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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 six states needs your immediate attention. For more information, email Jennifer Hatfield.
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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. When it comes to pumps, we are overflowing with expertise. Learn more at UL.com/Pumps
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| Revised safety brochure available now
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APSP
Great news! We just released the new and improved The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Spa or Hot Tub. Packed with great safety information for operating and maintain a spa or hot tub, it is the booklet that you’ll want to distribute to your customers. Use it to educate them while linking your name with safety. Order your copy now at APSP.org/Store. Save 25 percent off now through Friday, Aug. 10 using code HotTub2018 at checkout.
| Earn your PPSO designation at the 2018 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™
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APSP
APSP will offer the PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator Commercial Certification Course (Hybrid PPSO) at the 2018 the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™ (PSP Expo) on Friday, Nov. 2 from noon - 6 p.m. Designed for those new to the commercial pool and spa industry or those who are working as a commercial pool and spa operator, this course combines the self-paced PPSO online course plus a one-day face to face class that includes the certification exam. Presented by Scott Heusser, this course will touch on the 13 chapters of the PPSO Manual and will give students what they need to know to conform to commercial sector standards. Learn more and register at PoolSpaPatio.com. For more information about the PPSO program, email Silvia Uribe at suribe@apsp.org or call her at 703.838.0083 ext. 212.
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APSP
Organizers of the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™ (PSP Expo), sponsored by The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), have announced a new lineup of hands-on demonstrations to take place at this year's event, Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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| Aqualine Spotlight — Coming soon new insurance app for members
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APSP's partners understand the needs of today's busy industry professional. APSP's insurance partner Aqualine is revolutionizing how you shop for insurance by developing an app that will take care of all of your insurance needs. Launching this fall, their Brokkrr app will allow you to not only shop for all of your insurance needs but it allows you to upload important information, find brokers and connect with them in real time. Watch this video to learn more about the upcoming app. Learn more about the app and all the services that Aqualine offers at Expo. For more information about the app, email Curtis Barton at cbarton@vpisrisk.com or call 949.421.3521.
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McEwen offers 33 of the finest 27 mil in-ground vinyl
liner patterns, backed by the most experienced staff in the industry. Buy your
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Free 1-Day Gold Rush Service is available on three patterns, at no charge.
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Reduce site visits and improve margins using high-def, up-to-date aerial photos. Using advanced aerial images captured multiple times per year allow pool and spa contractors to save time on prospecting. Properly assess site conditions from the comfort of your desktop.  Learn More Today!
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With OSHA's recent adoption of the GHS (Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling), the requirements for complying with the Hazard Communication Standard have changed, making compliance more important than ever. APSP knows how difficult it can be keeping track of these recent changes and requirements. In partnership with 3E Company, we are proud to offer a variety of resources to assist with EH&S compliance
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Pool and Spa News
Why you should consider employee ownership
Transitioning into an employee-owned business can be both financially beneficial, since these transactions require a deeper level of transparency, and emotionally rewarding.
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APSP
APSP Fact Sheet: Common Interferences in Pool and Spa Water Testing
Good water quality is essential in pools and spas to ensure a healthy, safe and pleasant experience. This requires timely and regular maintenance of the pool or spa. An important part of this maintenance schedule is regular water testing. In most cases water testing on a well-maintained pool or spa, with good water quality, is simple and straightforward. However, there are instances when poor water quality or other circumstances cause erroneous test results. These are caused by interference with the water quality tests.
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Pool and Spa News
Manuel Perez de la Mesa, who has manned the helm of mega distributor PoolCorp for nearly 20 years, will step down from his CEO post at the end of this year.
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| Upcoming dates and deadlines
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APSP University Expo Course Registration Deadline | October 12
PPSO Instructor Courses | View Courses
24/7/365 Online Education:
PSCC Pool & Spa Construction Course (24 CEUs)
CST Certified Pool & Spa Service Technician (24 CEUs)
CMS Certified Pool & Spa Maintenance Specialist (24 CEUs)
CHTT Certified Pool & Spa Hot Tub Technician (24 CEUs)
PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator (12 CEUs)
Improving Your Bottom Line Using Project Management (24 CEUs)
Cracking the CBP Exam (2 CEUs)
Cracking the CST Exam (2 CEUs)
Cracking the CMS Exam (2 CEUs)
Pool & Spa Inspection Seminar (3 CEUs)
Pool and Spa News
In the minds of many service technicians, backwashing is a quick and easy way to purge the filter of dirt and old diatomaceous earth. Simply top off the filter with fresh DE, and you’re good to go, right? This is better in theory than in practice.
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Aqua Magazine
A common problem with concrete pools in cold northern climates is failure of the steps, most specifically the top step. Why does the top step fail? This question has a surprisingly simple answer: It's often not finished correctly.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the number of notes in your business’ Facebook inbox? Over the last two years, people have been talking and communicating more than ever before. That means more social media posts, emails and video chats. But the biggest increase has been in messaging. Sixty-seven percent of people say they use messaging apps more now than they did two years ago, according to a 2017 Facebook study.
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By Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield
 For many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate. Whether you are leasing a new location for the first time or negotiating a lease renewal for your business, here are two money-saving tips.
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By Catherine Iste
 Fit is like the F-word of hiring: it can mean so many different things and using it can get you in trouble. Yet, when determining which candidate to hire, how they mesh with the rest of the team is a critical component of success. We can end up distracted by the things we think are important as opposed to focusing on the things we need. Here are a few tips to help rethink assumptions and hire the right candidate, right now.
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Harvard Business Review
At some point in your career, you likely encountered a manager you believed was unfair. You probably thought to yourself, "When I'm a manager, I'm never going to be like that!" Now that you've been promoted to a management position, you're probably dedicating significant amounts of time and energy to making unbiased decisions, but no doubt finding that the right balance is elusive.
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The Hill
While it is too early to tell what the exact impact on U.S. industry and diplomacy will be from the latest tariff threat announced recently by President Donald Trump on more than $500 billion of Chinese imports, one certain result is that the price of goods will rise in the short term.
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| SHAREABLE CONTENT OF THE WEEK |
Realtor.com
When it comes to creating the perfect backyard backdrop for every cookout, water-balloon fight, and postdinner stargazing, the options can be dizzying. If you're feeling overwhelmed, though, you can just let those summer stars light the way to your ideal outdoor vibe. Create your perfect space for soaking up this season (and beyond!) with a little help from your zodiac sign!
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