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No. 4
April 2010
ASPI Meeting
Complimentary
Dinner
7:00 P.M.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Piccadilly Cafeteria
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Program
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All pool personnel are invited to attend our monthly meetings.
Invite a friend to join us!
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P O Box 630736
Miami FL 33163-0736
Phone 305-937-0960 Email: [email protected]
OFFICERS
President: Randy Schwartz
Phone 305-542-9193 Fax 305-971-2147 Email [email protected]
Vice President: Willie Leiva
Phone 305-367-2005 Fax 305.367-2965 Email [email protected]
Secretary: Fred Kimball
Treasurer: Shahd Hanna
to they gain valuable information from the speakers. I
encourage all members to try and attend the upcoming
meetings so you don’t miss any valuable information
which can help you and your business thrive.
Our new board was elected at the March meeting.
Continuing in their current positions will be: Randy
Schwartz - President; Fred Kimball – Secretary; Shahd
Hanna – Treasurer, and joining them as Vice President –
Willie Leiva.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 1, 2010. As
always, dinner will start at 7PM with the meeting programing to follow at 8PM. I hope to see you all there.
Best wishes,
En la reunión de Marzo los representantes de la
Southern Grouts and Mortar meridionales nos aclararon
sobre sus varios finales de la piscina.
Este mes a un representante del OSHA nos educareEXECUTIVE ADVISORS
George Warren Herb Rice Robert W. Katon
mos que discutirá el `cómo sobrevivir un OSHA inspecByron Bedsole Bennie Horowitz Marilyn Schwitzer
tion'. Esto es un asunto que estoy seguro que todos apreciaríamos tener tanto conocimiento como sea posible.
DIRECTORS
Emilio Stella Dan Essig Dan Davis, Esq.
En nuestra reunión de Mayo un representante de
Emery Cox Paula Schwartz Terry Boettcher Dan Rodriguez
Proline Distributors nos ensamblará.
Como todos los miembros que assisten a estas
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
reuniones pueden atestiguar a ellos gane la información
Fred Kimball, Editor
valiosa de los altavoces. Animo a todos los miembros a
Robert W. Katon, Past President & Exec. ASPI Advisor
intentar y a assistir a las reuniones próximas así que usted
Sid Sherman DeeDee Ouellette Randy Schwartz
no falta ninguna información valiosa que pueda ayudarle
y su negocio para prosperar.
THE PIPELINE, Newsletter of Associated Swimming Pool
Eligieron a nuestro nuevo tablero en la reunión de
Industries of Florida, publishes monthly, 12 months a year.
PUBLISHING DEADLINE: 15th of the month
Marzo. La continuación en sus cargos actuales será:
Material may be reproduced with credits to ASPI
Randy Schwartz - Presidente; Fred Kimball - Secretaria;
Shahd Hanna - Tesorero, y ensamblarlos como Vice
Presidente - Willie Leiva. Nuestra reunión siguiente será
President’s Message
el Jueves 1 de Abril de 2010. Como siempre, la cena
comenzará en 7PM con la reunión que programa para
At the March meeting represenseguir en 8PM. Espero verle todo allí.
tatives from Southern Grouts and
Mortar enlightened us about their
Recuerdos
various pool finishes.
This month we will be educated
by a representative from OSHA who
Randy Schwartz
will be discussing ‘How to Survive
President
an OSHA inspection’. This is a topic
Randy Schwartz that I am sure we all would appreciate having as much knowledge as
possible.
At our April meeting a representative from Proline
Distributers will be joining us.
As all members who attend these meetings can attest
Executive Secretary: DeeDee Ouellette
Phone: 305.262.5010 Fax: 305.260.0007
Email: [email protected]
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NSPF IPHONE APP
Colorado Springs / March 11, 2010
The National Swimming Pool Foundation®
(NSPF®), in partnership with inQ Mobile Apps LLC
(inQ Mobile), has introduced three
iPhone applications (Apps) to make
pool water calculations easier and quicker for pool and spa industry professionals and consumers.
The App calculations match those
used in the Pool & Spa Operator™
Handbook and the Pool Math™ Workbook, both published by NSPF. One App calculates Pool Volume for
different shaped pools and spas ($ 5.99). A second calculates Water Flow for determining flow rates, turnover
rates, number of turnovers, and target turnover rates ($
4.99). And, a third App allows the calculation of the
Saturation Index to help maintain proper water balance ($
3.99). The Apps can be used on iPhone®, iPod Touch®
and iPad® products and are available from the Apple®
App store, by clicking on the "Productivity" tab or by
searching for "swimming pool".
