Editor's Note
The Flood
One of my first memories involves a lesson that applies to today’s economy. Read more
Build Your Service Dream Team
Your employees often are the first points of contact for your customers, and it's crucial that they are as dedicated to providing excellent service as you are Read more
Industry News
Spa Drains and the VGB Act
APSP officials currently are trying to ascertain how the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act affects portable spas Read more
Industry News
Title 20 Enforcement Questioned at Energy Conference
As a sign of the times, more than 40 members of the pool and spa industry gathered to discuss the implications of California’s newly amended Title 20 regulations Read more
Industry News
Full House for NPC’s National Conference
The National Plasterers Council kicked off its 20th anniversary celebration and conference with a party that featured legendary entertainers Celine Dion, Elton John and Charlie Daniels Read more
Industry News
Orlando Show Sunny for Exhibitors, Attendees
While pool sales and building permits remain low in the Sunshine State, strong exhibitions and steady foot traffic helped lead the Orlando Pool & Spa Show to another successful year. Read more
Industry News
Spa Industry Still in Limbo Over VGB Act
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has delayed its clarifications regarding hot tubs and the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Read more
Industry News
VGB Act Provokes Unintended Consequences
Some unscrupulous pool and spa companies are using scare tactics and fraud to profit from the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Read more
Industry News
Wanted: Registered Design Professionals
Owners of commercial pools with field-fabricated sumps still struggle to find registered design professionals to help them comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Read more
Industry News
Insurer Draws Ire from Pool Techs
Members of the United Pool Association got a scare in February when the group’s insurance broker sent out a letter denying coverage for installing drain covers and SVRS devices. Read more
PV Basics
While photovoltaic technology has been around for some time, the cost was usually high and government programs were few and far between Read more
Getting Licensed
A number of contractors have approached Dale Gulden about how to enter the solar business Read more
Technically Speaking
Algae Altogether
Algae are a familiar plague of even the most diligent service techs. Read more
Talking Them Down
WWhen cutting costs, many businesses focus only on what’s inside their own four walls. Read more
