Following is the service technicians guide to the 2025 Western Pool & Spa Show educational program.
Classes run from Thursday, Feb. 6 to Saturday, Feb.8 .
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.
FILTRATION & CLEANING
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Technical Service Training for In-Floor Cleaning & Circulation
Jaime Guzman, Pentair Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ——— Filtration: How it Impacts Performance and Your Profitability Bryan Chrissan, AquaStar Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A ——— AquaNaut “The Pool Cleaner” Hands-on Tear Down Nowell Stellers, Hayward Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B ——— Filter Safety and Filtration Tips Scott Parker/ Mike Childress, Pentair Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ——— How a Pool Works
Robert Foutz, Jr., Purity Pool Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ——— BUSINESS
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Adding Commercial Service to Your Route
Gary Heath, The Pool Doctor Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S3 ——— Profitable Pool Inspections
Rick English Thursday: 1-3:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ——— Business Efficiency: Masters Operational Efficiencies for Success Edgar, Zac, John, Pool Nation Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A ——— Potential Changes to National Electrical Code Bill Hamilton, Hamilton & Assoc. Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ——— Ensuring Financial Security: Protecting Your Future, Family and Business Edgar, Zac, John, Pool Nation Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A Title 24 Compliant Pool Heating with Solar Thermal Systems Dan Sizelove, Aquatherm Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ——— Understanding Financials, Business Metrics and Your Cost of Service Zac, Edgar, John, Pool Nation Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm BALLROOM A ——— Level Up Marketing Business with AI John Limbocker, Internet Dominators Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S6 ——— Profit Strategies: Growth Through Customer-Centric Approaches Edgar, Zac, John, Pool Nation Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A
Pool & Spas – 2025 Energy Code and Appliance Standards Requirements Nick Brown, Energy Code Ace Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ——— Introducing Pool Inspection Process for Real Estate Transactions Paolo Benedetti, Watershape University Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
BALLROOM B ——— Technology Efficiencies, Communication & Growth Aaron Redford, Mizu Pool Covers Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ——— Lawsuit Protection & Tax Reduction Strategies Larry Oxenham, American Society for Asset Protection Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ——— Developing Design Discipline Habits to Make You a Better Designer Jason Brownlee, Watershape University Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
BALLROOM B ——— Setting Standards and Expectations Gary Heath, The Pool Doctor Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ——— SURFACES
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New Plaster Startups: The Do’s, Don’ts and Must Knows
Joey Chavez, National Plasterers Council Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ——— Pool Plaster Issues
Que Hales, OnBalance Friday: 8-10:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ——— Best Practices for Prepping Acid Washing and Neutralizing Pools Alan Smith and Tom Cruz Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ——— Stain Prevention and Removal
David Schaffer, Jacks Magic Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ——— Scaling and Cracking: Causes and Solutions Joey Chavez, National Plasterers Council Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ——— Problems and Solutions Lite-Scale/Etching, Cracking Joey Chavez, National Plasterers Council Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ——— Certified Stain Specialist
David Schaffer, Jack’s Magic Saturday: 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ——— Transitioning from Service to Construction Paolo Benedetti, Watershape University Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B
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Best Practices for Prepping Acid Washing and Neutralizing Pools Alan Smith and Tom Cruz Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ——— AUTOMATION & VARIABLE SPEED PUMPS ———
IntelliCenter Programming
Chris Phelps, Pentair Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ———
Omni Controls
Rick Ruggles Hayward Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
BALLROOM B ——— Setup and Programming of Variable Speed Pumps Creighton Coleman & Bernardo Torres, Fluidra Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ——— Commercial Sanitization and CAT Controls Ryan Glorioso, Hayward Seminars
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Friday: 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m. BALLROOM B ———
IF3 VSF Pump with Pentair Home & Pro apps Connected Devices Tony Silva, Pentair Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S1 ———
The Attendant Automation: Programming and Installation
David Jones Poolside Tech Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ——— Rola Chem ORP Controllers and Applications Todd Schwab, James Mason Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ——— HEATERS
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Heat Pump – Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Tips Creighton Coleman & Bernardo Torres, Fluidra Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S4 ———
Solar Pool Heating System Design, Installation & Service
Dan Sizelove, Aquatherm Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ——— Smart Gas-Fired Pool and Spa Heater Creighton Coleman & Bernardo Torres, Fluidra Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ——— Mastering Heat Pumps: Efficiency & Installation Essentials Brad Duncan, RayPak Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A Heat Pumps
