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GENESIS® at Everything Under the Sun
Join us at Everything Under the Sun Expo, a landmark event celebrating more than 50 years of industry excellence since its inception as the Florida Pool Show.
GENESIS® is teaching several pre-conference and conference sessions. To make registering easier, you have the option of registering for our pre-conference sessions directly through PHTA. All GENESIS® pre-conference registrations come with an Everything Under the Sun Expo Pass as well as discounted pricing for conference sessions.
To register directly with FSPA instead, please click here.
Questions about GENESIS® education at Everything Under the Sun Expo? Contact Lisa Ryckeley.
See pre-conference course descriptions and direct registration links by clicking the + signs below.
March 11-13
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
24 hours | 2.4 IACET CEUs | 24 PHTA CEUs
$2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member
CILB accreditation approved. Course License: CRS13453; Course Number: 0614959
Description:
This comprehensive vinyl liner/fiberglass construction school is one of two courses that satisfy the education requirement to sit for the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) exam. Whether a pool is concrete, vinyl liner, or fiberglass, the necessities of a properly executed project remain the same. The water vessel requires correct hydraulics, proper installation, code compliance, and a desired aesthetic. To meet the educational demands of an increasing market, GENESIS now offers a 24-hour Vinyl Liner / Fiberglass Pool Construction School.
This is a required course to become a Certified Builder Professional.
Learning Objectives:
ENGINEERING:
- Discuss the introduction of physics of water, including pressure, flow rate, velocity, energy, friction, etc.
- Discuss Total Dynamic Head (TDH), system curves, pump curves, and selection.
- List code limitations and recommended design parameters for safety and efficiency.
- Explain construction details for plumbing and equipment.
- Discuss soil mechanics, bearing capacity, lateral pressures, compaction, settlement, differential settlement.
VINYL LINER:
- Define the installation of vinyl liners - concrete.
- Define the installation of vinyl liners - vermiculite.
- Define the installation of vinyl liners - steel walls.
- Define the installation of vinyl liners - polymer walls.
- Discuss the installation of automatic pool covers.
FIBERGLASS:
- Define what constitutes standard fiberglass pool installation.
- Review installation of tanning ledges.
- Examine the installation of spas.
- Analyze free-standing fiberglass pools.
- Discuss the installation of automatic pool covers.
Instructors:
March 13
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
4 hours | 0.4 IACET CEUs | 4 PHTA CEUs
$399 PHTA Member / $699 Non-member
CILB accreditation approved. Course License: CRS13542; Course Number: 0615031
Description:
The mystical world of electrical elements can be overwhelming, but as a pool builder it is your responsibility to understand the basics of electricity generation and distribution, as well as being able to spot good vs. hazardous work. This course will explore electrical work in and around the pool: from underwater and landscaping lighting to low voltage lighting and firepits, to grounding and ground fault circuit interrupters, you will have a better understanding of the electrical elements surrounding pools.
This course will also cover the significant changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) that apply to pools.
Learning Objectives:
- Review wiring, panelboard and conduit materials, and sizing.
- Identify proper clearances around, overhead, and laterally to panels, electrical equipment, appliances, and pools.
- Understand a pool contractor's liability and responsibilities when using subcontractors.
Instructor: Art Grace, CBP
March 13
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
4 hours | 0.4 IACET CEUs | 4 PHTA CEUs
$399 PHTA Member / $699 Non-member
CILB accreditation approved. Course License: CRS13543; Course Number: 0615032
Description:
Heating pools and spas has become more and more popular with homeowners as leisure time has increased and owners desire longer seasons in which to use their pools. However, heating costs have risen with the cost of fuels, particularly fossil fuels and electricity, and owners would like options.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate each of the heating alternatives in common and not so common use today, heat sources such as fossil fuels (natural gas, LPG), electricity (resistance), heat pumps, solar, geothermal, and common boiler systems with heat exchangers.
- Evaluate first the thermodynamics, that is, the flow of heat both into a pool or spa and the loss of heat through conduction, convection, and radiation.
- Discuss the efficiency ratings and what they mean.
- Identify the impact of evaporation on pool and spa heating and the effectiveness of evaporation and insulating barriers. After evaluating the heat losses, the sizing of units will be discussed for each heat source.
- Discuss the cost of operation including the true cost of fuels, life cycle, and replacement.
Instructor: Terry Brannon, P.E.
Accommodations
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance group rate of $209, plus taxes, is available at the Rosen PLAZA Hotel, which is the location of this GENESIS® pre-conference course. Click here to book online or call the Rosen PLAZA Hotel at 1-800-627-8258 or 407-996-9700 and request the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Group Rate. Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. The reservation deadline to receive the group rate is Monday, February 17, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: There are three hotels with the name "Rosen" and two are located on International Drive adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center. The GENESIS® pre-conference courses and PHTA room block are at the Rosen PLAZA Hotel, located at 9700 International Drive, across from Pointe Orlando.
Who We Are
GENESIS® technical education is the most comprehensive and complete curriculum and establishes the highest standards in the pool and spa industry. Since 1998, GENESIS® has taught thousands of students in best practices governing proper water vessel design, engineering, and construction. The vast curriculum, and adherence to standards, leads to excellence in education. GENESIS® is a company of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
Our GENESIS® instructors have been hand-selected based upon their subject matter expertise. And they bring uncompromising commitment across a range of industry services. Our experienced and innovative teachers are passionate about what they do, and want to share that passion and experience with you.
Looking for more GENESIS® education? See the full list of our upcoming in-person, virtual, and on-demand courses covering construction, engineering, and design.
