Magic Plastics Introduces New Smart Check Valve
Magic Plastics has launched the Smart Check Valve, specifically designed to replace older Flo Control/NDS check valves without requiring a full valve replacement.
CCEI Introduces Zelia POD for pH and ORP Control
CCEI’s new Zelia POD is a compact, easy-to-install measuring and injection chamber that simplifies water treatment system installation by consolidating key components into a single point on the pipe.
PHTA Welcomes Second Round of Comments on Revisions to PHTA-5 Standard
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is inviting a second round of public review and comments on revisions to the ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 (R2022) American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools. The standard in development will be the PHTA/ICC-5 Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools.
Raymond da Rosa, 38
Since 2007, Raymond da Rosa has worked across various segments of the pool service industry, including residential maintenance, chemical treatment and equipment repair and installation. Today, he co-owns Golden State Pools.
Don Marcum’s Pool Cover Division Merges with CoverSafe
The automatic pool cover division of Ohio-based Don Marcum’s Pool Care has merged with CoverSafe, Inc., a national automatic pool cover distributor offering maintenance and installation services.
PHTA Welcomes Comments on Revised Inground Pool Standards
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is inviting public review and comments on revisions to the ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools.
Who’re You Gonna Call?
Automatic pool cover systems can last 15 or more years, but regular upkeep can’t always protect against the unexpected.
Natare Pools and RENOLIT Announce Partnership
Natare Pools partners with RENOLIT for the North American marketing, sales and distribution of PVC membranes in the swimming pool industry.
Deterring DIY-ers
Do-it-yourself websites and television shows give homeowners the misconception that every project is compatible to their skill sets, including maintaining a swimming pool. Increasingly, homeowners are attempting to clean, chemically treat and even install new equipment on their pool without the aid of a professional. While some individuals can handle this, many soon find it…
Glass Tile Tips
It comes as no shock to pool builders that the popularity of tile finishes is on the rise nor that clients are increasingly asking for glass and translucent glass tile, which brings its own set of challenges. In early 2014, Brian van Bower, president of Aquatic Consultants, Inc., and a co-founder of Genesis 3 told…