Part of the CPO class curriculum is Chapter 3 of the CPO Handbook, entitled “Essential Calculations.” On page 25 of Chapter 3, is a chart of “Useful Conversions and Constants” (right). We …
General Chemical Dosage Formulas
As we were going through the chemical dosage exercises in our CPO class this past Thursday and Friday at Superior Pool Products in Anaheim, the question was asked, “Is there …
CPO at the Western Pool & Spa Show
We took our CPO class to the Western Pool & Spa Show (WPSS) in Long Beach, and it was great! (If you look through the slide show, you’ll see some …
pH Adjustment Dosage Charts
A swimming pool in optimium performing condition–one that is healthy and safe as possible–should be the goal of every Certified Pool Operator. And keeping the pool water balanced is a …
Baking Soda or Soda Ash?
When we discuss pool water balance in our CPO classes (as we did this past Thursday and Friday in Anaheim, March 10-11, 2011), I make a statement like: “In our …
How Much D.E. Do You Put In That Filter?
In our CPO class, when we talk about D.E. filters, we stress that it’s the Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.), NOT the grids, which is the filter media. We have a D.E. …
Flow Rate and Water Turnover
We were back in San Diego again presenting our CPO class this past Thursday and Friday, February 3-4. Sitting in the class were two San Diego PoolCorp employees: Matt …
Our Last CPO Class in 2010
We had our FIRST class in 2010 at a new location in Anaheim: the Superior Pool Products Headquarters (read about it here). Over the year, this class site developed into our …
Viva Las Vegas! CPO class at the IPSPE
Last minute CRAZY ideas sometimes DO work out!—right?…..at least, we found that to be true this past week. On Tuesday night, October 26, we decided to suddenly change course and …
First Class in Canoga Park, October 9-10, 2009
We held our CPO class in Canoga Park for the first time at Pool Corp’s SUPERIOR Pool Supply distribution center this past Friday and Saturday, October 9-10, 2009. What a …