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Dates
01/23/2022
01/24/2022
01/25/2022
01/26/2022
01/27/2022
Duration
2 Day
3 Day
3.25 Hours
90 Minute
Speakers
AURINGER, JANA
Merlob, Darren
STEPHENS, ALICIA
MCLAUGHLIN, FRANK
DIGLIO, BRIAN
Drakeley, Bill
Abbott, Brett
LIGHTENBERG, CHRIS
Marcano, Chris
GRUENBERG, GUY
LOCHREN, JOHN
Perez, Jose
Anderson, Lance
Rossetti, Mario
CHILDRESS, MIKE
Russo, Rocco
ASSAM, SEAN
GETZOFF, STEVEN
O'GRADY, JODY
Gaynor, Richard
Vore, Roy
White, Steve
SHAVER, RICHARD
Arko, Terry Ph.D
Holcomb, Brooks
RUSSELL, BOB
PETERSON, DAVID J.
FELLMAN, DAVID
COHEN, ED
Hamilton, Bill PhD
Laurino, Joseph PhD
Weber, John
Roberts, Keith
STINEMIRE, JOHN
Benedetti, Paolo
Wiseman, MLA, Kate
CORNELY, MARC
COULSON, DONNA
KREMEN, MARK
Gomez, Carlos
SHERWOOD, TREVOR
Christiana, Frank
Petty, Scott
BARNES, STEVE
Shay, Tom
KANE, ROBERT
Gay, Jim
Gregory, Kenneth
COLLINS, CFP, ELLIOTT
Madison, Brad
KNIGHT, ERIC
Shirilla, Cristian
HUGHES, JASON
ROMANO, ROB
Pearson, Christine
Stewart, Rob
Roodbergen , Scott
Obarski, Anne
LEONE, MIKE
CASTRO, RUDY
DUNCAN, BRAD
Mason, Kent
Roache, Bruce
GARRAHAN, SARAH
COFFEY, RICK
Eafrati, Landon
MUEHLBRONNER, PETER
VINJE ISBEL, PAMELA
MEYER, ELLEN
Bokor, John
PHILLIPS, SKIP
TRAPANI, MARK
BRANNON P.E., TERRY
Dorsey, Jim
WESTFALL, KENT
JONES, DAVID
Engel, Tom
DOHERTY, TIMOTHY
Gaston, Pierre
LA GAMBA, LARRY
Bozick P.E., Travis
Vowels, John
Minton, Gregg
Minton, Kim
Brownlee, ASLA SWD Registered, Jason
Chafey, Rick
Farrell, Jim
PENTON, DAVE
Cobabe IWI, Kevin
McGonigle, Tara
MINTON, GREGG
MITTEN, KIM
Kendrick, Megan
COLLINS, ALANA
COLLINS, JENNA
Rossetti, Kathy
GILLIO, PAUL
COULSON, JOHN
Ability Level
Intermediate
Basic
Advanced
General
Session Type
Business
Certification
General
Specialty
Technical
All
Mon, Jan 24
Tue, Jan 25
Wed, Jan 26
Thu, Jan 27
Monday, January 24, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Basic Water Chemistry & Testing - A Primer!
402
Session Number:MTS2
Speaker(s)
PAUL GILLIO
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Electricity for the Pool & Spa Service Professional
302
Session Number:MTS1
Speaker(s)
MIKE CHILDRESS
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Monday, January 24, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
GENESIS E345 Examining PHTA Standards
311
Session Number:MTS5
Speaker(s)
TERRY BRANNON P.E.
