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The Aquatic Perspective is where we get into the weeds of the commercial aquatic industry. Hosted by the team at Sunbelt Pools, this isn’t a high-level overview—it’s a long-form look at what it actually takes to build, run, and maintain a world-class facility.

We know that running a commercial pool is about more than just clear water. It’s about navigating complex engineering, mastering chemical automation, and solving the operational headaches that keep owners up at night.

Each episode, we sit down to bridge the gap between design theory and the reality of the pump room. Whether you’re a facility manager, an architect, or a builder, join us for the experience-based discussions you won’t find in a manual.

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Ep. 2

The most expensive mistakes in a commercial pool often happen before the first drop of water hits the basin. Phil Collins and Robert Morgan reveal why facilities become harder to maintain over time and identify the critical factors overlooked during the early stages of a project.

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Ep. 2