Pool Dial Resources
Free tools, in-depth articles, and weekly industry news for pool service professionals
Tools
See AllFree Pool Route Valuation Calculator
Calculate your pool service route's fair market value instantly using industry-standard formulas. Get an accurate valuation based on MRR, retention, location, and other key factors.
Use tool →Free LSI Calculator
Calculate the Langelier Saturation Index for pool water balance. Determine if water is corrosive, scale-forming, or balanced based on pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and temperature.
Use tool →Free Pool Service Invoice Generator
Create professional invoices for your pool service business in seconds. Add your details, line items, and download as PDF instantly.
Use tool →Articles
See AllCPO Certification Requirements by State
Complete guide to Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification requirements across all 50 US states. Find out where CPO certification is mandatory and which states have specific pool operator licensing rules.
Read more →Pool & Spa Franchise FDDs: Complete 2025 Analysis & Downloads
Comprehensive analysis and downloads of 2025 Franchise Disclosure Documents for ASP, California Pools, Poolwerx, Premier Pools & Spas, and Puddle Pool Services. Compare investment costs and performance data.
Read more →How Pool Distribution Actually Works: A Three-Tier System Primer
Understanding the three-tier pool equipment distribution system: manufacturers, distributors, and service providers—and why this model persists despite digital transformation.
Read more →Pool Brief
See AllIndustry Excellence, Motor Innovations, and Strategic Partnerships
This week's roundup features JED Pool Tools' customer excellence award, Nidec's TITAN motor expansion, water safety recognition, and AquaCal's strategic partnership.
Read more →Water Safety Advocacy, Strategic Partnerships, and Industry Leadership
This week's stories highlight the pool industry's ongoing commitment to safety, strategic business partnerships to bolster market presence, and key leadership changes.
Read more →POOLCORP Anniversary, Sol+Guard Gen2, Internet of Water
This week's highlights underscore the pool industry's ongoing transformation through strategic mergers, innovative product launches, and technological advancements.
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