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Atlantic City Convention Center
January 27-29, 2026
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Business Certification Specialty Technical

Sunday, January 25, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 1
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GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design (2 Days) Day 1
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PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 1
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PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 1
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PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 1
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Watershape University C2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 days) Day 1
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Monday, January 26, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 2
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GENESIS® Comprehensive Aquatic Design: Where Water, Wellness & Architecture Meet
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GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design (2 Days) Day 2
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National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Certification
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PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 2
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PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialist (3 Days) Day 2
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PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 2
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Watershape University B2121: Pool Inspections for Real Estate Transactions (2 Days) Day 1
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Watershape University C2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 2
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Watershape University C2711: Essential Major Renovations (2 Days) Day 1
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Monday, January 26, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 1
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Monday, January 26, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Women in the Industry Workshop | Lead the Ask: Negotiation Training Grounded in Professional Brand, Presence & Strategy
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Monday, January 26, 12:30 PM

Cybersecurity Essentials: How to Recognize and Avoid Online Scams, Phishing & Fraud
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From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service
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Pool Opening Essentials
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Monday, January 26, 1:00 PM

Electricity for Swimming Pool and Spa Professionals
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Measuring For The Perfect Fit
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Monday, January 26, 1:30 PM

Fundamentals First: A Practical Guide to Pool Water Chemistry
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Hydraulics 101
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SPANISH: Filtracion para Profesionales de la Piscina (Pool Filtration)
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Tempered Ambition- Experience in Keeping Up With the Times While Still Relying on Reliable Standards and Practices.
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Understanding & Troubleshooting Automation
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What to Expect with Salt Systems
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WU B3422: Business Defense - How to Protect Profits and Reduce Risk
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Monday, January 26, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

WAVE: PHTA Young Professionals Networking Event
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Tuesday, January 27, 8:00 AM

PHTA: Certified Hot Tub Technician (3 Days) Day 3
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PHTA: Certified Maintenance Specialists (3 Days) Day 3
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Watershape University C3291: Reinforced Vinyl Workshop
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Tuesday, January 27, 8:00 AM

GENESIS C201: CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL: Concrete Pools (3 Days) Day 3
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PHTA: Certified Service Technician (3 Days) Day 3
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SPANISH: National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Certification
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Watershape University B2121: Pool Inspections for Real Estate Transactions (2 Days) Day 2
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Watershape University C2111: Essential Pool Construction (3 Days) Day 3
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Watershape University C2711: Essential Major Renovations (2 Days) Day 2
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Tuesday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool Service ENCORE
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Tuesday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

PHTA: Certified Pool Operator (2 Days) Day 2
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Tuesday, January 27, 9:00 AM

Changes in the NEC Article 680 for 2023 and 2026.
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Complete Waterproofing Systems for Pools, Spas, and Waterscapes
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Efficient Installation & Operation of Small Footprint Gas Pool Heaters
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Finding Leaks – Turn Headaches into Profits
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From Opening to In-Season: Navigating the Challenges of a Changing Pool Environment
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GENESIS D112: Small Space Design
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Hire, Train, Motivate, & Retain Your Team - Hiring for Retention
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Leading On Purpose
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Lights, Camera, Conversions: the 2026 Video Marketing Playbook for Pool and Spa Companies
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Modern Lighting: Boosting Profits in New Builds and Service Markets
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Modernize Your Brand: A Pool Pro’s Guide to Rebranding with Purpose
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Pentair IntelliCenter - Precision Control & Smart Integration
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PHTA: The Power of Clever Retail Management - Panel Discussion
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SPANISH: Fluidra Principios del diseño de iluminación (Lighting)
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SPANISH: Hayward OmniX Automation for the Aftermarket, Equipment with Built-in Connectivity
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Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats: How to Protect Your Business in an AI-Driven World
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Vinylology 101 - The More You Know, The More You'll Sell
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WU S1121: Essential Chemical Safety & Vehicle Organization (*BILINGUAL)
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Tuesday, January 27, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Leak Detection: Camera Technology & Temporary Patching
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Tuesday, January 27, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tackling Tile & Coping Failures: Find it. Fix it. Prevent it.
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Tuesday, January 27, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Principles of Pool Piping Hands-On Workshop
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Tuesday, January 27, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Retrofit Drop-In Step Assembly for In-Ground Pools
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Tuesday, January 27, 1:00 PM

Adult & Child First-Aid/CPR/AED (Red Cross Certification)
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Conscious Conversations & Culture: Build High-Functioning Teams
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Hydraulics for Swimming Pool and Spa Professionals (Intermediate)
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Pool Water Chemistry Basics for Pool & Spa Technicians
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Tuesday, January 27, 1:30 PM

