Episode 221: October - News and Notes with Megan Kendrick of Pool Pro Magazine

Episode Summary: 

Today’s special episode is the October edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. 

After touching on the most interesting pool-related news of the month, Megan talks about a local merger followed by a list of new product releases by various pool companies. She then highlights this month’s industry movers and shakers. 

Finally, Megan shares Pool Pro Mag’s eye-opening article “Cleaning Versus Disinfecting - Knowing the Difference is Key”, written by Katie Crysdale. 

Topics Discussed: 

• 02:48 - Telehandler forklift falls 
• 04:07 - Chemical spill at Cape Cod 
• 05:20 - Tourists in Iceland avoid taking a showers 
• 09:28 - The 20 best pools in Las Vegas 
• 12:29 - Riverbend Sandler acquires Backyard Paradise 
• 13:09 - New product releases 
• 15:13 - Industry movers and shakers 
• 19:50 - Pool Pro’s story - Cleaning Versus Disinfecting 
• 22:07 - Get access to Pool Pro Magazine 

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Resources Mentioned: 

In the News 

• Skytrak Telehandler Accident 
• YMCA Chemical Incident 
• Iceland Tourists Shower 
• 20 Best Pools in Vegas 

Pool Industry News 

• Riverbend Sandler 
• APC 40-foot Power Cord 
• Hayward TriStar XL 
• Polaris VORTRAX 

Movers and Shakers 

• Bonnie Chong 

PoolPro Article 

• Cleaning vs Disinfecting