When it comes to maintaining a healthy, efficient, and sparkling clean pool, two key metrics stand out: flow rate and water pressure. These two factor...

For existing swimming pools, the pump can be the solution or the root of many problems. A pump that’s too small won’t circulate water properly, leadin...

Optimizing Daily Run Times with A Variable Speed Pump Example on using a Pump Curve: With a pool, pump, filter, and automatic pool cleaner installed, ...

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...

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...