WaterShapes

Hayward Celebrates 100 Years with Watershape University Atlantic City Presentation
2025 marks a century of making swimming equipment for Hayward Pool Products. In celebration, and recognizing the intricate artistry and technical skill required to build pools that endure and delight, Watershape University (WU) and Hayward Pool Products are offering a special presentation of Essential Pool Construction at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City.  ...
Voices of Vision
It’s hard to say goodbye. That’s been especially true this past year as the watershaping world bid final farewells to a remarkable group of industry leaders whose influence will no doubt live on. Their WaterShapes contributions featured here, we honor their lives and contributions with our hearts and sights set on tomorrow.    ...
Swimming in Gravy
Kevin Cobabe knows how to enjoy the good life. Among his favorite indulgences, gravy stands alone. A self-described gravy connoisseur, as well as an accomplished pool designer/builder, he sees a parallel between his favorite culinary pursuits and his work creating places devoted to liquid luxury. ...
Limestone Solutions
With the intensification of global climate change, reducing atmospheric and oceanic carbon dioxide levels has become a unifying pursuit that has given rise to innovative approaches. Including one based entirely on dissolved limestone to combat acidification. ...
Dream & Build
Great ideas aren’t worth much if they can’t be made into reality, says watershape builder, and fountain aficionado, Tony Giordano. That’s why taking a design idea and making it work with creative and commonsense solutions is where he finds the greatest satisfaction. Here’s a look at three seemingly simple projects where he applied surprisingly nuanced problem-solving to ensure the systems function as intended. ...
Supporting Military Veterans
Watershape University is proud to announce this year’s recipients of Grant’s Grants, a program supporting military veterans who are establishing careers in the pool industry. This year’s winners grew from two to four based on generous industry donations – and a wild ride on a mechanical bull. ...
General Galactic Systems Inc. Launches the Crystal Water Monitor Inline System
General Galactic Systems Inc. has announced the launch of a new inline version of its flagship smart water monitoring product, the Crystal Water Monitor. The system analyzes more than 1,000 readings per week from each monitored pool, providing updates via the app and/or accessible via a computer, with instant access to pH/ORP/temperature readings, detailed water data, chemical usage history and more. Learn more here.
Futurewood Offers CleverDeck
Futurewood produces CleverDeck, a decking product made from recycled plastic, rice husks, and hardwood sawdust. The CleverDeck Xtreme version also has a pure polymer shell over the recycled core. This allows the company to create high-quality decking that is cost effective over time and easy to maintain. The composite decking materials are formulated for durability. In the harsh Australian climate where the product was developed, having composite decking that is practically waterproof, scratch and fade-resistant, and super durable is a must. Learn more here.
Fluidra’s JXi Pool & Spa Heater
Fluidra offers the Jandy JXiQ pool and spa gas heater. The unit is designed with features to ensure proper installation and operation such as auto-sensing dual voltage functionality and a one-of-a-kind low gas pressure switch to prevent ignition when it doesn’t sense enough pressure. Engineered with additional sensors for unparalleled self-diagnostic capabilities, troubleshooting service calls is a cinch since you can detect and resolve issues quickly — allowing you to complete more calls in a day, the company says. ...
CCEI offers simple pH Chemical Feeder
CCEI’s simple and small Phileo VP peristaltic pH chemical feeder provides energy efficient pH regulation as the unit’s motor only activates during dosing, saving energy usage. Designed to help quickly and easily combat the side effects of salt chlorine generators, The Phileo VP automatically tests and monitors pH levels in pool water and adjusts chemicals in the water as needed.  ...