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Are Pool And Spa Main Drains Safe?

There is a lot of information circulating on the internet surrounding the topic of main drains that are found in most all pools and spas. There is also a lot of information on the internet surrounding the dangers of main drains being used. Finally, there is unending amounts of misinformation on the internet surrounding the dangers and operation of a pool or spa main drain. This article seeks to do address the following information surrounding Main Drains...

April 23, 2019
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Can I Convert My Swimming Pool To A Saltwater Pool?

This is a question I’m often asked in my C.P.O. classes. The simple answer is, yes. Saltwater pools have been part of our industry for quite some time and there are some benefits to installing a salt water system on your commercial swimming pool. There are also some drawbacks. In this article we will go over everything you need to know about saltwater conversions.

April 19, 2019
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NSPF and APSP Merge?

You may have heard talk around the water cooler, or in our case, the pool heater, that The National Swimming Pool Foundation and The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals has merged and that is correct. As of April 1st, 2019, The two organizations have indeed joined forces. The merging of the two groups has created what is now known as The Pool And Hot Tub Alliance, or PHTA.

April 17, 2019
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How Many Gallons Of Water Are In My Swimming Pool Or Spa?

Knowing how many gallons of water you have in your pool and spa is one of the foundational pieces of the puzzle in running your aquatic facility or backyard pool in a safe and healthy way. Even though knowing your pool and spa volumes crucial, it is truly an often overlooked component of operating your pool. Knowing pool and spa volume is crucial for the following reasons:

April 11, 2019
3 min read

How Do I Get A CPO License Best Top Affordable Highest Rated CPO Denver Certified Pool Operator Course Pool Class Colorado Pools CPO License

How do I get a CPO Certification?

Getting CPO Certified is actually quite easy if you're taking the course from the right teachers! The information can get technical at times, so it's important you select a class that knows how to make the information easy to understand. The Pool Training Academy has one of the highest pass-rates of any of the CPO schools in the USA - and our students emerge with not JUST a certification, but a true understanding of how their pools work, how to keep them running efficiently and safely, and most importantly - an education that can help them for years to come!

April 04, 2019
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