Blog

All Blog Posts

6 Ways to Stretch Chlorine

6 Ways to Stretch Chlorine Terry Arko Dec 1, 2022 Persistent shortages and price increases of chlorine products have caused pros and consumers alike to sharpen their pencils and expand beyond typical pool treatments. Much of this has led to looking towards alternatives and devices, such as saltwater generators and the addition of secondary sanitizers, […]

Read More

Pros Talk Waterproofing Pools and Spas

Pros Talk Waterproofing Pools and Spas

Pros Talk Waterproofing Pools and Spas With ever more complicated pools and spas, waterproofing continues to confound By Rebecca Robledo AQUATIC TECHNOLOGY POOL & SPA It may be an exaggeration to refer to waterproofing failures as “nightmares.” But sometimes it’s barely a stretch. Consultants get to hear the horror stories. Designer and consultant David Peterson spoke […]

Read More

Salt Chlorine Generators

Salt Chlorine Generators

by PHTA Recreational Water Quality Committee The purpose of this article is to provide a basic explanation of how electrolytic chlorine generators (ECGs) work. Electrolytic chlorine generators are sold for the treatment of swimming pools. SUMMARY OF CHARACTERISTICS – Often referred to as electrolytic chlorine generators, electronic chlorine generators, saltwater chlorinators or saltwater generators (SWG) […]

Read More

Pool Supply Shortages Are Real

Pool Supply Shortages Are Real

Ongoing shortages continue to beleaguer the pool construction and pool service industry Pool supply shortages continue to create real problems for the industry as we move further along into the 2021 pool season. One unexpected side effect to the Covid-19 pandemic last year was a renewed interest in swimming pools. For the first time ever, […]

Read More