For many, we’ve never looked forward to a new year as much as 2021. The problems of 2020 did not magically go away upon the Times Square ball drop, but a new year represents a clean slate. Even if it’s just symbolic, I’ll take it. That being said, I think most anticipate 2021 looking quite…
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Leak detection can be an integral part of a pool professional’s repertoire. One of the most important aspects is knowing which tools to use to get the job done. Lance Anderson, owner of Anderson Manufacturing Co., a leak detection equipment manufacturer in Saint Paul, Minnesota, says there are multiple tools needed before a company can…
Pool stains are often associated with lackluster pool maintenance. But pool stains can surface immediately following construction if proper preventive measures aren’t taken during the build. Stain prevention begins with protecting the pool throughout construction. Jeffery Anderson, managing member of Mayan Pools & Sports Construction in Atlanta, says one of the most common errors he…
An assiduous pool pro does everything to keep the client’s pool looking pristine. After all, pools are as much an aesthetic feature as they are a functional one. Unavoidably, however, pool stains can occur. Understanding how and why, as well as what to do to prevent and remove them, are all part of the pool…
“Liability, insurance and licensing. That’s why my price is my price.” Joe Wilmot repeated this statement many times during the 11 years he operated H2Joe Pool Service & Repair in Fountain Hills, Arizona, northeast of Phoenix. He said it when giving bids on service to board members of HOAs; to owners and managers of small…
We know that iron stains are easily removed by vitamin C because ascorbic acid is a natural electron donor. It replaces electrons stripped from iron in oxidation, taking us from ferric oxide to ferrous oxide, which is soluble, lifting the stain. However, despite its success with iron, ascorbic acid doesn’t work very well for the…
While the pandemic brought many industries to a screeching halt, the pool industry has seen an unprecedented boost in leads. Whether it’s a need to shake off stress, create a vacation at home or stay active, customers are flocking to pool companies. For many, it’s been a welcome change — but it’s also come with…
Preconceived notions are a tricky thing, especially in the business world. And regardless of whether we recognize it, we all tend to assume things from time to time. Gender bias is the tendency to unconsciously attribute certain behaviors to one gender. In the pool industry, it can tend to show up on the sales floor,…
The pool pump market is about to undergo a seismic shift. Starting July 19, 2021, all pump manufacturers will be required to comply with efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy that apply to all new pumps. The standards are largely based on requirements for weighted energy factor (WEF), a new metric used to…
A long-recognized industry leader in Australia, Narellan Pools has become a global company with a presence in Canada, New Zealand and other regions around the world. With the surge in pool demand in 2020, Narellan has now entered the American market, intent to provide an increased supply of high-quality fiberglass pools for pool builders across…
Plungie, an Australian-based manufacturer of precast monolithic pools, has launched in North America, starting operations in Dallas, Texas. Donovan Shanahan, an industry veteran, will join Chris Macaulay as the leaders of the operation from the outset. Spending the last decade with the Pool | Spa | Patio Expo serving the industry in sales and creative…