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Western Pool & Spa Show Seminars
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February 14, 2023
Western Pool & Spa Show Seminars

Western Seminars by Topic Equipment Electricity for the Service Professional Mike Childress, Pentair Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S1 Salt Troubleshooting AquaRite S3

Matt Delzell, Hayward Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.

BALLROOM B BioShield UV Sanitizer

Scott Parker, Pentair Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S1 Jandy TCX Automation

Creighton Coleman, Fluidra Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S4 The Importance of Filtration & how it affects your bottom line Todd Piere, Pool Nation Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.

BALLROOM A Advanced Sanitization HydraPure UV/Ozone Rick French, Hayward Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.

BALLROOM B Hydraulics for the Service

Professional

Mike Childress, Pentair Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S1 AOP Systems: Are They for Me?

Krystalanne Curwood, Clear Comfort Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S3 IntelliCenter Programming & Connections Chris Phelps, Pentair Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S1 Advanced Web Connected Devices Creighton Coleman, Fluidra Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S4 Omni Controls

Trevor Stift and Jacob Houser Hayward Friday: 8-10:45 a.m.

BALLROOM B Advanced Electrical Safety

Bill Hamilton, Hamilton & Assoc. Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S6 Advanced Lighting Principles

Allen Kalkomey, PAL Lighting Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S3 AOP – UV and Ozone System

Creighton Coleman, Fluidra Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S4 Chlorine Generators

Michael Falzer, Solaxx Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S7 Commercial Sanitization and CAT

Following is the service technicians guide to the 2023 Western Pool & Spa Show educational program, Mar. 23-25.

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.

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Troy McGinty, Hayward Friday: 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m. BALLROOM B The Basics of Ozone for Service Pros – Dave Rockwell & David Penton, Watershape University Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S3 Introduction to Hydraulics 101

Steve Barns, Pool Nation Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.

BALLROOM A iF3 Pump/Pentair Home & Pro app Connections Chris Phelps, Pentair Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S1 How a Pool Works

Robert Foutz, Jr., Purity Pool Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S5 IntelliChem Automated Chemical Controller Scott Parker, Pentair

Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S1

Pentair Salt Chlorine Generators

Scott Parker, Pentair Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S1 Intermediate Hydraulics 201

Steve Barns, Pool Nation Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.

BALLROOM A Rola-CHEM ORP/PH Controllers Application Todd Schwab, James Mason Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S5 Auto Cleaners In-Floor Techinical Service Training, Jaime Guzman Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S3 AquaNaut “The Pool Cleaner” Hands On Tear Down David Jones, Hayward Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m. BALLROOM B Heaters

Energy-efficient Pool & Spa Heating (without gas!)

Dan Sizelove, Aquatherm Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S6 Heat Pumps

Jim Ritter, AquaComfort Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S7 Jandy JXi+K3:K36 Gas Fired Heater Creighton Coleman, Fluidra Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S4 Gas Fired Heaters Everything you Need to Know Brad Duncan Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m. BALLROOM A Raypak AVIA Heater, Features and Functions Brad Duncan Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Heaters

Katt Fedor, Hayward 1-2:45 p.m.

BALLROOM B Jandy Versa Temp Heat Pump Creighton Coleman, Fluidra Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S4 The Raypak Digital; The Traditional Favorite LIVES ON Brad Duncan Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.

SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Heat Pump Solutions for Pool/ Spa Heating in a Decarbonization World Don Tuch, AquaCal AquaPilot Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S3 Business The ABC’S of Internet Marketing for Your Business John Limbocker, Internet Dominators Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S6 Strategic Branding

Edgar, John & Zac, Pool Nation Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.

BALLROOM A Website Tune Up,

John Limbocker, Internet Dominators Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S6 Understanding Business Metrics, Financials & Your Cost of Service Edgar, John & Zac, Pool Nation Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm BALLROOM A There’s more to know than pushing a pole Peter Haverlation Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S7 Boom- to- Boost: Get Your Business Ready for Post-Pandemic Growth Krystalanne Curwood, Clear Comfort Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S6 Making water safety part of your service strategy Carrie Dibrell, Adam Katchmarchi Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S3 Mobility Out in the Field

Jason Wise, Wise Software Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.

SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Profitable Pool Inspections

Rick English Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S5 Don’t Kill your Golden Goose-Protect & Perpetuate your Business Larry Oxenham, American Society for Asset Protection Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S7 Protecting You, Your Family & Your Business Danielle Bahr, Pool Nation

Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m. BALLROOM A

Billing for 2023

Jason Wise, Wise Software Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S6 How to Comply with Independent Contractor Laws in CA Andrew J. Hoag Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S7 Finishes / Builders

The Edge of Elegance

Paolo Benedetti, Watershape University Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.

SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Bonding and Grounding

Bill Hamilton, Hamilton & Assoc.

Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S7 Plaster Stains & Discoloration,

Jeff Hubbard, Jacks Magic Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S6 Plaster Issues

Que Hales, OnBalance Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.

SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Certified Stain Specialist,

Jeff Hubbard, Jack’s Magic Saturday: 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S4 Equipment Pads Built for Ease of Service JC Escudero & Kevin Cobabe, Watershape University Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.

BALLROOM B Electrical Bonding vs. Grounding

Paolo Benedetti, Watershape University Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.

BALLROOM B Transitioning from Service to Building/ Remodeling Dave Penton & Kevin Cobabe, Watershape University Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.

BALLROOM B Water Chemistry RWIs and Chemical Injuries: What’s Not In Your Training Material Roy D. Vore, Vore & Associates LLC Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S4 Basic Water Chemistry 101

Alicia Stephens Pool Nation Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.

BALLROOM A “How to achieve the best Water Chemistry a Pool can have “ Terry Snow, Jody O’Grady, John Weber Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S3 Recreational Water Balance

Jody O’Grady, Taylor Water Technologies Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.

SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Everything You DIdn’t Want to Know about Swimming Pool Algae John Weber, Biolab Friday: 8-9:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S3 Level Up your service with Enzymes & Water Clarifiers Jamie Novak, Pool Nation

Friday: 10-10:45 a.m. BALLROOM A

Basic Water Chemistry 101

Terry Arko, Hasa Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S3 Testing Methodologies, Interferences, and Techniques Jody O’Grady, Taylor Water Technologies Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.

SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION How (& why) Standardizing Pool Chemistry Should Be A Top Priority, Eric Knight, Orenda Technologies Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S7 Intermediate Water Chemistry

Terry Arko, Pool Nation Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.

BALLROOM A Good Enough is the Enemy of Great: Proactive Pool Care & Bad Habits Eric Knight, Orenda Technologies Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S7 Enzymes & Clarifiers/ The

importance of Filtration

Jamie Novak, Todd Pieri, Pool Nation Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S3 Advanced Water Chemistry

Que Hales, OnBalance Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.

SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION Spanish Solución de problemas de sal AquaRite S3 (Spanish) Alex Capous, Hayward Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S5 Desinfección avanzada HydraPure UV/Ozono (Spanish) Alex Capous, Hayward Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S5 Hayward AquaNaut “The Pool Cleaner” Manos en derribar (Spanish) Alex Capous, Hayward Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S5 Basic Water Chemistry 101 (Spanish) Pedro Correa Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S7 “ ScreenLogic instalacion, programacion por ScreenLogic (Spanish) Connect/S L Config (Spanish)” Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S1 Intellicenter Programming & Connections (Spanish) Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S1

iF3 Pump/Pentair Home & Pro app Connection (Spanish)

Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S1 Jandy VersaTemp Heat Pump (Spanish) Bernardo Torres, Fluidra Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S4 Calentadores a gas Jandy JXI (Spanish) Bernardo Torres, Fluidra Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S4 Configuración, programación y solución de problemas de la familia OmniLogic (Spanish) Alex Capous, Hayward Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S5 Instalación y solución de problemas de la familia de calefacción (Spanish) Alex Capous, Hayward Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.

CLASSROOM S5 Calentador a gas Raypak – Avia – Instalacion y Programacion (Spanish) Ricardo Gonzalez, Raypak Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S7 Save Money on Chemicals by Using the LSI (Spanish) Miguel Chavez Orenda Technologies Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S6 Chemistry for the New Pool & Other Advanced Chemistry Issue (Spanish) Miguel Chavez, Orenda Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.

CLASSROOM S6 Licenciada Contratista Guiatista (Spanish) Arturo Torres Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S6

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