The Quiet Bromide Ban, the Sudden Pentair Cap, and the PIC Bond That Could Save You

Episode Summary

Pentair just dropped a bombshell on pool pros: effective immediately through August 31, 2025, they’re capping purchase orders at 30% above your July–August 2024 levels. Anything above that? Denied.

Pentair caps your buying power. The EPA quietly bans sodium bromide. And bonding? Finally, some clarity.

In this episode, we tackle three major updates shaking the pool industry. First, Pentair announces a sudden cap on purchase orders—effective immediately, you're limited to just 30% above your July–August 2024 volume. We unpack why tariffs are likely behind it and what this could mean for your inventory, pricing, and timelines.

Next, we break down the Pool Industry Council’s landmark study on equipotential bonding. Conducted by SunSmart Engineering, the research confirms that both #8 AWG single wire loops and copper bonding grids reduce 120 VAC fault current to safe levels when installed correctly. This could finally settle the perimeter bonding debate with hard data.

Episode Chapters

• 00:00 The Silent Regulation of Sodium Bromide
• 01:36 Silver Algaecide: Treatment for Black Algae
• 02:00 Blu-ray Algaecide: How It Works