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Monday, January 25, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
This technical session provides a comprehensive overview of the core principles of pool water chemistry, focusing on the factors that directly impact water balance, equipment longevity, and swimmer experience. Participants...
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This seminar will dive deep into all aspects of selling, ordering, measuring and installing vinyl liners. We will learn about the different types and characteristics of vinyl for pools on...
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Monday, January 25, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Detailed discussion of best practices for successful implementation of Chemical Automation. Areas of discussion include pool circulation, chemical pump sizing, dosing examples, controller setup and preventative maintenance for best results....
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Goal: To equip pool professionals with the knowledge and diagnostic skills needed to distinguish between calcium scale and calcium crystals—and treat each effectively. Description: In this investigative, hands-on session, attendees...
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This session will cover installation of gas heaters using the WAGES method (Water, Air, Gas, Electric & Spacing). Participants will learn how to ensure proper water flow to heaters, fresh...
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Take the fear out of salt systems by learning how salt systems can benefit your company. How is your water chemistry affected? How to maintain your salt system? What affects...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
This presentation builds on foundational water chemistry to explore the critical roles of sanitation and oxidation in maintaining healthy pool and spa water. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Curso técnico introductorio sobre la química del agua en piscinas y spas, enfocado en el equilibrio químico, desinfección y control de parámetros críticos. Se analizarán las interacciones entre cloro, pH,...
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Tuesday, January 26, 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
This session is a basic course in electricity as it relates to pool and spa installations. The course includes: (1) Understanding important parts of the NEC related to pools and spas, (2) the three components of an electrical circuit, (3) the difference between direct and alternating current, and single-phase and...
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Tuesday, January 26, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Water chemistry is evolving, and so are the tools used to manage it. This session explores how modern technology is transforming water testing, chemical recommendations, and pool maintenance practices. Combining...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Session Overview Cyanuric acid (CYA) was introduced to solve a very real problem: protecting chlorine from rapid degradation caused by sunlight. Over time, stabilizer became a standard component of pool...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Today's homeowners want more than a swimming pool—they want a complete outdoor experience. Sand-based pool finishes offer designers and builders the ability to create water colors, textures, and visual effects...
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Goal: To give pool pros a practical, easy understanding of why fiberglass pools chalk and fade, and exactly how to adjust water chemistry to protect the gelcoat. Description: Stop fighting...
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Learn about the basic procedures, techniques and tools that will turn pesky leak problems into profit making opportunities....
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Substrate and surface preparation, proper mixing, and correct application methods. BREAKING NEWS: Damp-proofing is more than just mixing, slapping, and going. The class suits all levels of learners, from novices...
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Northeast builders face a different set of site realities: freeze-thaw cycles, groundwater, drainage, soil movement, tight lots, and aging infrastructure. This advanced session examines how regional conditions should influence design,...
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This class will discuss principles of hydraulics including Volume, Turnover times, flow rates and resistance. The focus of the class will be on making pads more efficient and effective when...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
An in-depth look at the technologies behind the next generation of swimming pool and spa automation. Compare and contrast to what is in use today. Installation and best practices....
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Pool hardscapes don't usually fail at the surface, they fail underneath it, at the joints, and at the edge, months or years after the crew has left. Settling pavers, cracked...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Este curso provee un entendimiento de los sistemas de Filtracion que se usan en la industria de la Piscina y Spa, ya sea en instalaciones Residencial o Commercial. Los principios...
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Tuesday, January 26, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Commercial pool lifts play a critical role in providing accessible aquatic environments, yet many facility operators, service professionals, and maintenance teams receive limited training on proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and ADA...
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Project-profile sessions are most valuable when they move beyond photos and into the decisions that shaped the final result. This session uses real-world project examples to explore what worked well,...
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Great aquatic design is not only about shape, scale, hydraulics, or construction detail. It is also about how a space makes people feel. This GENESIS session explores how color, material...
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Discover how OmniX is transforming pool equipment and automation through smart, connected technology designed for today’s service professionals. This session provides an overview of the OmniX ecosystem, including intelligent controls,...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
In today’s digital landscape, pool professionals and consumers alike are inundated with conflicting and often misleading pool care advice from online sources. While easily accessible, much of this information lacks...
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This course defines a Pool Tile Installation process that complies with TCNA P602-25. This presentation is based on practical experience and the specifications provided in the 2025 Tile Council of...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
This course provides an in-depth look at The Attendant automation platform, covering system architecture, installation, programming, RS-485 integration, chemistry control, lighting, and advanced automation features. Learn best practices for designing,...
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Este curso le ayudara a enterder como recomendar, instalar y programar un sistema de automatizacion de lntelliCenter de acuerdo a las necesidades del cliente, el cual ayudara a los participantes...
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Inground concrete structures meant to indefinitely contain water are prone to significant and potentially disastrous defects when not built correctly. Those preventable missteps often result in structural failures and result...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Watershape University
Goal: To shift the focus of pool service professionals from chasing arbitrary chemical ranges to mastering the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) for predictable, damage-free water. Description: For years, the industry...
