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Aqua Magazine
When it comes to looking at the common causes of pool heater failure, many are linked to improper installation. Therefore, pool professionals who wish to ensure pool water heats up and stays warm when needed should take the time to review the heater installation for each pool they maintain. Here are some of the critical parameters.
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Pool + Spa
A natural extension of the home, today’s pools need to blend seamlessly with architectural elements to create a backyard oasis for year-round enjoyment.
Given the plethora of choices, determining the best decking option for a client means asking a few simple questions at the outset. The ultimate construction material will be guided by how the pool owners intend to use the space and the type of lifestyle needs that usage will incorporate.
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CNBC
U.S. consumer spending rebounded less than expected in January and incomes rose modestly in February, suggesting the economy was fast losing momentum after growth slowed in the fourth quarter.
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Forbes
The growth of online shopping casts a long shadow over a surprising trend: consumers spend significantly more per visit in-store than online.
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UL provides a one stop shop for all of your pump certification needs. We test to international, national and regional standards such as DOE, NSF, CEC, ENERGY STAR®, IEC and UL safety certification. Learn more at UL.com/Pumps
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Forbes
Nothing inspires like a story. People have been captivated by stories since the beginning of time, so it makes sense that brands have started to use storytelling in their marketing efforts with great success. Every company has a story to tell, and if your business can’t properly convey its story, your products likely won’t have as much appeal to your audience.
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Entrepreneur
In today’s era, everyone runs behind success and growth and what is forgotten between this is excellence, and this is exactly why leadership plays a vital and curtail role in an organization. But the bigger question here is, what is leadership? A classic example of a good organizational leader is the top executive in the organizational management who directs and is in control of all aspects of the operations of the organization.
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CBS News
President Trump threatened to put tariffs on cars coming into the U.S. from Mexico, if Mexico does not do enough to prevent illegal immigration into the U.S. and if it does not crack down on drugs crossing the border. He said that he would give Mexico a year to prevent immigrants from entering the U.S. before following through on the auto taxes.
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Manufacturing.net
Customer satisfaction is increasingly important in the manufacturing sector, just as it is in consumer-facing industries such as retail. Customer expectations are rising across the board, and manufacturers are demanding greater responsiveness and additional visibility into the service of their equipment as they strive to maximize uptime.
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Waterco’s award winning MultiCyclone is a brilliant revolutionary filtration device that works on the basis of centrifugal water filtration. It captures 80% of the dirt load before it ever reaches the media filter and is designed with no moving parts and no filter media to clean or replace.
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The Associated Press
Ask Elizabeth Stuart Design founder Muffie Faith about how to decorate around a backyard pool and she'll answer you with a question of her own: How are you going to use it?
"I know the obvious answer is 'swim and enjoy the cool water,'" says the South Carolina-based interior designer. But it's worth diving deeper (yes, she says, pun intended) into that question to ensure you'll create a backyard that really makes you happy.
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To help you better understand what proposed legislation and regulations mean for you and your business, APSP reports on bills that affect the pool, spa and hot tub industry as they are filed. Members also receive email alerts on any proposed rules affecting the pool, spa or hot tub industry in their area. These three states need your immediate attention. For more information, email Jennifer Hatfield at jhatfield@apsp.org.
PHTA
The podcast that everyone is talking about this week comes from PHTA member Pool Chasers. They interviewed PHTA President & CEO, Lawrence Caniglia and PHTA Board Chair, Chris Curcio about the questions that the industry is buzzing over. Get all the details here! The Pool Chasers have a host of other podcasts that touch on today’s industry hot topics. Check them out here.
| | WAVE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK SPOTLIGHT |
PHTA
PHTA's partner Aqualine/Venture Pacific Services has the answers to all your human resources, insurance, 401 K questions and much more! They are a trusted resource here to help guide you through all the tough decisions and find the best solutions. Check out this video that highlights what they offer and those that are there to take care of you.
