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Project Spotlight: Solda Pools Ltd. (2015)

November 11, 2015

The concept for this project in Halton Hills, Ont., was to create oversized features spread out amongst a large backyard on an estate property. The intent of this backyard retreat was to create an entertainment hub with various areas that would accommodate a substantial number of family, friends, and business associates.

The intricacies of automated chemical controllers

November 10, 2015

Proper water balance in commercial pools and spas can be the difference between a safe, attractive facility and a disastrous one. Advances in chemical automation, disinfection methods, and better education on the problems associated with water chemistry have made the aquatic facility operator’s job easier when ensuring pool and spa water is safe for bathers.

Working with inaccessible indoor pool mechanical rooms

November 10, 2015

Many indoor pool managers will inevitably face the challenge of replacing the dehumidification system at their facility. There are hundreds of commercial aquatic facilities in North America; YMCA Canada, which is one of the country’s largest pool owning organizations, has more than 40 indoor pools.

Renovating pools using heat-welded PVC membranes

November 9, 2015

Outdoor commercial pools located in regions where severe freeze-thaw cycles occur are perpetually plagued by the effects of freezing winter temperatures and extreme heat in the summer. From peeling plaster and paint to cracks and leaks, most pools typically require a...

How to create a seamless sales experience with omnichannel marketing

November 9, 2015

Roughly 25 years ago, sales ‘funnels’ were all the rage in the specialty pool and spa/hot tub industry. There were sales funnels about the path to purchase that spoke about different customer touchpoints, and there were marketing funnels that showed...

A guide to non-slip coatings

November 5, 2015

Rubber has been used as an anti-slip surface in and around wet areas for much of the past century. It is proven to be a great performer in providing excellent grip and preventing falls, which can turn nasty very quickly on hard, wet surfaces such as pool decks. The problem, however...

Knowledge of hot water benefits can lead to more sales

November 5, 2015

Promoting hydrotherapy is good for everyone. The therapeutic benefits hot tub and swim spa owners enjoy are vast—from physical to emotional stress relief to alleviating aching muscles and pain caused by arthritis. The list of health benefits are...

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Project Spotlight: Solda Pools Ltd. (2015)

The intricacies of automated chemical controllers

Working with inaccessible indoor pool mechanical rooms

Renovating pools using heat-welded PVC membranes

How to create a seamless sales experience with omnichannel marketing

A guide to non-slip coatings

Knowledge of hot water benefits can lead to more sales

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Project Spotlight: Solda Pools Ltd. (2015)

The intricacies of automated chemical controllers

Working with inaccessible indoor pool mechanical rooms

Renovating pools using heat-welded PVC membranes

How to create a seamless sales experience with omnichannel marketing

A guide to non-slip coatings

Knowledge of hot water benefits can lead to more sales

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