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Wednesday, January 27, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
When pools won't hold chlorine, water turns cloudy, or algae keeps coming back, chlorine often gets the blame. But in many cases, the real issue starts elsewhere. This session takes...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
The student will learn the basics of measuring a swimming pool by using triangulation or A-B's. From a list of tools needed to tips and tricks to keep from having...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
This session is an intermediate-level seminar intended to provide technical and practical insight into the NEC process, the changes to Article 680 and relevant definitions in the 2023 and 2026...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
The quality and longevity of plaster finishes depend heavily on proper application, curing, and start-up water chemistry. This session will explore the science and practical steps involved in protecting plaster...
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This class will emphasize the importance of automation for the Pool Pad and surrounding infrastructure. included in this class will be a discussion of the ease of use for automation...
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The quality of the job depends on the preparation. Learn how to prep and inspect the pool shell in this comprehensive overview of the proper approach and best practices for...
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This class provides a clear roadmap for integrating solar into your business, and using it to create happier customers, stronger differentiation, and new revenue opportunities. Today’s pool customers want more...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Descubra cómo OmniX está transformando el equipo y la automatización de piscinas mediante tecnología inteligente y conectada, diseñada para los profesionales de servicio de hoy. Esta sesión ofrece una visión...
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Goal: Cambiar el enfoque de los profesionales de servicio de piscinas de perseguir rangos químicos arbitrarios a dominar el Índice de Saturación de Langelier (LSI) para lograr un agua predecible...
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This course pairs two seasoned pool industry professionals from opposite coasts — Darren Merlob of LeakTronics (West Coast) and Ed Cohen, CBP-Master, CSP, of The Chaikin Ultimate Group (East Coast)...
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Welcome to our exclusive technical session for pool installation professionals. This hands-on workshop is designed to enhance your skills in diagnosing and repairing fiberglass pools. Together, we'll review the entire...
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Success is often about the art of finishing. This course covers the fine points of crossing the finish line and handing over the project with competent, concise and complete information....
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- 2. Intermediate
- Watershape University
Wednesday, January 27, 1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Descripción (Description) Este curso en español está diseñado para añadir conocimientos e identificar dudas y malas prácticas en la cadena hidráulica de filtración y desinfección de los cuerpos de agua en la industria acuática. (This course in Spanish is designed to add knowledge and identify doubts and bad practices in...
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Wednesday, January 27, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Every service pro balances water, and most of us were taught to do it by feel: a little acid here, a scoop of cal-hypo there, retest tomorrow. That guesswork is...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Saltwater pools are widely valued for their comfort and ease of use, yet maintaining proper water chemistry in these systems presents unique and often misunderstood challenges. While much of the...
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Commercial pool projects are not simply larger residential pools. They often involve different owners, project teams, codes, submittals, inspections, engineering expectations, documentation requirements, equipment systems, operational needs, more automation, chemical...
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Service businesses do not grow by adding trucks alone; they grow by building systems. This session introduces a practical operating model for service departments that connects route planning, diagnostic discipline,...
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Goal: To teach pool professionals how to proactively prevent and eliminate algae using proper water chemistry, circulation, and brushing—completely eliminating the need for expensive and problematic algaecides. Description: Tired of...
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Did you know that Raypak’s Crosswind V heat pump has built in automation capabilities for up to six devices? Valve actuators? Done! Variable speed pump control? Done! Single speed pump...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Este curso les dara a los profesionales de la Piscina y Spa el conocimiento esencial de los elementos principales de la electricidad, asegurandose que sea seguro y eficiente. los participantes...
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This session examines how simple trade off modeling can be used to balance the three most critical—and often competing—performance attributes of pool and spa filter cartridges: durability, cleanability, and filtration...
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We will discuss what causes staining in pools and how to identify them. Then we will talk about how to remove and prevent them....
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Although shotcrete has been in pools for decades, many builders may be surprised to learn they don’t know what to look for to confirm they’re achieving a top-quality product. In...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Watershape University
Thursday, January 28, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Most pool companies have employees of different experience levels, who all vary in their chemistry routines. But how can you guarantee the same results for customers, regardless of who is...
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Algae management remains a persistent and critical challenge in routine pool maintenance. The industry offers a wide range of products and treatment programs designed to address algae growth; however, effective...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
This session is an intermediate-level seminar intended to provide technical and practical insight into why and how one bonds and grounds a pool or spa, including trouble shooting and identification...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
This course will discuss Filtration Media, sizing, flow rates and filter assembly safety....
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Renovation projects can look simple at the estimate stage but become complex once demolition exposes structural, hydraulic, drainage, or code-related problems. This session helps professionals evaluate existing pools with an...
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How to determine correct plumbing & pump sizing by properly designing and calculating the hydraulics for a spa jet system for inground gunite, fiberglass or vinyl liner applications. Waterway is...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical
Goal: Enseñar a los profesionales de piscinas cómo prevenir y eliminar proactivamente las algas utilizando la química del agua adecuada, la circulación y el cepillado, eliminando por completo la necesidad...
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Aquatic operators today are being asked to maintain high water and air quality standards while managing ongoing staffing shortages, rising chemical and energy costs and increasing expectations around sustainability. Doing...
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- 2. Intermediate
- Technical