Among suction-side cleaners, one theme appears repeatedly: Fewer moving parts generally mean fewer things to break. No cleaner illustrates that philos...

We reviewed owner's manuals, support documents, and warranty information from Dolphin, Polaris, Hayward, Pentair, Aiper, and Beatbot to find the ...

The Polaris 280 and Polaris 380 have long defined the pressureside cleaner category. Introduced in the 1980s as successors to the original Polaris 180...

products that are replaced when they fail, many of the industry's most respected automatic cleaners were designed to be repaired rather than disc...

using words like “bulletproof,” “dependable,” “simple,” and “easy to rebuild.” Many technicians report installing dozens — or even hundreds — of The P...

path and larger debris inlet, making it better suited for larger pools or those with heavier leaf loads. Aside from those differences, they share the ...

Welcome to the latest edition of our popular “Can You Top This?” column, featuring the newest entry in the Service Industry News “Horror File.” This i...

Drowning injuries and fatalities are so commonplace that the stories could fill up whole newspapers. The CDC estimates that about 10 people die from d...

For pool and spa service professionals, time is always at a premium. Between long routes, equipment troubleshooting, and customer care, setting aside ...

The Chlorine King Podcast Whether you’re a new pool tech, an aspiring pool business owner, or just someone who loves the pool life, this podcast is yo...