The Deep End Pool Podcast

Frank and Jacque discuss how salt water chlorine generation pools work, and the benefits and drawbacks of salt water pools. turfsupradio.com poolwerx.com fourpointstravel.com poolwerx.com if there isn't a Poolwerx near you, become the Poolwerx near you 00:00-05:05 - introduction 05:06 - the great debate, what is better, salt or traditional chlorine pool. A salt pool is a chlorine pool. Salt water...

Frank sits down with friend and fellow Turf's Up Radio podcaster Dan Platta. Dan is the hardest working podcaster around. They discuss the importance of good bookkeeping in your small business. It is about making the business money, not making the IRS money. https://www.youtube.com/@BookkeepingBeerBS/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/bookkeeping-beer-bs/id1588898254 Turfsupradio.com

Frank and Jacque discuss how to cool your pool down in the summer and overcome some of the difficulties pool service techs and pool owners deal with due to the heat and swim season. poolwerx.com 00:00 - 03:30 introduction 03:31 trip through Waxahachie, how do you pronounce it, funny story 07:00 - how to chill your pool. Heat pumps. running heat pumps at night makes them much more effective in chil...

Frank and Jacque discuss a customer that could not get rid of mustard algae no matter how much chemicals he used. Chemistry is the one of the 5 basics that he had right. You must fix the cause of the problems in a pool, not just treat the symptoms of the problem. Frank goes step by step on all the things this pool owner had working against him. 00:00 - 0400 introduction 04:01 - why is pool water i...

Frank and Jacque discuss what makes some pools get cloudy and what are some of the solutions to clear cloudy pools. Covering four possible causes and some solutions including water balance, pool chlorine issues, pool circulation, and pool filtration Poolwerx.com If there is not a Poolwerx near you, become the Poolwerx near you. 00:00-04:30 introduction 04:31 - getting a lot of questions in our sto...

Frank interviews IPSSA member and representative Mark Uberecken, owner of Unified Pool Solutions in Katy Texas. They discuss the many benefits IPSSA provides for pool owners and pool service business companies. ipssa.com poolwerx.com IPSSA creates a community of pool service professionals. IPSSA code of ethics, member requirements for organized training and certifications, liability insurance, and...

00:00-00:36 introduction 00:37 - how important is circulation in your pool? 01:32 - How long should you run your pool filter pump? 02:25- How can you improve your pool filtration? 03:15- What should your filter pressure be? 04:07- exit proper return setting for proper circulation, eliminating dead spots in pools, algae does not like moving water, adjust jets slightly down, turn pool clockwise or c...

Frank and Jacque talk about air leaks in pool equipment about why sometimes it is just better to call a pool professional and not waste your time and money trying to fix your pool yourself. poolwerx.com Air suction leaks in a pool system can extremely frustrating to find. Why is there air in my pump? Why do pool returns blow bubbles. Why does my pool pump lose prime;? 00:00 - 06:37 introduction 06...

This "44 Seconds With Frank" episode is all about pool filters. Frank has 44 seconds to answer each listener question. Frank discusses the benefits and disadvantages of DE diatomaceous earth pool filters, cartridge pool filters, and sand filters. 00:00 - 00:52 intro 00:53 - What is the best type of filter for your pool? depends on personal wants and needs, ease of maintenance and filtration qualit...

44 Seconds with Frank is segments of 4 different listener questions that Frank has to answer, but he only has 44 seconds to give the best answer he can give. This segment is questions from listeners about pool water chemistry. 00:00 - 00:54 introduction 00:54 Question 1: Why should you use borates in your pool? borates does 4 things in your pool. 1. borates softens the water much like salt water d...

Frank and Jac discuss how one of their technicians did not treat a group of about 20 pools for one or two weeks. With rain and rising temperatures, this was a recipe for the biggest green-to-clean week since they've been in business. And all one week before Memorial Day. poolwerx.com Frank talks about his favorite 3 methods of turning neglected green pools back to blue and swimmable. His version o...

greenstoryglobalpoolandspa.com Finally a possible answer for high CYA in swimming pools. At the Southwest Pool and Spa Show with Chris Lacy. Chris represents Greenstory Global, a manufacturer of a cya stabilizer removal system and melt blown cartridge filter product. High CYA cyanuric acid stabilizer is a huge problem in many pools. The only solution we have had until now was drain part or all of...

Frank is in the Aquacal booth at the Southwest Pool and Spa Show in Houston. Rick Myers discusses why a heat pump in your pool a great efficient way to extend your swim season. Rick also discusses the chiller option to cool your pool is a game changing option for pool owners that live in areas where the swimming pool just gets too warm in the summer. Then Rick discusses many of the chemicals they...

Frank interviews Jarrod from Orenda Technologies and discusses the Orenda app for calculating water balance. The Orenda app is a great tool for managing swimming pool water chemistry. The ability to calculate LSI. The Orenda app not only makes it easy to calculate pool water balance, but it also is a great teaching tool for technicians and pool owners. The app also provides dosing instructions to...

Frank and Jacque answer a question about how to store pool chemicals at your home and drowning prevention. Drowning is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years of age, and the number 2 cause of death for children ages 4 to 11. Frank and Jacque discuss many things that you can do to help prevent drowning with your children and with other children in your pool. #1 teach your child to swi...

One of Franks favorite people, Terry sits down with Frank and talks about his beginnings and his successful journey in the Poolwerx franchise system. Terry's territory is Townsville in Queensland, which is a tropical climate. Terry has been a Poolwerx Franchisee for 18 years, after retiring from the mining industry. Close to the barrier reef, Terry's pool business has done well on the Australian c...

Frank sits down with Rob Hudson the 2022 Poolwerx Australia Franchise Partner of the Year. Rob, a retired police officer, talks about how he became a Poolwerx franchise partner and his 13 year journey with Poolwerx. Pool service in Australia is structured a little differently in his territory Albury, New South Wales. Australia pool industry verses USA. salt water pools, fiberglass pools,

Frank and John, Owner operator of Gecko Pool Service, discuss what it is like to do business and live in paradise. John has 17 years managing residential pools for his clients in Waikiki. John has lived on the island for 25 years. He discusses how he got into business and difficulties and benefits of of doing business in the most isolated state in the union. Challenges with getting parts, chemical...

Frank sits down with Tony Campbell, the Poolwerx Knoxville Tennessee Franchisee. Tony and his lovely wife Kristi were the 2022 Franchise Partner of the Year. Tony discusses his pool business and the pool industry in his market, and his transition from an independent business to joining up with the Poolwerx organization. Tony has 3 retail locations, is a Hot Springs and Bullfrog spa dealer. Tony is...

Frank sat down with Stephen Moore, Poolwerx Evolution Systems Trainer at the 2023 Convention. Stephen is one of our favorite people on the planet. Stephen discusses his experiences with Poolwerx and the road ahead for the Poolwerx Evolution System. Business systems, pool business management systems, pool industry franchise

Frank and Jacque discuss how to get a good water sample for testing and how important a good sample is, and filter cleaning safety. Frank talks about a customer of his that was killed by his filter. Pool filters, pool filter cleanings, pool equipment safety, pool equipment, pool maintenance, pool filter pressure, pool cleaning, pool water testing, good water testing, how to take a proper pool wate...

Frank and Jac discuss why some pumps are very loud and how to prevent heat loss in a swimming pool. swimming pool pump, pool circulation, pool equipment, pool heat, pool temperature, heating a pool, pool evaporation, pool heat loss, loud pool pump, pump cavitation

Frank and Jacque discusss what may be causing a pool pump to be loud and how to manage heat loss in a pool. Hated pool, pool maintenance, pool heat, pool heat loss, pool equipment, pool chemistry 00:00 – 03:30 introduction 03:30 – good pool answers and bad pool answers. Your pool is unique. Know your pool 05:30 – our pool remodel 07:25 – listener question #1, Loud pump neighbor is complaining 08:2...

Frank and Jac clarify a question about pH and how to control it properly. They also discuss the importance of skimmers in your pool and how to make sure they are operating correctly and what you can do to improve their performance. swimming pool water chemistry, pool pH, water balance, pool skimmer, pool maintenance, skimmer flow, skimmer function, pool equipment, pool cleaning, skimmer baskets, p...

Frank and Jacque discuss how to prevent manage critters in your swimming pool. animals in pools, insects in the pool, spiders in the pool, ducks in the pool, How to keep ducks out of your pool. Can your dogs swim in your pool? Spiders in swimming pools. Insects in swimming pools. Raccoons in swimming pools. Snakes in swimming pools. What do ducks do to swimming pools. Skimmer baskets. Water boatme...