Drivers of Success
When Bob Moore started out in the pool business 42 years ago, paper maps were the way managers devised efficient service routes. Personal computers were still several years away, the internet and smartphones much further in the future. pagers and pay telephones were the most high-tech ways available to contacting technicians in the field about…
Varied Interpretations
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is up to date at the time of publishing, but circumstances are changing rapidly. Check with local governments, municipalities and the PHTA website for the most current information. Access the PHTA Coronavirus Toolkit. Households nationwide have settled into routines of confinement to four walls, working from home, crisis…
Liquid Chlorine
Liquid chlorine has been around for a long time and is widely used in commercial and residential swimming pools. Technically speaking, the liquid chlorine used for pools is a chlorinating compound known as sodium hypochlorite. It is not pure liquid chlorine, but comprises liquid chlorine, water and sodium hydroxide. It may also be referred to…
Distancing Through Technology
It is certainly a difficult time for our community and the entire world right now, as we work to navigate the unknowns of this global pandemic and its profound impact. In most cases, pool service professionals are considered essential right now, as stagnant bodies of water can be disastrous. Tens of thousands of pools left…
Pool Pros Respond to COVID-19
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…
First Come, First Served
A pool company in a Chicago suburb strives to maintain business as usual during COVID-19By Michelle L. Cramer Fifty miles northwest of Chicago, the small suburb of Marengo, Illinois, houses a Dollar General, two gas stations, a small family-owned grocery store and the offices of J.F.Y. Pools. Since a shelter-at-home mandate was enacted by the…
Zodiac Academy offers additional webinars
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 Chasers Podcast
Episode 13: PoolPro Magazine with Megan Kendrick “In this episode we interview Megan Kendrick who is the owner of PoolPro Magazine. It was such an honor for us as PoolPro is our favorite magazine in the industry. Reason being is, it is tailored more to us as pool pro’s. We pick up a copy of…
The Pool Guy Podcast Show
Episode 334: PoolPro Magazine: Pool Service Business 101 “In this podcast I interview Megan Kendrick the Publisher/Editor-In-Chief of PoolPro Magazine and we discuss some of the fundamentals of the industry. We also touch on the COVID-19 crisis and some of the things to look out for in your pool service business. PoolPro Magazine’s main focus…
The Industry Pitches In
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…
Retail Strategy for Salt-Chlorine Generators
Pool professionals and consumers are embracing salt-chlorine generators and reaping the benefits of this technology. However, retailers are learning that this is not a product you sell and walk away from. Consumers need to be educated on how the product works and provided a simple salt-system maintenance program. Not only will a well-organized plan ensure…