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Lauren Broom
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Lauren BroomSkimmer Verified Partner
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Time to renew my NPC start up technician certification. You should check it out as well.

What I am working on today. Time to renew this awesome class!!

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DavidSPL
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DavidSPLSkimmer Verified Partner
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Using Chlorine Enhancers to Save $$$ on Your Pool Route
Using Chlorine Enhancers to Save $$$ on Your Pool Route

Phosphate Remover and Enzyme Combo Product:Natural Chemistry Perfect Weekly & Pool Perfect & Phosfree are two such products. Allows chlorine to be more effective. Removes one food source for algae.Mineral Technologies:PoolRx+ NSF 50 approved EPA registered algaecide Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate: 86.85% Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate: 1.51% Silver Nitrate: 0.40% Chelated – suspended and won't drop out of solution It prevents microalgae and algae of all types.  Reduces chemical use by up to 70%Borates: It's not algaecide, but it is algae stat.Algae Growth Inhibition: Borates act as a biostatic agent, meaning they don't kill algae directly but inhibit its growth. They achieve this by affecting the enzymes inside algae cells, disrupting their ability to perform photosynthesis effectively. Check out my video on Using Chlorine Enhancers 

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Justine
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JustineThe Pool Deck Community Team
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This May share free water safety resources with your customers
This May share free water safety resources with your customers

Water safety is a crucial year-round commitment, but as you all know, spending more time near and in the water becomes a top priority as we all gear up for some summer fun! To ensure your customers are well-informed about safe practices and procedures for their swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, here are some websites that have compiled free resources and brochures for you to download and forward, or even order hard copies you can drop off at your next service:National Water Safety Month Coalition: This is a trusted source for comprehensive resources covering all aspects of pool and hot tub safety. Colin's Hope: An organization dedicated to preventing childhood drownings, providing valuable materials and insights for safer aquatic experiences.If you've previously shared water safety resources with your customers, we'd love to hear about how you did it and any feedback you received. 

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