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In-Line Strainer Provides Flexibility Sanford, N.C.–Pentair Water Commercial Pool and Aquatics introduces the PS Series In-Line Strainer for Commercial Pumps designed to maximize hydraulic efficiencies in commercial aquatic applications. The series comes in three standard sizes to fit with almost … Continue reading
From Stone Quarry To Sandy Beach
Have you ever wondered what happens to a stone quarry when it reaches the end of its productive mining life? In most cases, fill is added and the land redeveloped for another use. But every once in a while, the … Continue reading
Calling All Swimmers!
The summer of 2005 began like most other summers for the city of Garland’s Aquatics Division in Texas. Management hired and trained staff, ordered supplies, issued uniforms, and cleaned and readied the pools for opening day. Then officials made a … Continue reading
Winning Over Residents
As in many communities throughout the U.S., city officials in Salina, Kan., faced a dilemma in 2008 over what to do with the aging outdoor swimming pool. Each year, the pool required more time and resources to open for crowds … Continue reading
Windblown And Whimsical
I turned 50 in December. “Turning” 50 sounds so nice and Vanna White-ish, doesn’t it? Vanna approaches a large two-digit board and turns a five and then a zero. I “turned” 50. I feel more like I “hit” 50. Not … Continue reading
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