Zero-depth aquatic play areas — known as splash pads — have become enormously popular in recent years for their entertainment value, risk reduction, water savings and staff savings. That said, service technicians know well the hurdles involved in servicing splash pads. “A lot of splash pads require daily, if not more frequent visits,” says Daniel…
Teaching health department–required certification classes for commercial pools is part of what I do. These are necessary certifications for anyone who has anything to do with cleanliness, maintenance and chemical treatment of a public pool. However, over the last six or seven years, I have been offering these courses to pool pros who do not…
In a digitized world, pool companies have found value in digital billboards. Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio in Madisonville, Kentucky, has been using two digital billboards in its newest market — Owensboro, Kentucky — for about three years, owner Chris Cavanaugh says. Traditional billboard advertising still makes up a key piece of the company’s marketing…
Pool professionals are in the business of taking care of customers, making it easy to focus on customer happiness and well-being. But how often do you think about the mental well-being of your employees? Mental health may be out of sight, but it shouldn’t be out of mind for pool company leadership, says Jules Johnson,…
Dr. Susan Richardson has always had an interest in reducing the risk of disinfection by-products (DBPs) in swimming pools. Richardson, who works in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of South Carolina, has been a private pool owner for more than 25 years and, as a mom, is concerned about her children’s…
*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…
In collaboration with Sigura, formerly Lonza, Clear Comfort has released the new Ultimate Pool Kit bundle, which provides customers with $1,000 of free product on every pool purchased from participating dealers. Homeowners’ increasing demand for healthy, complete and easier water care is driving heightened awareness and opportunity. “Now more than ever, pool owners are looking…
Orenda Technologies now offers an exclusive, complimentary opportunity for pool professionals to market their business and services to a tailored customer base by being featured on the Orenda website as an Orenda Certified Operator. Orenda believes that by promoting the use of the Orenda program, pool pros will reach more aligned customers. The program is…