacture a gel-style hand sanitizer for critical care organizations.
*Sponsored Content*Brought to you by Pentair Just like air conditioners, refrigerators, LED lights and home automation, energy-efficient pool pumps can significantly lower a home’s energy usage. According to the EPA’s ENERGY STAR website, traditional single-speed pool pumps could be the home’s second largest energy user for homes with in-ground swimming pools. With new DOE legislation…
Dick AbareCPC, owner Algae Busters Pool Service, inc.Tampa Bay, Florida ResidentialInstallation, Warranty and RepairEmployees: 2 Something new and innovative helps pull us out of a rut and makes us step out of our comfort zone. Embrace technology you haven’t already. If you have, take some more updated classes. One of the many things I…
Superior Pool Products in Palm Desert, California, is taking a number of precautions in order to continue providing supplies to its pool pro customers, but also abide by social distancing. In addition to sanitizing all surfaces in the store regularly, a six- to 10-foot social distancing barrier is barricaded by caution tape to keep customers…
As a result of the current pandemic, Zodiac Academy recently began hosting educational webinars on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for product installation, operation and troubleshooting that would otherwise be taught during an in-person workshop. Webinars are offered in English & Spanish. Register at zodiacacademy.com. April 2, 2020 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM – Robotic Cleaners…
Pool and hot tub manufacturers are finding ways to help their communities FluidraIn partnership with the 3Dcovid19.tech “Printing to Save Lives” initiative, Fluidra is making consumables and valves for ICU standard ventilators and face shield visors. InCordThe safety netting manufacturer created zones on its production floor to assemble gowns for hospitals in need. InCord purchased…
PHTA provides critical resources for the industry As the world hunkers down in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the pool and hot tub industries are doing what they can to protect the health of their employees, customers and businesses. The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance has amassed a number of resources…
Pool professionals at all levels within the industry benefit from the education provided at the Western Pool & Spa ShowMarch 12-14, 2020Long Beach, California The Western Pool & Spa Show at the Long Beach Convention Center boasts one of the largest seminar schedules in the industry. Classes are provided from basic to advanced in both…
*Sponsored Content*brought to you by Pentair Good for business, good for the environment In light of the new Department of Energy regulations going into effect in 2021, now is a good time to integrate variable-speed pool pump replacement sales into your business plan. Selling the energy-saving benefits of variable-speed pool pumps (VSP) is quite rewarding, according…
Panelists share their experience with industry Facebook groups Joshua Mattey CPO, CST, owner JPS Pool ServicesNorth Scituate, Rhode Island Residential/CommercialPool Cleaning, Repair and MaintenanceEmployees: 4Accounts: 100 I first started using Facebook groups about five years ago on a recommendation from a friend in the industry. I was skeptical because in my eyes, most pool guys…
PoolToday, a pool service marketplace, is now available to the general public in over 100 cities across Florida, California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada. PoolToday offers an Uber-like experience for homeowners to manage their weekly pool service and order additional on-demand cleanings with as little as two-hours’ notice. The company has over 20,000 weekly pool cleanings…