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Our Mission Is Your Successwww.poolelectricalproducts.com

Disclosure: Based on market trends not all items advertised in the PEPtalk may be available at each PEP location.

Pool and Electrical Products Inc.

September - October 2018

THE OFFICIAL PEP MAGAZINE

PEP New - New Products- Productos Nuevos

President’s Message - Selling…it’s all up to you- Vender…todo depende de usted

PEP Tech - Brighten Your path Towards Maximum Profits! - ¡Ilumine su camino y obtenga máximas ganancias!

IN THIS ISSUE/EN ESTA EDICIÓN

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President’s Message Mensaje del Presidente

Andres Becerra - President / [email protected]

Sandra Becerra - CFO /[email protected]

Aidee Pacheco - Marketing [email protected]

Chris Joerns - Purchasing [email protected]

Graciela Ballesteros - A / P [email protected]

Deborah Burt - Credit [email protected]

Brad DowsettCommercial & [email protected]

Marta E. Testa - [email protected]

Scott Keck - Sales [email protected]

Lisa PhillipsInternet Business [email protected]

Tatiana Villegas - Graphic [email protected]

Advertising [email protected]

On the Cover

Regards,Andres Becerra

PresidentPool & Electrical Products, Inc.

Selling... it's all up to you

Whenever a consumer de-cides not to buy, it has less to do with the product or

price and usually more to do with the sales person. Mediocre sales people don't pay attention to the needs and doubts of the buyer. They can solve this issue by simply listening and under-standing the needs of their prospects.

The best sales people know the reasons why consumers don't buy their products. They understand that the most important thing is to address any doubts their clients may have regarding the purchase. The main objective is to create a trusting environment, so that the customer can make the decision to purchase without hesitation.

Experienced sales people know how to take care of their customers, they maintain a satisfied and loyal cus-tomer base. In fact, regular customers that pay a little more than they do at other places solely based on the sales person. These sales people are success-ful because they know how to listen to their new customers and understand the reason they are hesitant about the purchase. They are prepared and ready to respond sincerely and help the customer. Also, successful sales people don't get surprised with objections; instead, they are fully prepared to address any objections with a smile. If a customer has any hesitations it's because they are getting closer to making a decision to buy. Whereas a customer without any hesitations isn't really interested in buying, so let's fully welcome the objections.

The main reasons consumers don’t buy are: they don't know your prod-uct, they don't have the money or they

don't have the need for your product. We must examine each one of these reasons to be prepared for the objec-tions. One of the reasons could be lack of knowledge about the product. When a consumer is not familiar with the product, it is the sales person’s duty to present and explain all the details. As a sales representative, you must become an expert in what you're selling. The second reason for not buying is "I don't have the money", this response simply means that you haven't convinced the customer to invest their money on your product. When a customer wants a product, they will find a way to pay for it, so it is your job to create that desire. The last reason is "I don't need your prod-uct". When you hear this your job is to explain to the customer why they need your product and the benefits they will receive.

When making a purchase, cus-tomers make a mental balance of the product they want to buy. On one side, they list the benefits they will receive from the purchase. On the other side, they worry about the cost, if the ben-efits of the purchase exceed the cost they will buy. It's hard to create this balance because most of the benefits are emotional. This area of what the customer believes the purchase is worth emotionally, is where you can triumph over your competition; help your customer feel secure and excited about your product. Offer the best service possible and master any cur-veball that is thrown your way when selling. Now, put your sales hat back on and offer your customers a trusting environment where they can easily say "YES" to the purchase.

Cuando un consumidor interesado decide no com-prar, la razón tiene que ver menos con el produc-to o el precio y mucho más con el vendedor. Los

vendedores mediocres no prestan la atención adecuada a las necesidades y dudas del comprador. Podrían solucio-nar este problema con simplemente escuchar y entender las necesidades de sus clientes.

