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Community pools and green tech: Installing water heating systems to reduce energy and increase reliability

An all-inclusive community moving toward green technologies came to Tom Soukup, to transform their existing pool heating system.

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State of the industry: 2019 survey results – part 1
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IPSSA raises funds for pool pros affected by wildfires
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Canadian developer collaborates on Seattle’s first floating sky pool
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Vancouver aquatic centre rebuild to not include lap pool
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Fibreglass pools market size projected for growth
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Check out this year’s outdoor living trends!
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New aquatic complex: Blending recreation, sport, and nature
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Presenting PHTA’s new SCC chair and members
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Will the tariffs impact the prices of chlorine?
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REPORTS

Controlling calcium hardness

Maintaining appropriate levels of calcium hardness is a key balance factor in basic recreational water care. Typically, water in a vinyl-lined or fibreglass swimming pool should contain a calcium hardness level of 175 to 225 parts per million (ppm), while the recommended...
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A case for borates: Maintaining water chemistry in pools using salt chlorine generators

Inherent in the way salt chlorine generators work are ‘side effects’ that can adversely affect the successful operation and appearance of a pool—namely corrosion and scale. Fortunately, borates can be used as a simple way to overcome many of these side effects.
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Presenting 2024’s Dealer of the Year
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Inground Steel Pool Panels
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Pool industry professionals honoured in special ceremony

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Back to basics: Choosing the right clarifier

Cleanliness and crystal-blue pool water is always the goal for a pool owner, and specialty retailers and service technicians strive to make sure an inviting pool is always achieved during the hot summer months.
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