Swimming Pool Expert Witness

Paolo Benedetti is the President of Aquatic Technology and better known on social media as the "Swimming Pool Expert Witness". Paolo is an instructor at Watershape University and has authored a myriad of articles on the finer points of pool construction and design. He is a pioneer in the field of aquatic design, constantly pushing the envelope, creating a number of firsts that spawned new trends in the industry.

Op Editorials1 week ago

Hair Entanglement in Pools, Are Current Standards Adequate?

When discussing hair entanglement in the pool and how to prevent these types of incidents from occurring, we have to look at a few things. The...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti2 months ago

Utilizing Drainage Mats In Pool Construction

Retaining walls, raised pool bond beams and pools with adjacent upslopes all require drainage behind them. But it is impossible to install drainage rock up the...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti3 months ago

Indoor Pools & Water Vapor, What You Need To Know

Indoor pools are very unique. The water vapor escaping from the pool is trapped in the building envelope. These vapors are potentially corrosive, as they contain...
Op Editorials4 months ago

Flawed By Design – Skimmer Lids, Drain Covers, & Fittings

With the ready availability of colored pool fittings, there is no excuse for using mismatched skimmers, drain covers, wall fittings or plastic lids. Concealing these “architectural...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti6 months ago

10 Steps To Avoid Irregular Pool Plaster

The cause of irregular plaster hydration and streaking can be prevented with a little forward thinking. 1. Prepare the shell for plaster a few days in...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti6 months ago

12 Reasons To Use An Electronic Auto-Fill on Swimming Pools

Electronic auto-fills are slightly more expensive, but they offer important features required by edge vessels. They are far superior to float or bobber auto-fills for a...
Swimming Pool Expert Witness - Paolo Benedetti6 months ago

Force Majeure – When It’s Time To Change The Terms of a Pool Contract

Many pool contractors are currently “underwater” on projects that they sold month in advance of starting work. COVID related price increases, labor shortages and supply chain...
Op Editorials8 months ago

Every Vessel Should Be Pressure Tested – Period.

To ensure that there are no leaks, every penetration that enters a vessel should be pressure tested. This includes all parts of the circulation system and...
Op Editorials9 months ago

Shooting Shotcrete? Keep Your Hand Off The Nozzle

It's important to understand why nozzle manipulation is a poor practice...
Op Editorials9 months ago

Keeping Pool Contractors Out Of The Courtroom

Stay out of the courtroom by knowing what NOT to say...

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