Los mejores vendedores saben las razones más comunes por las cuales las personas no compran sus productos. Ellos entienden que lo más importante es resolver las dudas de sus clientes acerca de la compra. Su objetivo es crear un ambiente de confianza, para que el cliente tome la decisión de comprar sin ninguna duda.

Los vendedores con experiencia saben atender a sus clientes y conservan una clientela satisfecha y leal. Compradores regulares que hasta pagan un poco más que en otros lugares, basado exclusivamente en el vendedor. Estos vendedores son exitosos porque saben escuchar a los clientes nuevos y entienden claramente los motivos de su indecisión. Están preparados para responder sinceramente y atender al cliente. Los vendedores exitosos no se sor-prenden con objeciones, en cambio están preparados para responder con una sonrisa. Si un cliente tiene objeciones es porque se está acercando a una decisión de comprar. Un cliente sin objeciones, no está realmente interesado en el producto, así que bienvenidas las objeciones.

Los consumidores no compran su producto por varias razones: no conocen su producto, no tienen dinero o la necesidad de su producto. Hay que examinar cada una de estas razones para estar preparados a todas las objeciones. Una de las razones es la falta de conocimiento del producto. Cuando el consumidor no conoce el producto es deber del vendedor presentar y explicar los detalles de este. Como vendedor se debe volver en un experto en lo que vende. La segunda excusa para no comprar es "no tengo dinero", esto significa que no ha convencido al cliente a invertir su dinero en el producto. Cuando un cliente quiere un producto, en-cuentra la manera de pagar por él, así que su trabajo es crear

ese deseo. Por último, la excusa: "No necesito su producto". Es su deber explicar al cliente por que necesita su producto y los beneficios que recibirá de la compra.

Los clientes hacen un balance mental sobre el produc-to a comprar. Por un lado, ponen todos los beneficios que recibirán con la compra y en el otro lado el costo. Si los beneficios son más que el costo entonces comprarán. Es difícil hacer este balance porque la mayoría de los ben-eficios son emocionales. Es en este momento donde el cliente considera el valor emocional de la compra, donde puede superar a su competencia. Ayude a su cliente a sentirse seguro y emocionado con su producto. Ofrezca el mejor servicio al cliente y esté preparado para las obje-ciones durante la venta. Ahora, póngase su sombrero de vendedor y brinde a sus clientes un ambiente de confianza donde puedan decir "SI" a la compra.

Vender...todo depende de usted

National Pools Inc.Sylmar, CA

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76 Our Mission is Your SuccessOur Mission is Your Success©2018 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Circulation System Velocity

The circulation system of a swimming pool is a crucial part of the health and efficiency of a swimming pool or spa. Similar to the human

body circulation system, it is important all parts of the circulation system are working correctly. One variable of the circulation system that is seldom discussed but is im-portant is the System Velocity. The System Velocity is the speed/rate that the water in the system travels through the plumbing. This is measured by the distance the water in the system travels per second at the given gallons per minute (GPM).

Most Health Departments require the following velocity thresholds not to be exceeded. Return Lines: 8ft per Second Suction Lines: 6ft per Second

The formula for calculating velocity is somewhat complicated. Velocity Charts are available online by doing a simple Google Search. The flow of the circula-tion system and pipe size is what determines the velocity

through a system. The correct pipe size must be consid-ered to accommodate the Gallons Per Minute (GPM) and NOT exceed the flow velocity threshold. Let’s look at an example using the chart below.

Example: Commercial Pool: 50,000 Gallons. Most Health Depart-ments require a 6-hour turn over. Flow Rate needed for 6-hour turnover is 138.8-GPM (Round up to 140-GPM). Formula used to determine flow rate is Pool Volume (50K Gallons) ÷ Turn Over Needed (6 Hours) ÷ 60 minutes per hour = 138.8-GPM (140-GPM)

Using the chart below, 4” pipe is what will be re-quired on the suction side of the circulation system. 4” pipe according to the chart is able to accommodate 159 GPM at a velocity of 4ft per second. For the return side, 3” pipe can be use. 3” pipe is able to accommodate a flow rate of 184 GPM at a velocity of 8ft per second. This is within the threshold mentioned earlier.

