pH meters

Among the various industries that rely on pH meters to assist in making decisions about a process, the swimming pool and spa industry certainly represents a significant one. Therefore, routine meter calibration and maintenance are important functions that...
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Heating pool & spa water

When it comes to pool heaters, one size definitely does not fit all. With so many variables on every job site and different customer needs and preferences with every project, choosing the...
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Variable-speed pump economics

When a service professional tells a swimming pool owner they can cut energy costs by installing a variable speed pump (VSP) they become interested. However, when they tell them the pump will operate two-to-three times longer than an average pump, they are...
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Automatic chlorine generators

By Ray Denkewicz

Ten years ago, less than five per cent of Canadian and U.S. inground pool owners had heard of salt chlorination; fewer still (less than one per cent) had salt chlorination systems installed on their pools.

However, in the U.S. today, there are an estimated 1.3 million...

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Troubleshooting spa/hot tub water chemistry

While water quality is vital to the safety and enjoyment of both spas and swimming pools, there are also major differences when it comes to handling hot and cool water chemistry. Understanding these differences, the impact they have on water chemistry and how to manage them will make...
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