January 2009 Table of Contents

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Hazard Country Hazard Country

Service work is no day at the beach. In fact, at times it can be downright dangerous Read more

Filter science Filter science

Since water is hydraulic, it does not compress and cannot store energy. Read more

Up to Speed Up to Speed

To truly grasp the uncertainty surrounding the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, you need only to speak briefly with a government official, or even a pool and spa industry representative. Read more

Testing 1-2-3 Technically Speaking Testing 1-2-3

Changing a light bulb is the stuff of dumb-blonde jokes. But pool lights can be a bit trickier. Read more

In hot water In hot water

Pumps can be a danger area as well. The friction of the mechanical shaft seal in the pump generates heat. Read more

Shocking discoveries Shocking discoveries

No matter how many times our mothers tried to protect us from electric shock, few of us have avoided it completely. Read more

Diving Board Group Gains New Members Industry News Diving Board Group Gains New Members

An industry organization dedicated to diving board safety is continuing to grow. Read more

Pool and Spa Safety Act Places Hot Tubs in Limbo Industry News Pool and Spa Safety Act Places Hot Tubs in Limbo

Public pool operators aren’t the only ones wondering what the Pool and Spa Safety Act may mean for their facilities. Read more

IPSSA Tackles Legislation in Texas, Energy in California Industry News IPSSA Tackles Legislation in Texas, Energy in California

The Independent Pool & Spa Service Association continues to grow. Read more

SPEC Faces Hard Times Industry News SPEC Faces Hard Times

The California Spa and Pool Industry Education Council has been the industry’s statewide lobbying group since 1973. Read more

New Title 20 Amendments are Adopted Industry News New Title 20 Amendments are Adopted

California has passed new energy efficiency standards for pumps, motors and spa testing Read more

VGB Act Deadline Passes Amid Confusion Industry News VGB Act Deadline Passes Amid Confusion

The compliance deadline for the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act has passed, and many professionals operating noncompliant pools don’t know whether to close them Read more

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