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It took 3 days to
extinguish the fire.
Battling the fire
was hindered by downed power
lines, high winds and low water pres-
sure due to the hurricane. Most of
the area had been evacuated prior to the hurricane making land. No injuries from the chemical smoke were
reported. According to the DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) no harmful chlorine
levels have been detected.
The consequences of this fire is that there may be a shortage on chlorine tablets for some
months to come. We have already seen price increases.
Apartment complexes, hotels and other commercial water features use a lot of chlorine
tablets. Since 2020 seems to be a year of changes, (intended and unintended) maybe its
time to change the way these commercial pools and spas are maintained.
Ingrid Slagle
Christine Gains, the vice president of the San Antonio chapter, is retiring after 30 years in the indus-
try. We will all miss her she has been a big part of the IPSSA family in San Antonio and Region 9.
The San Antonio chapter president Jorge Martinez presented Christine with a plaque of appreciation
for her service as the vice president for the
last 4 years.
When asked what she would like for a going away gift, she said that a Mountain Laurel
shrub was her favorite and she would be re-minded of her time in IPSSA every time she
saw it. She plans on planting it at her new
home.
Christine is relocating to Indiana, were she will take
care of her 94 year old mother. But she did tell me she will come to visit, and keep in touch with all the
friends she has gained in her time in Texas.
Ingrid Slagle
SAN ANTONIO NEWS
IPSSA Texas News Volume 10, Issue 10 FREE Newsletter available on-line subscribe at www.ipssatexas.com October 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
San Antonio News ··················1
Category 4 Hurricane hits Chemical Plant in Louisiana ···················1
Through the Decade October ···· 2,3,7,8,12
Chapter Contact Information ·····4
TX Pool & Spa Coalition News ···5
Region 9 and 12 Information ·····6
Pool Quiz Answers ·················7
What Were They Thinking? ······7
Pool Quiz ·····························12
IPSSA Texas Heroes ··············14
Paul’s Corner ························15
Free Life Saving Door Hanger ··15
October Puzzle ······················16
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CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE HITS CHEMICAL PLANT IN LOUISIANA The chemical plant BioLab, located near Lake Charles, caught fire as Hurricane Laura
swept thru Louisiana at the end of August.
Christine Gains San Antonio VP and
Jorge Martinez President of the
San Antonio Chapter
THROUGH THE DECADE WITH IPSSA TEXAS NEWS - OCTOBER HEADLINES
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OCTOBER 2012 - READ MORE
Fort Worth Chapter Project Complete
The Fort Worth Chapter of IPSSA is proud to announce the completion of its Outreach
Project for 2012. The important need to help was brought to the attention of this
chapter when one of its longtime members, David Llewellyn of Pool Patrols was diag-
nosed with MS. David was hoping to install a pool in his backyard so that he would be
able to complete his daily physical therapy at home instead of a long day of commut-
ing back and forth to a facility.
OCTOBER 2011 - READ MORE
Continued on page 3
Continued from page 2 THROUGH THE DECADE WITH IPSSA TEXAS NEWS - OCTOBER HEADLINES
OCTOBER 2014 - READ MORE
NOVEMBER FAST APPROACHES
November 3rd thru the 7th is scheduled for our visit to Sea Turtle Inc. Our main project this time will
be the installation of a titanium core heat pump and some titanium heat exchangers, being donated by AquaCal/Auto Pilot. Stan Crisp, the AquaCal application engineer, will be onsite to guide us through
the proper installation and calibration of these units.
APEC - Aquatic Professionals Education Council
New APEC website is coming!
If you have been involved in the development of a professional web-
site, you know that it takes hundreds of hours and thousands of dol-lars. For APEC, we needed a different, but professional solution. We are
extremely excited about the unveiling of our new website ......COMING
SOON!
OCTOBER 2013 - READ MORE
KEEP CHLORINE AND PH FIGHTING FOR YOU, NOT AGAINST YOU
Who knew chlorine and pH are so important when it comes to sanitizing pool water and killing germs? We do and so do the experts at the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Chlorine and pH can both pack a punch; just make sure they’re fighting for you, not against you. Here’s
how to get and keep them in your corner.
DROWNING REPORT FOR 2013
Every year, CPSC compiles an end of summer drowning report to track the tragic toll of child drownings nationwide. According to information
reported by the media and compiled by the USA Swimming Foundation, more than 200 children under 15 years of age drowned in a pool or
spa during the 2013 summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends; 143 of those children were under the age of 5.
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PAGE 4 IPSSA Texas News prints ALL of Texas chapter events that it receives. Help your chapter grow, SEND US YOUR INFO!
PUBLISHED BY
IPSSA TEXAS - How to reach us:
Ingrid Slagle
Editor/Webmaster
817-304-7244
7186 Baker Blvd.
Richland Hills, TX 76118
FORT WORTH MEMBER MEETING
La Playa Maya Restaurant
1540 N. Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76106
3rd Tuesday of the month 6:30pm
Paul Nelson President 254-592-0323
Jason Sanchez Vice President
817-901-8363
Robert Noyes Secretary 714-423-1602
Greg Clark Treasurer 817-453-1302
HILL COUNTRY MEMBER MEETING
SCP
1509 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
3rd Tuesday of the month 6:30pm
Jascha Wood President 512-216-7663
Randy Davis Vice President
512-847-1800
Trey Oakes Secretary 512-618-2443
Darren Bartleson Treasurer 512-557-3874
HOUSTON MEMBER MEETING
Pappy's Cafe
12313 Katy Frwy.
Houston, TX 77079
2nd Tuesday of the month 7:00pm
David Queen President 281-807-5442
Brian Caudle Vice President
281-345-9656
Doug Dinkins Treasurer 281-794-6644
HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE MEETING
Rudy’s BBQ
21361 Gulf Freeway
Webster, TX 77598
4th Tuesday of the month 7:00pm
David Potts President 832-840-0887
Donnie Jones Secretary 832-275-0612
Stephanie Laws Treasurer 832-250-6858
HOUSTON NORTH MEETING
La Cocina de Roberto
3126 Sawdust Road
The Woodlands, TX 77380
We also meet at Manufacturer locations if
training is available, so please contact us
prior to our meeting if you are not sure
3rd Tuesday of the month 7pm
Stephen Titone President 281-773-8643
John Prosser Vice President
281-251-6484
Andrew Hillmeyer Treasurer/Secretary
832-585-4424
AUSTIN MEMBER MEETING
Cherry Creek Catfish Company
5712 Manchaca Rd.
Austin. TX 78745
1st Tuesday of the month 6:00pm
Jerome Potter President 512-484-9093
Keith Timm Vice President 512-636-3750
Edward Cabello Secretary 512-362-8890
Will Pietri Treasurer 512-351-0323
AUSTIN NORTH MEMBER MEETING
Casa Chapala Mexican Cuisine/Tequila Bar
9041 Research Blvd #100
Austin, TX 78758
2nd Wednesday of the month 6:00pm
Shane Applegate President 512-748-8314
Scot Pemberton Vice President
512-257-7665
Josh McDermott Secretary 512-629-2955
Thomas Long Treasurer 512-293-7831
CORPUS CHRISTI MEMBER MEETING
SCP
4630 Corona Dr
Corpus Christi TX 78411-4311
1st Thursday of the month 6:30pm
Michelle Wilkinson President 209-604-6460
David Galloway Vice President
361-855-5557
Adam Wilkinson Secretary 209-604-7159
Mike Baker Treasurer 361-563-7665
DALLAS MEMBER MEETING
Rockfish Seafood Grill
7639 Campbell Rd Suite 800
Dallas TX 75248
4th Tuesday of the month 5:30pm
Travis Coleman President 214-799-7739
Brian Ivy Vice President 972-415-9578
Matt Hopperstad Secretary 214-802-3451
Bob Anderson Treasurer 469-288-9264
HOUSTON WEST MEETING
Spring Creek Barbeque
21000 Katy Freeway
Katy, Texas 77449
1st Tuesday of the month 7pm
Mark Uberecken President 281-799-9786
Christian Alvim Vice President 832-483-3536
David Howard Treasurer
832-689-5636
James Lundberg Secretary 832-875-6821
MID CITIES MEMBER MEETING
SCP Carrollton
2107 Hutton Dr.,
Carrollton, TX 75006
1st Monday of the month 7:00pm
Casey Gardner President 469-835-5674
