The Salt Support product line now offers Cell Cleaner, which dissolves the minerals that build up on the plates of a salt-chlorine generator. The dry product is added to water and the cell is soaked for 20 to 30 minutes, calcium and magnesium deposits are loosened and removed.
SafeWater Systems, Inc.’s new Smart Alarm Tripper can be added on to its Shock-Guard 24/7 recreational water safety line. Smart Alarm Tripper trips a home or business security system when harmful stray electricity is detected in a pool, spa or water around a dock.
Automatic Pool Covers, Inc., has released an under-track system for fiberglass pools. The automatic pool cover incorporates the AutoGuard system fastened to the pool and secured discreetly under the decking. It can fit most fiberglass pool shapes and sizes.
The Stairway Waterfall from Rico Rock is a one-piece waterfall with the option to add a propane-fed fire feature at the top. The water comes from both corners of the unit, which also has shelves for children to sit. “Our customers have been asking us for easy to install water and fire feature products to…
After more than 50 years, Davis family selling Hayward Industries has been purchased by three investment firms: CCMP Capital Advisors LP; MSD Partners, LP; and Alberta Investment Management Corporation. Founded in 1925, the Davis family had owned Hayward since 1964. “I am extremely proud of the accomplishments realized by our team in positioning Hayward as…
How much are you spending to mail invoices each month? Between the cost of paper, printing and postage, and the human resources expenses, it could be adding up. Billy Colquitt, owner of All About Pools in Sumter, South Carolina, was spending $400 a month just on postage — but after adding online bill pay, the…
Your accountant just called. “Bill, you lost $12,000 over the past few months. You better make some changes, or this is going to be a really bad year.” You hang up the phone, feeling low and upset, thinking, “I’m paying this guy $200 an hour to tell me I’m losing money? I can look at…
How to not fall prey to hackers By Ashe McBrayer We’ve seen a sharp rise in crypto viruses in the last few months. A crypto virus is a nasty computer program that takes all your data and puts a nice sturdy padlock on it so you can’t get to it anymore. The creator of…
By Lawrence Scofield Fiberglass pools have vastly improved over the past decade. There is rarely a problem with today’s shells. “If it’s installed correctly, you should never have a problem,” says Jason Hughes, vice president of River Pools and Spas in Tappahannock, Virginia. To prevent fiberglass problems, focus on proper installation techniques. “The backfill material…
Let’s face it: Nobody is going to buy a $10,000 hot tub, a $20,000 swim spa or a $50,000 in-ground pool before checking out your company’s reputation online. Having high-quality reviews on a variety of sites can make the difference in a prospect buying from you or your competition. Why Reviews Are Important Reviews build…
Scott Petty, the global product manager for pumps and above-ground equipment at Hayward Pool Products, has many analogies for the benefits of variable-speed pumps. “It’s like going from standard definition to HDTV,” Petty says. “Once you’ve seen the benefits, it’s hard to imagine going back.” Or, “Single speed is like having a car that only…
By Lawrence Scofield For pool owners, recruiting, training and staffing lifeguards can be labor intensive and costly. As budgets shrink, companies have emerged to help lower costs associated with providing lifeguards. When American Pool Houston takes over lifeguard-management responsibilities at a pool that was previously self-run, says its president, Brooks Wedeking, pool owners often say…