Pool Magazine – Volume 6, Issue 3

Articles In This Issue:

• A New Era at POOLCORP
  President and CEO John Watwood shares his vision for POOLCORP, focusing on customer relationships, industry challenges, and getting back to the fundamentals.

• Pool Builders Adapt as Opportunities Shift Toward Renovation & Upgrades
  As new pool construction slows, builders are finding fresh opportunities in remodeling, modernization, and the growing installed base of swimming pools.

• Anatomy of a Botched Remodel: What Sank the Reflecting Pool Restoration?
  An investigative look at the costly failures behind the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool restoration and the lessons pool professionals can learn.

• What’s Hiding Beneath the Surface: Artificial Rock Features
  Artificial waterfalls, grottoes, and slides can hide serious structural dangers. We examine what happens when rockwork goes wrong.

• The Hidden Savings of Off-Season Pool Remodeling
  Why waiting until spring to renovate could cost homeowners more money, longer delays, and valuable swimming time.

• AquaLink EDGE & trackr iO Signal a New Direction for Automation
  Jandy’s next-generation automation technology promises smarter equipment connectivity, improved diagnostics, and new possibilities for pool service professionals.

• WYBOT Pushes Robotic Pool Cleaning Toward More Autonomy
  With solar charging, self-docking, and self-emptying technology, WYBOT is pushing robotic pool cleaners closer to truly hands-free operation.

• Unboxing iGarden’s K Series: What We Learned After Months of Testing
  We put iGarden’s cordless robotic cleaner through months of real-world use to see how it handles everyday debris, challenging pool shapes, and homeowner expectations.

• Putting Nano-Set to the Test: What Plasterers Are Seeing in the Field
  Experienced pool plasterers share how a new admixture is improving workability, reducing callbacks, and simplifying pool startups.

• Sacred Geometry: Where Architecture, Mathematics, and Mosaics Collide
  An extraordinary luxury pool by Mosaicist transforms mathematical precision and intricate glass mosaics into a breathtaking three-dimensional optical illusion.

• Beyond the Hot Tub: Designing the Backyard Wellness Experience
  From hydrotherapy and swim spas to saunas and cold plunges, homeowners are reimagining their backyards as personal wellness retreats.

• Ready When You Are: The Changing Role of Automatic Covers
  Automatic pool covers are evolving beyond convenience, helping homeowners improve safety, conserve energy, and reduce maintenance costs.

• Hayward Bets Big on OmniX Decentralized Automation
  Hayward is rethinking traditional pool automation by building smart technology directly into equipment, making connected pools easier to upgrade and operate.

• The Pool Pro’s Sidekick in Algae Prevention: Robotic Cleaners
  Why robotic cleaners are becoming an important tool in algae prevention, helping service professionals improve cleaning consistency and efficiency.

• How Jobber Is Helping Pool Pros Build Smarter, More Profitable Pool Companies
  As Jobber surpasses 100,000 customers, we explore how pool service businesses are using software, automation, and better data to grow profitably.

• Hidden Hazards: Wildlife Risks Pool Techs Face on the Job
  From rattlesnakes and venomous spiders to aggressive dogs, we examine the unexpected dangers pool technicians encounter in backyards.

• Extending the Season With a Radiant Heated Pool Deck
  An innovative hydronic heating project demonstrates how radiant-heated decks can keep luxury pools and outdoor living spaces accessible year-round.

• Sand Pearl Brings a Softer Approach to Luxury Glass Pool Tile
  AquaBlu Mosaics introduces a sophisticated collection that uses subtle patterns, iridescent finishes, and changing light to redefine luxury pool tile.

• What’s Hot & Trending: Fire Pits & Fire Tables
  From oversized fire tables and wood-grain concrete to integrated LED lighting, discover the latest trends heating up outdoor living design.