By Brad Dowsett

Utilizing these simple steps will assist in a more efficient & safe circulation system. What’s more, the velocity portion and turnover rate will adhere to most Health Department Codes. Safe, Efficient, Legal. The trio that must be considered for any and all swimming pool systems!

**Always Check the Local Code requirements when making any changes to a swimming pool system. Local Codes may be different.**

Pipe SizeInches

GPM @ 1 ft/sec

GPM @ 2 ft/sec

GPM @ 4 ft/sec

GPM @ 8 ft/sec

GPM @ 10 ft/sec

GPM @ 12 ft/sec

0.50* 0.9 1.9 3.8 7.6 9.5 11.40.75* 1.7 3.3 6.6 13 17 20

1* 2.7 6 12 24 30 361.25* 4.7 9.3 19 37 47 561.5* 6.4 13 25 51 64 762* 11 21 42 84 105 126

2.5* 15 30 60 119 149 1793* 23 46 92 184 230 2794* 40 79 159 318 397 4766* 90 180 360 720 900 1,0808* 156 312 624 1,248 1,560 1,872

Medida de la Pipa en Pulgadas

GPM a 1 pie/segundo

GPM a 2 pies/segundo

GPM a 4 pies/segundo

GPM a 8 pies/segundo

GPM a 10 pies/segundo

GPM a 12 pies/segundo

0.50* 0.9 1.9 3.8 7.6 9.5 11.40.75* 1.7 3.3 6.6 13 17 20

1* 2.7 6 12 24 30 361.25* 4.7 9.3 19 37 47 561.5* 6.4 13 25 51 64 762* 11 21 42 84 105 126

2.5* 15 30 60 119 149 1793* 23 46 92 184 230 2794* 40 79 159 318 397 4766* 90 180 360 720 900 1,0808* 156 312 624 1,248 1,560 1,872

Velocidad del sistema de circulación

El sistema de circulación es crucial para la salud y eficiencia de una piscina o spa. Similar al sistema circulatorio del cuerpo, es importante que todas las

partes trabajen correctamente. Una parte del sistema circu-latorio de la cual casi no se habla, pero es muy importante, es la velocidad del sistema. La velocidad del sistema es la rapidez por la cual el agua del sistema viaja por la plomería. Se mide con la distancia que recorre el agua en el sistema por segundo a los galones por minuto. (GPM)

La mayoría de los Departamentos de Salud requieren que los siguientes límites de velocidad no sean excedidos.

Líneas de retorno: 8 pies por segundo

Líneas de succión: 6 pies por segundo

La fórmula para calcular la velocidad es un poco complicada. Hay tablas de velocidad disponibles en internet con una simple búsqueda de Google. El flujo del sistema de circulación y el tamaño de la pipa determina la velocidad del sistema. La medida correcto de la plomería se debe considerar para ajustar los gallones por minuto (GPM) y

NO exceder el límite de velocidad de flujo. Analicemos un ejemplo usando la tabla de abajo.

Ejemplo: Piscina comercial de 50,000 galones. La mayoría de Departamentos de Salud requieren que el agua cir-cule completamente en 6 horas. La velocidad de flujo necesaria para circular el agua en 6 horas es 138.8 GPM (galones por minuto) redondee a 140 GPM. La fórmula para determinar la velocidad de flujo es; Volumen de la piscina (50,000 galones) ÷ tiempo necesario para circular el agua (6 horas) = 138.8 GMP (140 galones por minuto)

Usando la grafica de abajo, una pipa de 4 pulgadas es requerida para la succión en el sistema de circulación. Siguiendo la tabla, una pipa de 4 pulgadas es adecuada para 159 GPM (galones por minuto) con una velocidad de 4 pies por segundo. Para la parte del retorno es necesaria una pipa de 3 pulgadas. La pipa de 3 pulgadas es adecuada para la velocidad de flujo de 184 GPM (galones por minuto) a una velocidad de 8 pies por segundo. Esto mantiene en el límite de flujo mencionado previamente.

