The Pool Guy Podcast Show

In this podcast series, I discuss various aspects of Swimming Pool Start-Ups with a panel of experts. In Part 4 we discuss what a good pool finish looks like. David Penton is a local pool builder in Southern California and the owner and operator of Fluid Dynamics. He is also the host of the Ask The Masters Podcast https://www.askthemasters.org/podcast-1 David Rockwell is a pool Start-Up expert and...

In this podcast series, I discuss various aspects of Swimming Pool Start-Ups with a panel of experts. In Part 3 we talk about some Warranty Issues when it comes to your pool surface. David Penton is a local pool builder in Southern California and the owner and operator of Fluid Dynamics. He is also the host of the Ask The Masters Podcast https://www.askthemasters.org/podcast-1 David Rockwell is a...

In this podcast series, I discuss various aspects of Swimming Pool Start-Ups with a panel of experts. In Part 2 we discuss some bad Start-Ups and also talk about Sequestering Agents. David Penton is a local pool builder in Southern California and the owner and operator of Fluid Dynamics. He is also the host of the Ask The Masters Podcast https://www.askthemasters.org/podcast-1 David Rockwell is a...

In this podcast series, I discuss various aspects of Swimming Pool Start-Ups with a panel of experts. In Part 1 we go over the various Start-Up Methods and some issues with a Start-Up. We discuss the most common Start-Up methods and some issues you can run into. David Penton is a local pool builder in Southern California and the owner and operator of Fluid Dynamics. He is also the host of the Ask...

Working outdoors in the blazing sun all day can be very damaging to your body and let’s not even talk about skin cancer. I go over some ways I protect myself out on the route and go over the gear I wear from head to foot. Learn how I protect myself out there each day on my service route. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, prov...

Putting money back into your business is something a lot of companies fail to do. It is easy to just feel that everything is fine as it is but there is one sure-fire way to expand your business and to take it to the next level. And that is by having the best equipment money can buy. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing...

When you go to manually vacuum a pool, you can run into loads of issues like having too little suction from the pump and filter to having too much suction. I spend some time going over some manual vacuuming woes and issues. 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 care easy and so...

There are some tried and true methods of manually vacuuming a swimming pool. For example, I address what to do with pools with heavy debris and cover when you should vacuum a pool and when it would be counterproductive.  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 care easy and solut...

In this podcast, I go over using liquid chlorine to sanitize your pool and also go over the HASa Liquidator liquid chlorine feeder with Terry Arko of HASA. We touch on the benefits of the Liquidator as well as using liquid chlorine overall to sanitize your swimming pool water. Listen to learn more about how you can use less Tri-Chlor and still keep your pool sparkling blue.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies...

You can only do some much Monday through Friday in your pool service business. Doing too much can lead to losing accounts and cause you to burn out. Learn how to balance every aspect of your pool route to achieve a balance so that you remain profitable and also continue to enjoy your work. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, pr...

Any pool surface can be damaged by adding the wrong chemicals or by something falling into the pool. Vinyl and Fiberglass pools are more prone to damage but plaster and Pebble Tec pools can also be damaged quite easily. Learn some ways to avoid staining your pool surface. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality pr...

Using a Vacuuming System can be somewhat effective in a pool cleanup process if there is a lot of ash in the pool. It won't get all of the finer particles but can give you a jump start on the cleanup. You can also use a leaf bagger/leaf master with a fine micron vacuum system bag on top.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963...

I am often asked is it better to manually vacuum every pool or use a Vacuum System. I go over the pros and cons of both methods here for you and cover some of the reasons you may want to manually vacuum a pool or use a Vacuum System.  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 care...

Since the Bio-Lab factory explosion in Louisiana last month 3” Tri-Chlor Tablets have become harder to find and the price has jumped a good 25% already. The Bio-Lab factory produced over 2 million pounds of Tri-Chlor each year. With that now gone I predict going into next season 3” Tablets will be harder to find and much more expensive. So how can you maintain your pool or the pools on your route...

It may seem like a good marketing strategy to offer say, “1st month Free!” or other free services to get accounts. But discounts can come back to hurt you later and in this podcast, I go over some of the reasons you may want to rethink free services.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services t...

Including an automatic pool cleaner as part of your service is not a bad idea. It may be costly upfront but there are some great benefits of having a cleaner in a pool. I go over some of the pros and cons of this idea in today’s podcast. 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 ca...

Bad weather be it extremely hot temperatures, rainstorms, or wind storms as a pool service pro you have to deal with it. I go over some basic tips for dealing with hot days, rainy days, and those dreaded windy days out on your service route. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make poo...

Dichlor is not a well-known sanitizer in the pool industry and I go over some of the pros and cons of using Dichlor in your swimming pool. I will compare it to other forms of chlorines and give you my take on using Dichlor as a sanitizer in this podcast. Benefits of Using Dichlor in your pool Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963,...

I am often asked how long your pool equipment will last. I will be breaking this down for you in separate podcasts and today I will start with how long a pool pump and motor should last. Like in every area the quality in manufacturing has dropped over the years and this is a factor in pump lifespan among other factors which I discuss here.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and poo...

Pentair was the first out on the market with their cartridge type D.E. filter about 8 years ago and now there are more choices on the market today. You have of course the Pentair Quad D.E. Filter, the Hayward DEP 500 Series Pleated Element D.E. Filter, the Jacuzzi J-DEQ80 80 sq. ft. D.E. Cartridge and the Sta-Rite SMD Series Filters. Are these cartridge type D.E. filters better than the old Grid T...

If you are thinking about upgrading your pool filter in the near future, I go over some of the things to think about when moving from one filter type to another. I also offer what I think is the best filter choice for your upcoming upgrade and go over some pros and cons of each filter type for you. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since...

It is easy to make the mistake of taking on work you shouldn’t have. How do you know that you are doing something that you shouldn’t be doing? You will know because you will be frustrated and questioning your own judgment. I have done this and of course with experience, you can avoid taking on jobs you shouldn’t have taken on. I go over the basics of this skill for you so you can avoid some of the...

Fire season has started early here in California and already this year more acres have burned than at any other time in the history of the state. With fire comes the wind and the ash. A lethal one-two punch for your pool and the pools on your service route. Listen to learn more about how ash affects your pool. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted p...

Dry Acid is a solid choice when it comes to lowering the pH and Alkalinity in your pool or spa. It as long shelf life, is easy to use, has no toxic smell, and is safe to handle. I go over the pros and cons of using dry acid to lower the pH and Alkalinity in your pool. I go over dosage amounts and compare them to Muriatic Acid in this podcast for you. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfe...

Over the years I have come up with some creative ways to get through my day faster without sacrificing the quality of my service. It is a combination of time-saving tricks as well as some basic things you can do to get through your day quicker out on your pool route. Listen and learn some practical ways to save some time out in the field. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool...