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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! 

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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Our "Pool Newsletter" and "Spa & Hot Tub Newsletter" contain news about Pool and Spa 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" will provide access to some of the leading pool and spa product manufacturers.

The Droplet Pool Newsletter has information, ideas and news.	Browse through feedback from pool & spa owners, pool specialists and website sponsors.	Read some biographic materials about the creator of this website.	Browse through a list of links to some suggested websites in the pool & spa industry.	The Spa Droplet Newsletter has information, ideas and news.
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The "On-Line Shopping" link, at the top of every page, provides easy 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 the top of every page.

Browse through information on same new pool & spa products.	E-Tailers can make your on-line shopping for pool and spa products convenient and as easy as can be.	Sometimes a unique or hard to find product can solve a problem.	Find product and ordering information for a large selection of pool & spa testing equipment and supplies.	If this pool & spa website has been helpful, please tell a friend!
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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.

To ask a question, use the "E-Mail Alan A Question" 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 timely manner.  There is no charge for this service!	Attention  Advertising, Sales & Marketing Managers Any Company wishing to have their Company or Products included in this website, should click here for more information:  on Website Features, the Benefits of 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 direct visitors to your Preview Page or Website.  To read through some feedback from website Sponsoring Companies, click here.	If you prefer a live dialogue, you can use "The Telephone Helpline".  A timely response call, is 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 Helpline".
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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.  

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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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