Author: Geoff McKenzie
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Your Complete Guide to Variable Speed Pool Pumps
Single speed and dual speed pool pumps are officially a thing of the past. More and more pool owners are ditching the noisy, inefficient pumps that were once the norm and upgrading to far superior variable speed pool pumps. Since your pool pump can be the largest electricity consumer in your home, trading your old…
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Happy Earth Day: Why Sustainable Pool Treatment is Easier Than You Might Think
In 2019, the environment is as much of a concern to people as it has ever been. Between climate change, pollution, and dwindling resources, it is important that we each do our due diligence and pay attention to the environmental impact of the products we consume. In order to combat environmental degradation, many large and…
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Will AOP Pool Treatment Rule the Industry?
In recent years technology has improved many things, from the way we communicate to the way we do business. There have been major changes in almost every aspect of society, but some industries have been slower to adapt than others. For the most part, the pool and spa industry remains largely the same as it…
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Why is Swimming Pool Circulation Important?
While most pool owners understand the need to clean and disinfect their pool, not as many truly understand the importance of circulation, flow rate, and turnover. Proper pool circulation is one of the keys to maintaining a healthy pool environment. Circulation helps your pool sanitation system, filter and chemical additives all function properly. Without the…
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Niche to Norm: The Pool Technology Tipping Point
Are Pool Products Like AOP Ready for Primetime? Every new, successful technology reaches a tipping point where it rises from obscure to mainstream so quickly that even the best companies struggle to keep up. In the 1990s, the personal computer, smartphone and internet were unfamiliar to the masses. But once they reached tipping points and…
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How to Protect Your Pool Against Crypto
If you’re running a public pool or a waterpark, your biggest nightmare probably involves an outbreak of illness starting at your facility. If your sanitation method fails to work properly, you run the risk of exposing your customers and staff to Recreation Water Illnesses (RWIs), which can damage your facility’s reputation or shut down your facility…
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Is a Chemical-Free Pool Possible?
Everyone loves the idea of a chemical-free pool. After all, swimming in chemicals does not sound like the best way to spend a summer day. When a homeowner fantasizes about having a pool in their yard they are usually picturing clear, fresh water that they can dive into without worrying about the long-term health impacts…
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World Cancer Day: Treating Lymphedema With Hydrotherapy
Today is World Cancer Day, and with millions affected by cancer every year, it is likely we all know someone who has suffered either directly or indirectly from it. Fortunately, we live in a time where cancer treatment is constantly improving, and we are better equipped than ever to deal with it. However, sometimes complications…