Showing posts with label Hot Tub Service. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hot Tub Service. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Hot Tub Care During the Polar Vortex
As I write this, our current “feels like” temp is -23; with these fridge temperatures you need to keep a very close eye on your hot tub. Because of the sub zero temperatures we've had for the past few weeks, it is more important than ever to ensure your spa is running properly. In the extreme cold like what we are currently experiencing, as a good rule of thumb, you should be checking on you hot tub at least twice a day. Make a habit of checking on it in the morning when you are leaving for work, and again when you return home from the day. Should something go wrong, the water can freeze very quickly in these conditions, causing extensive damage. If you find that your hot tub is not functioning properly, call a service professional right away. If for some reason you cannot have your hot tub serviced right away, you will want to drain and winterize it until it can be serviced.
If the Power Goes OUT:
If you have a very short term loss of power, keep the cover closed tight to keep the heat in. If you have a generator it would be a good idea to hook that up to keep your hot tub from freezing. If you do not have a generator and/or you expect the power to be out for a prolonged time, anything more than a couple hours, we would recommend draining and winterizing your hot tub until power is restored.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Why it is Important your Swimming Pool or Spa Builder is a Certified Building Professional (CBP)
Posted by Lysti Grassman
What is The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP)?
The APSP is the world’s largest international trade association and leading advocate representing the swimming pool and spa industry. Members adhere to a code of business ethics and share a commitment to public health and safety in the use of swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.
It is important that your pool builder, and even service professional, be a member of the APSP because it points to their credibility and professionalism. Any reputable swimming pool builder or service company will be a member of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. Pool Pros is a member of the APSP.
The APSP also offers professional certifications. These certifications are an important indicator to both the knowledge, and the commitment towards safety and continuing education, of your swimming pool builder or service provider. Some of the certifications offered by the APSP include:
So what is a Certified Building Professional?
Here is what the APSP has to say about their CBP certification:
What is The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP)?
The APSP is the world’s largest international trade association and leading advocate representing the swimming pool and spa industry. Members adhere to a code of business ethics and share a commitment to public health and safety in the use of swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.
The APSP website has a wealth of information for perspective pool owners you can check it out here:
It is important that your pool builder, and even service professional, be a member of the APSP because it points to their credibility and professionalism. Any reputable swimming pool builder or service company will be a member of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. Pool Pros is a member of the APSP.
You can search for members of the APSP in your area here:
The APSP also offers professional certifications. These certifications are an important indicator to both the knowledge, and the commitment towards safety and continuing education, of your swimming pool builder or service provider. Some of the certifications offered by the APSP include:
NSPF Certified Pool and Spa Operator (CPO)
Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS)
Certified Service Technician (CST)
Certified Hot Tub Technician (CHTT)
Certified Building Professional (CBP)
Mike Bowers President of Pool Pros has earned ALL of the above certifications.
So what is a Certified Building Professional?
Here is what the APSP has to say about their CBP certification:
The CBP certification further enhances the knowledge, credibility and professionalism of an APSP member builder. This is the highest of the professional certifications from the APSP that your swimming pool builder can hold. Finding a swimming pool and spa builder who is a member of the APSP and has attained the CBP should be an important step in the process of finding a reputable builder.
The APSP CBP program enhances the professional identity and academic background of our builder members through an emphasis on ethical standards, commitment to the highest standards of construction and workmanship, business stability and superior customer relations. To earn this certification, qualified APSP members must successfully complete a standardized written examination that measures their knowledge of residential and commercial pool and spa construction. APSP builders who have attained this academic achievement are allowed the privilege of posting the prestigious designation of CBP with their name. And much the same as any professional certification, CBP must complete ongoing continuing education requirements on a regular basis in order to maintain their certification.
For more information on the APSP recommendations for Choosing a Professional Pool Builder: http://www.apsp.org/utility/showDocumentFile/?objectID=68
Pool Pros Recommendation:
Hire only those professionals who have demonstrated their commitment to sound building standards, ethical business practices and your safety by becoming members of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. In addition, to further protect your investment and give yourself the added peace of mind, hire a CPB to build your swimming pool. Basically, a pool builder who is a CPB is akin to an accountant who is a CPA, or a dentist who is a DDS. Mike Bowers President of Pool Pros is a CBP.
You can view a list of current APSP members who have earned their CBP designation here:
Pool Pros
Inc.
Green Bay, WI
920-321-0016
Green Bay, WI
920-321-0016
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