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NEWS FLASH: SMUD to reduce variable speed pool pump rebate from $350 to $250 effective September 1, 2018

NEWS FLASH: SMUD to reduce variable speed pool pump rebate from $350 to $250 effective September 1, 2018

July 30, 2018

I just found out SMUD is reducing their variable speed pool rebate from $350 to $250 on September 1. I […]

Contractors State License Board “Pool Rules”

Contractors State License Board “Pool Rules”

January 15, 2018

Reprinted from CSLB:  The “Pool Rules” Say Energy Efficiency is a Must Contractors should know about requirements for residential pool pumps […]

PG&E ends pool pump rebate program December 31, 2017

PG&E ends pool pump rebate program December 31, 2017

December 6, 2017

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2018, PG&E is no longer offering a $100 rebate to consumers for variable speed pump installation due to an […]

Pool Bicarb Startup Example

Pool Bicarb Startup Example

November 23, 2017

(reprinted with approval from the OnBalance) A Bicarb Startup Example An Interesting Example: This pool/spa combo, featuring black plaster, was […]

Mechanics of the Pool Bicarb Startup

Mechanics of the Pool Bicarb Startup

(reprinted with approval from OnBalance) The onBalance BiCarb Method of Starting Up New Plaster Pools With More Durable Surfaces and Without Plaster Dust […]

The Bicarb Pool Start-up

The Bicarb Pool Start-up

(reprinted with approval from the OnBalance) The beginning of the Bicarb Startup: In 1974, Kim Skinner (a member of the […]

5 Reasons String Lights over your Swimming Pool are a Bad Idea

5 Reasons String Lights over your Swimming Pool are a Bad Idea

June 21, 2017

If you have a pool, you probably love the idea of having pool parties or enjoying a swim with family […]

SMUD pool pump rebate increased to $350 on January 3, 2017

SMUD pool pump rebate increased to $350 on January 3, 2017

December 15, 2016

NEWS FLASH: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has increased its pool pump homeowner rebate to $350. Effective January 3, 2017 […]

Swimming Pool Service Position

Swimming Pool Service Position

March 30, 2016

Have you considered a job in the swimming pool service industry? Pool Service employment is a wonderful life. You work […]

Pool Service Techs: Don’t Get Conned (about bad plaster)

Pool Service Techs: Don’t Get Conned (about bad plaster)

October 21, 2015

Written and Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: Imagine, service techs: from day one, you maintain the pool […]

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