Jeremy Smith Vice President
214-695-8717
Stephanie Gardner Secretary 469-835-5674
Doug Taylor Treasurer 214-866-9462
SAN ANTONIO MEETING
Longhorn Café
17625 Blanco Road
San Antonio, TX 78232
1st Monday of the month 6:30pm
Officers Meeting 6:00pm
Jorge Martinez President 210-549-7665
Christine Gains Vice President
210-842-4009
Travis Schultz Secretary 210-288-0710
Brian Tully Treasurer 210-843-0582
TARRANT COUNTY MEMBER MEETING
El Chico
7621 Baker Blvd
Richland Hills, TX 76118
1st Tuesday of the month 7:00pm
Jason Wilson President 817-366-1200
Lance Jones Vice President 817-860-7500
Brent Jerome Secretary 817-266-0334
Dustin Gardner Treasurer 817-366-8927
WAXAHACHIE MEMBER MEETING
Denny’s
408 Westchase Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
2nd Wednesday of the month 7:00am
Bryan Courville President 817-308-9874
Chris Holt Vice President 817-673-8508
Brent Large Secretary 817-298-4482
Bob Bauer Treasurer 972-345-3835
CHAPTER MEMBER MEETINGS
*Please contact your chapter for meeting info .
See chapter contact information on previous page.
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REGION 12
MEETING
REGION 9
MEETING
Please accept this letter as my official resignation from the Board. It will be effective at the conclusion of the September 9th meeting.
It has been an honor to serve the Texas pool and spa industry since 2007. Serving as a Aquatic Professionals Education Council board member (IPSSA), a 2 term Vice-President and President, guiding APEC through the transition into The Texas Pool & Spa Coalition, I have had
the great pleasure to work with and meet an outstanding group of men and women who form the backbone of a fantastic industry.
As has been my plan since the recovery/transition of APEC, once a new president was elected and my tenure as past-president expired, I
would tender my resignation. The extension of our terms notwithstanding, I believe that plan has come full circle.
I will, of course, make myself available to the Board as needed, whenever and wherever possible.
Thank you to all for your continued efforts in protecting the Texas Pool & Spa industry.
Sincerely,
Will Ainsworth
TO THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEXAS POOL & SPA COALITION
Meeting
Austin North
Halloween
Region Meetings
Region 12 Board Meeting October 5th
Region 9 Board Meeting October 10th
Region 9 Executive Board
Director - Becky Clayson 210-240-3121
Houston Clear Lake - Region Secretary -
David Potts 832-840-0887
Austin - Region Treasurer -
Will Pietri 512-351-0323
Austin - Jerome Potter 512-484-9093
Austin North -
Shane Applegate 512-748-8314
Corpus Christi -
Michelle Wilkinson 209-604-6460
Hill Country -
Jascha Wood 512-216-7663
Houston - David Queen 281-807-5442
Houston North -
Stephen Titone 281-773-8643
Houston West -
Mark Uberecken 281-799-9786
San Antonio -
Jorge Martinez 210-274-2465
Region 12 Executive Board
Director - Neal Holt 214-837-5884
Mid Cities - Region Secretary -
Casey Gardner 469-835-5674
Dallas - Region Treasurer -
Travis Coleman 214-799-7739
Fort Worth - Paul Nelson 254-592-0323
Tarrant County -
Jason Wilson 817-366-1200
Waxahachie -
Bryan Courville 817-308-9874
IPSSA Corporate Office
P.O. Box 3367
Rocklin, CA 95677
Phone: 888‐360‐9505
E‐Mail: [email protected]
www.ipssa.com
IPSSA Financial Office
PO Box 1617
Rocklin, CA 95677‐7617
Phone: 888-360-9505x1
Fax: 888‐391‐6203
Email: [email protected]
Membership Assistant
Terri and Alison
888-360-9505 Ext. 1
Fax: 888-368-0432
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IPSSA Texas News - Official Publication of the Independent Pool & Spa Service Association, Inc.