Siguiendo estos simples pasos podrán tener un sistema de circulación seguro y eficiente. Y lo mejor, la porción de velocidad y tasa de retorno estará acorde a los estándares requeridos por los departamentos de salud. ¡Seguridad, eficiencia, legalidad, el trio que debe ser considerado por todos los sistemas de piscinas!

***Siempre verifique los requerimientos de código local cuando haga cambios a un sistema de piscina. Los códigos locales pueden ser diferentes.***

GMP: Galones por Minuto

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PEP Tech

Today many pool professionals working in residen-tial backyards have the privilege of many options to offer their customer base. So where does a pool

professional start, and what are some of the choices they have to present, when business is slow during a partic-ular season? LED Outdoor landscape lighting is the answer. LED technology is a popular trend in the land-scaping market and you do not want to miss out on this growing industry.

But why would a pool builder and/or a service -repair professional want to get involved in offering Landscape Lighting to his or her customer base? Firstly, a pool professional is probably doing work in the back-yard of a residence. You already have the perfect oppor-tunity to supplement your business with additional profits while adding: 1.Beauty 2.Usability 3.Safe Passage 4.Security 5.Value

Simply communicating to your customer base that you are capable of installing landscape lighting is a huge plus. For example: pointing out dark areas that may be a hazard at night, spotting aged fixtures that need replacing or stressing the importance of replacing an existing system with LED light bulbs to be more energy efficient; there are always opportunities to up sell! Homeowners may or may not be interested right away, but given your proven track record of successfully giving superior service, they will value you as a respected resource for future installs and remodels.

Now you might ask, can my customer even afford landscape lighting? Will they spend the money for a high

Brighten Your Path Towards Maximum Profits!Selling 12 Volt LED Landscape Lighting as a: “Package Deal” to the end consumer

end product or will they settle for a medium ranged prod-uct that fits their budget?

The key is to have options for your customer base. In other words, offering package deals, tiers composed of the type of fixtures your company can offer as a benefit to the homeowner. Tier 1 would consist of precious metals such as brass (Gun Metal and Antique Bronze Finishes), raw copper and stainless steel fixtures, depending on your customer’s taste and/or architectural style of their house. These materials carry a “LIFETIME WARRANTY” and can be a huge selling point by explaining the durability and lasting effect of the craftsmanship of the materials.

If your customer cannot afford these precious metals, tier 2 or 3 can consist of composite (fiberglass) fixtures or cast aluminum fixtures. These fixtures are of a lower cost and a more affordable option. The goal is to give your customer base options so you can sell them on any tier. This will ensure you are making a profit and removing the thought from the homeowner to go and purchase low

quality lights from big box retailers.

Now is the time to stand out from your competition. Remember, if you aren’t doing it, there is always someone else out there gaining a competitive advantage. The ulti-mate goal is to be a one stop shop for the homeowner and leave the homeowner in awe, giving them what they want. That is creating a luxurious safe environment in their backyard resort.

Ryan Yamini Corona Lighting Factory Representative

To learn more about the features and benefits of LED landscape Lighting, please contact Ryan Yamini, owner/factory representative of Corona Lighting at (310) 780- 3026 or [email protected].

Ryan holds a business degree from the USC Marshall School of Business specializing in sales/marketing and strategy. He is ready to be an asset to you by maxi-mizing your profits without sacrificing quality!

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Hoy en día, muchos profesionales de piscinas que trabajan en los patios residenciales tienen el previlejo de ofrecer varias opciones a sus clientes.

