By Marcelle Dibrell
If it weren’t for cyanuric acid, you probably wouldn’t have a job.
Residential pool service that relies on once-weekly visits would not be possible without the introduction of cyanuric acid.
That’s because in the absence of cyanuric acid, the sun’s ultraviolet rays break down chlorine at an alarming rate.Added to water, chlorine exists in two forms: hypochlorous
By Marcelle Dibrell
If it weren’t for cyanuric acid, you probably wouldn’t have a job.
Residential pool service that relies on once-weekly visits would not be possible without the introduction of cyanuric acid.
That’s because in the absence of cyanuric acid, the sun’s ultraviolet rays break down chlorine at an alarming rate.Added to water, chlorine exists in two forms: hypochlorous
In its third quarter, Aptus Capital Advisors increased its shares of POOL by more than 50 percent, at a value the company estimates is $5.2 million.
Several other hedge funds also modified their holdings of POOL last year.
Vanguard Group Inc. has increased its holdings to 4.4 million shares with an associated value of more the $1.8 billion. Massachusetts Financial Services Company raised its
In its third quarter, Aptus Capital Advisors increased its shares of POOL by more than 50 percent, at a value the company estimates is $5.2 million.
Several other hedge funds also modified their holdings of POOL last year.
Vanguard Group Inc. has increased its holdings to 4.4 million shares with an associated value of more the $1.8 billion. Massachusetts Financial Services Company raised its
A misadventure on a Seattle, Washington, hot tub boat ended in a 911 call.
The incident occurred in January when a group of friends rented a Lake Union Hot Tub Boat to cruise the lake.
According to the friends, the trip was chaotic. It began with an electrical burning smell, then smoke, and eventually an explosion.
“Just a boom,” said Scott Smith. “A ball of fire went through the
A misadventure on a Seattle, Washington, hot tub boat ended in a 911 call.
The incident occurred in January when a group of friends rented a Lake Union Hot Tub Boat to cruise the lake.
According to the friends, the trip was chaotic. It began with an electrical burning smell, then smoke, and eventually an explosion.
“Just a boom,” said Scott Smith. “A ball of fire went through the
The U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI are leading a criminal investigation into a swimming pool contractor who took payments for pool builds that he never completed.
Charles Workman, owner of MN Crete Pools in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is accused of engaging “in deceptive and fraudulent practices in marketing and selling inground pool construction and equipment that he and his company have not
The U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI are leading a criminal investigation into a swimming pool contractor who took payments for pool builds that he never completed.
Charles Workman, owner of MN Crete Pools in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is accused of engaging “in deceptive and fraudulent practices in marketing and selling inground pool construction and equipment that he and his company have not
In our last issue of Service Industry News we featured Dan Duker’s appearance on Mike Rowe’s hit show, Dirty Jobs.
Duker, a second-generation pool professional, is the owner of Vinyl Pools LLC in West Palm Beach, Florida, and has all the qualities that Rowe looks for when he’s trying to find dirty jobs. First, and foremost, Duker is a family man, running the family business. But beyond that,
In our last issue of Service Industry News we featured Dan Duker’s appearance on Mike Rowe’s hit show, Dirty Jobs.
Duker, a second-generation pool professional, is the owner of Vinyl Pools LLC in West Palm Beach, Florida, and has all the qualities that Rowe looks for when he’s trying to find dirty jobs. First, and foremost, Duker is a family man, running the family business. But beyond that,
Welcome to the latest edition of our popular “Can You Top This?” column, featuring the newest entry in the Service Industry News “Horror File. ”
This issue’s entry comes to us from Dan Duker, of Vinyl Pools LLC in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Dan was featured on a popular TV show called Dirty Jobs, staring Mike Rowe — the man floating in the pool.
“Usually in pools that have
Welcome to the latest edition of our popular “Can You Top This?” column, featuring the newest entry in the Service Industry News “Horror File. ”
This issue’s entry comes to us from Dan Duker, of Vinyl Pools LLC in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Dan was featured on a popular TV show called Dirty Jobs, staring Mike Rowe — the man floating in the pool.
“Usually in pools that have
It depends on who you ask. Many say no. The argument goes like this: The purpose of cyanuric acid is to protect chlorine from UV light degradation. There is no UV light in an indoor pool. Therefore, cyanuric acid should not be used in an indoor pool.
The PHTA’s latest ANSI standard (APSP-11) states “Cyanuric acid is not recommended for indoor pools or spas where protection from sunlight is
It depends on who you ask. Many say no. The argument goes like this: The purpose of cyanuric acid is to protect chlorine from UV light degradation. There is no UV light in an indoor pool. Therefore, cyanuric acid should not be used in an indoor pool.
The PHTA’s latest ANSI standard (APSP-11) states “Cyanuric acid is not recommended for indoor pools or spas where protection from sunlight is
If you’ve been in the pool industry for any length of time, you have certainly heard the term ppm. Chlorine should be kept between 2 and 4 ppm. Total alkalinity should be between 80 and 140 ppm. Cyanuric acid should be between 30 and 50 ppm and should not exceed 90 ppm.
But what is a ppm? A ppm is a weight-to-weight comparison – but for practical purposes, it is simply a way of comparing apples
If you’ve been in the pool industry for any length of time, you have certainly heard the term ppm. Chlorine should be kept between 2 and 4 ppm. Total alkalinity should be between 80 and 140 ppm. Cyanuric acid should be between 30 and 50 ppm and should not exceed 90 ppm.
But what is a ppm? A ppm is a weight-to-weight comparison – but for practical purposes, it is simply a way of comparing apples
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