The Great Heat Debate: Gas or Electric?
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The Great Heat Debate: Gas or Electric?

Things are heating up when it comes to pool heaters, and it’s not just the pool water temperatures. Traditionally, the most common method of heating pools and spas has been with gas pool heaters (either natural or propane) due to the speed with which they can heat large bodies of water. However, the growing concerns…

LED WaterBowls and LED Sheers Add Wow Factor Like Nothing Else
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LED WaterBowls and LED Sheers Add Wow Factor Like Nothing Else

Stop for a moment and think of the most luxurious pool you can possibly imagine. What did you see? Odds are, the first thing that came to your mind probably wasn’t the salt chlorinator or a skimmer basket. Instead, you probably jumped right to the pool’s ambiance — the sights, sounds and sensations of a…

News and Notes Template
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News and Notes Template

Today’s special episode of Pool Chasers the July edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with PoolPro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan gives her thoughts on today’s turbulent stock market and what it could all mean for the pool space moving forward. She then highlights…

June
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June

Today’s special episode of Pool Chasers the June edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with PoolPro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over recent industry news and the first quarter annual reports for Fluidra and Latham. Finally, Megan shares Pool Pro Mag’s newest article…

May
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May

Today’s Pool Chaser’s episode is the May edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with PoolPro Magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over recent industry news and the first quarter annual report. Finally, Megan calls for new faces to be featured on PoolPro Mag’s 30…

Big Innovation Comes in the Industry’s Smallest Footprint*
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Big Innovation Comes in the Industry’s Smallest Footprint*

Pound for pound, the Hayward® Universal HC Series Heater is jam-packed with more innovation than anything else on the market. As the industry’s smallest footprint heater* — engineered for both superior performance and servicer ease — UHC Series is the perfect choice for smaller pool pads and tight backyard spaces. All in all, the advanced…

April
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April

Today’s special episode is the April edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with PoolPro magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over recent industry news and new industry movers and shakers. Finally, Megan talks about Pool Pro Mag’s new story, “What’s Our Biggest Threat?”. LISTEN…

In the Swim

In the Swim

Austin Smith is passionate about the water. The financier from Salt Lake City, Utah, spent his childhood swimming in pools and lakes, and later took up scuba diving. Now he is diving into a very different aspect of the water: the learn-to-swim industry.  Smith has big plans to open 21 Big Blue Swim School locations…

March
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March

Today’s special episode is the March edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with PoolPro magazine. After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan goes over recent industry news, notable company earnings reports, and new industry movers and shakers. Finally, Megan talks about PoolPro mag’s new story, “Bound by…

Ultra-High Efficiency, Ultra-Low Cost
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Ultra-High Efficiency, Ultra-Low Cost

Meet the XE Series: the newest addition to Hayward’s industry-leading line of ultra-high efficiency pumps. Built for maximum savings at a fraction of the purchase price, these pumps more than clear the bar for Department of Energy (DOE) regulations—and for your customers’ expectations, too. These new ultra-high efficiency pumps offer an exciting expansion to Hayward’s…

Skipping the Drain

Skipping the Drain

Bruce Wettstein says he’s always understood quality water. A pool builder since 1995, Wettstein recalls how he drained his own pool every other year, only to feel like he was being irresponsible with a valuable resource. “I just watched 22,000 gallons of water go down the drain,” he says, “and then I’d buy another 22,000…