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This cartridge filter improves safety and reduces pump strain
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how AquaStar’s Pipeline Filter uses a double locking ring, deep pleats and defined flow ratings to support clear water and efficient operation. Pool filtration extends beyond maintaining clear water. In commercial environments, it is closely linked to mandated turnover rates, pump efficiency and established safety procedures ...
Ariens®, the King of Snow®, strengthens reliability and performance
Engine enhancements deliver several improvements including easier cold starts, reliable operation and longer runtime. Ariens®, the King of Snow®, is getting even stronger with focused engine enhancements to key snow removal products for Model Year 2025, aimed at strengthening reliability and performance across the lineup. Ariens is introducing several key engine enhancements: CLASSIC ...
Energy rules reshape pool equipment and heating
By Jesse Sanchez. New state and federal regulations are reshaping pool equipment power and connectivity with lasting impacts. California and federal regulators are moving forward with a set of energy-focused rules that will significantly influence how pool equipment is manufactured and installed, according to reporting from AQUA. While the changes ...
Billy Goat moves to next-generation manufacturing plant to better serve customers and continue 50-year legacy of innovation
The new next-generation manufacturing plant represents a strategic leap forward from Billy Goat’s original Lee’s Summit location and satellite warehouse. Billy Goat, a leading brand of specialty turf care equipment and a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, is entering an exciting new chapter in its 50-year history. After five decades ...
Tackle stone and concrete stains the smart way
By Dani Sheehan. Anywhere organic material has had time to settle over winter, this peroxide cleaner by Stain-Proof® helps bring surfaces back to life. As landscapes come back to life, the spring season reveals what snow, moisture and organic debris leave behind. Leaf tannins, algae, mold, mildew and general grime ...
Spring is coming — Is your business ready for the rush?
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the businesses that handle the busy season best are the ones that prepared in advance. For contractors in the outdoor living and pool industry, spring doesn’t ease in slowly. It arrives all at once. The weather breaks, homeowners start thinking about backyard projects and suddenly the ...
GreenCare for Troops celebrates 20 years in 2026 as Project EverGreen expands services to disabled veterans
Over 20 years, thousands of green industry professionals have donated their time and expertise delivering season-long services that allow families to focus on staying connected while a loved one serves. GreenCare for Troops celebrates 20 years in 2026 of mobilizing green industry professionals to provide free lawn, landscape and snow ...
Empower home repairs: Discover ElastoLock® Waterproof Filler/Leveler and Rock Patch™ Concrete Floor Filler Leveler and Resurfacer
By Daich Coatings. Good news: Your next repair project just got easier, stronger and more reliable. Two leading-edge solutions — ElastoLock® Waterproof Filler and Leveler and Rock Patch™ Concrete Floor Filler Leveler and Resurfacer — are designed to tackle a range of repair and renovation tasks across your home. With these products ...
Sunseeker debuts S4, its first LiDAR-equipped robotic mower in the US at Equip Expo 2025
LiDAR 3D vision and 2-minute Drop-to-Go setup deliver precision, safety and ease. At Equip Exposition 2025 (Equip Expo), a leading North American event for outdoor power and landscape professionals, Sunseeker introduced the S4, the brand’s first LiDAR robotic mower in the US market. Designed for wire-free deployment and precise mapping, the ...
Fall hazards in everyday repairs
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. When crews stay alert and respect the hazards that hide in daily work, they reduce injuries, build trust and keep operations moving safely. When most people think of fall hazards, they picture roofs, scaffolds — elevated platforms. But for maintenance technicians, the most dangerous fall risks ...
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