Region 9/12 - 7186 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills, TX 76118 (817) 304-7244
Email: [email protected] - Website: www.ipssatexas.com - Managing Editor: Ingrid Slagle
Deadline for submission of articles is the 15th of each month. Material submitted late will be considered for the following month.
Copyright ©2020 Independent Pool and Spa Service Association. All rights reserved under state, federal and international laws. No part of
this publication may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic or electronic process, nor may it be stored in a retrieval system,
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prior written permission from the publisher. For permission to make photocopies, contact IPSSA Texas at 817-304-7244.
Editorial Content: The editorial contents of this publication are educational and informational in nature, and not intended as minimum
standards, or legal or other professional advice. The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association has endeavored to include appropriate
and accurate statements, but disclaims any and all warranties and/or responsibility for the statements or their application. Users should
confer with their professional advisers for specific input and assistance concerning their respective projects. Any expressions of opinion or
perspective by authors of articles included in this publication are not necessarily those of the Independent Pool and Spa Service Associa-
tion.
Advertisements: The inclusion of commercial advertisements in this publication constitutes neither a recommendation nor an endorsement
of the product or service advertised. Although IPSSA will not knowingly publish a false or misleading advertisement, no attempt has been
made to verify the contents of advertisements included in this publication unless other than as set forth in writing by IPSSA.
ELCETIONS FOR REGION 12 AND CHAPTERS
Elections are coming up in November for the following chapters.
DALLAS,
MID CITIES
TARRANT COUNTY
AUSTIN
NORTH AUSTIN
HILL COUNTRY
HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE
HOUSTON WEST
REGION 12 will also elect a new board for North Texas
Continued from page 3
“WHAT WERE THEY THINKING”?
“What were they Thinking?” We have all run into those situations that are just so outrageous, funny or just plain unprofessional that they warrant a
photo - it doesn’t just have to do with all the “creative” plumbing or equipment layouts we have seen. If you have a contribution of interest just let me
know - Ingrid [email protected]
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OCTOBER 2016 - READ MORE
IPSSA Region 12 Third Annual Table Top Event
Come meet with the manufacturers, distributors and vendor reps from the pool industry, check out the fall spe-
cials and bring all your questions.
JOIN US!!
IPSSA Texas is planning our fall trip to Sea Turtle Inc. on South Padre Island.
We plan to be there Saturday, November 12th thru Wednesday November 16th. Our main project will be the instillation
of a new Silo tank to pre-treat the lagoon water before it is used in the hospital tanks.
OCTOBER 2015 - READ MORE
APEC HAS A NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD
From left to right:
Jason Lehman President, Stephanie Gardner Secretary, Neil Holt Treasurer and Will Ainsworth Vice President
HAVE YOUR SICK ROUTE CARD ON FILE
Sick route coverage is provided in order to help protect chapter members from losing
valuable weekly service accounts and revenue, in the event of a qualifying personal
injury or illness. Fellow chapter members will band together to provide emergency cov-
erage of all or a portion of your service route, helping to maintain the route and protect
your livelihood. This coverage is (by necessity) limited in scope and is intended to be
used as a “safety net” only in the event of legitimate illness, injury or emergency.
THROUGH THE DECADE WITH IPSSA TEXAS NEWS -
OCTOBER HEADLINES
Continued on page 8
What's wrong with this picture? Customer swore
he got the gasket on correctly when he changed
the bulb. We took him at his word and ordered him
a new light. This is what we found for his repair.
Submitted by Keith Timm
Guess the ants can’t resist the
electric currant. Replacing the
Intermatic time clock..
Submitted by Tina Slagle
OCTOBER 2017 - READ MORE
IN THE WAKE OF HARVEY and IRMA
Damage caused by the Hurricanes that hit Texas and Florida, has been devastating.
IPSSA REGION 12 ANNUAL TABLE TOP
Announcing our 4th Annual IPSSA Region 12 Tabletop!! Please join us October 21st 2017 12-4 pm at Embassy
Suites Bass Pro at, 2401 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, for a day of training, prizes, camaraderie
and networking!
THROUGH THE DECADE WITH IPSSA TEXAS NEWS -
OCTOBER HEADLINES
OCTOBER 2018 - READ MORE
IT’S TURTLE TIME
Our next trip to South Padre Island is set for Saturday November 3rd to Saturday November 10th. This will be our 14th trip. In 2013 IPSSA national requested that IPSSA regions become involved with humani-
tarian/conservation projects.
