June 30, 2022
is your preferred testing method, ….

is your preferred testing method, and what types of supplementary disinfection systems (salt water chlorine generators, SWCG’s, ozone, UV, and advanced oxidation processes, AOP) assist in the work you do every day.

We also include data about the types of automatic cleaners (suctioncapacity side, pressure-side, and robots) that are at the pools you service. As has been noted in years prior, preferences for the type of cleaner – be it pressure side, suction side, or robotic, is regional.

Chlorinating products and their price levels; automatic cleaner types; specialty chemicals, and preferred water testing methods are all the topics of this special issue of Service Industry News.

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