Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Killed Her

June 14th, 2010 by Steve 3 Comments

Did you ever hear of a bacteria, called Pseudomonas aeruginosa? (soo-da-no-mas  aw-ridge-i-nos-a). Wow–those Greek words are tough to pronounce, aren’t they!! Well, it is an “opportunistic pathogen,”  meaning, it actively seeks entry into the body.  When it does enter the bloodstream (maybe through an open wound) , it is very difficult to diagnose and kill with antibiotics–thus, the reason why it can be so dangerous! This [...]

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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Killed Her

Drowning – A Tragic Statistic

April 3rd, 2010 by Steve No Comments

Spring and sunshine are here!  And our class in Anaheim, March 25-26 2010, was “a buzz’n” with guys from all over California:  Palmdale, Palm Springs, Warner Springs, Pomona and all over Orange County.  Many of them came as strangers, but left as buddies, friends, and colleagues in the pool industry.  One student had a background very similar to mine:  he came from the corporate world of computer [...]

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Drowning - A Tragic Statistic

Why The Dog Died – Monrovia CA, February 2010

February 10th, 2010 by Steve No Comments

Our first presentation on Fundamental Pool Water Chemistry (oops, I meant, “Why the Dog Died”) was given at the Superior Pool Products store in Monrovia, CA, on February 8, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. The store manager, Erik Hoeckmann, excitedly volunteered his store for this class, he swept up the class area, set up chairs and brought in refreshments.  The HASA representative doing a “Table Top” [...]

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Why The Dog Died - Monrovia CA, February 2010

What Exactly is PPM (Parts Per Million)?

February 8th, 2010 by Steve No Comments

The rains just keep on coming here in Southern California…but no complaints here! — its all needed and welcomed! Speaking of welcome —  E.J Wamsley and crew gave us a huge welcome back to open up our first CPO class in Riverside for 2010 this past Thursday and Friday, February 4-5.  Thanks guys! Our class again was as diverse as ever – new guys, seasoned [...]

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What Exactly is PPM (Parts Per Million)?

Class In Palm Desert, July 10-11

July 16th, 2009 by Steve 3 Comments

We were in the desert.  It was HOT!  We had our class in the National Pool Tile’s show room.  The red carpet was laid out for us.  You guys are great!  A special thanks to Renee Nelson — and everyone there.  Even though the mercury outside was over 100 — it was sure pleasant inside.  We had seven students, some coming from as far away [...]

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Class In Palm Desert, July 10-11
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