October 22nd Weekly Flash Briefing: Swimming Pools, Industry News, Business & Culture
Blue Square Manufacturing
Blue Square lights provide incredible brilliance in illumination while being one of the easiest light installations on the market today. All this with the most competitive pricing options available. Provide your customers with the best quality product, while saving money on both product cost and labor.
Typically, Pool Companies send out 2 technicians for a light installation, because pulling the cord is so labor intensive. Pool Companies have said they allocate 4 hours of time to a light installation because of this.
They now send out 1 technician to each Blue Square light job and only allocate 1 hour of time for the light installation. The process is easy
Cut out the existing light
Test Continuity
Convert to Low Voltage
Install the Plug Kit
Plug in the Light
This allows your technicians to get more jobs completed on any given day simply by removing the need to pull a light cord.
Clear Comfort
Clear Comfort is the leading AOP pool treatment system that delivers the easiest way to get the best, healthiest and freshest water with drinking-water chlorine levels or less. In the chlorine crisis we’re in, this system is going to be more necessary now than ever before.
Natural Chemistry
Natural Chemistry offers a complete line of Specialty Chemicals designed for the pool professional.
Free training is available online. You can visit www.ncprotraining.com. This is a free virtual learning portal where you and your techs can log in anytime they want to learn about Basic Water Chemistry, LSI, Program Efficiencies, Stain and Scale Identification and Removal and Specialty Solutions.
To learn more about the complete line from Natural Chemistry, you can contact AJ Grucky from Blake Sales.
Taylor Technologies
Taylor Technologies. Makers of the industy’s leading test kits for pool professionals, Taylor Technologies now has a complete line of test strips with the pool professional in mind.
If you’re a test strip user, consider using a test strip manufactured by the only company that specializes in making testing solutions for swimming pool and industrial water applications.
Ask for the Taylor 5-Way and 7-Way Test Strips at your closest distributor.
Pool Brain
Are you ready for the 2023 PSP/EXPO in Las Vegas next month?! The Pool Brain team is excited to meet you at booth #7770 and get your feedback on the latest features and enhancements. Get a free expo pass using promo code POOLBR1256
Moasure ONE
Moasure ONE is a motion-based measuring device, making difficult measuring easy. Moasure ONE's cutting-edge 3D measurement device is revolutionizing the pool and deck industry. The Moasure team will be exhibiting at Pools, Spas, Patio & Deck Expo in Las Vagas on November 13th-15. See how Moasure ONE can accurately measure pools, decks, and spa areas in seconds, eliminating the need for traditional error-prone measuring tools. Industry professionals are excited about the potential for faster, more accurate measurements, saving time and reducing errors. Visit Moasure at booth #15530 to experience the future of measurements in the pool, spa, patio and deck industries.
Raypak
Raypak will be attending the World Waterpark Association Symposium & Tradeshow this Wednesday 10/25 & Thursday 10/26 at the New Orleans Enest N. Morial Convention Center. You can visit them at booth number 1124
PHTA
PHTA has released some very valuable reports
The first report is the PHTA Market Report: The PHTA Market Report provides a valuable analysis of the current and historical state of the residential inground and aboveground pool and hot tub segments outlined in terms of product sales, ownership characteristics, geographic patterns, aftermarket sales, and more.
The second one is the Business Operations Survey Report: The 2023 Business Operations Report presents a detailed analysis of key operating data of PHTA’s members, including builders, service companies, maintenance companies, retailers, and spa retailers. Based on confidential surveys completed by 232 members in early 2023, the Report examines changing trends in business operations.
Bullfrog Spas
Bullfrog spas latest model is the S200 and this versatile swim spa offers an attractive mix of functional, fun, and aesthetically appealing features, and is equipped with the one-of-a-kind JetPak Therapy System. Enjoy multi-level therapy seats, ergonomic headrests, and leg and foot therapy, or take advantage of unlimited options for fitness and water play. The functional layout appeals to families, those looking for premium therapy, and fitness enthusiasts alike, all packaged into one truly remarkable spa.
Breeo
X SERIES SMOKELESS FIRE PIT:
The X Series from Breeo elevates your fire pit experience, top to bottom. Eliminating the frustration of traditional fires with their excessive smoke, your X Series provides a smokeless centerpiece you can gather around that is also the foundation of the Breeo live-fire cooking ecosystem of products.
Whether you want to cook a live fire feast, or spend the night relaxing without smoke, the Breeo X series offers options in size and compatibility to be the anchor of any backyard space.
Pool Industry Podcasts
Pool Chasers: EP262 - Build Series: Part 01: New Clients, Existing Clients, and Setting Expectations with Ben Lasseter of Design Ecology
Our next podcast episode is with Steve Jones. Steve is the Senior Product Manager for Fluidra and had a great conversation discussing Jandy’s new pump lineup and the Speedset Controller.
Pool Magazine:
The Outside in Approach to Pool & Outdoor Living Design with Kirk Bianchi
A Finger on The Pulse of the Pool Industry with Bob Mellon of Signature Pools & Spas
One on One with Andy Kaner of Aquatic Consultants, INC.
Talking Pools: Nerd Alert: Revealing Hidden Pool Chemistry Reactions, Terrifying Movie Sneak Peek, & Autism Insights
Rule Your Pool by Orenda: Commercial Swimming Pools w/ Dennis Ingram
Pool Guy Podcast Show:
Do VS Pool Pumps Really Save You Money
Would I recommend the Aquastar Pipeline Filter
Planning to Fail in Your Service Business
Some Smart Marketing Tips to Grow Your Pool Service
Negatives of the Pool Service Industry
Pool Nation: EP165 - David Jones Hayward National Training Manager & Pool Nation Boot Camp Automation Trainer
Poolside Perspectives Podcast: EP02 - Homeowners Prep for 1st Appointment with Pool & Outdoor Living Designer
Quote of the Week:
“You never know who’s swimming naked until the tide goes out.” Warren Buffett
Book of the Week:
Pools in Culture
My eyes and ears constantly gravitate to anything swimming pools. So when Joe Rogan starts talking about pools with his guests you better believe we will catch it. Heres an awesome clip from episode 1965 with David Choe