Pero ¿dónde empieza el profesional de piscina, y cuáles son las opciones que puede ofrecer, especialmente durante la temporada que hay menos trabajo? La respuesta es: luces LED para exteriores. La tecnología LED es una tendencia popular en el mercado de jardín y patios, y usted no quiere perder su oportunidad en esta industria creciente.

¿Por qué razón quisiera un constructor de piscinas o profesional de servicio y reparación ofrecer a sus clientes luces para exteriores? En primer lugar, porque un profe-sional de piscina ya está trabajando en el patio de la resi-dencia. Oportunidad perfecta para darle el valor agregado a su negocio con ganancias extras, al mismo tiempo ofrece lo siguiente:

1. Belleza

2. Funcionalidad

3. Pasillos iluminados

4. Seguridad

5. Energía eficiente

Comuníquele a su base de clientes que usted instala iluminación y explíquele sus grandes ventajas. Por ejemplo, señalando áreas oscuras que pueden ser peligrosas por la noche, buscando luces viejas que necesitan ser remplazadas, o explicando la importancia de remplazar sistemas existentes con luces de LED para dar eficiencia al uso de electricidad; siempre hay oportunidades para ventas adicionales. Puede que el propietario no esté interesado en ese preciso momento, pero su ventaja es su excelente historial de servicio al cliente, lo que hará que éste lo tenga en cuenta para instalaciones o remodelaciones

en el futuro.

Puede que ahora se pregunte, ¿tienen sus clientes sufi-ciente dinero para adquirir luces de exteriores? ¿Invertirán el dinero en productos de alta calidad o se conformarán con un producto de calidad mediana que se ajusta a su presupuesto?

La clave es tener opciones para su clientela. En otras palabras, su compañía puede ofrecer al propietario, paquetes con diferentes niveles de beneficios y materiales. El nivel 1 consiste en metales valiosos como cobre (acaba-dos de “gun” metal y bronce antiguos), cobre puro y luces de acero inoxidable, dependiendo del gusto de su cliente y estilo de arquitectura de su casa. Estos materiales tienen una garantía de por vida y puede ser un punto valioso al explicar la durabilidad y la destreza de los materiales.

Si su cliente no quiere pagar el precio de los metales valiosos, nivel 2 o 3 puede incluir luces de fibra de vidrio compuesta o alu-minio moldeado. Estas luces son de costo más bajo y una opción más accesible. La meta es darle opciones a su clientela para que les pueda vender cualquier nivel de luces. Estas opciones le van asegurar una ganancia extra, eliminan las dudas de propietario y evita la compra de luces baratas y de baja calidad en tiendas de cadena.

Ahora es el momento de destacarse de su competencia. Recuerde, si usted no lo hace siempre habrá otra persona obteniendo una ventaja competitiva. La meta final es brin-dar un servicio completo al propietario de casa; impre-sionándolo al ofrecerle todo lo que necesita y creándole un ambiente lujoso y seguro en su patio o jardín.

JANDYSTRONG.

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LSI First, Range Chemistry Second

Have you ever wondered why pH and alkalinity are constantly changing? Sure some of it can be attributed it to the type of chlorine you use…

or maybe the pH rises because of your salt generator, or constant aeration of a water feature. In any case, chasing pH and alkalinity is a losing battle, even if you keep them within the perfect textbook ranges. Why? Because water is not seeking pH balance, it is seeking LSI balance. In other words, water wants to be in equilibrium. And it will stop at nothing to get there.

So what is the LSI (the Langelier Saturation Index)? The LSI is the objective measure of water balance, as determined by calcium carbonate (CaCO3) saturation in the water. On a scale where 0.00 is perfect water, a negative LSI is corrosive, meaning the water is hungry for calcium. This is where etching and equipment dam-age come from. According to the National Plasterers Council, aggres-sive water (negative LSI) causes the loss of calcium hydroxide, which is the root of the majority of plaster problems. Typically the safe range is -0.30 and higher…but be wary when the LSI is negative at all. Always err to the positive side, because corro-sion is irreversible damage.

