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Pool Maintenance
Creating an outdoor oasis with ICFs
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the world of Insulated Concrete Forms and pools with these four incredible projects. Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are great construction materials for building the frame of a pool due to their superior insulation capabilities and incredible durability, improving energy efficiency and overall pool ...
PoolTech is now Heritage Pro Service!
By Emma Peterson. Get rebates, education resources and more when you join the Heritage Pro Service program! Your time is money, which is why Heritage is upgrading PoolTech® into the Heritage Pro Service. This revamped program gives “professional service technicians, service companies and maintenance professionals who purchase from Heritage ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Everything Under the Sun
Where the pool pros thrive. Join us at the Everything Under the Sun Expo, a landmark event celebrating more than 50 years of industry excellence since its inception as the Florida Pool Show. This year, anticipate a transformative experience with enriching classes, a diverse exhibit showcasing the latest in the industry, and ...
Get pumped up with AquaStar’s Pipeline Pump!
We’ve all encountered it before, a peaceful pool ruined by cloudy water or a noisy water pump. It’s these common issues that lead the AquaStar team to create the Pipeline Pump! This pump was designed for whisper-quiet operation and superior efficiency that maintains optimal water circulation and saves pool owners ...
Nation's largest pool service company, SPS PoolCare, acquires leading, PE-backed competitor
Strategic acquisition of Pool Troopers solidifies SPS PoolCare's #1 position in swimming pool services. SPS PoolCare, the largest swimming pool services company in the United States, has acquired Pool Troopers, solidifying its position as the industry leader in pool maintenance and repair. This strategic combination brings together the nation's top two ...
AquaStar leads the way in performance and compliance
By Emma Peterson. Flow Sync™, AquaStar’s 360° floor return, delivers precision flow, durability and compliance with NSF/ANSI 50. It seems like every year NSF releases a new update to NSF/ANSI 50 (the standard covering equipment and chemicals for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs). In fact, just in 2025, ...
What's next for the pool and spa industry in 2026
OCS Influencer Taylor Dahlquist says the pool and spa industry will see steady growth as well as some struggles in 2026. I think the industry, from a sales and installation standpoint, will stay pretty even. From a supply and labor standpoint, I think the industry will see some struggles. I believe ...
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