Following is the service technicians guide to the 2022 Western Pool & Spa Show educational program, Mar. 12-14.
Classes are Thursday 1 – 5:45 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m; and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Opinions expressed at seminars are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the WPSS or Service Industry News.
The list has been organized based on classes appropriate for service techs according to topics, date and time.
Classes By Topic Equipment Pad
Hydraulics for Service Professionals
Mike Childress, Pentair
Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1
AQRS3 Programming & Salt Troubleshooting
Rick French, Hayward
Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B
How to Size Plumbing and Equipment for any Pool
Ask the Masters
Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Electricity for the Service Professionals
Mike Childress, Pentair
Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1
IntelliCenter Automation
Scott Parker, Pentair
Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S1
Jandy TCX
Alex Valdovinos, Fluidra
Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S4
Electrical Bonding & Grounding
Bill Hamilton, Hamilton & Assoc.
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm
BALLROOM A
Commercial CAT Controls and Equipment
Trevor Stift, Hayward
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm
BALLROOM B
Understanding the Proper Use of Ozone in Residential Pools
Beth Hamil, O3 Consulting
Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3
Understanding Omni Family and WiFi Diagnostics
Bryan Chrissan, Hayward
Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B
How To Size Plumbing & Equipment for a Pool
Dave Penton, Ask the Masters
Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7
IntelliChem Automated Chemical Systems
Chris Forman, Pentair
Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S1
Variable Speed Pumps
Alex Valdovinos, Fluidra
Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S4
How a Pool Works
Robert Foutz, Jr., Purity Pool
Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S5
Swimming Pool Filteration: Applications & Innovations “What you Need to Know” Mark Dunlap, Fiber Clear
Saturday: 12-1:45 CLASSROOM S3 CLASSROOM S5
Hybrid Pool Heating in a Decarbonized Econony
Thursday: 1-2:45 CLASSROOM S6
Heat Pumps
Thursday: 3-3:45 CLASSROOM S4 Alex Valdovinos, Fluidra
Thursday: 4-5:45 CLASSROOM S4 Ben Carver, Hayward
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Rola-CHEM ORP/PH Controllers Application
Todd Schwab, Alpha West, CPO Instructor
Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
Heaters
Dan & Dave Sizelove, Aquatherm Alex Valdovinos, Fluidra
JXi Gas Fired Heaters HDF400 Small Footprint Heater and Fundamentals
Brad Duncan, Raypak Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
Steve Berens, Clear Comfort Edgar De Jesus, Pool Nation Thursday:
BALLROOM B Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
4-5:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION
BALLROOM A
Six bad money-wasting habits in pool service and how to change them
Edgar De Jesus and Emily Washcovick, Yelp Roll-N-Vac, The Vacuum On Steroids,
How to Grow Your Business with Word of Mouth
John Limbocker, Internet Dominators Edgar De Jesus and Emily Washcovick, Yelp
Online Marketing UpTune that will Super- charge Your Business
John Limbocker, Internet Dominators
Raypak Standard Series 22; 206-407 Low Nox and Atmospheric Understanding Business Metrics, Financials and Your Cost of Service Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B
Designing and Troubleshooting Solar Pool Heating Systems
Ethan Heine, Suntrek Solar
Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7
Heat Pump Solutions for Pool/Spa Heating in a Decarbonization World Don Tuch, AquaCal AquaPilot
Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A
Raypak Avia Pool and Spa Heater: Overview, Installation and Troubleshooting Brad Duncan, Raypak
Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION
Ultratemp Heat Pump and Hybrid Heat pump
Chris Forman, Pentair
Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S1
Auto Cleaners / Vacuums
In-Floor Technical Service Training,
Jaime Guzman, A & A Manufacturing
Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4
In-Floor Technical Service Training
Marty Fisher, Jaime Guzman, A & A Manufacturing
Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 Steve Dunn, Commercial Pool Systems
Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A
The Pool Cleaner Tear Down
David Jones, Hayward
Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B
Business Matters
Changes to the NEC 2023
Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3
From Boom to Boost Working with Automated Billing
Jason Wise, Wise Software
Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7
Department of Energy (DOE)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair
Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1
Adding Value to Your Business with Branding.
Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6
Pool Industry Legislative Review
John Norwood, CPSA
Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7
Eric Knight, Orenda
Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3
Advanced Web Connect
Alex Valdovinos, Fluidra
Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S4
DOE Regulations and Haywards Response
Rick Ruggles, Hayward
Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
BALLROOM B
Adding Value to Your Business with Branding
Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6
Bill Hamilton, Hamilton & Assoc.
