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Better businesses are built on emotion, shared relationships, and trust

April 1, 2014

Trust and loyalty drive business success, yet many retailers forget to ask themselves some of the following important questions: Is there any value in trust? How much do customers trust them? How important is it to connect with customers on a regular basis? Are their customers loyal? Do customers think they are loyal to them?

A review of five different natural swimming pool (NSP) designs

March 1, 2014

On the surface, natural swimming pools (NSPs) look like a natural garden pond; however, they are in fact much more. They are specifically designed so people can swim in clean, pure water without the use of any chemicals. A NSP or swim pond comprises two zones: a deep, central swimming area, and a shallow surrounding area, which encompasses various plants specifically chosen to filter the water.

Certified to Serve: Raising the Bar in Aquatic Access

Program aims to help reduce drowning risks

March 1, 2014

Swimming pools and hot tubs bring years of enjoyment. They offer an opportunity to spend time with friends and family, while also providing many health and fitness benefits, such as stress-release. However, it is important not to lose sight of safety first.

Tips for resolving common automatic pool cleaner problems

March 1, 2014

Today’s pool professional has learned to incorporate automatic swimming pool cleaners into their service routine and retailers are frequently selling these maintenance accessories to their customers. With a vast number of automatic swimming pool cleaners in the market, industry professionals must now be well-versed in troubleshooting common problems as well as successfully correcting user-error issues. Like any robotic product, there are common user errors and sometimes faulty parts that can cause an automatic swimming pool cleaner to malfunction. This article provides a number of troubleshooting techniques for service and retail professionals when automatic swimming pool cleaners are not working properly.

Project Spotlight: Artistic Shadows Landscaping/Pools (2014)

March 1, 2014

This project’s use of clean lines and various uncluttered, efficient spaces effectively mimics the contemporary style and theme of the interior and exterior of this residence in Arva, Ont. Managed by Artistic Shadows Landscaping/Pools, also of Arva, the job called for the installation of a 15.2- x 4.2-m (50- x 14-ft) custom-concrete pool with waterfall spillways, an overflow spa, fireplace, privacy screens, decking and patio areas, change/bathroom facilities, outdoor kitchen, and lawn space.

Energy-saving technological advancements renew interest in outdoor air ventilation systems

March 1, 2014

Recent technological advancements in dehumidifier design are now being applied to 100 per cent outdoor air-based ventilation-only systems (OAVOS) for environmental control in natatoriums, and as a result, many facility operators are considering this equipment again for conditioning indoor swimming pool environments.

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Better businesses are built on emotion, shared relationships, and trust

A review of five different natural swimming pool (NSP) designs

Certified to Serve: Raising the Bar in Aquatic Access

Program aims to help reduce drowning risks

Tips for resolving common automatic pool cleaner problems

Project Spotlight: Artistic Shadows Landscaping/Pools (2014)

Energy-saving technological advancements renew interest in outdoor air ventilation systems

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