Tag Archives: debris

Idaho first responders rush to put out fire in debris-filled pool

November 9, 2023

Idaho’s Lewiston Fire Department responded to an incident at a backyard pool, where debris in the pool caught fire last week. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

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Windsor pool owners could be charged $200+ for failure to follow bylaw

May 25, 2023

According to a bylaw passed 13 years ago in Windsor, Ontario, the city’s pool owners must open their pools by June 1. Failure to follow through can incur a charge of $200 plus tax.

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Ensuring safety and functionality with auto cover specialists

April 21, 2023

As installation of automatic covers has increased rapidly, there are now significantly more of them in the marketplace requiring fabric and other parts replaced and ropes changed. Most pool professionals find it beneficial, if not essential, to work with an automatic pool cover specialist, to ensure these covers remain in good shape and safe.

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Servicing variable-speed pumps for optimal performance

January 19, 2023

Pool professionals face a rapidly evolving industry, and this includes a shift in variable-speed pump (VSP) technology. By preparing for servicing variable-speed pumps now, service professionals can feel confident in tackling common challenges that may arise in the upcoming season.

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Alarming case of metal wires in Maple Ridge aquatic facility

July 28, 2022

British Columbia’s Maple Ridge Leisure Centre’s aquatic facility had to undergo a second shutdown for three weeks starting June 29 to conduct a drainage and cleaning operation aimed at removing tiny metal wires from the pool.

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