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Selling, Measuring, & Installing Safety Fencing
320
Session Number:MTS4
Speaker(s)
MARC CORNELY
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
SESSION CANCELLED/Promoting the Benefits of Solar Energy Pool Heating
CANCELLED
321
Session Number:MTS7
Speaker(s)
FRANK MCLAUGHLIN
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
SESSION CANCELLED/Proper In-Ground Spa Design in a Variable Speed World
CANCELLED
415
Session Number:MTS8
Speaker(s)
Scott Roodbergen
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
SPANISH Basic Pool Chemistry for Service Techs
322
Session Number:MTS6
Speaker(s)
RUDY CASTRO
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Specialty Chemicals: The Key to Maximizing the Efficiency of Your Pool Care Program
411
Session Number:MTS3
Speaker(s)
ALICIA STEPHENS
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Understanding Basic Hydraulics & Circulation Systems
312
Session Number:MTS9
Speaker(s)
Keith Roberts
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Understanding Basic Hydraulics and Circulation Systems
Tuesday, January 25, 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Basic Water Chemistry & Testing - A Primer! (ENCORE)
402
Session Number:TTS3
Speaker(s)
PAUL GILLIO
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Heater Sizing, Installing, and Troubleshooting
403
Session Number:TTS2
Speaker(s)
BRAD DUNCAN
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
The VGBA Standard for Drain Covers has Changed : An Interactive Workshop
412
Session Number:TTS1
Speaker(s)
STEVE BARNES
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Tuesday, January 25, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Advanced Water Chemistry - Maintaining a Healthy Spa
302
Session Number:TTS4
Speaker(s)
ELLEN MEYER
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Advanced Water Chemistry - Maintaining a Healthy Spa
Automatic Pool Covers: Designs & Options for Pools in the Northeast
304
Session Number:TTS6
Speaker(s)
JOHN LOCHREN
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Basic Leak Detection
303
Session Number:TTS5
Speaker(s)
Lance Anderson
Speaker 1
Brad Madison
Speaker 2
Tracks:
Technical
Fluidra VSPs & the DOE
404
Session Number:TTS10
Speaker(s)
Rocco Russo
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Hayward Omni Automation - Features, Benefits, and Sizing
312
Session Number:TTS22
Speaker(s)
DAVID JONES
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Hayward Automation Cheat Sheet Jan 22
Realistic Expectations of Interior Cementitious Finishes
401
Session Number:TTS7
Speaker(s)
JANA AURINGER
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
SPANISH Pentair Intelliflo Variable Speed/Flow Pumps and DOE Regulations
415
Session Number:TTS90
Speaker(s)
Carlos Gomez
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Watershape University CONS 3251 Pier And Beam Construction
311
Session Number:TTS9
Speaker(s)
Bill Drakeley
Speaker 1
DAVID J. PETERSON
Speaker 2
Tracks:
Technical
Why pH Naturally Rises in Pools, and What You Can Do About It
411
Session Number:TTS8
Speaker(s)
ERIC KNIGHT
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Why pH Naturally Rises
Tuesday, January 25, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Electricity for the Pool & Spa Service Professional (ENCORE)
302
Session Number:TTS12
Speaker(s)
MIKE CHILDRESS
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Metals & Metal Staining: How Do I Prevent Them? How Do I Remove Them?
403
Session Number:TTS11
Speaker(s)
Joseph Laurino PhD
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
METALS, MINERAL STAINING & PREVENTION
Tuesday, January 25, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
A Side-by-Side Comparison: Trichlor, Cal Hypo and Bleach
303
Session Number:TTS13
Speaker(s)
Roy Vore
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
A Side-by-Side Comparison: Trichlor, Cal Hypo and Bleach
Hayward DOE Solutions: VS & XE Ultra-High Efficiency Pumps
411
Session Number:TTS16
Speaker(s)
Scott Petty
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Measuring for Safety Covers
312
Session Number:TTS17
Speaker(s)
MARC CORNELY
Speaker 3
Tracks:
Technical
PHTA | Examining Elevated Pools
418
Session Number:TTS19
Speaker(s)
TERRY BRANNON P.E.
