The Pool Guy Podcast Show

I conclude my interview with Joe Wilmot who is the creator of the Pool Trader app and we discuss how using the APP can save you time and money. We also touch on how Joe can offer this app for free of charge to you. I hope you enjoyed the series with Joe Wilmot and encourage you to install the app today. Learn more at Pooltrader.net Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade p...

In this podcast, I continue my discussion with Joe Wilmot the creator of the Pool Trader app. This app allows you to buy and sell your pools as a private party, much like the corkboard at the local distributor where you see pools for sale listed. We continue in this part and touch on some of the things you need to be aware of when you purchase a pool route. Learn more at Pooltrader.net Leslie’s Po...

In this podcast I interview Joe Wilmot who is the creator of the Pool Trader App. This app is a revolutionary way of putting pool pros in contact with each other much like the Auto Trader site where you can buy and sell pools as a private party. Tune in to part one as we discuss how the app originated and how it can really help you. Learn more at Pooltrader.net Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-i...

Industrial Test Systems (ITS) makes some of the best photometer test kits and digital water testers on the market today. With their innovative eXact® Strip Micro test strips you can get all of your pool and spa water test factors and rest assured that they are spot on and accurate. NSF certified and perfect for both the Pool Po and DIY homeowners alike. Listen as George Bailey the VP of Sales and...

The Pool & Spa industry is rife with confusion and nothing is more perplexing than which company owns or makes which product. There is a lot of industry cross-over and if you ever wondered why when you call Jandy tech support you get a welcome from Fluidra, this podcast will clear it up for you. Maybe. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partn...

You may notice that even if you are using 3” Tri-Chlor Tablets you are still adding chlorine to your pool each week. Or if you do pool service you may feel you are going through an incredible amount of chlorine in the summer. Even if you prescribe to the BBB Method and keep your CYA at 30-50ppm you will find ourselves adding chlorine every few days. Is this normal? I go over all of this in today&a...

The new ColorQ 2x Pro7 is LaMotte’s latest update to the ColorQ Pro7 photometer and it is a significant upgrade. Now the ColorQ 2x is Bluetooth compatible and you can send the test results to the Waterlink Solutions app and then directly to yourself or a client on your route. It is also more accurate and still very simple to use. Learn more in this podcast. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yo...

So your saltwater generator appears to not be working. You have cleaned the cell, and all of the lights indicate that it should be producing chlorine but it is not. What is the best way to check to see if the salt cell is actually good or bad? I’ve come up with a 24-hour test that has proven to be very effective. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals truste...

If you are in the Industry or a savvy homeowner with a pool you probably have come across the ideal chemistry chart online or in a pool care book. Chlorine 1-3 ppm, pH 7.4-7.8, and so on. But is it possible to achieve a perfectly balanced pool? And what exactly are you balancing the water for anyway? Learn this and more in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool...

I think you will be surprised by the basic equipment list I go over to start a pool service business. This is also good for the homeowner taking care of their own pool. I go over just the basic equipment to get you started on pool care. 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 car...

If you have a specific budget for a robotic pool cleaner I can help you narrow down the price point of a good cleaner based on the features. The more bells and whistles the higher the price, it is basically that simple. So no matter what your budget there is a robotic cleaner for you. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providi...

In this podcast, I cover the basic care of a robotic pool cleaner. Here are some things to be aware of and I answer the typical questions like, “can I leave the cleaner in the pool all week long?” Find out more about the proper care of your robotic cleaner in this podcast Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality pr...

Having a General Liability Policy is a must for the pool service pro. This will protect you from any errors or omissions, basically, those oops out there that can cost you a lot of money. In a perfect world, everything would be covered but then the premium would be crazy high. Listen to learn about the common things not covered by your policy, known as exclusions.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been...

The use of Enzymes in pools and spa is really catching on and it is becoming an Industry-wide accepted treatment for pools and spas. Not only are pool pros using enzymes but the typical DIY homeowner has discovered this great chlorine enhancer too. I go over what enzymes are and how they can help you with your pool care. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professional...

I don’t often suggest watching a video of me taking apart a cleaner before you purchase one to see what can go wrong in advance. That seems like a bad sales method at best. But when it comes to the Polaris Quattro Sport and Quattro P40 that is exactly what I suggest. Once you see how well made and how easy it is to repair one of these cleaners you will feel more at ease when purchasing it. They lo...

I will admit that I was of the Old School group that just used chlorine and Sodium Bromide to keep the pools algae free. But over the last few years I have really become a big fan of chlorine enhancers. Whether you use borates, Pool Rx, or Phosphates and Enzymes these enhancers have been proven to extend the chlorine level in a pool as well as prevent algae growth. I go over these different types...

Cleaning a D.E. Filter offers all kinds of challenges. You need to know more or less what you are looking for to prevent D.E. from leaking back into the pool. In this podcast I go over a few cleaning methods as well as some things to look for as you are cleaning the filter. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality...

Ducks can be a real nuisance for swimming pool owners. If you have ever had them visit your pool or a pool or your service route you know that they can be persistent and hard to scare away. I offer you some tried and true tips in this podcast and these are safe and humane ways to get rid of the ducks. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner si...

I wouldn’t rule out the bouncing type suction side cleaners when looking to invest in a good automatic pool cleaner. Yes, they are less smart than the “Gear-Type” cleaners but they can still be highly effective in cleaning your pool each week.  Here are the ones I recommend and a general overview of these “Bouncing Type” cleaners. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade pr...

One of the hardest lessons to learn when you are first starting out is that treating algae is a serious business. It is easy to think a small amount of algae is not a big deal, but not aggressively treating algae in a service account can lead to a huge algae bloom the following week. Learn some tips on treating algae on your pool route. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool tr...

If you have older incandescent pool and spa lights or if your pool service customers are asking to upgrade to LED lights check out the PAL EvenGlow light system. They fit into any existing pool and spa niche and are seriously impressive. PAL lighting has been making aquatic lighting for over 30 years and these retrofit lights will take your pool to the next level.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been...

Purple Dust or Copper Cyanurate is a known industry issue and it is formed when high CYA levels in the pool react with high copper levels, typically over 0.5 ppm of copper. Learn how the purple dust forms and some ways to get rid of it and preventing it from happening. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality produ...

In this podcast I interview Steve Jones who is a Product Manager at Fluidra which is the parent company of Jandy. We go over each of the Jandy Variable Speed Pumps specifically and after listening to this podcast you will have a better idea of which VS pump model is right for you or your client. Each VS pump is different and made for different applications, but all of them are backed by Jandy’s 3-...

In this podcast I interview Steve Jones who is a Product Manager at Fluidra which is the parent company of Jandy. We discuss how Jandy is helping both the Homeowner and the Pool Installer navigate the new Department of Energy pool pump regulations going into effect July 19th 2021. We talk about how the new DOE regulations affect the pool builder, pool installer, and ultimately the homeowner and ho...

One thing I am asked all of the time is will this cleaner pick up oak leaves or which cleaner picks up pine needles? Choosing a cleaner based on what type of debris it can pick up is an important purchasing factor and one that is often overlooked. So I touch briefly in this podcast on what each cleaner type can pick up and what they can’t pick up on the pool floor.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been...