"It is exciting to put calculations in the palm of industry professional’s hands," says Alex Antoniou, Ph.D.,
Director of Educational Programs at NSPF. "Service and
retail technicians and operators normally have their
phone with them and now they can have their pool Apps
at their fingertips," concludes Antoniou.
"The Apps will deliver accuracy and speed on the job.
That’s valuable!" adds Thomas M. Lachocki, Ph.D. and
CEO of the NSPF. "We will continue to partner to better
serve others with valuable tools," Dr. Lachocki reinforces. "inQ Mobile is one of those partners who projects
value through technology."
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SPEC Announces Bill Introduced to
Protect California Public & Residential
Pools from Closing
John Norwood, President of SPEC, the California
Spa & Pool Industry Education Council, announced the
introduction of AB 2409 in the California Legislature,
intended to separate pools and spas and hot tubs from the
definition of “water feature” for purposes of the state’s
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
AB 2409 is co-authored by Assemblyman Brian
Nestande, a Republican from Riverside, and
Assemblyman Jerry Hill, a Democrat from San Mateo.
As currently drafted, AB 2409 would require any model
ordinance or any ordinance adopted pursuant to AB 1881
(enacted in 2006) to exclude swimming pools, spas and
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hot tubs from the definition of “water feature.”
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The Aquatic Physical Therapy Section of the
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) will
hold its Summit in conjunction with the 2010 World
Aquatic Health™ Conference (WAHC™) scheduled
October 6-8, at the Antlers Hilton Hotel located in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The WAHC is sponsored by the National Swimming Pool Foundation®
(NSPF®).
“We are excited to be collaborating with the NSPF on
the World Aquatic Health Conference to help us elevate
the practice and acceptance of aquatic physical therapy
and to learn from leading researchers,” says Sharon H.
Kneebone, IOM, CAE, Acting Executive Officer Aquatic
Physical Therapy Section, APTA.
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Int'l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo
Int'l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo
Exhibits: November 3-5, 2010
Conference: October 31-November 5, 2010
Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Bayside Halls
http://www.poolspapatio.com/ind/landing-page.aspx
In economic conditions like these, return on your
marketing investment is more critical than ever before.
It's no longer about image building; it's about making
contact with people who need your products. It's about
making sales.
The Int'l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo is THE industry
event where products are launched, knowledge is shared
and connections are made. The 2010 event is poised to
be the most crucial to date to maintain and expand your
customer base.
By participating in the PSP Expo, you have access to
this unique networking opportunity and the face-to-face
connections that will grow your business.
Space Draw begins April 1,, so use the tools below
and submit your contract TODAY!
-- Booth Application & Contract - interactive
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-- Booth Application & Contract - PDF
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_Contract.pdf
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Jandy to conduct classes in April
We will be conducting two 1-Day Complete Controls
class in April. These will include AquaLink RS and PDA.
The Subjects will include:
1- Selection of model. (Including the new ordering format
for the AL RS)
2- Installation (This will include Serial adapter,
ChemLink, and ePump along with the basic items such as
relays, JVA's and Heaters)
3- Troubleshooting
4- 8 simulator stations will be set up around the room
with the new AquaLink Touch. (Programming will be
done as the last Item of the day around 3:00 PM).
Tuesday, April 20th 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, PBG
3505 Kyoto Gardens Drive
PBG, FL 33410
561-694-5833
(Same place as last September)
Thursday, April 22nd 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Hilton Deerfield/Boca
100 Fairway Drive
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-427-7700
(Right off 95 at the Hillsboro Blvd. exit)
Please contact me via email with how many people are
attending from your company, their corresponding e-mail
addresses, and at which location. Let me know if you
have any questions.
Thank you,
Misty Knight
Sales Consultant
Zodiac Pool Systems
Baracuda, Jandy, Nature 2, Polaris
E-mail: [email protected]
Cell 954-234-7910
Fax 954-975-9686
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A. O. Smith partnership with Jandy® yields
high-efficiency, variable speed pump
August 3, 2009
Tipp City, Ohio—In response to new state regulations
mandating more efficient pool and spa pumps along with
growing consumer interest in energy saving technologies,
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A. O. Smith and Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. have partnered to introduce the Jandy® ePump™ variable speed
pump.
ePump combines Jandy’s premier Stealth™ pump
design with a new permanent magnet variable speed
motor and electronic control developed by A. O. Smith
exclusively for Jandy. The ePump comes in 1.5 and 2.0
horsepower models, suitable for most residential inground swimming pool applications.
The permanent magnet brushless DC motor enables
ePump to achieve average energy savings of more than
$900 per year by delivering high efficiency at a wide
range of speeds.
“This motor maintains its high efficiency over the
entire speed range,” Christopher Mapes, president of A.
O. Smith Electrical Products Company, pointed out. “It
offers better utilization of the power input, which for consumers will mean attractive cost savings.” The motor is
adjustable to any speed between 600 RPM and 3450
RPM and is capable of maintaining constant RPM at
those speeds.
When operating at lower speeds, the electronically
controlled motor consumes significantly less power than
a conventional motor. For example, a homeowner running the motor at a low speed to clean his or her pool will
consume approximately 1/4 as much power as opposed to
a conventional motor.
A. O. Smith designed the motor and electronics to
integrate seamlessly with Jandy’s three programmable
control system options, the ePump controller, AquaLink®
RS OneTouch™ control, and AquaLink RS Wireless
PDA device.
The Jandy interface, which controls the motor, electronics and pump, offers eight pre-set speeds that can be
custom labeled along with two timers.
This characteristic allows customers to use the ePump
in pool applications that do not deliver enough flow to
support a traditional pump. “With variable speed, you can
customize on-site to get effective flow,” Howard
Richardson, pump motor product manager for A. O.
Smith Electrical Products Company, observed.
For more information on the ePump, go to
www.Jandy.com
A. O. Smith Electrical Product Company based in
Tipp City, Ohio, manufactures a comprehensive line of
fractional horsepower A/C and D/C, hermetic, and integral horsepower electric motors used in a wide array of
consumer, commercial, and industrial products. For more
information on the company and its products, go to the
Web site www.aosmithmotors.com
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ASPI Meeting
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Piccadilly Cafeteria
8301 W Flagler Street
Miami FL
Complimentary Dinner 7: 00 P.M.
Program 8:00 P.M.
Sponsored by: Kelley Kronenberg
Speakers: Heath Eskalyo, Esq.
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ASPI DESIGN AWARDS COMPETITION
ASPI will be awarding awards for swimming pool
construction, renovation, spa and hot tub installation,
waterfalls, and best store display. Entries are due by the
April 1st meeting. The application can be found on page 9
in this issue and on our Web site.
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The people who make THE PIPELINE possible
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Pentair Pool Products
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Proline Distributors
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SCP Distributors LLC
Southern Grouts & Mortar
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VEHICLE CHECKPOINT
A Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance checkpoint was held on Tuesday, February 23rd at US 1 and
Mowry Dr. BCCO investigators issued 10 civil violations
to unlicensed contractors for advertising as a contractor
without a license.
The police department made four arrests for failure to
have commercial vehicles marked with the appropriate
license information.
Table of Contents
President’s message
ASPI Eye
Uncle Sid’s Almanac
ASPI Design Award application
VGB Interpretation of Unblockable Drain
Meeting Minutes
Unlicensed Activity
Pentair ScreenLogic iTune app
Jandy Classes in April
A. O. Smith / Jandy variable speed ePump
NSPF iPhone App
International Pool | Spa |Patio Expo
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Source:Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance.
Cornerstone. Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2010.
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2010 CENSUS
The 2010 census has been mailed in March to US
Calendar of Events
households. Article 1 Section 2 of the US Constitution
mandates that a decennial census be taken. Data from the
April 1, 2010
ASPI Members meeting
Census is used to reapportion Congressional districts, disApril 8, 2010
ASPI Board meeting
tribution of 400 billion dollars of Federal funds, and planMay 6, 2010
ASPI Members meeting
ning of future infrastructure needs.
May 13, 2010
ASPI Board meeting
Census forms that are not mailed back will result in a
June 3, 2010
ASPI Members meeting
Census employee visiting homes to take a count in perJune 10, 2010
ASPI Board meeting
son.
Title 13 of US Code prohibits employees and the
up to 5 years in jail.
Census Bureau from revealing confidential Census data.
Data can only be used for statistical purposes. Penalties
for anyone who violates this can be up to $250,000 and
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the
UNLICENSED ACTIVITY ACTION
ASP
As you know, ASPI has been at the forefront of
reporting unlicensed activity in the pool industry in
South Florida throughout its' history. While the County's
Building Code Compliance office has conducted many
stings, in conjunction with the Miami Dade Police Dept.,
it has remained a struggle for the agency to "catch" unlicensed individuals performing work in the field.
