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Exciting 4 CPO classes going on this weekend and I am not teaching. I am actually hosting a fantasy football draft at my house this Saturday.Four of my awesome instructor teaching between in person in St. Petersburg FL with Bill Hamilton or 2 virtual CPO English classes with Stephen Ely and August A Ursin or Spanish virtual CPO class with Clemente Jesus Rivera!! I am thankful for all of my instructors. They are awesome! This class here is in Saint Petersburg going on right now in Florida taught by Billy Hamilton  with full brand new awesome class room thanks to AquaServ Pool Service and Bryan Lee Lulucki!! Beautiful!! 

Had a great conversation with Niki Acosta and Jack Nelson about the service index rate. Really valuable info for pool pros that gives a 10,000 ft overview of what companies are charging in a given market. Listen in on the discussion on the Pool Magazine podcast.

Hi all. Curious as to what some other pool pros are doing to combat this issue especially you pool pros in warmer Climents? Right now, we are aiming for about 5ppm in all of our accounts as well as keeping chlorinators with the appropriate number of tablets however, we are still getting calls from homeowners that they are experiencing signs of algae. I’ll further add that the chemistry is all with in tolerance levels including CYA. Do you guys just use an algaecide treatment when this happens that helps cure it and keeps it at bay during the summer months?  For those of you that use Pool RX how are you selling this to your customers? Do you just ask them to buy it or do you provide it? It's hard for us to mark up the cost of Pool RX when it can be purchased for less on Amazon then I can buy it from Pool Corp. I would like to implement it into our service but just want to know the best way how that is working for the consensus. 

 August Virtual CPO classes:08/03  Fusion08/17  Fusion08/17  Spanish Fusion08/17-08/18  Full 2 day Virtual CPO08/31  FusionCheck out full schedule here:Virtual CPO Class Schedule

August 17-18, 2024 (Sat. & Sun.)8:00 am to 5:00 pm each dayAt     Aqua Serv Pools Location         5150 66th St. N         St. Petersburg, FL 33709Cost $350/personRegister Here:   August 17-18, 2024 (Sat. & Sun.)- Full 2 Day In Person CPO (St. Petersburg, FL) - CPO Certifications, CPO Training, Pool Consulting, Residential Training, Homeowner Pool School (spacecoastpoolschool.com)

Do you think it is safe to store muriatic acid next to your liquid chlorine on your pool cart that hangs on the back of your truck or trailer like pic below?What could happen if they are rear ended?What about the license plate not visible? 

Pool pros!!If you are ready for an awesome class about workplace safety and want to pass that info to your employees then this course is for you!!https://www.spacecoastpoolschool.com/event/july-20th-july-27-2024-sat-sat-live-virtual-osha-10-class/

Gulf Coast Pros - and especially our friends in Houston! Some tips on maximizing your use of Skimmer in managing customer communications. be proactive - use broadcast emails to notify customers that their service will be rescheduled. Sample text: "Valued customer, We hope you are staying safe as Beryl approaches/touches down. If you can, do a sweep of your backyard and secure loose items, and keep potted plants far away from your pool. Be apprised we are likely to reschedule your service this week; you may not see your regular technician as we juggle routes to ensure we tend to everybody. If you have significant damage, do reach out to us immediately and we will address issues in the order of severity." How to here (Even if you lose power, you can still access our web app from a mobile device. It will be a little less UX friendly, but it works in a pinch!)  prepare your work orders; consider having post hurricane check-ups for customers with significant damage to assess issues; work

Hello, fellow pool professionals! My name is David Jones, and I am a Training Manager for Poolside Tech, the inventors of The Attendant—the most innovative automation system that offers you the freedom of choice with your pool equipment. If you have any questions about the system, please feel free to reach out. I am here to help! djones@poolsidetech.comhttps://poolside.tech/https://poolside.support/ 

https://www.spacecoastpoolschool.com/residential-advanced-water-chemistry-mini-course/ 

Upcoming virtual Certified Pool Operator CPO courses for July filling nowRegister now before the spots are gone!https://www.spacecoastpoolschool.com/100-online-cpo-class/  

How many people is an average sized dog equal to in a pool?I know the answer question is do you have a guess? Put in comments!!

Stories like this are a perfect opportunity for an industry marketing campaign to highlight the risks of the do-it-yourself approach and spotlight the technical proficiency of professionals in the pool service business!https://wegotthiscovered.com/social-media/girl-you-just-made-a-war-chemical-pool-cleaning-calamity-leads-to-the-creation-of-mustard-gas-in-womans-backyard/ 

Today I am Teaching Virtual Certified Pool Operator CPO course for 7 awesome students from the PSATC  pool apprenticeship program. Our fun review game for virtual CPO with PSATCWho Wants To Be A CPO?If you want your staff to have fun while learning in a virtual format from home! Next classes in July filling Register here https://www.spacecoastpoolschool.com/100-online-cpo-class/ 

Hi! I’m new to the POOLDECK and very excited to make some connections here! My name is Danielle Bahr. I am the owner/Director of SPPA- Swimming Pool Pro Alliance and Bahr Insurance Agency. I was born into the pool industry, as my parents own a highly successful pool business. My passion for the pool industry runs deep, ingrained in me from a young age through the experiences and values instilled by my family's business. I have been providing insurance coverage for pool professionals for over two decades, with a strong track record of ensuring their protection. Ten years ago, I initiated the SPPA program, a testament to my commitment to elevating standards within the industry and offering specialized insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of pool professionals. Through the SPPA program, we provide General Liability insurance customized specifically for pool professionals, safeguarding their business and livelihoods. The SPPA program offers three insurance coverage options desi

Hello everyone,   Welcome to The Pool Deck!  At Skimmer, our purpose is to empower pool and spa service professionals with a platform to build great l businesses. We began fulfilling this purpose by developing an all-in-one pool service management platform to simplify running your business, and from the feedback we've received, it seems to be working well.  As we continue to grow, we've heard from our customers that they would like more opportunities to learn and collaborate with other Skimmer users and our team of experts. So, we started working on creating a community space where everyone can come together to share experiences and knowledge. We understand the importance of having a safe space to ask questions to learn together.  But our purpose for The Pool Deck community goes beyond becoming a Skimmer super user. We have partnered with professionals to contribute in areas essential for helping you grow your business and achieve your goals. These experts will cover marketing, finance

The latest VacDaddy 2.0 version is here. It’s tough to place this in any one category. It has the power of a vacuum system but the capacity of a suction cleaner canister (internal debris bags). It doesn’t use a battery but plugs in. It vacuums a pool like a vacuum connected to the skimmer but rides on your pole with no hoses. It’s the Duck-Billed platypus of pool tools!  However, the Vacuum to Waste (V2W) adapter and the shallow water adapter make this a versatile machine.  

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