The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Vacuuming a pool to waste can be done with several methods including from the pool equipment itself if there is a Multi-port valve. I go over these methods for you here.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesl...

I answer your weekly YouTube questions here including, will an acid wash remove rust stains? Hayward canister O-Ring trick, Upgrading to an SWG and more!  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/comm...

With some very good cordless robotic cleaners hitting the market, Polaris Freedom, Dolphin Liberty, and Aiper Seagull Pro is now the time to upgrade to a cordless robotic pool cleaner?  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provide...

Algae is one of the biggest issues you will face with your pool or out on your pool route. It can be hard to get rid of once you get it so it is better to prevent it if you can. I go over ways to prevent algae from forming in a pool.    Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and ea...

A bad review can stick with you for a long time on Yelp!, Google, or other sites. I go over ways to avoid getting a bad review and the proper way to drop a service account you no longer want.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care...

Test strips have gotten better over the years and it may be unfair to compare them to other pool and spa water testing methods. But I give it my best shot in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://...

Today I cover a wide range of topics including how to vacuum to waste at a pool with a DE filter that has a push/pull piston backwash valve, in-line canister issues, and whether should you upgrade to an iChlor salt cell if you currently have a Intellichlor cell.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-day...

Burnout is part of every business and there are some things that can lead to burnout and many things you can do to prevent burnout as well. I go over both for you here and hopefully, you can implement some of these to prevent burnout.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and eas...

There are only a few main reasons why your pool may become cloudy. I go over some of the most common and some odd reasons why your pool may be cloudy. Hopefully one of these reasons and solutions will help you.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s P...

Dichlor is the lesser-known of the big four chlorine types. I go over some reasons you may want to use Dichlor and I think it is a specific use type of chlorine.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7 days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool....

Trichlor is one of the big four chlorine choices and is often used as a primary sanitizer in a pool. I go over how to use Trichlor properly and ways to regulate higher CYA in your pool water.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7 days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care...

In this episode, I tackle the choice between the Polaris Atlas XT and Polaris 360, How to add salt to your pool properly, and how to adjust and set your salt output.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7 days a week. Becoming a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider is fast and easy. https://lesliespool...

Opening a Leslie’s Wholesale account is smart and easy. There are two levels available and both can help you grow your business with over 1,000 locations the convenience alone is enough.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7 days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Prov...

The  Jandy speedSet controller is their replacement for the JEP-R and it is a real winner. I sat down with Steve Jones of Fluidra and we went over some of the great features of this controller.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Car...

Cal Hypo is one of the big four chlorine types and today I will go over some of the great benefits of using cal hypo and the drawbacks.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.h...

Liquid Chlorine is one of the big four chlorine types or sanitizers for your swimming pool. I go over in detail the plus and minuses of using liquid chlorine. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/...

I get thousands of comments each year on my YouTube Channel. I just went through a few of them that I received in the last two weeks and answer them here for you. These cover a wide range of topics so I hope you enjoy what is covered.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and eas...

I tackle some of the negative comments and feelings towards robotic pool cleaners and explain why they are one of your best choices for an automatic pool cleaner.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool...

I go over the exciting line-up of Polaris Pressure, Robotic, and Suction Cleaners today with Skye Svenningsen of Fluidra. We also discuss their new cordless cleaner the FREEDOM. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https...

A Waterco Mutlicyclone Pre-filter has many great benefits and a few drawbacks. The Jacuzzi JMC-16 is one of the easiest available units sold at your local Lelsie’s store and I go over how these things work and why you may want to sell one to your current service customers.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing,...

Suction-side cleaners are some of the most affordable automatic pool cleaners available and there are a lot of choices out there. I have narrowed things down to some of my favorites here for you.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool C...

What you do now in your business and finances has future implications. So the future is now and I go over how this thinking can bring your business to the next level. It can also help you prevent mistakes that will negatively impact your future.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is f...

The PoolLAB 2.0 which is being sold as the WATER TESTER in the US market is one of the most revolutionary photometers on the market today. Do 3 test factors at once and there are 24 test parameters available.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Pr...

I sat down with Chris Brink the CEO of HASA and we went over some current industry issues including non-EPA registered chlorine, California Bill SB 676, and HASA acquiring Orenda Technologies. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care...

Word-of-mouth advertisement is the best because you don’t pay a dime for it. How do you get to this level in your pool service business? Listen and find out.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/...