Summer is just around the corner, and that means lots of splashing, swimming, and fun! But with all that excitement comes a big responsibility: keepin...

A simple question — what sunscreen do you use? — has become surprisingly controversial in the pool and spa industry. In a March social media discussio...

For service professionals, suction entrapment prevention comes down to components that can be seen, touched, and verified. The most important is the d...

Electrical safety in pools and spas is built on layers that are easy to take for granted when everything is working as intended. Ground-fault circuit ...

Carbon monoxide hazards in pool and spa systems share one critical trait: When protection fails, there is no warning. According to the Centers for Dis...

Suction entrapment in pools and spas is often treated as a solved problem. After the passage of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act in 2...

Pool chemicals are essential to safe water. They disinfect, control algae, balance pH, and make swimming possible in the first place. Without them, po...

reported. Emergency crews detected elevated CO levels in multiple areas of the building, including spaces well beyond the pool room. Investigators ide...

This is where routine service work becomes critical. Wiring should be deliberately inspected wherever it is accessible. That means physically tracing ...

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...