There's more to know than pushing a pole
Peter Haverlation
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm
CLASSROOM S7
Profitable Pool Inspections
Rick English
Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S5
Inspections of Pools & Equipment
Steven Dunn, Commercial Pool Systems
Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A
Business Metrics, Financials and Costs
Edgar De Jesus, Pool Nation
Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6
I’ve Got a Business, Now What?
Debbie Morgan, CPA
Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
BALLROOM B
How to Comply with Independent Contractor Laws in CA
Andrew J. Hoag, Atty., Fisher Phillips
Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Millionire Pool Man, Thinking Outside of the Box
Chris Webb
Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6
Finishes/Building Matters Plaster Stains & Discoloration
David Schaffer, Jacks Magic
Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6
Pool Plaster Issues
Que Hales, OnBalance
Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A
Pool Repair & Install Essentials
Randy Stift, Hayward
Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
BALLROOM B
Certified Stain Specialist,
Jeff Hubbard, Jack's Magic
Saturday: 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4
Proper Inground Spa Jet Designs in a Variable Speed
Dan Young & Scott Roodbergen, Waterway
Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A
Service Pros vs. Pool Builders Panel Discussion
Moderators -Ask the Masters
Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION How to Layout Pool Equipment Pads with the Service Pro in Mind
Dave Penton, Ask the Masters
Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7
How to Layout Pool Equipment Pads with the Service Pro in Mind
Ask the Masters
Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B
Water Chemistry
Chemistry: Ways to Stretch your Chlorine
Terry Arko, Hasa
Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A
Beginner's Guide to Pool/Spa Water Chemistry & Testing,
Wayne Ivusich, Taylor Technologies, Inc.
Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Why do we get algae? The latest science on algae indentification and prevention Chris Marcano, NC Brands
Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6
Impact of Organic Load on Disinfection Byproducts and Legionella in Aquatic Systems Vance D. Fiegel, Creative Water Solutions Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A
CYA Smart: Bringing San-ity to Water Care in Crunch Times
Steve Berens, Clear Comfort
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION The Calcium Based Startup
Eric Knight, Orenda Technologies
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm
CLASSROOM S6
Stop Chasing pH.
Come learn how to contain it
Eric Knight, Orenda
Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3
Mythbusters! What's Right and What's Wrong!
Wayne Ivusich, Taylor Technologies, Inc.
Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION
Basic Water Chemistry 101
Terry Arko, Hasa
Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7
Proactive Pool Startup Process
Marvin Rezae, EasyCare
Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3
Alternative Sanitizers
Scott Parker, Pentair
Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1
Advanced Water Chemistry
Que Hales, OnBalance
Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A
En Espanol
8-9:45 Programacion AQRS3 y Solucion de Problemas de Sal (En Espanol)
Hayward
Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5
Friday: a.m.
Desmontaje del Limpiador de Piscinas (salt) (En Espanol)
Hayward
Secrets to Algae Free Pools (en Espanol)
William Rivera, EasyCare
Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3
Regulaciones del DOE y Respuesta de Haywards (En Espanol)
Hayward
Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S5
EasyTouch (En Espanol)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm
CLASSROOM S1
Stop Chasing pH. Come learn how to contain it (En Espanol)
Miguel Chavez, Orenda
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm
CLASSROOM S3
Conectividad Online Para La Industria de Piscinas (En Espanol)
Alex Valdovinos, Fluidra
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm
CLASSROOM S4
Equipos y Controles CAT Comerciales Hayward (En Espanol)
Hayward
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm
CLASSROOM S5
Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
VSF Pumps (En Espanol) CLASSROOM S5 Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1 Six bad money-wasting habits in pool service and how to change them (En Espanol) Calentadores a gas Jxi (En Espanol)
Miguel Chavez, Orenda Alex Valdovinos, Fluidra
Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 CLASSROOM S4
Fundamentos y Calentador de Tamano Reducido HDF400 (heater) (En Espanol) Comprension de la Familia Omni y los Diagnosticos de WiFi Hayward (En Espanol) Hayward Hayward Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 CLASSROOM S5
Aplicación recomendada de fabricación/ instalación de equipos comerciales (En Espanol) The 4 Pillars of Proactive Pool Care (En Espanol) Emir Penard, Orenda Technologies Alex Capous, Hayward Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6 CLASSROOM S5
Avia Heater – Instalacion (En Espanol) Licenciada Contratista Guiatista (En Espanol) Ricardo Gonzalez, RayPak
Arturo Torres
Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6
Basic Water Chemistry 101 (En Espanol)
Pedro Correa
Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7
Friday: a.m.
CLASSROOM S7
Department of Energy (DOE) (En Espanol)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair
10-10:45
CLASSROOM S1