FORT WORTH
The Fort Worth chapter has chosen the “Swim Lesson People” to receive
a $500 donation for swim lessons.
After 7 years of hard work, Swim Lesson People had its grand opening on June 25th and the Fort Worth chap-
ter was there to capture this moment.
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1. Low Total Alkalinity will cause the pH to be unstable
A. True
B. False
2. Gunite is a construction material comprised of?
A. Cement, aggregate and gravel
B. Aggregate, sand and gravel
C. Concrete aggregate and gravel
D. Cement, aggregate and sand
3. HOBr (hypobromous acid) is the killing form of bromine
A. True
B. False
4. Cyanuric acid protects chlorine so it stays in the water
____ times longer than without it.
A. 5 to 7 times
B. 3 to 5 times
C. 10 to 12 times
D. None of the above
5. Lithium hypochlorite is non-flammable
A. True
B. False
Answers provided in
this edition, page 15
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“In three words I can sum up everything
I've learned about life: it goes on.”
― Robert Frost
“You've gotta dance like there's nobody
watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey
THROUGH THE DECADE WITH IPSSA TEXAS NEWS -
OCTOBER HEADLINES
OCTOBER 2019 - READ MORE
SEA TURTLE TRIP - #15
On April 4th of this year volunteers' from IPSSA Texas returned to South Padre Island, as usual we had an interesting list of projects including working on heat pumps, a propane heater, pro-
tein fractionators and rebuilding a floating fountain pump. We also had a couple of leaks to repair, a backwash valve to replace and a new line to build for filling the new stingray touch
tank and facilitate filling of the popular bubble tank aquarium.
IN MEMORIAM: GREG GARRETT
Greg Garrett, one of the most visible members and instructors for the Na-
tional Plasterers Council, died suddenly August 20, two weeks before his
64th birthday.
Garrett spent much of his career as one of the National Plasterers Council’s most active volunteers and advocates. He
played a key role in establishing and guiding the organization’s National Pool Industry Research Center at California State
Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo. On his own and with these organizations, Garrett performed research on etching
deterioration, calcium nodules, discoloration and ways to preserve interior finishes.
2019 IPSSA TEXAS ELECTIONS
Region 9, Corpus Christi, Houston, Houston North, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Waxahachie
Continued from page 8
SCP
2301 E. Saint Elmo Rd Bld. 2, Ste.#200 Austin, Texas 78744 (512)326-8478
SCP
7060 All Star Ave. Ste. A Frisco, Texas 75033 (214)618-9770
SCP
Corporate Woods Dr. Magnolia, Texas 77354 (281)305-0088
SCP
9230 Neils Thompson Dr. Ste.#108 Austin, Texas 78758 (512)835-4200
SCP
2900 East Pioneer Pkwy Ste. 180 Grand Prairie, Texas 76010 (972)988-0657
SCP
1509 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd. New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830)214-1992
Superior Pool Products
200 Parker Dr. Bld. B, Ste.560 Austin, Texas 78728 (512)218-1190
Superior Pool Products
800 Industrial Blvd. #400 Grapevine, Texas 76051 (817)410-8894
SCP
1201 W. Warren Pharr, Texas 78577 (956)702-1885
SCP
2107 Hutton Drive Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972)241-6626
NPT Houston
4300 Pine Timbers Ste.#100 Houston, Texas 77041 (713)460-8794
SCP
1212 10th Street Plano, Texas 75074 (972)424-2600
SCP
17001 Donwick Drive Conroe, Texas 77385 (936)321-7145
SCP
1665 Townhurst, Ste.190 Houston, Texas 77043 (713)973-6051
SCP
15261 Capital Port Drive Ste.111 San Antonio, Texas 78249 (210)764-1765
SCP
4630 Corona Drive Ste.B Corpus Christi, , Texas 78411 (361)730-1988
SCP
3938 Dunvale Houston, Texas 77063 (713)783-0882
SCP
1074 Arion Circle Ste.102 San Antonio, Texas 78216 (210)545-6161
NPT
11281 Indian Trail Dallas, Texas 75229 (214)366-4009
SCP
9307 Millsview Road Houston, Texas 77070 (281)469-9696
Superior Pool Products
610 Sandau Road San Antonio, Texas 78216 (210)341-9103
SCP
10468 Brockwood Rd. Northgate II, Bldg.14 Dallas, Texas 75238 (214)503-6291
Superior Pool Products
