Author: Lauren McNitt
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Final day to post comments on the MAHC proposed changes
Today is the final day to post comments on the proposed changes to the Model Aquatic Health Code. The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code had extended the comments and voting period for the proposed changes following requests from members for additional time to provide comments. In early October, industry professionals gathered in Scottsdale,…
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Pools and the California drought: A quick look at the numbers
There’s no doubt the California drought has affected the pool industry, but are media reports that Californians are filling in their pools en masse accurate? Despite the drought, a recent Metrostudy report shows pool construction in California rose from 6,070 permits pulled in 2013 to 7,669 permits pulled in 2014 — a 26.3 percent increase.…
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Three things to know about hot tub chemicals
It’s that time of year again. The leaves have fallen, the temperature has cooled, and snow is falling. As a skier, one of my favorite ways to après is heading to the hot tub. Often, after about 15 minutes, I start thinking about how that chemical-filled steam is going to affect my lungs on the slopes…
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Denver Business Journal: Clear Comfort Startup of the Year Finalist
Last night, Clear Comfort was announced as one of three finalists for the Colorado Technology Association Startup of the Year APEX Award. Here is an excerpt from the Denver Business Journal on Clear Comfort’s nomination: When a colleague at Colorado Cleantech mentioned the possibility of adapting industrial water treatment technology to the swimming pool market, Steve Berens was…
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Why poor pool air quality is a big deal
Last weekend, I walked into an aquatics facility with an indoor pool and was greeted by the heavy smell of chlorine in the air. This facility uses a salt pool system, and the chlorine smell (yes, salt pools are chlorinated) permeated beyond the pool room to the offices and shop attached. Chlorine has been the…
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Join Clear Comfort at the Pool Spa Patio Expo
Will you be in Las Vegas for the Pool Spa Patio Expo? As one of the biggest events of the year, we want to be sure to connect with you. Come by booth 4551 to learn about our show special — you won’t be let down! We’ll also be giving out super soft Clear Comfort…
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Comparing pool water treatment methods: UV, ozone & ionizers
A comparison of UV, ozone, ionizers, and hydroxyl-based advanced oxidation pool water treatment systems for residential or commercial pools.