Clemente J Rivera - Aquatic Consultant

06/10/2023

Waterpark improvements can affect customer experience.

These are clevis pins that hold the seat backs on our Hydromagnetic Coaster rafts. The one on the left is fairly new, the center one is the same pin after about 6 months. Water and chemicals attack these pins, causing regular tear downs of the rafts to replace and clean them up.

Stainless steel pins will also give similar results over time.

The third pin is a titanium pin that I’m switching all 21 of my Hydro Rafts with. Corrosion-proof, and 3 times stronger than stainless steel, I believe this is the way to go moving forward.

Yes, pricey, but my reduced downtimes for replacing pins, and cleaning up the rust staining justifies the cost.

04/16/2023

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

01/08/2023

Wow! Nicholas is DEAD! I’m getting old!

Adam Rich, best known for his role on the ABC show "Eight is Enough" as Nicholas Bradford, has passed away at 54. A successful child actor, Rich last appeared as himself on a show in 2003.

12/02/2021

To those in the Controller industry - This is what you strive for...nice straight lines.

This facility needed some tweaking, can you see when I made the changes on the controller and the resulting smoothness in the readings?

Do you want to see your pool behave this way? I can make this happen with most controller brands (BECS Controller Shown here). Ask me how!

NOTE: the vertical lines represent a power loss (filter backwash, etc)...cool to see how powerful the datalogging capabilities of a controller are!

11/13/2021

VGBA (Virginia Graeme-Baker Act) Certification:

Can you believe it’s 2021 and people are STILL talking about the VGBA?

Maybe you’re switching out Main Drain covers, or FINALLY getting around to it?

Well, so is the CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) – the Federal Authority responsible for ensuring compliance of the VGBA. They are ACTIVELY Inspecting pools to ensure that pools are complying.
For pools built after 2009, that should be fine; but if your pool is PRE-2009, you have to look into a few things – you see, the CPSC will not look at your pool – when they perform an inspection, they want to see DOCUMENTS. What are they looking for, you ask?:

1. Engineering documentation stating that the main drains are compliant with the VGBA standards. ONLY A LICENSED ENGINEER can produce these documents. It Includes the old pool data, the requirements to make the pool compliant, including the selection of the parts needed to become compliant (Main Drain Covers, Muffler Adapters, SVRS, etc.)

2. A letter from the CONTRACTOR that performed the needed changes on your main drains, proving that whatever the P.E. recommended was done.

3. Any Certificates of Conformity from the Manufacturers of any parts or devices that were retrofitted for compliance.

So now you must be asking…” where is my paperwork”?

Well, not many people knew that the CPSC would be doing this, so they simply converted and that was that. You do know that by most health codes, these changes needed to be APPROVED by the Local DOH BEFORE making the changes?

Don’t worry… That’s what Ive been doing for the last 12 years now; if you don’t have the above documentation on hand, I can assist. I offer a VGBA Certification Service that will ensure that you end up with the required documentation that is needed. Wether its a Pool that hasnt retrofitted their pools yet, or you are looking to ensure that your work is Certified, I can provide a door to door solution.

By the way: the CPSC will do the following f your pool is deemed non-compliant:
• Pool Closure
• Fines starting at $250,000
• Pool cannot be reopened for at least 18 months

For more information, or for a quotation – Please contact me at 718-607-9805

Offering World Class Aquatics Consulting and Services in the Southeastern New York Region, and beyond...

11/12/2021

Check out my Filter PURGE Service:

Hey, did you know that Sand Filters are considered PERMANENT MEDIA FILTERS?

So WHY are you removing your sand? NO NEED TO – especially now that used filter sand is considered a HAZMAT in some jurisdictions. What your filter needs is a Filter Purge Service.

• Pool is closed for three days.
• Extended Backwash to ensure clean sand
• A concentrated enzyme is added to the pool to digest the years of oils and grime in the filter sand.
• 24 hours later, the pool is to be SUPER SHOCKED to kill the bacteria released by the enzymes.
• On day three, the pool is restored to normal levels, and you can then reopen the pool.

Your filter(s) will be back to like new condition! And the best part, the cost is a fraction of the cost of a sand change!

For more information, contact me at 718-607-9805.

11/12/2021

Water Quality Advantage: a Proven program that lets me take over your water quality. We start by installing a new Water Quality control system, then:
• We stop in twice a month, to verify your water balance, and chemical levels
• We maintain our water quality equipment, and even monitor it remotely.
• We will send regular reports with all the info you need to ensure proper operation.
• We can provide the chemicals to you as needed (no need to spend time maintaining inventory)
• We will perform any repairs you may need (additional cost) for anything outside of the equipment installed.

All for a reasonable Monthly cost!

What you end up with:
• Crystal clear, balanced water
• Quicker response times for any unforeseen events
• Proper Oversight to your Operations
• Remain compliant with Health Dept requirements with less effort.
• Lower overall Maintenance costs.

For more information on this program, please contact me.

11/12/2021

I provide UV System Services to ensure you are operating as per code. Contact me for a Service Plan that keeps you compliant...
I am factory trained and work with:
• Hanovia/Aquionics/Berson
• ETS
• Sentry UV
• Delta UV
For more information, or to set up an appointment to evaluate your system – Please contact me at 718-607-9805.

11/08/2021

Seeking location(s) to hold an in-person CPO Class within the Southeastern NY area. Please contact me if interested for details.