Establish a Foundation in Fluid Hydraulics for Pools and Spas
Join us at the Pentair Pool facility in Apex, NC, for an immersive 3-day educational experience! Enhance your expertise in E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools and Spas, and gain hands-on experience with advanced pool equipment. Network with industry peers, learn from expert instructors, and elevate your knowledge as you prepare to become a Certified Advanced Pool Builder Professional. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of water physics and hydraulic design!
In-Depth E211 Course: Gain a valuable foundation in Fluid Hydraulics for Pools and Spas.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.
Inspiring Campus: Pentair's Innovation Center in Apex is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to advancing sustainable water solutions. Covering 50,000 square feet, the center focuses on technology for Pentair’s Aquatic Systems, offering a comprehensive range of resources to support pool and water treatment innovation. The facility features in-ground and above-ground pools for complete product testing, an advanced electronics and IoT lab, and environmental and physical testing areas. Flexible workspaces and 3D printing capabilities allow rapid prototyping and production design.
Additionally, the center includes a training room equipped for live demonstrations and hands-on training sessions, benefiting both employees and dealer customers. This setup enables Pentair to provide solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce energy and water use, and simplify water management for customers. The Innovation Center reflects Pentair's commitment to sustainable, smart water management for various applications, including home and pool systems.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and stay ahead of the curve in the pool and spa industry.
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Day 1 and 2: November 11-12, 2025
E211: Fluid Hydraulics for Pools and Spas
Learning Objectives
- Identify physics of water: area, depth, volume, mass, pressure, velocity, flow rate, energy, and others.
- Discuss and apply the basic principles, code limitations, and guidelines to hydraulic design.
- Calculate GENESIS series of software worksheets.
- Calculate Total Dynamic Head (TDH) and electrical and gas heating operating costs.
- Perform the complete analysis of a basic pool/spa combination with a water feature.
Description
Develop a basic understanding of the hydraulic principles in order to design more efficient and serviceable hydraulic systems.
This is a required course to become a Certified Advanced Pool Builder Professional.
Hours
1.6 IACET CEUs / 18 PHTA CEUs
Day 3: November 13, 2025
Special Educational Offering from Pentair Pool
Chemical Controllers, SCGs, and Variable Frequency Drive Pumps
In this multifaceted course, Pentair Pool will help you understand how chemical automation (IntelliChem) and Salt Chlorine Generators (IntelliChlor SCG) work, how to maintain a system, and how to troubleshoot problems. You will experience hands-on learning on how to program IntelliChem for optimum performance. Instructors will also cover the proper application and installation of variable frequency drive (VFD) pumps, and how to program and operate VFD pumps to match the flow demands and restrictions of the plumbing, as well as provide safe, efficient, and trouble-free operation.
Learning Objectives: Understand the features and benefits of automated chemical controllers, and the proper installation of related components. Learn the benefits, features, installation, programming, maintenance, and service of SCG systems. Identify the benefits of variable speed pumps, speed, and flow control, and VFD programming for maximum performance and efficiency.
Speakers
Schedule
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
7:15 am – 8:00 am
Check-in and Networking Coffee
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
GENESIS® E211 Course
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Provided
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
GENESIS® E211 Course
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pentair Pool Hosted Social Event / Dinner
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Check-in and Networking Coffee
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
GENESIS® E211 Course
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Provided
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
GENESIS® E211 Course
Thursday, November 13, 2025
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Check-in and Networking Coffee
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Pentair Pool Session & Facility Tour
Venue
Pentair Innovation Center
1701 Pinnacle Center Drive
Apex, NC 27539-4407
Sponsor
Pentair Pool
Making the Most of Life's Essential Resources
Pentair makes the most of life's essential resources. From its residential and business solutions that help people move, improve and enjoy their water, to its sustainable innovations and applications, Pentair delivers smart, sustainable solutions for life.
Registration
Seminar Pricing: $2,090 PHTA Member / $2,590 Non-member
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Contact
Questions? Contact Lisa Ryckeley our GENESIS® Concierge: lryckeley@phta.org