Water quality testing blog

With Labor Day approaching it signals the end of the summer pool season and pool owners dealing with water problems due to high temperatures. Pools are also at a higher risk this time of year due to algae.  Algae growth is a pool hazard in many ways.  Algae are a slip and fall hazard and [...]

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We found this story interesting and wanted to pass it along to our readers. Ready Made magazine did a story about converting old dumpsters into swimming pools for urban areas. The idea was started by a company called Macro-Sea.

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The readers of the leading consumer and business trade magazine, Pool & Spa News, selected the eXact® Micro 7+ photometer as one of “The Top 50 Products of 2009.” The annual reader’s choice award recognized the eXact® Micro 7+ for its accurate and reliable on-site water testing results. It’s an honor to be recognized by the [...]

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Community pools and playgrounds are part of America’s infrastructure and deserving of federal stimulus funding.

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We are now a proud associate member of the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association. With more than 3600 members nationwide, the IPSSA exists for the mutual professional benefit and growth of its members and the continued improvement of the pool and spa industry. IPSSA members service chemical water treatments, pool and spa vacuuming and equipment [...]

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Pool Chlorination Facts by Robert W. Lowry is a technical and practical reference for aquatic professionals for using chlorine in swimming pools. We’ve read hundreds of books on pool chemicals and this is the best resource available. We are selling Mr. Lowry’s book on our website and highly recommend it.

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Canadian Pool and Spa Marketing magazine’s December issue showcases our new eXact Micro 7+ advanced photometer system. The feature article on page 110 is titled “Water Testing Devices go Digital.” The complete article is online in an interesting magazine format.

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A new method using a water proof meter with built in photo cell and reagent delivery device (test strips) was presented at the 5th Annual World Aquatic Health™ Conference in Colorado Springs October 17th.   Our president and founder, Ivars Jaunakais traveled to Colorado last week. He presented a new method for pool water testing [...]

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Ken Christensen, the author of the new book I love my pool  mentions our Pool Check test strips in an interview with the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentintal. Ken has great tips on pool testing and maintenance for homeowners wanting to save time and money.

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The temperatures have gotten a lot warmer in the past few weeks and swimming pool operators now must meet the public’s demand for a place to ‘cool off’. Swimming pool season has arrived! Problem: Some pools just don’t pass muster. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s the right season to take a dip in the neighborhood pool, [...]

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