Conversely, positive LSI is not corrosive, but scale forming. Too much calcium carbonate saturation is like having too much sugar in your iced tea. It will just fall out of solution and will not dissolve back into the water. Scale formation happens above +0.30 on the LSI.

The LSI has six factors that all contribute to it. If you’re just testing pH, alkalinity, and hopefully calcium hardness, you’re still only getting half the equation! To

understand and appease the water, you need to test for all six factors of the LSI:

1.Water Temperature

2.Calcium Hardness

3.pH

4.Carbonate Alkalinity*

5.Cyanuric Acid

6.Total Dissolved Solids (including salt)

*Carbonate alkalinity is determined from Total Alkalini-ty and the amount of cyanuric acid you have in the water.

The formula for the LSI is pretty complex, and ex-pecting pool professionals to do it on paper while in the

field is unreasonable. Taylor test kits include a blue wheel for the satura-tion index, which is a helpful tool…but that just tells you what the LSI is. It does not tell you how to cor-rect it when it’s off. Fortunately you can now use the free Orenda App (“Orenda” on iOS and GooglePlay) to figure out the LSI easily, as well as knowing the exact chemical dosing to fix it.

Play around with the Orenda calculator and you may be shocked to learn how big of an impact water temperature, CYA and TDS/Salt have. What would otherwise be

perfectly balanced water at 80ºF may be highly corrosive at 45ºF and colder. And maybe your water would be great if you didn’t have 3400ppm of salt in it. The six factors all matter, so start focusing on the LSI as a whole. If you do, managing water becomes much easier and cost efficient.

Water seeks equilibrium, not pH balance

“The LSI has six factors

that all contribute to it.

If you’re just testing pH,

alkalinity, and hopefully

calcium hardness, you’re

still only getting half the

equation! ”

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Premium 12V LED illumination and vibrant colors from a light only 3.5 inches long. Gives new freedom to add lighting in places never before possible. Suitable for retrofit into many pools with older fiber optic systems. Installs in any standard 1.5 inch pool wall fitting, no niche required.

Iluminación LED de 12 voltios con colores vibrantes en una luz que solo mide 3.5 pulgadas de profundidad. Ofrece la oportunidad de instalar luces en lugares difíciles. Instalación adecuada para piscinas con luces viejas de fibra óptica. No requiere nicho, solo necesita adaptador con rosca de 1.5 pulgadas.

Latest automation innovation, provides easy and in-tuitive control of your pool and/or spa from anywhere in the world with remote access and built-in con-nectivity. It has a new easy to use color touchscreen interface on their optional indoor control panel and wireless remote. Communicates with iOS, Android mo-bile devices, Apple Watch and Amazon Echo.

La última innovación en automatización que propor-ciona control fácil e intuitivo de su piscina y/o spa desde cualquier parte del mundo, con acceso remo-to y conectividad incorporada. Interface con opción de control de interiores o control remoto, con una pantalla táctil a color y fácil de usar. Se comunica con iOS, aparatos móviles de Android, Apple Watch y Amazon Echo.

X-Tract Stain RemoverHigh powered stain remover. This product is a granular formula that can treat the whole pool or be applied directly on the stain.

Removedor de manchas de alta potencia. Este producto con fórmula granular, puede usarse para tratamiento en toda la piscina o aplicarse directamente en la mancha.

