September 15 2010 Table of Contents

The lobbying — in the media and behind closed doors — to alter CPSC’s newest definition of unblockable drain may have had an impact. Read more

A surge in regulations governing inflatable pools has industry retailers concerned. Read more

For the first time in seven years, Jim Manning won’t be leading the way for the United Pool & Spa Association. Read more

Industry advocates in Florida may have figured out how to apply elements of a federal safety law to existing backyard pools Read more

Monterey and John Steinbeck are synonymous, but this Northern California coastal town has harbored other famous residents, too. Read more

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act is going on three years old, but questions still persist. Read more

So which pools are affected by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act? Read more

People seek out certain characteristics in a pool company ... a low price, good workmanship and strong customer service. Read more

Bill Peck has been adding cyanuric acid to pools for decades; but in the past few years he’s noticed a change. Read more

When a homeowner calls with a complaint that his or her heater is not working, the cause could be a number of issues. Read more

It wasn’t so long ago that the word “automated” referred mainly to cleaners and chemical monitors. Read more

Borates are found throughout nature, and are refined for a variety of diverse applications. Read more

Scott Cohen wasn’t optimistic. Read more

If selling was easy, everyone would do it. Read more

Pools have been taking a beating in the press lately. Whether it’s a particularly tragic drowning, VGB publicity or just a random rant, there have been a number of reports denigrating the product and, in some cases, the industry as well. (See our story.) Read more

One of the nation’s largest pool builders abruptly ceased operations last month, spurring intensive press coverage and an investigation by the state licensing board. Read more

An ABC News story claiming that four popular VGB-approved drain covers were unsafe caused some to suspect that competing forces improperly leaked preliminary information. Read more

Pool industry groups are joining together in Texas to push for new safety legislation. Read more

Code officials have rejected the latest attempt to require full copper wire grids beneath certain pool and spa decking and perimeter surfaces. Read more

The 2010 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo is offering some exciting new events this year, while already popular ones have been expanded. Read more

After placing her order with a longtime vendor in May, Brenda Murr finally received her shipment of patio furniture in mid-July. Read more

The battle over terms in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, as well as two highly publicized, particularly tragic drownings, has spurred a wave of negative press. Read more

Industry members are reporting a rise in the number of clients who fall behind in their payments, with the service segment being the most affected. Read more