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APSP Certified Hot Tub Technician Course (Day 2) (Room 405/406)

28 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): Brooks Holcomb
The Certified Hot Tub Technician program covers the essentials of servicing portable and permanently installed hot tubs and spas, and equipment rep... More...

APSP Certified Maintenance Specialist Course (Day 2) (Room 305/306)

28 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): Bob Baron
The CMS is for those who are new to the pool and spa service industry or are working a pool maintenance route. There are no prerequisites; new and ... More...

APSP Certified Service Technician Course (Day 2) (Room 202)

28 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): CHRIS LIGHTENBERG
The CST is for individuals with at least 1-2 years of experience in pool and spa service and repair. Learn key content in the APSP Service Tech Man... More...

APSP Pool & Spa Construction Course (Day 2) (Room 310)

28 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): Rick English
The APSP PSCC is perfect for the novice or experienced pool and spa builder, as well as designers who need to know more about pool and spa construc... More...

Diagnosing Plaster Finish Problems (Room 410)

28 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Specialty

Speaker(s): Greg Garrett
Learn how to determine the causes and effects of many common cementitious surface phenomenon including discoloration issues, etching deterioration,... More...

GENESIS CONSTRUCTION 221: Site Evaluations, Instrumentation and Equipment (Room 414)

28 Jan 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Specialty

Speaker(s): Bill Drakeley ; Paolo Benedetti
This technical, hands-on class is designed specifically for the pool and landscape trades. Students are introduced to terminology to pro... More...

NSPF Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Course (Day 2) (Room 313)

28 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): TREVOR SHERWOOD
The National Swimming Pool Foundation’s CPO course provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques and skills of pool and spa opera... More...

National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Certification (Room 309)

28 Jan 19
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): Greg Musgrove
The swimming pool finish is the last to be done, but the first for the customer to see when they enter the pool. Protect the finish by starting it ... More...

Basic Electricity For Service Technicians (Room 312)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Marc Brown ; MIKE CHILDRESS ; Tim Duvelsdorf New Jersey
This seminar will cover electricity from an electrician's point of view, offering common tips, guidance and practical applications for the non-... More...

Basic Water Chemistry & Testing 101 (Room 411)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Gabriel Sorrentino ; Jeremy Hasbrouck New Jersey ; WAYNE IVUSICH
An intro class into the basics behind sanitation, water balance, and testing techniques. Topics include water balance, sanitation/oxidation, treatm... More...

Cyber Liability Exposures (Room 320)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Brett Russell ; Kim Sherwood
This presentation will focus on the ever increasing cyber exposures in today's world and the types of attacks we are seeing which may impact yo... More...

From Rookie to All-Star: The Fundamentals of Pool & Spa Service (Room 201)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Specialty

Speaker(s): ADAM SKELLY ; Alexa Blanda ; BRIAN DIGLIO
Sold out -  check out these Rookie to All Star Training Seminars available as part of the Conference Technical Pass What’s the next s... More...

How to Build Renovate or Repair Pools and Comply with APSP Standards (APSP University) (Room 311)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): GEORGE KAZDIN ; Kenneth Gregory ; Sheryl Heather
Course instructs how to meet APSP 5, 7, 15 and 16 standards.  This is a hands on new approach that demonstrates how to apply these... More...

Landscaping Around the Pool Basics (Room 301)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Karen Chaikin ; KYLE CHAIKIN ; Scott Cohen
Double your sales by offering landscaping services along with pool design. Clients prefer to work with one team that can deliver the entire backyar... More...

Preparing For The 2019 Work Force: Are You Ready? (Room 415)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): BOB RUSSELL ; MARK KREMEN ; ROBERT KANE ; Ron Derven
Challenges & Solutions: The Future of Employment in the Pool & Spa Industry The upcoming 2019 season will present many challenges in te... More...

Question Based Selling (Room 417)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): GUY GRUENBERG ; kim paradis-gray ; Pat McDougall
A unique perspective on how to enhance your sales communications with asking the proper questions at the right time. This will help everyone in sal... More...

SPANISH - Understanding the Principles of Circulation, Hydraulics & Reduced Speed Technology (Room 322)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Jose Perez
Discuss the importance of proper plumbing as well as an overview of basic hydraulics in swimming pools. Also discussion will include speed to heat ... More...

The Anatomy of An All Tile Pool (Room 419)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Greg Andrews ; Jeff Myers ; Jim Sankey
This class entails a systematic approach to successfully installing fully clad glass mosaic pools. Starting from a raw pool shell, we quickly revie... More...

National Plasterers Council (NPC) Pool Start Up Recertification (Room 309)

28 Jan 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Certification

Speaker(s): Greg Musgrove
The NPC requires all Certified Start-Up Technicians to be recertified every three years. Greg Garrett will review the essentials of a good start-up... More...

New Pool Pump Regulations: How It May Affect Your Business (Room 401)

28 Jan 19
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Gene Vallone ; Jeff Farlow ; Kim Sherwood ; Scott Petty
The Department of Energy (DOE) has chosen to regulate the energy efficiency of ALL residential pool pumps.  This class w... More...

Outdoor Lighting in the Hardscape and Garden (Room 301)

28 Jan 19
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): Karen Chaikin ; KYLE CHAIKIN ; Scott Cohen
Garden Artisan,  Scott Cohen shares his insight on lighting the nightscape using varying effects and fixtures placed in the hardscape and land... More...

Saltwater Pool Troubleshooting: Beyond the Equipment (Room 402)

28 Jan 19
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): ALICIA STEPHENS ; Ken Caiafa ; Sheryl Heather
This presentation will focus on identifying the cause of issues that occur in saltwater pools and how to troubleshoot them. This focuses just on wa... More...

SPANISH - Chlorine Generators Installation & Troubleshooting (Room 322)

28 Jan 19
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Technical

Speaker(s): GASPAR VARGAS
In this advanced session on salt water chlorine generator systems, the instructor will review the basics of the chlorine generator proc... More...

The Importance of Pool Contractors Having Fleet Safety Controls To Reduce Liability (Room 320)

28 Jan 19
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): GEORGE KAZDIN ; Justin Francini ; KEVIN MCDONOUGH
This presentation will review frequent automobile claims which occur across the pool & spa industry, explain the importance of having exposure ... More...