| August 26, 2010 |
| Green Pieces |
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Although nearly a half-century old, the green movement (or its sister cause, energy conservation) has only recently reached the point where it's a major driver of product development, sales and legislation.
Builders are still in different stages of acceptance. Some have been pushing green pool design for a long time under the guise of energy savings, while others have begun adopting measures such as variable-speed pumps and oversize filters as these have become popular. |
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| Industry Reacts To WSJ Piece |
| A Wall Street Journal article about the costs associated with owning a swimming pool has drawn the ire of some industry insiders who view the article as inaccurate and even damaging. "Taking a Bath on Your Pool," which ran on the paper's Website Aug. 11, featured quotes from a Pittsburgh financial advisor, who called pools "a big liability" and an advisor in Seattle who said that people tend to underestimate the long-term costs of pool ownership. |
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| ICC, APSP Collaborate On New Pool, Hot Tub Code |
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The International Code Council and the APSP announced that they will work together on a comprehensive pool and hot tub code set for release in 2012. The new code will encompass the most-current thinking on safety, energy efficiency and best practices. It will be the only code that addresses all types of public and residential pools and hot tubs, as well as aquatic recreation facilities. |
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| WAHC Art Exhibit Deadline Extended |
The NSPF has extended its deadline for art entries in the Aquatic Art Exhibit to Sept. 15.
Here's your chance to shine and create art with an aquatic theme for the 2010 World Aquatic Health Conference. WAHC is accepting 2-D work in all medias, no larger than 36 by 36 inches for a juried three-day exhibit. |
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| Call For Entries to the 2011 AQUA Choice Awards |
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Pool builders are now submitting entries for the 2011 AQUA Choice Awards, an annual competition that recognizes the most beautiful, challenging and intriguing pool projects. A panel of industry experts will judge entries, and winners will be showcased in AQUA Magazine and presented in a gallery on the AQUA Website. Entry deadline is Oct. 1. For more information go to www.aquamagazine.com or call Scott Webb 800/7228764 ext. 124. |
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| Go Digital With AQUA |
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Go digital with AQUA and view current and past issues online at www.aquamagazine.com/digitalissue/. Interactive pages and a table of contents allow you to jump to the article of your choice, e-mail articles along to friends and co-workers and so much more.
Want to know what's happening in the world of gazebos/spa enclosures, pool finishes, filter media, winterizing products, artificial rock and water testing? Be sure to check out the August issue. | | |