Aqualine/Venture Pacific Services Financial Services wants to hear from you!
Email your 401K financial services questions to Brian Brummell at bbrummell@vpisfinancial.com. Get all your group medical, employee benefits questions answered by John Dudek at jdudek@vpisrisk.com.
| PHTA Welcomes 16 New Members This March
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PHTA
PHTA welcomes 16 new members between March 1-31! Because of members like you, we can keep moving the industry and your association forward. For more information on PHTA's benefits, visit APSP.org/Membership or email APSP Member Services at memberservices@apsp.org.
H20 So Clean Pool & Spa Services, La Jolla, CA; Miractoe Division of Crossfield Products Corp.; Phenome Pool & Spa Service & Repair, Oceanside, CA; Sea World Parks, San Diego, CA; Custom Pools, Inc., Darien, CT; Custom Pools, Miami, FL; Pools by John Garner Inc., Jacksonville, FL; Savage Pools, Boynton Beach, FL; Oconee Pool Professionals, LLC, Eatonton, GA; Oasis Builders Incorporated, Lockport, IL ; Barton Pool Company, Indianapolis, IN; Paradise Pools and Patios, Lafayette, LA; KS Pool Service, LLC, Lansdale, PA; Aurora Pools and Spas LLC, Richmond, TX; TruBlu Pool and Spa Service, Georgetown, TX and Whata pool service, Cypress, TX
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APSP
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is looking for a National Water Safety Month Sponsor. Join Pentair to help promote May 2019 as National Water Safety Month. Sponsoring is a great way to show your company is: committed to the safe enjoyment of water, ready to link your brand to safety, prepared to promote safety and reap the rewards of unlimited exposure, willing to go the extra mile and create a legacy of water safety and responsive to today's industry needs while understanding the power of PHTA's connections. To learn more, email PHTA Director of Membership and Business Development, Seth Ewing at sewing@apsp.org or call 703.838.0083 ext. 159.
PHTA
PHTA loves our volunteer leadership! Through their hard work and dedication, we can do great things. For over four years, APSP Director of Standards Adoption and Promotion, Susan Hilaski has worked diligently behind the scenes to support PHTA's Recreational Water Quality Committee (RWQC). Through Susan's persistence and the RWQC member's passion and commitment to the industry great things continue to unfold. During the RWQC's California meeting, many projects were put into play for the Committee's 2019-2020 year.
Highlights of that meeting included:
- Appointment of key Committee members including: Dr. Joe Laurino as Chairman, Periodic Products; Dr. Roy Vore, Bio-Lab Inc. – A KIK Custom Products Company as a Voting Alternate; Greg Garrett, Applied Materials Technologies, Inc. ads Education Sub-Committee Chair; and John Weber, Bio-Lab Inc. – A KIK Custom Products Company, as Presentation Sub-Committee Chair. View the current roster here.
- The review plan for current industry Fact Sheets and discussion of new topics such as Potassium Monopersulfate and Naegleria
- The completion of two draft consumer brochures Pool Maintenance: Protecting Your Investment and Enjoying Your Pool and Residential Pool Chemical Guide
- Establishing RWQC education courses at upcoming industry events
- A presentation on How to Sell the Importance of Proper Water Chemistry to Your Customers was presented by RWQC members Rich Gallo, Pure Swim, Inc.; Jody O'Grady, Taylor Technologies, Inc. and Terry Snow, TLS Pool Service. View the session photos here.
What's Next:
The RWQC is working on new Fact Sheets in addition to creating new and improving existing sessions for fall regional and national shows. This June, they will meet at the PHTA Alexandria, Virginia headquarters. You'll also see several key Committee members presenting The Impact of Disinfection Byproducts and Combined Chlorine on Air and Water Quality at the 16th World Aquatic Health Conference this October where they plan to hold their last face-to-face meeting of the year. For more information, email Susan Hilaski at shilaski@apsp.org or call her at 703.838.0083 ext. 150.
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