teo_dk's thread: Books by Robert Lowry - worthwhile or not?

[chem geek]

Bob Lowry's books aren't sold at NSPF. They are sold at IPSSA and at his website. It is the CPO Manual that is sold at NSPF.

I've reviewed the NSPF manual and wrote up extensive comments on it in this post including a link to a detailed comments document I sent to Tom Lachocki the CEO of NSPF (whom I've met in person at an NEHA conference). The CPO manual is actually not that bad. On the other hand, Bob Lowry's books have more incorrect information, especially regarding the chlorine/CYA relationship, and I've written about that in this post and in this thread. I'm in contact with Bob Lowry these days so we may figure out a way to get his books updated in some way, but no I'm not planning on writing any such books myself.

[teo_dk]

@ chem geek: I stand corrected, it was at IPSSA that I saw the books. Thank you for the links to your reviews of both Roberts books and the CPO manual, I will read through both topics.

@ PoolDoc: Thank you for the comments on the two books you mention and the general background info on the available material in the industry. It is all very helpful as is everything else I have read on this site. I am currently a pool owner only, but I am considering becoming a service professional since I have found that the general knowledge of many 'professionals' are quite lacking in my area (one of the reasons I took over the care of my pool myself) and I think there is a pretty good business opportunity where I live.