Following is the service technicians guide to the 2024 Western Pool & Spa Show educational program.
Classes run from Thursday, March 28 to Saturday, March 30.
Opinions expressed at seminars are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the WPSS or Service Industry News.
The list has been organized based on classes appropriate for service techs according to topics, date and time.
Equipment
AquaRite S3 & Salt Troubleshooting
Matt Delzell, Hayward Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m. BALLROOM B ———
Profitable Pool Inspections
Rick English Thursday: 1-3:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ———
The Importance of Filtration & how it affects your bottom line
Todd Piere, Pool Nation Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A ———
Advanced Lighting Design & Systems
Ben Forrest, PAL-Lighting Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ———
Leak Detection & Non-Destructive Pipe Repair Methods
Darren Merlob, LeakTronics Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ———
Fluidra Automation Setup
Alex Krajewski, Fluidra Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ———
Hayward Omni Automation Programming and Features
Rick Ruggles Hayward Friday: 8-10:45 a.m.
BALLROOM B ———
Variable Speed Pump
Alex Krajewski, Fluidra Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ———
Commercial Pools – CAT Controls and Sanitization
Jad Porter, Hayward Friday: 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B ———
iF3 Pump/Pentair Home & Pro apps Connections
Tony Silva, Pentair Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S1 ———
Intellicenter Programming & Connections
Chris Phelps, Pentair Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S1 ———
How a Pool Works
Robert Foutz, Jr., Purity Pool Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ———
Rola-CHEM ORP/PH Controllers Application
Todd Schwab, James Mason Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ———
Spanish
AquaRite S3 & Solución de problemas de sal (Spanish)
Alex Capous, Hayward Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ———
Proceso de oxidación avanzado: características y solución de problemas de HydraPure (Spanish)
Alex Capous, Hayward Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ———
The Pool Cleaner / AquaNaut Manos en la descomposición del limpiador (Spanish)
Alex Capous, Hayward Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ———
La química del startup y del servicio diario (Spanish)
Miguel Chavez, HASA / Orenda Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ———
IntelliCenter Programming & Connections (Spanish)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ———
Hayward Omni Automation Programación y características (Spanish)
Alex Capous, Hayward Friday: 8-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ———
Filter Safety (Spanish)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ———
iF3 Pump/Pentair Home & Pro app Connection (Spanish)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S1 ———
Thoughtful Equipment Installations (Bi-lingual English & Spanish)
Kevin Cobabe, JC Escudero Watershape University
Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S3
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Fluidra Configuraciión de Automatizaciión (Spanish)
Bernardo Torres, Fluidra Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S4 ———
Hydralics for Service Pro (Spanish)
Carlos Gomez, Pentair Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S1 ———
Inteligente Calentador a Gas Jandy JXiQ (Spanish)
Bernardo Torres, Fluidra Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ———
Heater – Solución de problemas einstalaciónadecuada(Spanish)
Alex Capous, Hayward Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ———
Basic Water Chemistry 101 (Spanish)
Pedro Correa Friday: 1-2:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S6 Entendiendo la Circulacion y Filtracion en Piscinas (Spanish)
Omar Plasencia Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S4 ———
Licenciada Contratista Guiatista (Spanish)
Arturo Torres Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S6 ———
Advanced Water Chemistry (Spanish)
Pedro Correa Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m. CLASSROOM S6 ———
Business
Scaling Up Your Pool Service
Gary Heath, The Pool Doctor Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ———
Resilient Pool Service: How to Make More & Do Less
Steve Berens, Clear Comfort Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ———
How to Protect Your Business in 2024 & Beyond!