Speaker 1
MARK TRAPANI
Speaker 2
Tracks:
Technical
Proper Techniques for Prepping a Pool Shell for Plastering
311
Session Number:TTS23
Speaker(s)
ROB ROMANO
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Proper Techniques for Prepping a Pool Shell for Plastering
Salt Chlorine Generators for Beginners
402
Session Number:TTS20
Speaker(s)
SEAN ASSAM
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Salt Chlorine Generators for Beginners
SESSION CANCELLED/Borates: Buffering & Beyond
CANCELLED
304
Session Number:TTS14
Speaker(s)
John Bokor
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
SPANISH Fluidra VSPs & the DOE
322
Session Number:TTS21
Speaker(s)
RUDY CASTRO
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Specialty Chemicals: The Key to Maximizing the Efficiency of Your Pool Care Program (ENCORE)
412
Session Number:TTS15
Speaker(s)
ALICIA STEPHENS
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Watershape University CONS 3281 Building Watershapes for Moveable Floors
415
Session Number:TTS18
Speaker(s)
Rick Chafey
Speaker 1
Jim Farrell
Speaker 2
Tracks:
Technical
Wednesday, January 26, 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Advanced Leak Detection For The Seasoned Professional
403
Session Number:WTS3
Speaker(s)
Christine Pearson
Speaker 1
LARRY LA GAMBA
Speaker 1
Bruce Roache
Speaker 2
JOHN STINEMIRE
Speaker 3
Tracks:
Technical
Metals & Metal Staining: How Do I Prevent Them? How Do I Remove Them? (ENCORE)
408/409
Session Number:WTS1
Speaker(s)
Joseph Laurino PhD
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
METALS, MINERAL STAINING & PREVENTION
Vinyl Liners for Inground Pools: From Measuring to Troubleshooting for a Perfect Fit
302
Session Number:WTS4
Speaker(s)
Frank Christiana
Speaker 1
MARC CORNELY
Speaker 2
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Vinyl Liners
Watershape University CON 3685: New Plaster Remediation & Responsibility
412
Session Number:WTS2
Speaker(s)
Bill Drakeley
Speaker 1
ROB ROMANO
Speaker 2
Tracks:
Technical
Wednesday, January 26, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
An In-depth Look at Spa Care: Avoiding Problems in Spa Water Chemistry
311
Session Number:WTS6
Speaker(s)
ALICIA STEPHENS
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Bonding & Grounding
303
Session Number:WTS7
Speaker(s)
Bill Hamilton PhD
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Bonding & Grounding
Combatting Algae & Other Issues During a Chlorine Shortage
411
Session Number:WTS5
Speaker(s)
Chris Marcano
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
GENESIS E345 Examining PHTA Standards (ENCORE)
308/309
Session Number:WTS8
Speaker(s)
TERRY BRANNON P.E.
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Pentair IntelliCenter Pool & Spa Control Systems
402
Session Number:WTS9
Speaker(s)
MIKE CHILDRESS
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Pool Chlorine Mysteries: Chlorine’s Annoying Disappearing Act (and How to Improve Its Behavior)
312
Session Number:WTS10
Speaker(s)
RICK COFFEY
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Pool Chlorine Mysteries
SESSION CANCELLED/What's "THAT" on the Pool Surface
CANCELLED
304
Session Number:WTS11
Speaker(s)
Jim Gay
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
SPANISH Fluidra Web Connected Controllers Troubleshooting & Commands
322
Session Number:WTS13
Speaker(s)
RUDY CASTRO
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
SPANISH Understanding Basic Hydraulic Systems
401
Session Number:WTS12
Speaker(s)
Jose Perez
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
SPANISH: Basic Hydraulics
Wednesday, January 26, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
The VGBA Standard for Drain Covers has Changed: An Interactive Workshop (ENCORE)
401
Session Number:WTS14
In this workshop, we will discuss the changes to the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) standard for drain covers. The Chairman of the Drain Cover Standard Writing Committee will highlight what’s new to the standard and the federal law, focused on how the changes impact pool builders, pool service professionals,...
