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Welcome back to DSP! We covered so many things over the course of 366 episodes, we thought we’d highlight some of the topics we covered in our new ongoing series of compilations: Tank Topics.

With our first Tank Topic, we’re covering how to choose a location and all the things to consider, from construction to hipness. Check it out now!

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Recent Podcast Episodes

What to do if your Float Center Loses Power – DSP 184

What do you do with your float center if an emergency happens? What if your center loses power for several days and there’s nothing you can do about it? Float tanks rely on having a well regulated system to stay functional and we know that if it gets out of whack, everything can get pretty messy. So if you know this is happening, how do you prevent the worst of it? 

Graham and Ashkahn work through this problem and come up with some solutions to prevent things like salt crystallization and upsetting your tank chemistry too much. 

How to Handle Business Partner Disputes – DSP 183

It’s often said that having business partners is a lot like having a marriage, and just like a successful marriage, having a successful relationship with your business partner (or partners, we’re not here to judge) requires effective communication, patience, and compromise.

Float On has 5 owners, and they haven’t always agreed on the best course of action. So naturally disagreements happen, but how you handle them is the worthier part. Graham and Ashkahn share their experiences and what’s helped make Float On a success 7 years and counting. 

Float Center Name Suggestions – DSP 182

There’s enough float centers out there now to have some established naming conventions for centers. It can feel like all the good names are already taken. Fortunately, Graham and Ashkahn have taken the time come up with a list of a few floaty sounding names that are so far not taken but totally awesome. 

What Benefits of Floating have been Proven Scientifically? – DSP 181

Most float centers have to deal with the difficult problem of describing the benefits of floating to those who haven’t tried it yet or are just starting their float journeys. What is safe and accurate to say? Obviously, you don’t want to be advertising false claims if you can help it, but it can be difficult to find accurate information that tells a full story about floating.

Graham and Ashkahn dive into the resources available and clear up some of the confusion surrounding our salty practice. Check out the show notes for a list of great resources!

How Best to Heat Your Float Tank – DSP 180

In this episode, Graham and Ashkahn break down the pros and cons (not Kahns) of different types of heating typically used in float tanks. Aside from going over the most common types of heating, they also provide tips and tricks for keeping your tanks warm that don’t have to do with water temperature and making sure you’re providing a comfortable experience for your customers. 

Latest Blog Posts

How to Reduce Ground Vibrations for Float Tanks

How to Reduce Ground Vibrations for Float Tanks

While sound and light proofing are the most salient examples of sensory deprivation involved with float tanks, we receive questions regarding the elimination of low-rumbling noises caused by vibrations from the surrounding environment. Since it’s important that float...

Presenting the 2014 State of the Float Industry

Presenting the 2014 State of the Float Industry

A Word on Our Data Where it Comes from & What it all Means Just before the 2014 Float Conference, we sent out two questionnaires to members of the float community. One targeting existing centers to see how they got started, what they’re doing now, and what...

How to Run Useful Tests With Your Construction

How to Run Useful Tests With Your Construction

“Negative results are just what I want. They’re just as valuable to me as positive results. I can never find the thing that does the job best until I find the ones that don’t.” ― Thomas A. Edison Test Early, Test Often There are few things as terrifying as spending a...

Before Your Float Center has a Location, Get Online

Before Your Float Center has a Location, Get Online

So… You want to start a float center? One of the first thing people do is they begin researching. They scour the internet for float tank information in preparation for holding educated conversations with future customers. After all, you will be seen as the expert, so...