Stan Taylor, Hayward Friday: 10-10:45 a.m. BALLROOM B ———
Heaters
Stan Taylor & Jacob Houser, Hayward 1-2:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B ——— Heat pump pool heaters: How they work, what they need, pros and cons Brad Duncan, Raypak Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ——— Modern gas-burning pool heaters: Small footprint, big heat Brad Duncan, Raypak Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ——— WATER CHEMISTRY
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Elevating Pool Care: Comprehensive Responsibilities of a Modern Pool Pro Terry Arko, HASA Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m. BALLROOM A ———
Microbial and Chemical Hazards in Rec. Water: Dilution and Filtration Roberto Flores, Hidroklear/WELL Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ——— Avoiding Algae: What you need to know John Weber, Biolab Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ———
Chemical Conflicts & How to Avoid Them
Eric Knight, Orenda / HASA Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ——— Seminars
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Bob Lowry’s Pool Chemistry for Service Pros
Terry Arko, HASA Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S7 ———
Microbial and Chemical Hazards in Rec. Water: Dilution and Filtration Roberto Flores, Hidroklear/WELL Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ——— Mastering Water Chemistry: Essential Principles for Pool Care Alicia Stephens, Bio Lab Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A Chemical Safety
Terry Snow, John Weber, PHTA RWAQC Committee Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ——— The Untold History of Chlorine in Swimming Pools Roy Vore, Vore andAssociates LLC Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S3 ——— Innovations in Algae Treatment Essential: Insights You Didn’t Know You Needed Alicia Stephens, Bio Lab Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A ——— Tracking, Standardizing and Forecasting Water Chemistry Eric Knight, Orenda/HASA Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ——— Advanced Water Chemistry
Que Hales, OnBalance Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION The Future of Easier Pool Water Care Dwayne May, King Technology Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ——— ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULIC THEORY ———
Electricity for the Service Professional
Mike Childress, Pentair Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ——— Basic Electrical for Pool and Spa Technicians Bill Hamilton, E.P. Hamilton & Assoc Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ———
Hydraulics for the Service Professional
Mike Childress, Pentair Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ——— Mastering Hydraulics
Steve Barnes, AquaStar Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A ——— LIGHTING
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Owning the Backyard
Kyle Trepp, PAL-Lighting Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ——— Infinite WaterColor Lights: Installation, Operation, and Troubleshooting Creighton Coleman & Bernardo Torres, Fluidra Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ——— SALT, OZONE, UV Salt Troubleshooting AquaRite S3 Edgar Yesayan & Randy Stift, Hayward Seminars
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Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B ——— Bioshield UV Systems
Scott Parker, Pentair Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ———
Advanced Sanitization HydraPure UV/Ozone
Rick French, Hayward Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m. BALLROOM B ——— New Salt System Called I-Pure
David MacCallum, Bob Sadler, Intermatic Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ——— New Salt System Called I-Pure
David MacCallum, Bob Sadler, Intermatic Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ——— Understanding Ozone
Paolo Benedetti, Tim Chow, Watershape University Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S3 ——— Pentair Salt Chlorine Generators
Scott Parker, Pentair Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S1 ———
SPANISH AquaRite S3 & Solución de problemas de sal Alex Capous and Roberto Sablon, Hayward Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ——— Proceso de oxidación avanzado: características y solución de problemas de HydraPure Alex Capous and Roberto Sablon, Hayward Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ——— The Pool Cleaner / AquaNaut Manos en la descomposición del limpiador Alex Capous and Roberto Sablon, Hayward Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 Entendiendo la química de cloración Ernie Penado Orenda / HASA Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ——— Hayward Omni Automation Programación y características Alex Capous and Roberto Sablon, Hayward Friday: 8-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ——— La quimica fecilde Bob W. Lowry para piscinas residenciales Ernie Pencado, Orenda/HASA Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ——— Filter Safety (Español)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ——— IntelliCenter Automation System (Español) Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S1 ——— Configuración y programación de bombas de velocidad variable y luces de colores de agua infinitas Fluidra Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S4 ——— IF3 Pump Pentair Home & Pro App Connections (Español) Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ——— Calentadores Inteligentes de Gas para Piscinas y Spas Fluidra Friday: 1-2:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S4 ———
Heater – Solución de problemas e instalación adecuada
Alex Capous and Roberto Sablon, Hayward Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ——— Licencia de Contratista
Arturo Torres Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S6