IntelliCenter Control System for Pool and Spa

Microbrite Color & White LED Light

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Aqua-Shield® Affinity® Variable Speed(CEC Title 20 Compliant)

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PEP CalendarSEPTEMBER-OCTOBER EVENTSSept 20 Table Top – Zodiac 8am-12pm

Sept 13Sept 20Oct 4

Table Top – First Choice Equipment & WaterwayCookout – PentairTable Top – Zodiac

8:30-11am9am-12pm9am-12pm

Sept 12Sept 24Oct 3

Training – ZodiacTable Top – ZodiacAlpha Bash Vendor Day

9am-1pm10am-2pm11am-2pm

Sept 19Sept 27

Table Top – Aquacal & Auto PilotTable Top – First Choice Equipment & Waterway

7-11am10am-2pm

Sept 27 BBQ – Abcana 10am-1pm

Sept 12Sept 18

Alpha Bash Vendor Day Table Top – Pentair

11am-2pm7am-2pm

Sept 18 Table Top – Abcana 8-11am

Sept 20 Table Top – First Choice Equipment & Waterway 7-11am

Sept 18Sept 26Sept 27Oct 3

Table Top – Aquacal & Auto PilotCPO Course CPO Course BBQ – HASA & Zodiac

7-11am8am-5:30pm8am-5:30pm

11am-2pm

Sept 10 Table Top – First Choice Equipment & Waterway 9am-12pm

Sept 21Oct 3

BBQ – PentairTable Top – Zodiac

10am-1pm9am-12pm

Sept 11Sept 27Oct 2

Table Top – First Choice Equipment & WaterwayCookout – PentairTable Top – Zodiac

8:30-11am8-11am

9am-12pm

Sept 11Sept 18Sept 20Sept 26

Table Top – First Choice Equipment & WaterwayTable Top – HASATable Top – Aquacal & Auto PilotTable Top – Zodiac

10am-2pm8-10am7-11am

7am-12pm

Sept 11Sept 17Sept 19

Table Top – HASATable Top – Aquacal & Auto PilotTable Top – First Choice Equipment & Waterway

8-10am7-11am

10am-2pm

Sept 20 BBQ – Abcana 10am-1pm

Sept 14Sept 18

Cookout – PentairTable Top – First Choice Equipment & Waterway

8-11am7-11am

Sept 11Sept 19Sept 25

BBQ – Abcana & HaywardTable Top – ZodiacTable Top – First Choice Equipment & Waterway

10am-1pm8am-12pm10am-2pm

Sept 27 Table Top – First Choice Equipment & Waterway 8am-12pm

Sept 26 BBQ – Abcana & Hayward 8-11am

Sept 18 Table Top – First Choice Equipment & Waterway 10am-2pm

ANAHEIM

BAKERSFIELD

AUSTIN

CATHEDRAL CITY

CORONA

DUARTE

MURRIETA

NORTH AUSTIN

PALM DESERT

PALM SPRINGS

RIVERSIDE

SAN ANTONIO

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

VISALIA

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YUCAIPA

HOUSTON

EL CAJON

LOS ANGELES

INDIO

EVENTOS DE SEPTIEMBRE & OCTUBRE2018

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CLOSED for InventoryFriday & Saturday October 19th & 20th

Friday & Saturday October 26th & 27th

Austin

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Corona

Duarte

Houston

Long Beach

Los Angeles

North Austin

Palm Desert

Palm Springs

San Antonio

San Juan Capistrano

Visalia

Vista

Anaheim

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El Cajon

Indio

Livermore

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Ontario

Oxnard

Riverside

San Dimas

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Tempe

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Sept 13 BBQ – Abcana & Hayward 8-11amOXNARD

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RAYPAK KEEPS THE FUNGOING ALL SEASON LONG!

Raypak Pool and Spa Heaters are the most durable and dependable heaters on the market.

*Compatible with most major pool control and remote systems on the market today. **Based on responses from a 2017 study in which pool heater professionals were asked to rate Raypak brand attributes.

Quality, rugged-steel construction that withstands tough weather

Built-in digital controls and universal remote compatibility with automation systems*

9 out of 10 pool heater pros trust the Raypak brand**

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PEP News

National Pools Inc. is a second gen-eration family owned and operated swimming pool construction firm that

has been designing and building pools in the Los Angeles area for the last 25 years. Throughout the years, they have built a reputation based on commitment to the highest quality workman-ship, great customer service and reliability. They specialize in beautiful, custom-designed swimming pools, spas and out-door living spaces made with the highest quality materials and state-of-the art techniques.

