Pool Plaster Spalling – Improper Installation or Poor Water Chemistry?
By Doug Cook on January 31, 2014
Pool plaster is made up of cement, sand and water. It is commonly troweled onto a concrete pool shell in 3 to 5 separate...
Revised MAHC Modules Posted: Disinfection & Water Quality, Regulatory
By Carl Nylander on January 29, 2014
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent this bulletin on 1/24/2014 Thank you for your interest in the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC),...
2014 Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook Released
By Tom Lachocki on December 5, 2013
The 2014 edition of the Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook, published by non-profit National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®), is now available and includes important...
Pool Covers: Helping You Prepare for Energy Savings
By Matt Reynolds on November 20, 2013
Winter is fast approaching and as daily temperatures decrease, heating costs increase. Whether you have an indoor aquatic facility or a year-round outdoor swimming...
MAHC Recirculation Systems and Filtration
By Carl Nylander on September 19, 2013
CDC posts the Model Aquatic Health Code’s module for Recirculation Systems and Filtration for public comment with a closing date of October 9, 2013....
Music Videos: Swimmer Re-mix!
By Kevin Post on July 22, 2013
For years musicians have been featuring pools as center pieces for their music videos. The problem is that swimming hasn't been the focus, it's...
NSF and UV – Changes throught the years
By John Psaroudis on June 17, 2013
NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) was founded in 1944 to standardize sanitation and food safety requirements. Today, it has evolved into an accredited, independent third...
Do You need a CPO®?
By Kate Cunha on June 3, 2013
When I joined TMI, I had never heard of a Certified Pool Operator (CPO®). I had no idea they existed. People really undertake training...
PPG Commodity Chemicals Business Merger
By Doug Cook on February 24, 2013
Effective January 28th, 2013, PPG Industries, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA) manufacturer of the Accu-Tab® Chlorination Systems separated from its commodity chemicals business which was then...
The MAHC: Evolution or Revolution for the Future?
By Tom Lachocki on December 17, 2012
I heard a thought leader, a friend, take issue with adoption of the CDC Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) since it’s being positioned as...