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The symptoms associated with heater failure can generally be narrowed down to issues with a burner or with the heat exchanger.

Keeping pool water warm: Best practices to ensure long heater life

December 7, 2018

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.

The unique 232-m2 (2500-sf), two-storey rectangular pool enclosure features 6.4-m (21-ft) high glass on three sides.

The many roles of a dehumidification system: Enabling indoor/outdoor pools to operate in cold climates

December 6, 2018

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.

Aquatic facilities in major metropolitan areas need to find proactive ways to show potential employees the value and benefits of being a lifeguard.

Tackling the lifeguard shortage: Sage advice for recruiting and retaining team members

November 23, 2018

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?

Kids and adults alike connect under the rush of the mega soaker, meet friends at the discovery stream, and build compassion taking turns at the waterslide.

The art of aquatic fun: Creating inclusion on the splash pad

November 23, 2018

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 knowing the audience.

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 remove snow multiple times per day.

Tips for purchasing and using snow throwers

November 23, 2018

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.

Snow maintenance services: Best practices for meeting client expectations in property management

November 23, 2018

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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Expert Advice

Smart homes are on the rise: How pool and spa builders can benefit from a growing market

Keeping pool water warm: Best practices to ensure long heater life

The many roles of a dehumidification system: Enabling indoor/outdoor pools to operate in cold climates

Tackling the lifeguard shortage: Sage advice for recruiting and retaining team members

The art of aquatic fun: Creating inclusion on the splash pad

Tips for purchasing and using snow throwers

Snow maintenance services: Best practices for meeting client expectations in property management

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Expert Advice

Smart homes are on the rise: How pool and spa builders can benefit from a growing market

Keeping pool water warm: Best practices to ensure long heater life

The many roles of a dehumidification system: Enabling indoor/outdoor pools to operate in cold climates

Tackling the lifeguard shortage: Sage advice for recruiting and retaining team members

The art of aquatic fun: Creating inclusion on the splash pad

Tips for purchasing and using snow throwers

Snow maintenance services: Best practices for meeting client expectations in property management

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