The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Ever wonder how an attached spa gets those air bubbles? There are basically 3 ways that this takes place and in this podcast, I will cover each in detail for you. Each is a little different and you will find one of these 3 methods used to get air into your spa jets. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-...

The blue caddy you see in a lot of my  videos is the TK Pool Products “Original Caddy.” I go over the usefulness of my caddy and also touch on the Val Pak caddy for pool service use. I find the caddy essential in my business.  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...

In this podcast, I go over what test factors or water parameters as we used to call it in my day to test for each week. You really don’t need to do a battery of tests each week at the poolside and I go over which tests you should run and when. 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...

I have been doing pool service since the first VS pumps hit the market and there has been a wide range of best practices over the years. I have established a rule of thumb runtime formula and I share that with the listeners in this podcast. Setting your Variable Speed pump run times does not have to be overly complicated. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer ref...

Recharging a saltwater pool is something that is necessary but there is no set rule of thumb as to how much salt a pool will need. I go over the factors that will determine how much salt a pool will need at the beginning of the swim season. 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 an...

The recent deep freeze that most of the country experienced has wreaked havoc on swimming pools.  The standard procedure of setting the pool pump to run 24/7 was smart but when power was lost to millions of homes, the pools turned off. Listen to some of the fallout from a pool freezing with insight that I gathered from Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies who has gone through a similar event with h...

If you are thinking about using test strips on your pool service routes, there are some pros and cons that you need to know about. There are some good reasons to use test strips on your route, but as you will hear I don’t think you can use them exclusively. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a we...

The simple answer to all of your pool care problems, “add more chlorine.” While most of the problems with your pool water quality will be from having zero to low chlorine in your pool, simply adding more chlorine is not the complete solution. Learn the ins and outs of adding chlorine to your pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repa...

Cal Hypo tablets have been around for some time and one of the major drawbacks is that they dissolve in one day. But Poolife has created a Cal Hypo Tablet that is a Slow-Release or slow dissolving which takes about a week to fully dissolve. Listen to Michael Villegas go over some reasons to switch from Tri-Chlor Tablets to the Poolife NST Cal Hypo tablets. Michael can be reached at: Cell: (860) 28...

Covers can be the bane of a pool pros life and there is nothing worse than solar pool blankets and safety nets. I go over some standards you can apply to your pool service when dealing with different pool covers. 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...

This saying goes way back to the 1800s and it is just as relevant in 2021. Going cheap on your pool equipment and pool service can cost you more later. I go over some things to keep in mind when you are focusing too much on the price point. 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 an...

If you are building up your pool service route and have extra time on your hands, pressure washing your customer's cement deck is a great way to earn extra money. I go over adding pressure washing to your pool service and some of the benefits of this extra service.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, op...

With all of these different experts on the chemistry that I have featured from Bob Lowry to Harold Evans, I think sometimes my thoughts on chemistry get lost in the shuffle. First, I agree with these experts 95-98% of the time, but not on everything. Listen to hear my thoughts on pool water chemistry.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner...

This is something new that I thought I would try. The recording is longer than usual because I think the content is really applicable for those who are starting out and anyone who wants to make their pool service better. Listen to Karl from Sacramento CA, Lance from Tucson AZ, Dean from Phoenix AZ, Chris from Tamp FL, Brennen from San Diego CA, and John from the Coachella Valley CA talk about thei...

Saltwater pools are becoming more and more popular every year. I talk in-depth with Bob Lowry about all aspects of a saltwater pool. Tune in to learn all about saltwater generators and their benefits and drawbacks. I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today’s Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 bo...

Is non-chlorine shock needed? Is even shocking a pool each week in the Summer necessary? I go over these two points with Bob Lowry in today’s podcast. You may be surprised by his answers. I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on pool & spa...

There are four main chlorine products on the market today. You have liquid chlorine, Cal-Hypo, Tri-Chlor, and Dichlor. I go over the pros and cons of each of these sanitizers with Bob Lowry. I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on pool & s...

It is pretty common knowledge that you lower pH with Acid, Muriatic Acid being the industry standard. But what is the best way to raise pH in a pool? Bob Lowry goes over some of the best practices of lowering and raising the pH in your pool. I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Ind...

Why is it so important to measure the pool’s pH each week? That is a question often asked and pH is one of the big three measurements that can affect the water quality and surface of the pool. So along with measuring the pool's chlorine level and alkalinity, the pH is very important. Listen as Bob Lowry goes over the importance of pH in a pool.  I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renown...

I am often asked how much do I charge for a filter install? Or a pump install? The rates are of course region-dependent and I go over some ways to set your rates so that you are not losing money out on your 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 Le...

I recently did a podcast on compact and full-size trucks and I thought this would be a good follow-up. Leasing a truck can look very appealing but it is really better than buying one? I go over the pros and cons of both 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 be...

The LaMotte Water Link Spin Touch is the test kit of test kits. But the price tag is close to $1,000 and the question begs to be asked. Is a $1,000 test kit worth the price? I go over the pros and cons of the Spin Touch and why it may be a worthy investment. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a w...

In part two of my talk with Kelli Carrillo who spent some time talking about IPPSA on the previous podcast, we discuss being a pool gal in this male dominated industry. Kelli talks about her struggles and victories as a female pool service professional. Kelli is the Sacramento City IPSSA Chapter President, owner of Legacy Pool & Spa and the co-founder  of the  PGP (Pool Girl Pro) Industry Trai...

You may hear about IPPSA from other pool pros or from your local supplier but don’t exactly know what IPPSA is or you may have heard some misinformation about IPPSA. For me, it was always talking about the dreaded monthly meetings or someone in the group taking your accounts. Nothing can be further from the truth and I sat down with Kelli Carrillo to dispel some of these misconceptions. Kelli is t...

I sat down with Joe Laurino who is the CEO and President of Periodic Products which is the parent company of the CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer products and we recorded a series of podcasts on meal staining and metal stain removal. Why is balancing your pool so critical? Joe goes over some practical reasons why you should be balancing your pool water and we also address at what...