The Pool Guy Podcast Show

If you have a brother or sister you probably were not a fan of when your parents dressed you alike. When it comes to pool equipment, having matching equipment may not seem important, but in the long run, it may be. I go over some reasons why you may want to stick with one brand of equipment on your equipment pad.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trust...

Going out on a bid for a new service account is exciting and often there are perils we cannot see at the time. Maybe a pool has an existing stain but the customer never saw it until you took over service? Or you noticed the motor was very loud and after you take over the pump is dead. The new customer may think you are the cause of these things, but if you document things on your bid you can avoid...

If you have a saltwater pool or service some saltwater pools you may notice some white skin like blowback in your pool or piles of white flakes everywhere? What are they and how do you get rid of them? In this podcast, I go over what causes the white flakes and some way of getting rid of them in your saltwater pool. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals tru...

Now that you have a new Saltwater System known also as a Saltwater Generator (SWG) I will go over how to set the proper chlorine output. If you do pool service this is important because many times a client will have either too much chlorine or too little chlorine and it is up to you to adjust it. So I go over some common guidelines and some troubleshooting for you. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been...

The 3” Tri-Chlor Tablet has been around for over 40 years and it is an industry-standard for the primary pool sanitizer in many regions of the country and world. But how much do you really know about these 3” Tablets? In this podcast, I go over them in detail for you and offer some cautions on their use.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partne...

Using granular Tri-Chlor is not something that is simple and easy and you can easily stain a pool surface if you use it incorrectly. I go over some reasons to use the granular Tri-Chlor and also talk about the safe ways of broadcasting it into a pool to treat black algae and other forms of algae.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since...

It can be hard to know how long to run your pool pump so that you are not wasting energy by running it too long or on the flip side running it to little causing water quality issues. The old rule of one hour for every 10 degrees of air temperature to me is very outdated. Instead, I have come up with a more logical formula that I use and after you hear it you may decide to use it as well.  Leslie’s...

I am a big fan of robotic pool cleaners and each year there is always a newer and better model on the market. That is just the nature of technology and this year Polaris has raised the bar with their new ALPHA IQ+ robotic pool cleaner. This cleaner is loaded with tech and is now the top cleaner of choice in the robotic pool category. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade...

If your thinking about putting in a Saltwater Generator (SWG) to convert your pool to a saltwater system I give you an honest look at some of the pros and cons in this episode. I also touch on a few salt systems that are affordable if you decide to have a saltwater system installed.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providin...

My 12-year old son coined this phrase whenever he comes to my office to interrupt me. “Hey, Bug Bro is here.” I thought it was an apt term and you may have customers on your pool route that are constantly bugging you over every little thing. Text messages for things that are insignificant, or phone calls on a Sunday night over silly little matters. I go over some tips in this podcast on how to han...

In this episode I go over how to add salt to your pool to convert it over to a saltwater pool once you have your saltwater generator installed. It is an easy process but there are a few things to note and I touch on these in this podcast. Before you convert your pool over to a salt pool listen to this podcast.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted...

There are many ways to heat your swimming pool during the season and I have found that the best way is the tried and true method of using your pool heater. You can also try variations of solar heating and solar pool covers. I go over some of these methods in this podcast for you. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing qu...

Maybe you are thinking about installing a Natural Gas Heater or a Heat pump or just upgrading your existing heater. Here are some things to know about the process and choosing the right BTU heater for your pool or having a heater or heat pump installed.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and service...

In this entertaining podcast, I go over the features of the Bottom Feeder Professional Grade Battery Powered Swimming Pool Vacuum System with the creator/owner Glen Heffernan. We talk about the genesis of the idea and the current version and features of the Bottom Feeder. If you have been thinking about investing in a vacuum system you will find the information in this podcast extremely helpful. ...

There are a few things that can give your saltwater pool a false low salt reading. Before you add more salt to your pool you may want to check a few things first to verify the low salt reading. You can’t rely solely on the Saltwater System when it alerts you that the salt level is low. Find out the steps to take to make sure the salt level is low or just reading a falsely low. Leslie’s Pool Suppli...

In this podcast, I go over using a Vacuum System vs using a Manual Vacuum when you clean a pool. If you are on the fence about purchasing a Vacuum System or think you are fine just Manually Vacuuming listen as I compare cleaning a pool with both a Vacuum System and a Manual Vacuum connected to a pool skimmer.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted p...

When you are starting out and building your route you are running around and doing anything you can to make money and make ends meet. When you start to build up your pool route there comes a point where you can get out of balance. You may struggle to balance repairs, weekly service, and other services in a typical week. Learn how to bring balance back to your pool route and not get burned out. Les...

I am a big YouTube DIY guy and have put in and repaired many things based on watching a YouTube video. But there comes a time when you are thinking about doing something around your pool & spa by yourself, but you may feel less than fully confident in your ability to actually do the job. At this point, you should seriously consider calling out a pool pro to help you. Learn more about when you...

In this podcast, I interview Terry Arko of HASA who an expert in the field and is someone who knows a thing or two about liquid chlorine. We go over every aspect of using liquid chlorine as your primary sanitizer in your swimming pool. Terry Arko is currently working as Technical Content and Product Training Manager for HASA Pool, makers of HASA Sani-Clor. He can be reached at terryarko@hasapool.c...

Purchasing a pool route is one way to get into the industry in a quick fashion. But there are some pitfalls to be aware of and one of those is that the company that sold you the route may not have been doing things 100% correctly. As with any business, you may have different ideas and standards and making these adjustments after purchasing the route can be challenging. I cover a few common issues...

In this podcast, I go over the currently available models of Solar Powered Surface Skimmers. There are three currently in production with a fourth in limited runs each season. They are the Solar-Breeze NX2, The Remington Solar Solaskimmer, the Skimbot, and the Skim Devil. I go over each unit in some detail in the podcast, and I really like these solar-powered surface skimmers. Leslie’s Pool Suppli...

In this podcast, I interview Aaron Trapp from Certol the makers of the Acid Magic product. We go over some of the pool and spa uses for Acid Magic and touch on some of the great features of the product. If you are looking for a safe alternative to Muriatic Acid, Acid Magic would be perfect for you. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since...

One of the trending ways to get solid insight and information on pool care and on your pool business is through Industry Facebook Groups. There are a number of them now including my group Swimming Pool Learning Group. I go over the Facebook Groups I am a part of and run down the list of the Industry Groups on Facebook. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals...

If you have a suction side or pressure side pool cleaner, you can technically keep rebuilding them until the body just completely falls apart. I cover some of the more common cleaners and how long they will last with rebuilds. You may be surprised on how long one of these cleaners can actually last.  Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner sin...

Offering Chemical Only Service on your pool route can be very lucrative if it is done correctly. There are some things you need to be aware of if you are planning to offer this service and I go over some of the pros and cons of Chem Only service in this podcast. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and...