Smart devices are gaining in popularity and their presence in North American homes is increasing. With no surprise, consumers are attracted by the convenience, savings, and control it brings to their lives.
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Pentair Commercial offers its new ETi® 400 High Efficiency Commercial Heater for aquatic facilities interested in heating their pool water with one of the most efficient systems on the market.
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Aquatic facility managers operating indoor pools this winter need to make sure the water remains nice and warm. Unfortunately, if the heater stops working, the pool water gets cold, very fast. There are, in fact, several best practices to follow to avoid the common causes of heater failure.
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Can a residential pool be designed for the best of both worlds—indoor and outdoor swimming—even in frigid climates? The answer is yes, but extreme care in design and equipment sizing must be first determined.
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Headlines from various news outlets across Canada and the U.S. this year have summed up what this author heard from aquatic facility operators on a weekly basis—a shortage of lifeguards exists within the aquatics industry. However, is this really the case?
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To ensure parks are hitting the mark when it comes to inclusion (i.e. maximum participation), one must examine the motivating impulse driving people to participate. This article takes a closer look at how to unleash the fun factor in a community splash pad when choosing products, organizing space, and...
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If this winter proves to be anything like last year’s, groundskeepers and property managers can expect to spend many hours keeping pathways and properties clear—even if it means having to shovel multiple times per day.
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For the many contractors who stop working on projects after the ground freezes, snow removal and winter property maintenance can offer a money-making opportunity during what would be a typical shutdown period.
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It is very unpleasant to anticipate relaxing in a pool only to dip a toe in and find the water is frigid. This unpleasantness can easily spiral into frustration when maintenance is unable to provide a timeline as to when the issue may be resolved.
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Contrary to popular belief, products containing ammonia are not the problem in pools. Rather, issues stem from organic nitrogen when it combines with chlorine to form organic chloramines.
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