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Tens of Thousands of e-mails have been answered about Pool
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I am a graduate of the
City University of New York, with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry. My
experience in the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry goes back over thirty years.
During this period, I have helped tens of thousands of consumers and dealers solve pool
and spa water chemistry and water quality problems.
I have worked as a
Research Chemist in Quality Control and Product Development, for two of
the leading companies, in the Cosmetic and Proprietary Drug Industries.
Accomplishments include a U.S. Patent for a Hair Coloring Composition,
presentation of an original chemical research paper at a national scientific meeting
and the authoring of an article based on that work: later published in a
leading trade magazine.
In 1973,
I co-founded
Hydrology Laboratories, which became one of the leading and most respected
manufacturers of Specialty Chemicals for Pools and Spas. In 1974, I was
instrumental in the development of this industry's first use of Computerized Water Analysis,
by swimming pool dealers as a successful, in-store problem-solving tool. Dealers continued
to use this system well into the 2000's. It was considered the
industry benchmark, right from the start. Product development work led to the introduction and marketing of many new and innovative
pool and spa specialty chemical products. I have appeared as a speaker at
several National Spa and Pool Institute (N.S.P.I.) meetings and have authored
articles that were published or have contributed to articles that were published
in industry trade publications.
After the sale of
Hydrology Laboratories in 1991, to one of the industry's leading companies, I
remained on-staff as a technical specialist. Since March, 1998, on their
behalf, I began to provide technical assistance using e-mail as the medium.
This led to the development of archives of previously asked and answered
questions, that expanded over time. Thousands upon thousands of e-mails
were answered each year: from every state and around the world. I
personally answered all e-mail questions, in a style that was objective and
uncomplicated. The archives grew to be a valuable dealer and consumer
resource. With the subsequent acquisition of the company by another
industry leader, my association with the website concluded in 2001. In
addition to my Aqua Clear responsibilities, in 1991, I founded Aqualab Systems,
Inc., a small supplier of professional water analysis materials, for use with the Aquascan and Aqualab Water Analyzers.
AskAlanAQuestion.com is a pool and spa archive and informational
website, that is useful, to consumers and dealers alike. Its
content deals with real-life situations.
There is no affiliation between this
website and any major, full-line manufacturer of pool or spa chemical
products!
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The "Pool Topics Page"
and the "Spa Topics Page"
will give you the opportunity to browse through various pool or
spa categories, while searching through the Ask Alan Q&A
Archives. The archives are based on just the type of
questions that you might have wanted to ask! The scope,
of the approximately 1,700 archived Q&A, goes far beyond the usual Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ), typically found in Pool or Spa Care Problem-Solver
Guides. If you did not find appropriate information, in the Ask Alan Archives, please
browse through the "Pools & Equipment
Product Information"
and "Spas & Equipment
Product Information"
Sections. These areas contain non-chemical products
information and links to the manufacturers of those products. The
currently active Manufacturers are clearly indicated and are linked to a Preview
Page and their Corporate Website. One click will take you to their website.
The Glossary contains a broad array of Pool and Spa Information, Terminology and
Definitions:
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Search through 64 categories of archived swimming pool information.
Everything from
Algae to Zeolites. |
Browse through information from some of the leading Pool Product
Companies and access links to their websites. |
Learn more about hundreds of pool and spa terms. Things from A to
Z. |
Browse through information from some of the leading Spa Product
Companies and access links to their websites. |
Search through 35 categories of archived spa & hot tub information. Everything from Alkalinity to Zinc. |
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Developments, New Products and Suggestions, while providing links to Manufacturers'
Preview Pages and easy access to their Websites. "We
Get Letters" features comments and feedback from Pool & Spa
Owners, Pool & Spa Professionals and Website Sponsors.
"Links
To Affiliated Websites"
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The Droplet Pool Newsletter has
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Browse through feedback from pool & spa owners, pool
specialists and
website sponsors. |
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Browse through a list of links to some suggested websites in the pool & spa
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access to some e-tailers' websites. The "Website
Store" offers information about a variety of unique,
problem-solving products, pool & spa handbooks, and more. The "Test
Equipment Store" features a wide range of pool and spa testers,
for the consumer and the professional. The
"New
Products Information & Links"
spotlights some new
pool and spa products.
More information
on New Products is always interesting!
If this website was helpful, please share the experience with
your pool or spa owning friends, by using The "Tell
A Friend About Website" button, located in the navigation box at
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After browsing through the various website resources, if you are unable to find
a satisfactory answer or need additional information, feel free to submit an
e-mail question or use The Telephone Helpline feature.
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Link, in the Navigation Box, at the top of every page.
Your privacy will be guarded.
Please include your name, city, state and the specific details of
the problem or question. All questions are answered in a
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website,
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Sponsorship, Networking and Affiliation or to send an E-Mail.
The Product Information sections will be limited to Leading
Manufacturers in Pool & Spa Product Categories. All
Manufacturers will have a Preview Page linked to their Website. In
addition, various features will help highlight your products or logo and
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If you prefer a live dialogue,
you can use "The
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usually made within 24 hours. There is a reasonable charge for this service.
If contact is not made, within 24 hours, the charges will be fully
refunded. For more information click here: "The Telephone
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My
areas of expertise are chemicals, water analysis and water quality.
Questions outside of these areas may be referred to a more appropriate source, in
the event, I am unable to
answer the questions with confidence.
If you are a sales,
product or advertising manager and you have a product that might benefit from
website affiliation, please click here for more information:
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Best wishes for an enjoyable pool
or spa experience and thank you for visiting our website.
Sincerely,

Alan Schuster

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