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January 14, 2026
Clear Water, Less Work: ….

Clear Water, Less Work:

Circulation, Filtration,

Chemistry

Steve Barnes

Saturday: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

BALLROOM B ———

Following is the service technicians guide to the 2026 Western Pool & Spa Show educational program.

Classes run from Thursday, Feb. 12 to Saturday, Feb.14 .

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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