The ABC’s of pool amenity areas

From a designer’s perspective, aquatic facility owners and operators can at times have unrealistic expectations when it comes to the development of pool amenity areas. For those contemplating a new project or the renovation of an...
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What’s in a domain name?

In many ways, finding a website address for a pool and spa company seems like one of the easiest and most obvious things a business owner could do. However, can one address be better for one particular business over another? Yes. In fact, a web address can make a...
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Increasing energy efficiency

Domestically and internationally, exhibitors at the winter pool and spa trade shows have embraced environmentally friendly technology. Worldwide trends toward energy conservation are pushing the development of...
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Custom spa fabrication

In 2009, Diamond Spas Inc. (DSI), a custom fabricator of stainless steel and copper aquatic vessels in Frederick, Col., was approached by a client and her interior decorator with a vision of incorporating a custom metal swim spa into a luxury ‘getaway’ retreat she was building in...
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Workplace health and safety

Many pool and spa companies think of health and safety requirements as something they have to do, simply because it’s mandated and they could potentially be punished for not following through. However, in addition to saving lives and preventing injuries and illness, creating a healthy and safe workplace makes...
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