Renee Porter, Higgenbotham Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ———
Business Strategy
Zac, Edgar, John, Pool Nation Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A ———
New Economy Drivers: How to Sell to Millennials
Jessica Werner, Clear Comfort Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ———
Marketing your business with Ai
John Limbocker, Internet Dominators Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S6 ———
Unlocking Your Business Potential with Customer and Profit Approach
Edgar, John & Zac, Pool Nation Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm BALLROOM A ———
Safeguarding Your Pool Business: A Guide to Claims and Legal Preparation ———
Plaster Issues
——— Renee Porter, Higgenbotham Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7
Don’t Kill your Golden Goose- Protect & Perpetuate your Business
Larry Oxenham, American Society for Asset Protectio Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ———
Learn how to use Ai it cherry pick hot leads from the internet
John Limbocker, Internet Dominators Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S5 ———
Adding Commercial Pools to your Route
Gary Heath, The Pool Doctor Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ——— Bill Drakeley & Paolo Benedetti, Watershape University Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S4 Que Hales, OnBalance Friday: 8-9:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ———
Microglass: Prepping and Application
Alan Smith and Tom Cruz Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ———
Stain Prevention and Removal
Peter Kurr, Jacks Magic Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ———
The Chemistry of Metal Staining and Removal
Joe Laurino, Ph.D. Periodic Products Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ———
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Pool Renovation Inspection Checklist: Considerations for Success
Paolo Benedetti, Watershape University
Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m. BALLROOM B
Certified Stain Specialist,
Peter Kurr, Jack's Magic Saturday: 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ———
Jimmy Reed, Watershape University Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B ———
Alan Smith and Tom Cruz Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ———
Cleaners/Vacuums
Jaime Guzman, Pentair Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ———
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Pool Surfaces
Concrete Defect Identification and Prevention Randy Stift, Hayward Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m. BALLROOM B
Heaters Smart Gas Heaters, JXiQ
Alex Krajewski, Fluidra Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ———
Energy-efficient Pool & Spa Heating with Solar & Heat Pumps
Dan Sizelove, Aquatherm Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ———
Gas Fired Heaters Everything you Need to Know
Brad Duncan Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m. BALLROOM A ———
Solar Pool Heating Systems: Troubleshooting & Service
Dan Sizelove, Aquatherm Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ———
Porcelain Pool Tile Installation: Techniques and Best Practices Microglass: Prepping and Application Pentair In Floor Cleaning & Circulation The Pool Cleaner/ AquaNaut, Breakdown of the Cleaner Heater – Troubleshooting and Proper Installation
Jacob Houser, Hayward 1-2:45 p.m.
BALLROOM B ———
AVIA Heater, Features and Functions
Brad Duncan, Raypak Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ———
Crosswind V Heater, Features and Functions
Brad Duncan, Raypak Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ———
Water Chemistry
Fundamentals of Water Chemistry
Alicia Stephens Pool Nation Thursday: 1-2:45 p.m.
BALLROOM A ———
Intermediate Water Chemistry
Jody O'Grady, Taylor Water Technologies
Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION
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What is the Best Way to Maintain Pool Water Chemistry?
Terry Snow, PHTA RWAQC Committee Thursday: 4-5:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S6 ———
Everything You DIdn't Want to Know about Swimming Pool Algae
John Weber, Biolab Friday: 8-9:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S3 ———
Chemical Conflicts and Safety Hazards
Eric Knight, HASA / Orenda Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S7 ———
Cause & Effect of Water Balance
Jody O’Grady, Taylor Water Technologies Friday: 10-10:45 a.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ———
Level Up your service with Enzymes & Water Clarifiers
Jamie Novak, Pool Nation
Friday: 10-10:45 a.m. BALLROOM A
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How to get the most out of your Chlorine
Terry Arko, HASA Friday: 11 a.m.-12:45 pm CLASSROOM S7 ———
Intermediate Principles of Water Chemistry
Terry Arko, Pool Nation Saturday: 8-9:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A ———
The NY State Pool Disinfection Efficacy Study
Roy Vore, Vore and Associates LLC Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ———
Innovations in Algae Treatment: What you didn’t know you needed to know
Alicia Stephens, Pool Nation Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m.
BALLROOM A ———
Tips and Tools to Rule Your Pools
Er ic Knight, HASA/ Orenda Technologies
Saturday: 10-11:45 a.m. CLASSROOM S7
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Advanced Water Chemistry
Que Hales, OnBalance Saturday: 12-1:45 p.m.
SEASIDE PRE-FUNCTION ———
Secondary Sanitation Systems
Fluidra Advanced Oxidation Potential (AOP)
Alex Krajewski, Fluidra Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S4 ———
Advanced Oxidation Process Features and Troubleshooing the HydraPure
Rick French, Hayward Thursday: 3-3:45 p.m. BALLROOM B ———
Understanding Plasma Ozone Systems
Beth Hamil HACCP Certified CPO Friday: 1-2:45 p.m.
CLASSROOM S3 ———
IntelliChem BioShield
Scott Parker, Pentair
