1500 BC Records show public baths in use, (further records show numerous complaints in Latin about pool water temperature)
100 BC The first heated swimming pool is believed to have been built by Gaius Maecenas who was a rich Roman and patron of arts. He supported the poets Horace, Virgil, and Propertius, allowing [...]
Archive for January, 2010
A short history of pools and spas
Posted by Mel W on January 31st, 2010
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Ten steps
Posted by Mel W on January 31st, 2010
Ten steps to preparing your facility for the upcoming season
1. Check barriers. Ensure that chain link hasn’t been cut and that vertical rails in fencing are no more than four inches apart. Use a tape measure. Your eye may not detect ? inch of additional space, but that little bit of [...]
MSDS And you
Posted by Mel W on January 16th, 2010
MSDS: Information for All Brendan Tedrick, MS, LGI and CPO
MSDS are essential to the well being of the pool staff and patrons, because they provide basic information about each chemical/pesticide and the possible dangers of each chemical. Every chemical that is used at your aquatic facility or swimming pool must have a legible and accessible [...]
Welcome to PPOA
Posted by Mel W on January 2nd, 2010
Professional Pool Operators of America (PPOA) serves and supports swimming pool and waterpark operators in the US and now the developed world. We are dedicated to the betterment and national recognition of professional pool operators who excel in this profession. PPOA publishes the Pumproom Press, the nation’s only newsletter exclusively for certified pool operators, [...]
