Talking Pools Podcast
Forget chasing chlorine headaches and battling algae wars alone. The Talking Pools Podcast is your weekly escape from pool purgatory, where 250+ years of combined pro wisdom explodes into actionable hacks, mind-blowing tips, and secrets so ancient they make Poseidon jealous.
Think of it as your weekly poolside braintrust, fueled by eight seasoned pros, each a rockstar in their own aquatic lane. Got a filtration fiasco? Chemical conundrum? Equipment enigma? No problem. We've got a host for that:
- The Tech Titan: Unravels the mysteries of pumps, filters, and gizmos that make pools tick (without the electrical shocks).
- The Chem Crusader: Your personal alchemist, whipping up potion-perfect water balance with a dash of science and a sprinkle of magic.
- The Maintenance Maverick: From tile tricks to algae assassins, he's got the lowdown on keeping your pool looking like a liquid emerald palace.
- The Customer Calmer: Smooths ruffled feathers faster than a pool noodle bouquet, turning hangry homeowners into poolside pals.
But Talking Pools isn't just about technical wizardry. It's about camaraderie, the shared language of pool pros who've seen it all, from exploding filters to synchronized swimming squirrels (no, really, we had an episode!).
Every week, you'll:
- Steal game-changing secrets: Learn pro-grade hacks to make you the "Pool Whisperer" in your market
- Laugh until you spit out your piña colada: These guys are as witty as they are wise, turning pool problems into poolside punchlines.
- Get ahead of the curve: Stay on top of industry trends and tech before your competitors even smell the chlorine.
- Feel the love (and the sunshine): Remember why you got into this business in the first place – the joy of creating backyard oases where memories are made.
So, ditch the Drano, grab your headphones, and dive into the Talking Pools Podcast. It's your weekly dose of poolside wisdom, laughter, and community. We'll see you on the flip side!
P.S. Subscribe now and you might just win a case of pool party essentials (floaties not included, sorry squirrels).
P.P.S. Tell your pool-loving friends – sharing knowledge is like sharing sunscreen, it protects everyone!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 840
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
National Electric Code: Swimming Pools
This is the one where Kelli & Dan discuss the NEC (National Electric Code) and how it applies to pool builds and equipment installations
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Enzymes!
This is a bonus episode taken from the Talking Pools Virtual Trade Shows featuring Alicia Stevens & Tome Periguini of NC Brands, which were held as a free event to all during …
WATER HAMMER 💧🔨
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking the pressure surge (Hydraulic Shock) caused when water flow is forced to an abrupt stop.
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Chlorine Lock gets legitimacy nod from industry Icon
This is the one where Wayne is talking cyanuric acid, metals, and salt testing. The DOs, the DO NOTs, and the WHYs.
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The role of Calcium in Bondcoat Failure
This is the one where Heather discusses the problems in plaster builders frequently see do to improper calcium hardness levels in the pool water
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WIRED 😵💫
This is the one where Kelli & Dan take an in-depth look at wiring and the precautions pool professionals and electricians both need to take. Part two of four on electrical wi…
3,323 miles
New Zealand faces record flooding, Peter is at the helm in Perth as fingers are crossed, and well wishes & godspeed to Shane, who has lost his voice.
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Cal Hypo Low % Active Strength
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking 'bout the soaring Calcium Hypochlorite prices, the buckets of stuff on the shelves at the big box DIY stores, and the aftermath…
MUST HAVE TOOLS & where to purchase a route
This is a bonus episode taken from the Talking Pools Virtual Trade Shows featuring Tal Millican of Multi-Tork Pool Tools of & Joe Wilmot of Pool Traders, which were held as a…
Plaster Pigment Fading
This is the one where Heather is discussing fading of pigment and the factors that lead to it. Everything from a thoroughly combined mixture to start up a,d LSI.
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Equipotential Bonding - Pool Electrical Safety
This is the one where Kelli and Dan are talking pool bonding the conductive components of a swimming pool or spa including items on the equipment pad
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How to get a wallaby out of the pool 🦘
This is the one where Peter & Shane are talking the critters they've removed from pools both live and dead
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Too Cold for Pool Chems
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking abnormal chemical reactions due to the lower temps
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Plaster Pitting ⛏️
This is the one where Heather is talking the short-term and long-term effect of corrosive water in a plaster pool.
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CO2 for pH Control - Residential Pools
This is the one where Kelli & Dan take a look at a couple of listener questions. What do I do with my bucket/motor graveyard? How do I add Carbon Dioxide to my residential swi…
Recyclables in the Southern Hemi
This is the one where Peter & Shane discuss the various components of equipment and plumbing that can be turned in for beer money for the week
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POOL FENCING NO LONGER REQUIRED 🤬
This is the one where Rudy & Andrea are talking the removal of the barrier requirement in states that have adopted the ISPSC (International Swimming Pool & Spa Code) IRC (Inte…
it's hard. it's streaky. it's calcium.
this is the one where Wayne is talking calcium hardness,
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Skin Microplaster
This is the one where Heather is talking skin microplaster, a new Basecrete product, with Christopher Gates.
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DEATH POOL 2023
This is the one where Kelli has Heather sit in for Dan and the discussion turns toward a pool build where Murphy's Law takes complete control.
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