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...

The following organizations offer educational and certification opportunities for the pool & spa service professional across the United States. Some c...

Certified Pool & Spa Operator The Certified Pool & Spa Operator certification program is the world’s leading education and certification program for k...

Pool Chemistry Certified Residential Course PCTI currently offers one type class which is the Pool Chemistry Certified Residential PCCR class. This is...

Certified Pool Operator Course You will gain knowledge on pool water chemistry, water filtration, recreational water illnesses, spa maintenance, chemi...

By Marcelle Dibrell In one the largest safety recalls the country has seen, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 5 million abovegr...

When it comes to automatic pool cleaners, The Big 3 — Fluidra, Hayward, and Pentair — PLUS Maytronics dominate the pool cleaner market, and several ma...

The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance is accepting nominations for the 2025 Greg Garrett Scholarship Award. This $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to two PHT...

A Virginia propane technician was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter this July after a propane tank for a pool heater exploded, killing a volunt...

Maytronics is a leader in the robotic pool cleaner industry, producing nearly half of all the robotic pool cleaners sold each year. (Maytronics states...