The Pool Guy Podcast Show

Chemical shortages are nothing new in the industry but going into the upcoming seasons I think it will become the norm. The predicted Tri-Chlor shortage is just a problem but there have been times when other forms of chlorine have been scarce. Listen to some ways of using fewer tablets and still maintain a good chlorine level all season long.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and...

Owning a pool vacuum system has several advantages but you also need to be prepared in order to avoid not having it operational at your most needed moments. Listen to some of these tips and maybe one of these will save you one day out in the field.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to...

Knowing when to replace your filters elements, that is the term for the cartridges in a Cartridge Filter and the Grids in a D.E. filter is a key to your pool’s water quality. I also cover when to change the sand in your sand filter. For the pool service pro, I also give you the best time of year to let your customers know their filter elements are in need of a change.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has b...

There are two main types of backwash valves on the market today, the push-pull piston type and the Multi-Port Valve. I go over each of these backwash valves for you and cover the pros and cons of each as well as troubleshooting tips. I also give you some backwashing tips in the podcast. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, provi...

If you own any kind of business a profit and loss chart is the only real way to know if you are making money or just “spinning your wheels.” I go over what you need to do to make sure you are charging enough for your services and to see if you are making a real profit in your business. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, provid...

I don’t think I have recorded a podcast breaking down Pool Vacuum System in detail. I go over how they work and the best use for them. If you know little about vacuum systems or you are thinking of purchasing one, tune in to learn all about them. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to mak...

In this episode, I go over some does and don’ts with your suction side cleaner and also some tips for them getting stuck on the main drain or step areas. I also go over ways of fine-tuning your cleaner to get the best coverage in your pool. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool...

I am often asked which would be the best automatic cleaner choice for my pool? There are basically three types to choose from, a suction cleaner, a pressure side cleaner, and a robotic pool cleaner. There are a lot of factors that go into making the right choice and I unpack them in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner sinc...

Aqua Magazine is a great resource no matter what aspect of the pool industry you are part of. Be it service, retail, building, or manufacturing they have their ears to the rails in the pool industry. Learn some of the current events that they are covering and things to come in 2021. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing...

Customer service is something that may not come naturally to you. If you have never worked in the Hospitality or retail environment, you will have a bit of a learning curve to overcome. I go over some of the basics in customer service for you in this podcast. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and se...

I am asked all the time how many pools can someone do in one day? I know the reason for this question as to the more pools you can do equals more profit. I unpack this question for you and explain the different variables that you need to consider to get a solid answer to your service area.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, p...

If you do any type of pool service or are in the market for a new pool, you will encounter these five pool surface type choices. Plaster, Pebble Tec, Fiberglass, Vinyl, and Tile. I give you a brief overview of each of these and go over some pros and cons of each. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products an...

If you do pool service chances are your service area will be affected by a major wind event. Here in California, we have what is known as the Sant Ana Winds. At this recording, we have just had a wind event with gusts from 40 mph to 94 mph in some areas of the state. How do you deal with your pools after a major wind event? Listen for some tips.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers a...

Pool routing and invoicing software is something underused in the service industry. It is a great way to prevent things from falling through the cracks like small part installs and appointments. This is also a way to simplify invoicing since the parts and charges you enter in the app automatically go into the customer’s invoice. Listen to my interview with Gustavo Velez of PSS to learn more. Lesli...

Part of your business should be connecting with other pool guys and gal in your area and building up some goodwill. This means that you begin to share knowledge and to help each other out regardless of the competitive nature of the area you are working in. Goodwill can go a long way in making your business that much better. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professio...

There is a variety of vacuum bags on the market for your pool vacuum system. Each manufacturer makes OEM bags for each system but there are two after-market companies to note and I go over both here in the podcast as well as the micron choices of a vacuum system bag. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality product...

If you have ever did a bid for a new service account chances are one of the issues that the customer has had in the past with their other pool company is that they didn’t show up consistently. Or they may have shown up on a different day or time each week. Showing up at a service account each week goes a long way in making you a reputable company. I unpack this in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pool Su...

If you own a pool with 2 skimmers you are familiar with the benefits and drawbacks of this type of setup. For the pool service pro, you may not have run into too many pools with two skimmers. I go over some tips on connecting an automatic cleaner, manually vacuuming, and regulating the suction on a pool with 2 skimmers.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professional...

The SweepEase Sting Ray pool brush has been around for several years now and this is a truly revolutionary pool brush for many reasons. Of course, the main reason is that it is designed to generate force against the pool surface without much effort from the user. Lee goes over this and more in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted p...

This is one I hear all the time out there and that is, “I have a Salt Pool and it is great because I don’t need to use chlorine.” But what is a saltwater pool and does it in fact use chlorine? Rudy unpacks this myth in today’s podcast. Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5751997 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752189 Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752291 Part 4: https:...

Chlorine Lock is another term that is thrown around out their in pool forums and other groups but is it something that can really happen with really high CYA levels? Listen to Rudy explain how CYA works and the effects of very high CYA in the pool water. Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5751997 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752189 Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/575...

What is Rudy’s take on Borates? I personally love adding borates to a pool to bring the level to 30-50 ppm and it is always good to hear other opinions in the Industry about borates. Rudy also touches on other aspects of adding enhancers and copper to a pool. Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5751997 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752189 Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/11083...

If you have been in the industry long enough you have heard that if you pour a large amount of acid into the deep end it will lower the pH without lowering the Alkalinity. This is something that has been around for decades but is it really true? Listen and hear Rudy unpack this myth.  Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5751997 Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752189 Part 3: https:...

In part 1 of this 5 part recording with pool Industry Legend Rudy Stankowitz we introduce you to the CPO course and also Rudy’s method to lower down a pool’s Cyanuric Acid level (CYA) using Aluminum Sulphate (Alum/Floc). It is by no means a proven method, but it seems to hold some real promise from some early results in the field. Listen to learn how to do a no drain CYA reduction. Part 1: https:/...

Since Pentair has a new leaf canister in there Pentair Leaf Trap 360476 (2.2 Liter Capacity) I thought it would be a good time to recap the different leaf canister models. I go over the pros and cons of the well-known canisters from Hayward and Pentair plus some others.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality pro...