Something we, as contractors, come across almost daily.
Digitally capturing our ASPI members in the act of being
themselves.
Visit our Web site to see our gallery of photos
www.aspifl.org/photos.html
IntelliTouch systems can upgrade to ScreenLogic with
the ScreenLogic kit (PN 520500).
The video and lighting interfaces require the addition
of the Video and Lighting protocol adapter (PN
520854Z).
During February's Orlando Pool Show the
Department of Business & Professional Regulation hosted a workshop about the department's regulations, functions, etc., which quickly became a workshop about unlicensed activity. Contractors from around the state were
complaining about the lack of follow-up and enforcement from local agencies charged with this task.
The State's representatives advised that reports of
unlicensed activity brought to their attention must be
investigated, according to state law. They also informed
us that reports sent directly to them are then passed on to
the local agency, who in turn according to state law, must
follow up.
That means as contractors we must remain diligent &
continue to report unlicensed activity. You can still use
the unlicensed activity report forms from ASPI, forward
them to us, & we will call the state to give them all the
information you report.
You can also call yourself, 1-866-532-1440; unlicensed activity hurts all of us, support your industry by
doing your part.
DeeDee Ouellette
ASPI Executive Secretary
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Pentair ScreenLogic Mobile iPhone app
By HomeLogic LLC
Pentair ScreenLogic Mobile is a convenient interface
for your pool and spa, designed specifically for the
iPhone and iPod Touch. Control your pool and spa from
a local WiFi network, or control them remotely over the
Internet. Download this free app and check out the interface on our live demo!
Pentair ScreenLogic Mobile is compatible with existing ScreenLogic installations. Pentair customers with
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Sid’s Almanac continued from page 5
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon ,
the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
California, and Kentucky; security consultant Chris
McGoey, who runs crimedoctor.com and Richard T.
11. Helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
Wright, a criminology professor at the University of
Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into book “Burglars on the Job”.
that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not
LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE
bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the
How I learned to mind my own business :
best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV
on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device I was walking past the mental hospital the other day, And
that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow all the patients were shouting, '13....13....13.'
of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com)
The fence was too high to see over, but I saw a little gap
8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
in the planks, so I looked through to see What was going
on..... Some idiot poked me in the eye with a stick! Then
1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress they all started shouting '14....14....14'...
like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never,
ever look like a crook.
Winter is an etching,
Spring is a watercolor,
2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neigh- Summer an oil painting,
bors.
and autumn a mosaic of them all.
3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little Thanks , friends for your kind birthday wishes.
noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop Mawrtocome!
what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't
hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's
human nature.
stand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
UNCLE SID’S ALMANAC
By Sid Sherman, former ASPI Executive
Secretary and PIPELINE editor.
E-mail: [email protected]
He’ll be happy to hear from you.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't
take me up on it.)
13 Things Your Burglar
Won’t Tell You
TELL YOUR KIDS/GRANDKIDS NOT TO
ANNOUNCE TO THE WORLD YOU WILL BE
GOING
AWAY,
NOT
EVEN
FOR
THE
DAY.....................EVEN ADULTS INNOCENTLY
DON'T KNOW, THEY ARE BEING WATCHED BY
PROFESSIONAL BURGLAR FACEBOOK READERS.
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week
cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I
was working in your yard last week. While I was in there,
I unlatched the back window to make my return a little
easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... and
taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys
your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of
gaming system they have.
4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that
money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house
without setting it?
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the
driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front
door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs
that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my
targets.
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to
create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in
the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't
let your alarm company install the control pad where I
can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook
page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during
the day is away to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an
invitation.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the
sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often
access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a
bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door.
Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and
you forget to lock your door-understandable. But under-
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10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer?
I always check dresser drawers, continued on page 12
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March 4, 2010 ASPI Meeting
POOL WATER PRODUCTS
The March 2010 meeting was called to order at 8:04
p.m. by President Randy Schwartz. The meeting was
sponsored by SGM with Scott Knaebel as their speaker.
Scott informed us that SGM helps to grow the pool
industry by advertising outside of pool related magazines. SGM runs ads in areas such as architecture and
landscape architecture.
Scott covered the signature products they have for
pools;Diamond Brite, River R ok, and Durazzo. He
mentioned that Essig Pools uses Durazzo. Durazzo
needs to be polished and has a smoother surface than
Diamond Brite.