National Pools Inc. es una empresa familiar que durante los últimos 25 años se ha dedicado al diseño y construcción de piscinas en toda el área de Los

On the Cover

National Pools Inc.Sylmar, CA

Angeles. A lo largo de más de dos décadas han creado una reputa-ción excepcional basada en el compromiso con la mano de obra de la más alta calidad, excelente servicio al cliente y confiabilidad. Su especialidad son las hermosas

piscinas personalizadas, spas y espacios al aire libre hechos con materiales de la más alta calidad y las técnicas más avanzadas.

National Pools Inc.

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Samuel Resendiz → Bakersfield

Christian J. Aramburo → El Cajon

Ernie Ojeda → Indio

Joseph Gonzales → Livermore

David Hernandez → Ontario

Kari Rader → Oxnard

Jose Fernandez → Oxnard

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©2018 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved.

Introducing MicroBrite Color and White LED Lights.Equip your customers with brilliant white and captivating color

LED lights without the installation di� culties.

Pentair.com/MicroBrite

• The industry’s smallest, ultra-bright LED light

• No niche required; fi ts in any standard 1.5-in. pool wall fi tting

• Installs horizontally or vertically in as shallow as 4 inches

• A great choice for many fi ber-optic retrofi ts

• Compatible with Pentair automation systems and the IntelliBrite® Controller

• Fit where others don’t, such as in narrow walls and tight spaces

• Add visual excitement along steps, sun shelves and in swimouts

COMPACT BRILLIANCE. EASY INSTALLATION.

MicroBrite lights are only 3.5 in. long and 2 in. in diameter.

MicroBriteTM

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BAKERSFIELD12556 Jomani Dr. Ste CBakersfield, CA 93312

661-679-1193

CATHEDRAL CITY68370 Commercial Rd

Cathedral City, CA 92234760-202-9075

CORONA2855 Ragle Way

Corona, CA 92879951-479-4670

1862 Business Center DrDuarte, CA 91010

626-359-1918

DUARTE EL CAJON1919 Friendship Dr Ste A

El Cajon, CA 92020619-562-0313

HOUSTON10610 S Wilcrest DrHouston, TX 77099

281-568-1113

LIVERMORE6277 Preston Ave

Livermore, CA 94551925-449-4259

MURRIETA41610 Reagan WayMurrieta, CA 92562

951-600-7180

N. AUSTIN16300 Central Commerce #4

Pflugerville, TX 78660512-251-0400

ONTARIO1250 E Francis St

Ontario, CA 91761909-969-2260

OXNARD521 Elevar St

Oxnard, CA 93030805-288-5226

PALM SPRINGSPALM DESERT1301 Montalvo Way #5Palm Springs, CA 92262

760-969-7378

RIVERSIDE1119 E Alessandro Blvd

Riverside, CA 92508951-653-1490

SAN ANTONIO15501 Capital Port

San Antonio, TX 78249210-479-0032

SAN DIMAS563 Terrace Dr

San Dimas, CA 91773909-305-9839

SAN FERNANDO630 Jessie St

San Fernando, CA 91340818-365-8481

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO33046 Calle Aviador

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675949-373-0010

31129 Outer Highway 10 SYucaipa, CA 92399

909-794-8340

YUCAIPAVISTA1270 Distribution Way

Vista, CA 92081760-477-1477

VISALIA9636 W Grove AveVisalia, CA 93291

559-297-7500

LONG BEACH6979 Stanley Ave

Long Beach, CA 90805562-333-4989

LOS ANGELES8970 Ellis Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90034310-945-4601

INDIO42805 Madio StIndio, CA 92201760-776-1366

41961 Beacon HillPalm Desert, CA 92211

760- 601-3400

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