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A Delicate Balance
The growing attraction of waterparks and interactive aquatic play features provides lots of fun and excitement for families. Children especially enjoy the unique play features and bubbling water
Achieving Ultimate Water Clarity
Operating a sustainable aquatic facility is exceptionally important these days. Managers are seeking new methods to achieve the ultimate in water quality, combined with energy-efficient technology.
Turn Up the Heat
In order for a sustainable swimming pool to use less energy and emit fewer pollutants, it requires a balancing act that harmonizes design, installation and environmental and operational
The Science Of Safety In Aquatic Play Features
The tremendous popularity of parks with unique aquatic play features has changed the landscape of recreational waters. More families than ever are attracted to these venues as a way to spend time
Clearing The Air
Protecting the health and safety of pool-goers continues to be the number-one concern for aquatic-facility managers and operators. The number-one concern of pool operators is keeping swimmers safe
Make Your Aquatic Facility Lean, Green
“Going green” is an effective and responsible way for businesses to manage their impact on the environment; it is also a way to reap long-term profits and boost the bottom line. These choices can result
Strategies For A Healthy Pool
Providing a safe, healthy, disease-free swimming environment can be an overwhelming task for any operator.
Keiser Aquatic Engineering Course
The 2012 class schedule for Keiser University's online two-year Associate of Science college degree program for pool and spa professionals is now available. Keiser University offers a flexible
This-N-That
PRB welcomes the following members to our Insider program:City of ShelbyvilleShelbyville, Ind. Town of ErieErie, Colo. City of Safety HarborSafety Harbor, Fla. Village of PoynettePoynette, Wis. City
PRB Contributor Honored
PRB contributor Connie Sue Centrella has received her fifth consecutive award for teaching excellence. Centrella, department chair of the online two-year Keiser University eCampus Aquatic Engineering
New Heat Beneath Our Feet
High energy costs and environmental concerns are mobilizing the aquatic industry to engineer more efficient ways to heat pool facilities. While gas, electric, boiler and heat exchanger technologies
Regenerative Media Filtration
The Тgreen movementУ is touching all facets of the aquatics industry. Manufacturers are implementing new efficiencies to meet the demand for safer, more desirable means of energy conservation. Today,
Pooling Resources
The buzz about energy conservation has come to life with the green movement, and industries and organizations are doing more than just talking about it. The rising fuel and energy costs over the past
Hanging In The Balance
The appeal of interactive water playgrounds is ever-increasing. With the downturn in both the economy and discretionary spending, more families are looking for alternative, less-expensive ways to
Hanging In The Balance - Test
How to maintain the correct chemistry in water features 1. Patrons depend on operators to be responsible for the health and safety of their water playgrounds.a. Trueb. False2. Aquatic play features
Electrolytic Chlorine Generators
The growing use of Electrolytic Chlorine Generators (ECGs) in the public-pool sector is not a fad but a trend--one that has been spurred on by pool operators who have become increasingly aware of the
Electrolytic Chlorine Generators - Test
1. Sea water has a salt concentration of approximately a. 3,000 ppm b. 10,000 ppm c. 35,000 ppm2. Salt concentration in ECG systems is approximately a.
Electroylitic Chlorine Generators - Answer Key
1. Sea water has a salt concentration of approximately a. 3,000 ppm b. 10,000 ppm c. 35,000 ppm 2. Salt concentration in ECG systems is approximately a.
Beyond the Classroom
With all the splendor of the Beijing Olympic Games adding truly positive publicity to the world of swimming, recent negative press regarding recreation water illnesses (RWIs) still plays havoc with