Southern Grouts & Mortar began as a company producing mortars for the construction industry. Other
products include Spray Deck (12 colors), Dynamite Pool
Patch and a variety of mortars, grouts, and thin-sets.
SGM has a thin-set that is made for glass tiles.
Scott stressed the importance of using Bond Kote
prior to the installation on previously plastered surface.
Two bags should be mixed with 5 gallons of resin. Do
not add excess water and use a 1 1/4” nap roller.
Scott went over the coverage rates for the pool products.
Diamond Brite: 22-25 sq. ft. per bag 3/8” thickness
Durazzo:
22-25 sq. ft. per bag
River Rok:
18-22 sq. ft. per bag
Wholesale
Swimming Pool & Spa Supplies
JOE RENDE
Branch Manager
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(305) 940-3007
FAX (954) 771-1284
E-Mail [email protected]
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Brite will not adhere to petroleum based products.
Several manufacturers have a cementious waterproof
membrane.
Paula Schwartz won the $60 50/50.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred Kimball
ASPI Secretary
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Learn about the wonderful things
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A 15’ x 30’ pool will require about 34 bags.
Startup and water balance: 1) Fill uninterrupted with
clean potable water. 2) The use of a filtration system is
highly recommended. 3) Add a sequestering agent during/when filled and circulate for 24 hours. Scott cautioned not to add a sequestering agent with only a small
amount of water in the pool. 4) Adjust pH to 7.2-7.4.
5) Dissolve all chemicals in water first.
He also cautioned not to add chlorine for the first
three days and brush daily. Don’t vacuum the pool for 14
days and don’t install a pool cleaner for 28 days except
for the Great White. Pools with a chlorine generator
should not add salt for at least 1 week and don’t use salt
that contains anti-caking agents.
Some of the questions from the audience included
the minimum temperature for resurfacing a pool in light
of the cooler weather South Florida has experienced this
year. The minimum temperature is 50º F. Another question was application in high rise buildings. Diamond
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POOL MATH™ BOOK AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
The Pool Math™ Workbook, published by the National
Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®), is now available in
Spanish. It is the industry’s first textbook for English and
now native Spanish-speakers that focuses solely on making
swimming pool and spa calculations easier.
“Math is difficult for many people. Helping people in
their native tongue makes sense, especially as they are learning English as a second language,” explains Thomas M.
Lachocki, Ph.D., CEO of NSPF. Web site: www.nspf.org
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Pool Heating & Hot Tub Specialists Since 1982
David Fernandez
Account Manager
Branch: 954.659.3255
Fax: 954.659.3150
Cell: 786.663.0438
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act: Interpretation of Unblockable Drain, March 15, 2010
On October 21, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a notice in the Federal Register (74 FR
54301) announcing that it would be conducting a public hearing to receive views from all interested parties about the
draft guidance regarding unblockable drains. The Commission invited public participation at this hearing. On
November 4, 2009, the Commission conducted a public hearing on the staff's draft technical guidance and heard presentations from nine individuals.
Following the hearing, CPSC staff revised its interpretation of an unblockable drain and presented it to the
Commission for consideration. On March 1, 2010, the Commission voted to instruct the staff to prepare a proposed
interpretive rule regarding unblockable drains, consistent with the staff's interpretation.
Based on consideration of these comments, the Commission is proposing to create a new § 1450.2(b) to interpret
"unblockable drain" as follows: A suction outlet defined as all components, including the sump and/or body,
cover/grate, and hardware such that its perforated (open) area cannot be shadowed by the area of the 18" x 23" Body
Blocking Element of ASME/ANSI AI12.19.8-2007 and that the rated flow through the remaining open area (beyond
the shadowed portion) cannot create a suction force in excess of the removal force values in Table 1 of that Standard.
All suction outlet covers, manufactured or field fabricated, shall be certified as meeting the applicable requirements of
the ASME/ANSI Al12.19.8 standard.
Interim Final Rule with Immediate Effective Date
Section 1405 of the VGB Act directs the Commission to establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible
States for specific uses related to pool and spa safety. The Commission has entered into an interagency agreement with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/National Center for Injury Control and Prevention (NCIPC) to
administer the grant program. CDC will be publishing the Funding Opportunity Announcement related to the grant
program in early April. Because potential State applicants need a definitive understanding of the law in order to qualify
for grant monies, and because CDC intends to publish the Funding Opportunity Announcement in April. This interim
final rule is effective on [insert date of publication in the Federal Register] and the Commission is proposing that any
final rule resulting from this rulemaking become effective upon publication in the Federal Register.
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