Building a Greener Future
Pool pros who focus on energy efficiency reduce environmental impact and help customers save money without sacrificing time or comfort.
Pool pros who focus on energy efficiency reduce environmental impact and help customers save money without sacrificing time or comfort.
A technician’s life can change in the few seconds it takes to enter a customer’s backyard for a pool service.
As any pool service technician knows, you can’t keep swimming pools pristine and sparkling with just a pole and debris net. It also takes consistent monitoring and maintenance, especially with the risk of algae formation.
Some safety procedures are designed to keep you healthy, some are necessary to prevent injuries and some will save your life. One of the best-known and most important practices is lockout/tagout, which prevents accidental startup or energization of equipment while the tech is working.
When it comes to pool maintenance, keeping the water balanced is vital for both safety and enjoyment. Traditionally, acid has been the go-to solution for managing pH levels, but there is another effective method: carbon dioxide, or CO2.
In the May/June 2023 edition of PoolPro, we talked to Steve Mercer about the intricacies of ICF pool construction. It’s an area that’s changing quickly, Mercer says, and he’s back with updated tips for pool pros.