The National Plasterers Council 31st annual conference held February 12-14, 2020, in Houston is another event providing value-adding educational opportunities for pool companies. Register at npconline.org Why you should attend the NPC Conference “I attend the NPC conferences for the educational opportunities. They’ve been the most valuable for me.”Patty ConeOwner, Oregon Pool PlasteringBeaverton, Oregon “I…
The Pool & Spa Show January 28-30, 2020 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey Developing your business for growth begins with education. These educational sessions at The Pool & Spa Show will point you in the right direction. (Send your technicians to this one!)Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool…
*Sponsored Content* A Q&A to prepare you for new pool pump energy regulations in 2021. Part one in a six-part series. After more than a year and a half of back and forth with the pool industry, the Department of Energy announced in January 2017 its final ruling on the Energy Conservation Standards for Dedicated-Purpose…
One panelist shares her experience doing both Heather Lintonco-owner Swim Carefree, LLCCarrollton, Texas ResidentialPool Cleaning, Repair and MaintenanceRenovations, Remodels and InspectionsEmployees: 9Accounts: 150 We purchased a route in 2010 or 2011. We were brand new into the business and we had one route, but my husband wanted to get out of where he was working…
Pentair, a water treatment company and manufacturer of pool and spa equipment, received the “Best New Product – Equipment Pad” award for the third consecutive year at the 2019 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo for the WhisperFloXF Variable Speed (VS) Pump. “At Pentair, we work to deliver smart, sustainable solutions to help pool…
*Sponsored Content*by PoolPro on behalf of the NPC QEP Co., Inc. has been a corporate member of the National Plasterers Council for more than 15 years. “They support the industry with education, act as a watchdog for industry and political issues, support education charities for the next generation — all while working for the betterment…
About a year ago, we wrote about Hayward’s new AquaVac 650, which was set to hit the market in 2019. This summer, we had the opportunity to test it on a pool in Norman, Oklahoma. Before we talk about the performance of the cleaner, let’s talk about the swimming pool. The pool is at a…
Rola-Chem, a division of The Specialty Manufacturing Co., announced the next generation of ready-to-mount, fully integrated PRO Series 300 automation systems. The six new systems feature the same board mounted components as the previous generation with one important update: Each new system configuration now includes the new Rola-Chem PRO Series 300 feeder/pump(s). System installation is…
Thursday Pools, manufacturer of fiberglass pools, announced the release of a new marketing tool for its dealers: Thursday Pools Wet Tour. This series of videos allows consumers to see people sitting, standing, swimming and playing in the pool viewed from underwater. Pool builders and retailers told Thursday Pools that one of the hurdles to closing…
S.R. Smith announced the creation of an all-new category of pool and spa lighting: the Mod-Lite System, which offers twist on LED lighting and maintenance. Mod-Lite blends modular design with wireless power technology to deliver flexibility, convenience, safety and savings. S.R. Smith’s proprietary wireless power technology, PowerPass, enables power to flow directly to the wireless…
The new Water Tech Volt FX-4 Li is a cordless, lightweight and rechargeable lithium powered, underwater vacuum that runs up to 45 minutes when fully charged. The unit is small enough to navigate the waters of spas and fountains, but strong enough to clean medium sized above-ground and in-ground pools. Featuring a 7.50-inch vacuum head…