Believe it or not, there seems to be a stigma about servicing commercial swimming pools. Pool service companies want to stick to just residential pool service routes because they are “easier”. Commercial pools require all the same things you do on your residential pools. The pool walls need to be brushed. The water needs to be netted. You need to vacuum. You need to make sure the equipment is in...

Taking care of commercial pool facilities is not an easy task. As commercial pool operators, we have a lot of responsibilities on our shoulders. Making sure equipment is working properly and fixing it or replacing it if it were to have issues. This also includes cleaning and backwashing our filters. And what about safety equipment like ADA chair lifts, securing handrails and making sure you have...

As commercial pool operators, we have to do a lot of things to not only maintain our bodies of water, but do it according to our State’s regulations. Keeping the water clean is just not enough. Safety is, and always should be, our number one concern. Things that pertain to safety are water cleanliness, secure and safe handrails and steps, a safe surface and intact mastic. Compliant and functional...

Pool water testing is a vital process when it comes to keeping pools functioning and safe. Testing recording results into a pool log is not only smart and responsible, but is also required by state health departments. Something pool operators must keep in mind is that the type of testing kit used can make a significant difference in testing results and ease of pool maintenance, and is therefore a...

As commercial swimming pool operators, we have certain job requirements to keep our bodies of water functioning and safe. This includes things such as ensuring the equipment is running properly, keeping safety equipment in good repair, testing the water, and making the necessary dosing instructions. We have to log our water test findings. The most important thing we have to do is Expect the...

Safety is our number one priority when it comes to caring for, and maintaining, commercial bodies of water. At least, it should be. Having the proper safety precautions in place help protect the bathers and the staff. We need to make sure we have all the proper safety equipment such as shepherd's hooks, ADA chair lifts, secure handrails and even trained lifeguards where applicable. Besides...

When one has chosen the career of taking care of commercial bodies of water, we have a lot to be aware of and to take care of. We have to maintain the vessel itself. We have to make sure the equipment is in good repair and functioning properly. We have to make sure all safety features are in place and in good working order. We have to clean the water. We have to balance the water’s chemistry. We...

It’s the off season, so indoor pools are all the rage right now. Hot tubs can be used indoors or outdoors. Due to their warm temperatures, they tend to get used all year long. We have many things on our checklist when taking care of an indoor pool or an indoor or outdoor hot tub. We have to maintain the equipment. We have to ensure safety signs and equipment are in place. We have to clean the...

It’s once again indoor pool season. We may be out of the woods and into a building, but that doesn’t mean we, as pool operators, have any less to do! We still have some of the same worries as caring for an outdoor body of water such as maintaining the equipment, keeping safety equipment up to regulations, cleaning the pool and proper water testing and balance. Proper water chemistry is important...

It’s indoor pool season! As pool operators, we have a lot to worry about. Some stuff is the same for outdoor pools such as making sure the equipment is functioning properly, making sure all safety equipment is in good operating shape, cleaning the pool, and proper water chemistry. One additional thing we have to worry about is the air quality. Say what? Why would we have to worry about the air...