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Best practices for using robotic pool cleaners in commercial pools

March 1, 2015

Pool cleaning, namely brushing and vacuuming, is a science not an art. A pool (i.e. the water) is a living thing as it constantly changes. Beyond the water and the supporting structure, every pool is composed of millions of living and non-living organisms. Some are innocuous, while others are deadly.

Best practices for troubleshooting and repairing gas pool heaters

March 1, 2015

When a pool heater stops working, homeowners, understandably, get a little cranky. They spent good money on their pool and want to be able to use it the way they envisioned—with water at a comfortable temperature. Today’s pool heaters are generally pretty reliable, but they definitely have components that...

Enzyme-based water conditioners enhance the hot tub experience

March 1, 2015

The hot water industry is constantly evolving, making it necessary to research new trends and products in the hot tub market. For instance, there is growing interest in the use of natural products for water conditioning, balancing, and making water maintenance easier. This is all driven by consumer knowledge of, and their need for, an improved bathing experience.

Using thermoplastic finishes on new pool installs and renovation projects

March 1, 2015

Those in the Canadian pool industry know how seasonal climate change can affect an inground pool surface. It is one reason why many pool owners turn to specialists when they are finally able to see what lies beneath their cover when they open their pool in the spring.

Project Spotlight: Backyard Getaways Inc. (2015)

March 1, 2015

Nestled in the backyard of this Mississauga, Ont., home is a custom vinyl lagoon-shaped pool designed and built by Backyard Getaways Inc., in Brampton, Ont. The 5.4- x 10.9-m (18- x 36-ft) pool mimics its surroundings, creating balance between the...

Expert tips for installing removable pool fence systems

March 1, 2015

Removable mesh pool fencing (RPF) has been used in residential backyards since the mid ’60s and was designed for the purpose of preventing swimming pool accidents (drowning)—primarily for children under the age of five, who, historically, are the most at risk. According to the Lifesaving Society Canada, backyard pools continue to be the...

Another way to sanitize pool water without using more chemicals

February 22, 2015

Today, industry professionals face a number of questions from clients on how they can use fewer chemicals (i.e. chlorine [Cl] and/or bromine [Br]) in their pool, what alternatives are available to reduce chemical odours in and around the water, and what options do they have in cases where children may have sensitive skin and develop rashes or hives in pools using traditional sanitizing methods?

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Best practices for using robotic pool cleaners in commercial pools

Best practices for troubleshooting and repairing gas pool heaters

Enzyme-based water conditioners enhance the hot tub experience

Using thermoplastic finishes on new pool installs and renovation projects

Project Spotlight: Backyard Getaways Inc. (2015)

Expert tips for installing removable pool fence systems

Another way to sanitize pool water without using more chemicals

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Expert tips for installing removable pool fence systems

Another way to sanitize pool water without using more chemicals

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