10641 S. Sam Houston Pkwy. West Ste.400 Houston, Texas 77071 (281)776-0808
SCP
12552 Highway 3 Webster, Texas 77598 (281)823-7243
NPT
4801 Blue Mound Road Fort Worth, Texas 76106 (682)708-4183
SCP
22110 Merchants Way #150 Katy, Texas 77449 (281)769-5421
SCP
5304 A South 125th East Ave, Unit A Tulsa, OK 74146 (918)250-6106
SCP
7427 Dogwood Park Dr Fort Worth, Texas 76118 (817)595-0525
SCP
2002 Synergy Blvd. Ste. 400 Kilgore, Texas 75662 (903) 984-6067
SCP
308 Hudiburg Circle Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405)943-1700
SCP
7737 Will Rogers Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76140 (817)983-7358
SCP
7908 Patel Drive Lubbock, Texas 79382 (806)589-6831
Superior Pool Products
4256 Royal Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405)947-2752
pool360.poolcorp.com • scppool.com • superiorpoolproducts.com • nptgonline.com
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IPSSA TEXAS HEROES
CHRIS ROMERO 713-502-5212 [email protected]
RON KOHLER 214-600-9488 [email protected]
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One of the great things about IPSSA is the
underlying commitment to help others in
the industry.
After all, this association was created on
the principle of sick route coverage. But,
many members go above and beyond sick
route, helping other members and their
communities. These are IPSSA Heroes.
Tell us your story, or let us kno
w who has helped you. Email us at
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5. A
POOL QUIZ ANSWERS
IPSSA Region 12 has partnered with Cook Chil-dren's Hospital to help raise awareness about water
safety by creating and providing FREE door hangers with safety tips and facts on drowning prevention.
These are intended to be shared with all your cus-tomers to spread water safety awareness. Each
door hanger’s message is written in English and
Spanish.
You can acquire your FREE door-hangers at the
following SCP locations: Carrollton, Dallas, Frisco, Plano, Grand Prairie and Fort Worth, as well as
Jetline Products in Coppell
and FWP in Plano.
Please join us in sharing
this life saving message.
FREE LIFE SAVING MESSAGE DOORHANGER
Hello fellow IPSSA Members;
I hope everyone is enjoying the cooler temperatures. The cooler
fall weather has advantages and disadvantages. Pool water will
be more manageable as the water temps recede into the 70’s
and below. The down sides are storms and fall leaves which will
impact our pools in negative ways. Spring and Fall are the busy
times of the year, so remember you’re on your own, but you’re
not alone.
Should any of our members have any questions, feel free to call
me, the other board members or other IPSSA members for sup-
port and information. Fingers crossed, maybe, we can start up
member meetings by the end of the year. We have members who
are older and other members with families, so some members
do not want to chance being sick for weeks. Everyone’s situation
is unique. I would not want to risk some-
one’s health and livelihood. Most people
would rather be safe and well. With that
being said, have a good month.
Thank yall for your continued support.
Respectfully
Paul Nelson
Fort Worth Chapter President
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3. Packing gland material or a mechanical device that fits around a pump
shaft
6. A non-chlorine shocking compound
7. The procedure for preparing the pool/spa for freezing weather
11. A chemical unit composed of one or more atoms. The smallest unit of
matter which can exist by itself and retain all of its chemical properties
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1. A round, circular rubber-material gas-
ket shaped like the letter O
2. A compound that can be converted to
a specific substance.
3. To kill all living things
4. Means that a substance has an ad-
verse physiological effect on human be-
ings or other living organisms
5. A revolving mass of water that forms a
whirlpool
8. A unit of measurement of energy equal
to 100,000 BTU
9. Part of a skimmer that adjusts auto-
matically to small changes in water level
10. A tank or pit that receives drainage
and stores it temporarily and from which
the discharge is pumped or ejected
