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Aqua Magazine
Cyanuric acid plays a vital role in pool sanitizing because of its role in protecting chlorine residuals from degradation in sunlight. The enduring question, however, is how much is too much?
Some chemistry experts argue that anything over 50 ppm is too high because CYA not only protects chlorine from the sun, it also ties it up and renders most of it ineffective as CYA levels increase.
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Aqua Magazine
When HGTV reached out to pool builder John Pack and asked if he’d like to submit any of his recent work for possible inclusion in an upcoming two-hour special about unforgettable residential pools, he knew just the project.
In December 2017, Georgetown, Texas-based John Pack Custom Pools completed a year-long, two-level project in Leander, Texas, involving two pools (one with an 80-foot vanishing edge) that are separated by a 14-foot drop-off, two large spas (one on each level), a spacious outdoor living area with a cabana and poolside bar, a 20-foot rain curtain, fire features, a grotto cave adjacent to the lower pool and a waterslide connecting both pools.
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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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San Francisco Examiner
After a near-15 year vacancy, the Richmond District's Alexandria Theater will be repurposed into a multi-story recreational and educational facility featuring a two swimming pools and office space.
With a 4-1 vote recently, the San Francisco planning commission gave the greenlight to modified plans for the project by approving a conditional use authorization.
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Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that a trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping was possible but he is prepared to impose U.S. tariffs on virtually all remaining Chinese imports if the two countries continue to disagree. Trump, who departed for the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan also raised the possibility that he may impose a lower, 10% duty on a $300 billion list of Chinese imports, instead of the proposed 25% rate.
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Forbes
Ever since the mid-nineties when e-commerce was invented, online businesses have had to live and breathe by the use of keywords. But if current trends are any indication, keywords may lose their power in visual industries, such as fashion and home décor. Pinterest's CEO, Ben Silbermann, recently remarked that, “The future of search will be about pictures rather than keywords. The numbers are certainly there to support the theory.
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By Terri Williams
 We've all heard of companies that offer fun and trendy perks like free food, pingpong tables, a gym, and a policy that lets workers bring their pets to work. Many organizations believe that incorporating these types of perks will create the right type of desirable workplace culture and result in uber-productive workers. But here's the problem. Perks and benefits aren’t the same as corporate culture and they don't necessarily incentivize employees.
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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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By Linda Popky
 Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a customer loyalty metric introduced in 2003. It scores customer loyalty based on a single question: "On a scale of 1-10, how likely is it that you would recommend our company/product/service to a friend or colleague?" Customers who respond with a 9 or 10 are considered Promoters. Anyone scoring below 6 is considered a Detractor; those who answer 7 or 8 are considered Passive. The NPS score is calculated by subtracting the percentage of customers who are Detractors from those who are Promoters. It's an interesting methodology. The problem is it isn't necessarily right much of the time.
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The Wall Street Journal
The Trump administration is examining whether to require that next-generation 5G cellular equipment used in the U.S. be designed and manufactured outside China, according to people familiar with the matter. The move could reshape global manufacturing and further fan tensions between the countries.
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The Indiana Lawyer
The days of a dark, smoky factory filled with men pushing buttons to keep the machines running are long gone.
Instead, today’s manufacturing plants are high-tech, diversely staffed and even clean. Robots automate production and improve efficiency. And the people tasked with operating the robots aren’t just button pushers — they’re trained technologists who understand the inner workings of complex machinery.
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Architectural Digest
Summer has officially started and for most of us that probably means we're desperately trying to find ways to stay cool until the September equinox. You've installed your AC unit, you've got your lightweight bedding, and lucky for you, we've found the most beautiful inflatable pools.
Designed for fun, with adults in mind, the Mylle pool appeared last year with one simple grid pattern and immediately sold out.
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Chlorine margins are shrinking. With Card On Guard you can earn $50 on every unit sold. Combined with the 50% of chlorine the pool owner still purchases from you, you earn more than selling chlorine alone.
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Pool Tiger benefits both Pool Builders and Owners:
Greatly Reduces Plaster Dust and Scaling
Protects Finishes & Reduces Warranty Callbacks
Lower Chemical Costs and Less Time Brushing
Works Well for Chlorine and Salt Systems
Call for Dealer Pricing: 800-556-2806 or GET INFO
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| PHTA's International Awards of Excellence Submission Deadline Extended Until July 5
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PHTA
The 2019 International Awards of Excellence Submission Deadline has been extended until, July 5, Friday. You have until midnight Friday to get in those last-minute entries. Winning gets you the industry and peer recognition you deserve. Winners will be featured in the October issue of AQUA magazine, on the PHTA Inspiration Gallery and on the PHTA 2019 Award Winner Video. Submit your entries at APSP.org/AOE. For more information, email Lorna Watkins at lwatkins@phta.org or call 703.647.2546.
| PHTA Releases New Company Website
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PHTA
Great News! PHTA just released PHTA.org. Packed with great information, this is the website you'll turn to for all your PHTA needs and industry updates. We encourage you to check it out the expanded lineup of benefits, products, tools and resources that are now available to you. For more information on your PHTA Member Benefits, email PHTA Member Services at memberservices@phta.org or call 703.838.0083 ext. 301.
PHTA
Do you know a CBP Certified Pool & Spa Building Professional who deserves to be recognized? Give them the recognition that they deserve by being our 2019 CBP Lifetime Achievement award winner. Entering is a great way to recognize an industry colleague for a lifetime of service and dedication to the industry. The deadline is July 15. Download the nomination here. For more information, email Lorna Watkins at lwatkins@phta.org.
| PHTA Wishes You a Happy and Safe Fourth of July!
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PHTA
Before the Fourth of July holiday, PHTA wants to remind you to replace your customers' expired drain covers or suction outlet fitting assemblies (SOFA's). The "Check A Drain" initiative reminds both homeowners as well as professionals, to make sure pool, spa and hot tub drain covers are replaced per the manufacturer’s time requirement stamped on the cover in accordance with Federal mandates in the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool & Spa Safety Act. Builders and installers are strongly encouraged to contact their public and residential customers. This is a great way to reconnect with customers, review the pool/spa circulation system, as well as the integrity of the existing drain cover frames. For your reference, we've developed a Frequently Asked Questions document available at APSP.org/Check. For more information, email Carvin DiGiovanni at cdigiovanni@apsp.org.
PHTA
 On Saturday, June 29, PHTA Member Bryan Norris, co-owner of Norris Pools, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. He is survived by his wife Charlet and his two daughters Shanna and Brianna. Bryan was a successful businessman and was extremely active in the metro Houston pool community, serving as the current president of the Houston Chapter of Region IX IPSSA and was an active member of the PHTA Greater Houston Chapter. A memorial service in Bryan's honor with reception to follow will be held on July 6 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. To provide assistance to Bryan's family, a GoFundMe account has been created. Click here to contribute.
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