10 Fiberglass Pool Installation Mistakes to Avoid!
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A-B Measuring for Safety Covers: How to Prevent Multiple Trips!
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Air Quality Matters: Control Chloramines & Costs for a Refreshing Guest Experience
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Burnout Prevention for the Solopreneur
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Fluidra (Jandy) Principles of Lighting Design
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GENESIS C210: The Beauty of the Edge: Updated Edition on the Internationally Acclaimed Vanishing Edge and Water in Transit Design
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Hayward OmniX Automation for the Aftermarket, Equipment with Built-in Connectivity
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How to Build a Simple, Profitable Marketing Plan
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Performance and Design Benefits of Retractable Pool & Spa Enclosures
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Pool & Spa Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Sanitation and Water Balance
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Proper In-Ground Spa Jet Hydraulic Design in a Variable Speed World
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Proper Techniques for Prepping a Pool Shell for Plastering
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Protecting Your Customers and Your Business
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SPANISH: Electricidad para Profesionales de la Piscina (Electricity)
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SPANISH: Fluidra Automatización de piscinas y conectividad basada en web
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The 3 BS Blocks Messing with Your Career (and How to Bust Them)
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Why You Can't Find Good People and How to Change That
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Tuesday, January 27, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop
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Tuesday, January 27, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Salt System Troubleshooting
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Wednesday, January 28, 8:30 AM

Adult & Child First-Aid/CPR/AED (Red Cross Certification) ENCORE
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Electrical Bonding & Grounding for Pool and Spa Professionals
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Metals and Metal Staining: Part I-How Do I Prevent Them? Part II-How Do I Remove Them?
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Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 AM

Advanced Measuring Techniques for All Pools
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Built to Last: Legal & Tax Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Pool Business
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CSI: Do I have Scale or Calcium Crystals in My Pool?
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Everyone Communicates Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
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Fluidra Pool Automation and Web-based Connectivity
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GENESIS B331: Job Costing for Profit Versus Existence
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GENESIS C155: Building Material Science Simplified: Building a Better Pool
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Heat Pump Expectations for Extending the Swim Season
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Hot Topics in Hot Water: Chemistry That Counts
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Make a Splash: Sales Strategies That Convert Browsers into Buyers
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Pentair IntelliVibe - New Pool Lighting System
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PHTA - Building a Thriving Aquatics Workforce: Strategies for Recruitment, Retention, and Growth
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Shock is a Verb
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SPANISH: Basic Pool and Spa Automation
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SPANISH: Seguridad y Codigos para los profesionales de la Piscina y Spa (Safety & Codes)
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Swimming Pool Leak Detection: Comprehensive Strategies for Identification and Repair
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Using Digital Photos to Measure Any Pool for a Safety Cover.
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Why Did I Buy That? Cracking the Code on Style Strategy and Smarter Selling
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Work Smarter, Grow Faster: Practical AI Tools Every Company Can Use Today
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Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 AM

GENESIS/PHTA Certified Builder Professional Exams
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PHTA Certification Exams: CST, CMS & CHTT
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Wednesday, January 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Leak Detection: Camera Technology & Temporary Patching (ENCORE)
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Wednesday, January 28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tackling Tile & Coping Failures: Find it. Fix it. Prevent it. (ENCORE)
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Wednesday, January 28, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Principles of Pool Piping Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)
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Wednesday, January 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Retrofit Drop-In Step Assembly for In-Ground Pools (ENCORE)
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Wednesday, January 28, 1:00 PM

Advanced Leak Detection: Mastery for Professionals
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Vinyl Liner Installation: Tips and Techniques
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Wednesday, January 28, 1:30 PM

360 Store Check-Up: Fix What's Broken, Elevate What Works and Wow Every Customer!
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Chemical Safety for Pool Pros
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Commercial Pool Energy Audit Training
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Filtration for Swimming Pools and Spas
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GENESIS C315: Remodel Do's and Dont's: How to Elevate the Old to Gold
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Hayward Lighting: Pool, Spa, Water Features, Landscape and Aftermarket
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How to Automate QuickBooks to Show the Financial Reports You Need
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Insights and Advantages of using Fiberglass Reinforcing for Pools
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Marketing That Pays for Itself: How to Tie Every Campaign to Real ROI
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Modern Technology to AB Measure Pool Covers & Liners
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Own the Room: Presentation Skills for Pool & Spa Pros
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Pool Tile Installation System for Long Term Success
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Quick Wins: What Every Local Business Should Do Online Today
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SPANISH: Pentair Sistema de Automatizacion - IntelliCenter
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Water Features - Fulfilling the Vision
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What Can I Legally Ask? Navigating Questions to Prospective and Current Employees.
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WU S3215: Startup Chemistry for Each Pool Type (*BILINGUAL)
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Wednesday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Heaters Hands-On Workshop (ENCORE)
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Wednesday, January 28, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Salt System Troubleshooting (ENCORE)
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Thursday, January 29, 8:30 AM

Acid Washing and Safety for Pool Pros
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Business Law for Small and Mid Sized Contractors & Retailers
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Experience Is the New Brand: How to Build a Business That Customers Trust, Talk about and Come Back to.
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GENESIS C230: Shotcrete Science
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Heat Pumps Demystified: The Future of Pool & Spa Heating
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How to Sell Anything to Anyone at Any Time
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Promo Like a Pro: DIY Marketing Tips for Pool & Spa Businesses
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Safety for Swimming Pool and Spa Professionals
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SPANISH: CSI: tengo sarro o cristales de calcio en mi piscina? (Calcium Crystals)
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SPANISH: Hayward Lighting: Pool, Spa, Water Features, Landscape and Aftermarket
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Surface Stain Solutions: Removal and Prevention Strategies
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Water Testing and Treatment Myths - Exposed
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