Maintenance - Service

Looking for a new filtration system? Take a look at these selections.

​Why do pools with black or blue plaster sometimes lose their color?

Leaks happen. Here, specialists in the field explain the detective work that goes into leak detection.

The simple, "Why didn't I think of that?" tricks that will make service work easier.

The most common issues with automatic pool cleaners and how to fix them.

In three crucial markets — California, Arizona and Texas — drought conditions have reached a new level of urgency. Industry professionals need to consider the effect different filtration methods have on pool water usage.

A mistake in your wiring can be costly — prevent hazards by following this advice.

Phosphate removers are increasingly popular as a way to fight algae. But how do they work, exactly?

Accurate water testing is one of the cornerstones of effective pool and spa service. Need a refresher? Here's a guide to keeping your tests as accurate as possible.

A service pro explains how he gets more customers on thevariable-speed bandwagon.

Automatic pool cleaners save precious time on the job — time that can be sent making more money.

Gas-fired pool heaters have come a long way, making them easier than ever to sell and install.

APSP's Rich Gottwald explains why the millennial generation holds a lot of promise for the pool and spa industry.

The top concern for pool service companies? Finding and keeping talented staff members. Here, Dan Lenz, vice president of All Seasons Pools & Spas in Orland Park, Ill., shares how his incentive system keeps his staff motivated and turnover low.

With the drought ravaging the Southwest, it's costlier than ever for pool owners to drain and fill their pools. We take a closer look at the practice and one product that claims to help.

Choosing the right filter is all about matching the correct product to a given application.

For a smooth winterizing season, keep this philosophy in mind.

This pump retrofit combines technologies to powerful effect.

Builder and water quality advocate Steve Kenny is goin' mobile with a truck-mounted advanced water treatment that comes to the pool.

Two new companies, pHin and Sutro, have created a business model that uses the Internet to offer remote pool water service.

Market-wise, how is sand holding up compared to D.E. and cartridge?

Your service route provides opportunities for informal product demos that can result in extra APC sales.

In some parts of the world, thick, welded liners have become a popular renovation technique as well as a surface option for new construction.

There's a powerful argument to be made for rethinking one of the most fundamental aspects of water treatment: the relationship between chlorine and cyanuric acid.

The key to taking advantage of this growing pool care technology is understanding how it works.

An exploration of the Langelier Saturation Index and what it means for water balance.

Despite the expense, a TEFC pump is, for many climes, the ideal choice for the backyard.

For busy homeowners and pool and spa servicers alike, pre-packed chemical “pods” might be the wave of the future.

We take an in-depth look at UV, from common misconceptions and maintenance to choosing the correct unit for an application.

To ensure a long life for your suction-driven automatic pool cleaners, keep these tips in mind.