Monday, January 27, 2020Aquabot is Now Two Different Companies
When Fluidra and Zodiac Pool Systems merged the Aqaubot brand was split into two separate companies at the request of the European Commission. They di...
Friday, January 24, 2020Dolphin Proteus Line of Robotic Pool Cleaners
The Dolphin brand of robotic pool cleaners by Maytronics is always in the top tier of reviews. You know when you purchase a Dolphin cleaner you are ge...
Thursday, January 23, 2020Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Series - Part 3: Not Going the Extra Mile
There are many common things that you can do as a new service provider for your clients that will make your efforts stand out. I am not talking about ...
Wednesday, January 22, 2020Generic Automatic Cleaner Parts – Are They Any Good?
If you have an automatic pool cleaner chances are you had to order replacement parts. One thing that can be shocking is how expensive these OEM – Orig...
Tuesday, January 21, 2020Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 1: Not Adding Water to the Pool
In this new series, I will cover the most common errors that new pool owners make. A pool can be complicated to take care of, and mistakes can easily ...
Monday, January 20, 2020Traditional Method of Pool Care & Chlorine Enhancers
I call this the Traditional Method of pool care because it has been the industry standard for a few decades now. It is a combination of a sanitizer li...
Friday, January 17, 2020High CYA and the Best Way to Lower It
Does your swimming pool have a very high CYA (Cyanuric Acid -Conditioner) level? Do those products that lower down the CYA really work? What is the be...
Thursday, January 16, 2020What to Test for in Your Swimming Pool Each Week?
Testing your swimming pool water weekly is highly recommended by those in the pool industry. But what exactly do you need to test for each week? What ...
Wednesday, January 15, 2020When to Add Salt to my New Saltwater Pool?
If you have just had a pool built or remodeled and there is a Salt Water Generator, when do you add the salt? This is a common question and I think my...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020No more 1099-Pool Service Employees in California
With the passage of AB 5, the 1099-employee will be completely eliminated in California. If it proofs successful, this year other states will soon be ...
Monday, January 13, 2020New Plaster Pool Start Up Issues
Starting up a plaster pool is loaded with potential problems that could cause staining, discoloration and damage to the new pool surface. There are so...
Friday, January 10, 2020Health Hazards and Swimming Pool Chemicals
If you work in the industry long enough or have taken care of your backyard pool for years, you are aware of the health hazards of many of the chemica...