Building a Greener Future
Pool pros who focus on energy efficiency reduce environmental impact and help customers save money without sacrificing time or comfort.
Power Women
For our second installment of Power Women, you’ll meet five more inspirational females shaping the pool industry.
How Do You Deal With HOAs?
Panelists share their tips to keeping HOAs and customers happy David Van Brunt This one is easy for me since I have been the president of my HOA community — of 108 homes — for the last six years, and I also own a townhome in an HOA complex with a pool. Let me answer…
Leslie’s Urges Consumers to Avoid Chlorine Tablets Without an EPA Label
Leslie’s, the largest direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, is urging consumers to stop using chlorinating tablets sold on Amazon and other third-party sellers under imported product brand names originating outside the U.S. These products do not bear the required Environmental Protection Agency label and could cause harm to swimmers, the…
Favorite sanitizer — and why?
Panelists share their sanitizer of choice David Van Brunt This is a bit like asking, “If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only choose one type of food, which would it be?” If you chose pizza, you’d probably have high cholesterol, high blood pressure and would die within three years. Every sanitizer…
A New Spin on an Old Problem
Cyclone Filter Cleaner could save time and discomfort If it is true that “necessity is the mother of invention,” then it might also be true that “convenience” is its father. Inventor Jordan Thiessen, 35, knows a thing or two about both, having created a more convenient way to do the necessary task of cleaning cartridge…
The Content King
When it comes to pool service and upkeep, David Van Brunt is more or less a walking encyclopedia.
Is it possible to keep plaster perfect?
Jarred Morgan That is a tricky question that will have a wide range of responses. Being proactive is going to yield the best outcome and avoid problems and potential conflicts with your customer. If you’re the service company, be on the job before the water hose goes into the pool. If there are glaring issues…
New Year, New Viewpoints
David Van Brunt David Van Brunt has been in the swimming pool industry since 1988, but you may know him best from his YouTube videos, podcast (The Pool Guy Show) and website (swimmingpoollearning.com). Since 2012, Van Brunt has been doling out free advice to consumers and pool professionals alike on pool maintenance and products. His…