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Speaker(s)
Speaker 1
STEVE BARNES
DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE & COMPLIANCE
AQUASTAR POOL PRODUCTS, INC.
Tracks:
Technical
Wednesday, January 26, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Adding Leak Detection to Your Services
412
Session Number:WTS16
Speaker(s)
Darren Merlob
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Advanced Water Chemistry - Maintaining a Healthy Spa (ENCORE)
302
Session Number:WTS15
Speaker(s)
ELLEN MEYER
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Advanced Water Chemistry - Maintaining a Healthy Spa
Fluidra Web Connected Controllers: Troubleshooting & Siri & Alexa Commands
402
Session Number:WTS22
Speaker(s)
Rocco Russo
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
How to Identify (and Prevent) Calcium Issues
303
Session Number:WTS17
Speaker(s)
ERIC KNIGHT
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Pentair Intelliflo & the DOE Regulations
411
Session Number:WTS23
Speaker(s)
MIKE CHILDRESS
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
PHTA | How Existing Federal Pool Pump Regulations Impact Your Business & Boost Sales
415
Session Number:WTS19
Speaker(s)
Scott Petty
Speaker 1
Carlos Gomez
Speaker 2
Tracks:
Technical
Pool Inspections - Why, How & When?
311
Session Number:WTS20
Speaker(s)
PETER MUEHLBRONNER
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Course Outline
ASHI Standard of Practice for Pool Inspections
Pool Water Mysteries: Pool Water Problems That Seem to Defy Conventional Wisdom (and How to Fix and Prevent Them)
403
Session Number:WTS21
Speaker(s)
RICK COFFEY
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
POOL WATER MYSTERIES: POOL WATER PROBLEMS THAT SEEM TO DEFY CONVENTIONAL WISDOM
Servicing Spa & Hot Tub Basics: What to Know Before You Go
312
Session Number:WTS18
Speaker(s)
Pierre Gaston
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Understanding Basic Hydraulics & Circulation Systems (ENCORE)
201
Session Number:WTS24
Speaker(s)
Keith Roberts
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Understanding Basic Hydraulics and Circulation Systems
Thursday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Above Ground Pool Liners: Measuring, Quoting & Installation Tips
404
Session Number:THTS4
Speaker(s)
Jim Dorsey
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Above Ground Pool Liners
An In-depth Look at Spa Care: Avoiding Problems in Spa Water Chemistry (ENCORE)
301
Session Number:THTS2
Speaker(s)
ALICIA STEPHENS
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Basic Leak Detection (ENCORE)
311
Session Number:THTS1
Speaker(s)
Lance Anderson
Speaker 1
Brad Madison
Speaker 2
Tracks:
Technical
Bonding & Grounding (ENCORE)
412
Session Number:THTS3
Speaker(s)
Bill Hamilton PhD
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Grounding & Bonding
Combatting Algae & Other Issues During a Chlorine Shortage (ENCORE)
312
Session Number:THTS5
Speaker(s)
Chris Marcano
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
PHTA | RWQC: Let's Clear the Air - Air Quality for Indoor Swimming Venues
401
Session Number:THTS8
Speaker(s)
Terry Arko Ph.D
Speaker 1
JODY O'GRADY
Speaker 2
Kenneth Gregory
Speaker 3
Tracks:
Technical
Pool Inspections - Why, How & When? (ENCORE)
304
Session Number:THTS7
Speaker(s)
PETER MUEHLBRONNER
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Salt Chlorine Generators for Beginners (ENCORE)
411
Session Number:THTS9
Speaker(s)
SEAN ASSAM
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical
Handout(s)
Salt Chlorine Generators for Beginners
SPANISH Pentair EasyTouch IntelliCenter Systems
415
Session Number:THTS6
Speaker(s)
Carlos Gomez
Speaker 1
Tracks:
Technical