The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Everyone has a problem pool or has had a problem pool on their route. I go over ways to spot one at the get go and some effective ways to get rid of them 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....

The heat is probably the number one complaint that you will get across the board from pool service pros. It can get unbearably hot out there and in this podcast, I go over some ways to beat the heat.  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...

In the past, the only way to vacuum out a pool was with a manual vacuum head attached to a hose and through the customer’s skimmer. Now there are portable vacuums and vacuum systems and I will go over the different ways you can now vacuum out a customer’s pool effectively.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing,...

Sigura is the only manufacturer that makes slow-release or slow dissolving Cal Hypo tablets. This makes the CCH® Endurance ideal for a direct switchover from Tri-Chlor tablets. I sat down with Ed Barney of Sigura and we discuss in detail the CCH Endurance Cal Hypo tablets and the CCH Endurance Feeder.  To learn more you can visit the CCH site: https://cchpoolcare.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pr...

Have you noticed a dramatic increase in the prices of everything in the pool industry lately? It is not your imagination. The price of everything is going up and going up faster than ever before. I go over why this is happening and some ways to deal with it. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a w...

Adding chemicals to your pool seems pretty basic. But there are several things you need to know about chemical dosing and chemistry expert Bob Lowry goes over some of these dosing basics in today’s podcast. Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so many essentials on residential...

Chemistry in a pool is also effected by the pool surface type. The chemistry in a vinyl pool is a lot different from the chemistry in a plaster pool. I go over these differences with chemistry expert Bob Lowry in today’s podcast. Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so many es...

Something you probably don’t think about, but the pool is filled with water. I know, too basic right? But water is something pretty unique on the planet and you really should know some basics on what water is. Bob Lowry fills you in on water in today’s podcast. Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick....

Pool Start-Ups can seem daunting at first. I mean you are dealing with someone’s $80,000 investment. It is like you have a job in valet parking and someone just handed you the keys to their Ferrari. But Bob Lowry makes things sound easier as he goes over the different start-up methods and the key things to do during a start-up. Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his...

There are a ton of generic pool parts on the market today. Some look just like the OEM parts and you may be wondering if these knock-off parts or products are any good. I go over my experience with generic pool parts 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 ea...

Getting sick or hurt is something you may not think about much, but it will happen. So what do you do in that case with your pool route if you need to miss an extended period of time? I go over my sick and injury policy 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...

Taking pride in your pool service business can change your attitude as well as your customer’s attitude about you. I go over some simple things you can do to boost your business and take it to the next level. 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...

One thing that can cost your pool service business money is simply not communicating things to your clients. If you miss a service day but make it up later and don’t tell the client you could lose the account if they think you are skipping. Or a client may think that the filter price you quoted included the installation charge. Be clear to avoid mistakes like these. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro,...

The Tri-Chlor shortage is causing pool service pros big headaches and of course, inflated chemical costs across the board. I go over some ways to extend the chlorine in a pool and use less or no Tri-Chlor Tablets at all. I also touch on some good alternatives to Tri-Chlor. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing,...

If you have ever wondered if phosphate removers work, stay tuned as I go over some of my results from using phosphate removers on my pool route.  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-se...

Orenda is more than a chemical company and they are also on the leading edge on education. If you know the “why” of pool care you can understand how to solve many of the common problems you will face out on your pool service route. How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8513987 Why the LSI is...

Do saltwater systems have their drawbacks? Harold Evans gives us his opinion on saltwater generators and discusses what those white flakes are returning into the pool. How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8513987 Why the LSI is Key with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsp...

The LSI (Langelier Saturation Index) is a key element in the Orenda Way of doing things. What is the LSI and how can you use it to balance a pool? And what does a balanced LSI look like? Harold Evans goes over this for you in today’s podcast. How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8513987 Salt...

In this podcast, I asked Industry expert Harold Evans his thoughts on the Tri-Chlor shortage, and in his opinion, this can bring positive change to the industry. He believes the overreliance on Tri-Chlor was ultimately bad for the industry and he offers some ways to get through the current shortage. Why the LSI is Key with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8514...

So how do you sell a customer on forking over an additional $1,000 for what would have been a simple $500 motor swap out? I go over some ways to smooth the ruffled feathers of customers who are not forced to upgrade their pool equipment under the new DOE regulations. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7...

Certain noises that your pool pump and motor make can be an indicator of a problem. I go over some of the more common sounds you will hear and what each one indicates. From screeching to humming and other common noises. 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 Le...

Hayward is a  leading manufacturer of pool pumps and they have a wide variety of pumps and vs pumps available today. In this podcast, we go over some of the pumps in the Hayward family of pool pumps. Scott Petty  has over 17 years of experience with Hayward  in their pump department and is known as “The Pump Guy.”  To learn more about the new DOE regulations: https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/p...

There are many misconceptions about the new DOE pool pump regulations and about Variable Speed Pumps in general. We unpack some of the most common ones for you in today’s podcast. Scott Petty  has over 17 years of experience with Hayward  in their pump department and is known as “The Pump Guy.”  To learn more about the new DOE regulations: https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/regulations To...

Starting July 19th, 2021 the DOE will begin to regulate which pool pumps can be manufactured. Basically, any pump deemed to be not energy efficient will no longer be allowed. Some of the only pumps that will be sold legally will be Variable Speed Pumps. It can be a little confusing and I invited Scott Petty of Hayward to talk about the new regulations. He has over 17 years of experience with Haywa...

Have you ever had a pool where the water color looked a bit off but it wasn’t for lack of chlorine nor are there metals in the water? It could be Color Bodies. These are colors introduced into the pool from pollen and flowers around your pool. Bob Lowry touches on Color Bodies in this episode and more. Other Podcasts in this series: All About Swimming Pool Algaecides and Ways to Prevent Algae with...