The Pool Guy Podcast Show

 When your suction side cleaner stops moving it can be frustrating. But there are only a handful of reasons why it is a brick on the bottom of your pool and not to worry, these tips will get it moving again.  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...

Here are some more problems that can happen with a pool filter. In part two I cover some more common issues as well as undersized 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://lesliespool.com/commercial-services...

There are a lot of issues that can arise just at the pool filter. I go over some common issues and not some common issues in this two part series 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/comm...

With so many automatic cleaners to choose from it can be overwhelming. I go over some choices for you based on your pool type and your expectations. 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...

I go over bead blasting for you and how this is a very effective way of removing calcium build-up from your swimming pool tiles.  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...

In the near future can we make a pool more sustainable in every aspect. Use less energy and reduce water use by 90%. We are getting closer to that every year. 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 go over the four current cordless cleaners including the Water Tech CX-1, Aiper Seagull Pro, Polaris Freedom, and the Dolphin Liberty 200.  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-servic...

Everyone says hard work is the key to success. Maybe but I think commitment is an even greater indicator of success.   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=ref...

Why is a pool not holding chlorine? There can be a number of reasons and some you may not have even crossed your mind. I cover these here for you and give you practical ways to prevent a pool from zeroing 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 P...

There are a number of things that can slow you down on your pool service route. I tackle some of those here and offer practical solutions.  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...

You can create liability in your pool business by simply failing to do these simple things to protect yourself. I go over some common pitfalls and ways to avoid them.   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://leslie...

I have noticed with the Pentair cells after I acid wash them the entire cell is clean except for one little area. Do Phosphate removers work? My pool is small 32x16 ft and only 4 to 4 half ft deep all the way across. Would a 300 sq ft cartridge filter be suitable for my pool? Out of all the filter brands who do you think builds the absolute most durable tank? Polaris wall fitting broken off in the...

Algae is a big problem on your pool route for many reasons. It’s the number #1 reason why customers complain, and it really slows you down. Can you have a pool route that is algae-free? Yes, you can. 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 Poo...

What is the best green pool cleanup method? Shock and Awe, Floc, or just drain it. I go over the pros and cons of each 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/?...

I get a lot of business and pool care questions each day from my coaching group. Here are a few of the recent ones that you may find helpful.  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...

With so many VS pumps on the market today, what features are really important, and which VS pump is my best choice?  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=refer...

I answer your YouTube questions here such as designing a cleaner that doesn’t get stuck on the main drain. My problem with it is my pool is 5,000 gallons. I put a pool rx in last year and my daughter's hair turned green. Every time I do these tests, I don't get the color goal for the Calcium Hardness and Total Alkalinity. Green to Red, but is it really when all of the green goes away? Ho...

What are some of the reasons to upgrade your pool filter? When should you upgrade and how long can a pool filter last? I answer these in more 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/commerc...

Upgrading your pool to a saltwater system can make a big difference in your pool care. There are expenses associated with going to a saltwater system and some other factors to consider. I touch on some of those 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 beco...

Everyone says one day they will invest in real estate. But that day turns into months and then years. You may never get started and why not? I go over some deciding factors for you and why you shouldn’t wait.  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...

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...