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Despite some of the driest weather on the planet, Israel has become a “water superpower.” The desert nation has for decades led the world in water conservation, infrastructure and resource development – lessons that could potentially have a significant impact in other drought-stricken regions.
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There’s no limit to the cost of renovating severely cracked pools. Ontario Pool Coatings recently turned to PVC membranes as a way to control those costs and most important, provide a reliable watertight renovation solution. As company president, Darren Borland, explains, the move into membranes has proved a perfect fit.
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Are dark clouds gathering on the economic horizon? Many people think so, and are feeling that way with growing frequency and deepening levels of concern. As Eric Herman points out, based on past experience in periods of looming financial strife, this is the time to plan for a changing business landscape.
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The watershaping industry will gather at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the International Pool | Spa | Patio and Deck Expo, Nov. 12-17. Watershape University will be on hand to elevate industry professionals with its unique brand of topflight education.
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Renovating pools that were built in decades past often means dealing with structures, materials and mechanical systems that were installed before the industry had fully developed its technical understanding and construction standards. Here, JC Escudero describes one such renovation project in which he brought a “lagoon pool” into the modern era – all with his distinct design flair.
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Photographer Jimi Smith has taken stunning photos of more than two thousand residential swimming pools, along the way building a strong reputation as the industry’s go-to photographer. He’s made high art of his images, capturing the beauty of pools using his gifted eye and modern photographic technology.
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Aquascape (St. Charles, IL) offers the 4-Outlet Pond Aeration Kit for oxygenating ponds, and enhancing water quality. The quiet and energy-efficient design of the kit comes with winter-resistant airline, preassembled check valves, and four weighted air stones that disperse oxygen throughout the pond, supporting biological balance and health. Learn more here.
Pentair (Minneapolis, MN) makes MicroBrite Color and White LED Lights. For new pool and spa designs, their compact size adds dynamic lighting in tight places. The 12V LED plastic lights are only 3.5 inches long, fit into narrow walls and tight spaces and require no niche. Learn more here.
All great watershape projects begin with a design that suits the client’s desires, needs and budgets, while at the same time harmonizing with the surrounding landscape and architecture. Watershape University is focusing on the power of design with three essential courses at this year’s, International Pool | Spa | Patio and Deck Expo.
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In the July 14 WaterShapes issue regarding pool startups, Jerry Wallace pointed out that fill or tap water needs to be specially balanced before filling new plaster pools. This article from onBalance LLC follows up on Wallace’s comments with some useful added perspective, and detail regarding common start-up issues, such as preventing plaster dust.
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