Jeff Neamand, president of AquaSun Pools, has been in the industry for more than 20 years. Neamand and his team at AquaSun are best known for building, renovating and servicing high-end custom pools in the greater Philadelphia area. The dedication to customer satisfaction and being meticulous in all they do has awarded AquaSun continual growth…
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New Department of Energy (DOE) regulation means more pool owners will soon be switching to variable-speed (VS) pumps as their single-speed pool pumps fall out of compliance. Pool owners may be unaware of the real benefits that come along with implementing a VS pump over a single-speed pump. Because single-speed pumps are the least expensive…
In October, Clear Comfort, which manufactures AOP systems for pools and spas, co-launched the CYA Smart Alliance, an organization dedicated to promoting better water care and, as its website says, bringing “sanity back to pool care.” Anyone, from manufacturers to local swimming pool builders and service companies, can join the alliance, at no cost. In…
Trichlor tabs are a product many consider to be the lifeblood of the pool industry. Huge demand for pools, remodels and increased pool usage, among other factors, have resulted in a shortage of trichlor tab supplies. But we want you to know that your local SCP and Superior Sales Centers — working with POOLCORP’s Retail…
The global pandemic of 2020 will also go down in history as “the great accelerator.” Contactless payments, curbside delivery and cashless orders are just a few examples of trends that were well underway and got pushed into overdrive as the pandemic took hold. Shopping malls, restaurants and traditional retailers closed — in some cases permanently….
By Rachael Pritz, vice president, RB Retail & Service Solutions Software The business surge in 2020 due to COVID-19 caught most pool and spa service businesses by surprise, especially given that we were forced to operate much differently than in the past. Despite the challenges, savvy pool and spa professionals are embracing the opportunity to…
Do you dream of retiring by selling your pool or hot tub business in the future? It can happen, just as it has for thousands of other people, with proper planning. A big part of making this dream a reality is ensuring that the business can run without your involvement. One of the best ways…
The August fire at the BioLab plant in Westlake, Louisiana, did not cause the current chlorine shortage in the industry, but it certainly contributed to it. Since the beginning of the pandemic and subsequent shutdown, the pool industry has been grappling with shortages of all kinds, including building materials, supplies and labor. With many consumers…
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…
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…
Why hydroxyl radicals are the future of commercial pool water treatmentBy Geoff McKenzie, Clear Comfort Many water care professionals are switching from chlorine alternative disinfection systems such as UV, ozone and saltwater systems to the advanced oxidation process, or AOP sanitation, because of its oxidation power, ability to lower chemical demand and disinfection byproducts, simple…