The Pool Guy Podcast Show

The Nanny state has done it again, and this time, it is a ban on gas pool heaters in 2027-2029, with all new homes in 2030 going gas-free. That leaves a heat pump as your only option, creating many 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 Pref...

You need to have many things in place before you even think about starting a pool service business. I go over some prequalifications 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 Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-servi...

Adjusted Alkalinity shouldn’t be a mystery, but there are aspects of it that only an expert like Bob Lowry can explain.   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.html/?utm_medium=...

 There are many reasons why a pool may be cloudy, but I have narrowed things down to the top reasons for you and offer ways to cure a cloudy pool as well.   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/co...

 In this Best of Bob Lowry, I talk to Bob Lowry about his take on short-term rental pool service. He has some wise insights on Air BnB pool service.   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/commerci...

In this Best of Bob Lowry, We discuss different surface types and the cautions when dealing with one surface type and another.  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.html/?utm_m...

In this Best of Bob Lowry, we discuss the different pool water testing methods and which would be best 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 Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&a...

In this Best of Bob Lowry, I talk to Bob Lowry about Nitrates and Phosphates in a swimming 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 easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=...

There are four types of automatic cleaners, and I go over them here for you. Each type is more or less regional, but you should know all four types if you do pool service. This is a general overview.  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 Po...

Black Algae can be very scary to deal with. If left untreated, it can spread quickly in a pool and is very unsightly. I go over some treatment methods for Black Algae.    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...

Some pools will develop a small amount of algae no matter what you seem to do. I have some reasons for this and ways to treat spot algae 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 easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercia...

 Using your business skills effectively can mean a more focused business and a more profitable one as well. Learn some ways to turn your skills into money effectively.   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://lesli...

 What are the best ways to land a bid and ensure you are not wasting time? I go over some effective ways to land almost every bid.  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.html/?u...

There are quite a few myths and misconceptions about swimming pool care. I unpack some of the more common ones 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://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_med...

Here are more things you want to avoid doing on your pool route. Already made these mistakes? Join the club.   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.html/?utm_medium=referral&am...

Is the Aiper Scuba S1 Pro the best cordless cleaner on the market today? What happened to the Hayward Trivac 500? Why does my Intermatic Timer die after only 2 years now 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. ht...

With some new improvements with their P3X Pole, specifically the Lever lock Retro Fit Kit, is Primate Pool Tools the top for carbon fiber poles? It’s a matter of debate, but you can’t go wrong with buying a Primate Pole.  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...

 Being new to the industry means you will make a lot of mistakes. I will review some common mistakes to avoid in the field and your overall business plan.   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/co...

I just finished a video on this, and I thought it would be good to expand on some of the simplified material from the video. Controlling pH and adjusting it up and down is complex and challenging.   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...

 You can get injured or, at the very least, get a whiff of some very toxic chemicals if you are not careful out in the field. Improper storage can also lead to a lot of problems. Listen to learn how to stay safe when working with pool chemicals.   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...

It takes a bit of effort, but doing some math on everything related to your business can be eye-opening, and you can actually see where sometimes thousands of dollars are lost.  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...

Corded robotic pool cleaners will still have a decent market share because they still offer features not found in cordless cleaners. But that is for you to decide and is case by case really.   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...

There are so many cordless robotic pool cleaner choices now, with more coming out every year and, in some cases, every month. Which ones are good, and is it time to pick one up if you have been on the fence?   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 Pre...

Speed is everything in the game if you are a pool pro and do 70-80 full-size filters every 4-6 months. I go over some ways to speed up your day while out cleaning pool filters.  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...

It’s fine if a pool has a problem that directly resulted from something you failed to do. Like treating algae the day you see it, or maybe you forgot to add chlorine to a pool. But trouble coming your way from outside sources can be very frustrating.   Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. I...