The Pool Guy Podcast Show
In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 1749
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
The Ultimate Showdown of Automatic Pool Cleaners
Ever wonder which automatic pool cleaner is right for you? In this episode, I take a deep dive into the three main types—suction, pressure, and robotic. I’ll share how each one works, t…
Europe’s Hottest Pool Tool PoolWaterLab 2.0 (PoolLab 2.0)
I’m excited to share my experience with the PoolLab 2.0, a powerful water testing tool making waves in the European market. In this episode, I break down what it does, why it matters, a…
How to Prevent Burnout in Your Pool Service Business
Running a pool service business can be demanding, but I’ve learned firsthand that burnout doesn’t have to be part of the journey. In this episode, I share practical strategies I use to …
Mindset Matters More Than Marketing
I’ve seen how much a positive mindset changes not just my outlook, but my business results. In this episode, I dive into why attitude truly matters in customer service, leadership, and …
Blueprint for Pool Service Success
Every strong pool service company starts with a clear plan—and I’ll walk you through what that really means. In this episode, I outline the key elements of a solid business plan, from r…
Balancing Pools Like a Pro with James Smith
On today’s episode, I’m joined by James Smith, Registered Nurse, Certified Pool Operator, and the mind behind the Pool Pro Training Course at Homestead Pool Services. James brings a uni…
The Wild World of Pool Service with Terry Arko of HASA
This one’s just for fun! Terry Arko and I swap some of the funniest pool service complaints we’ve ever heard, along with a few downright scary horror stories from the field. From the ou…
Is Biofilm Killing Your Chlorine? with Terry Arko of HASA
Terry Arko on Biofilm
In this episode, Terry Arko helps me unpack the mystery of biofilm: what it is, where it hides, and why it makes pool care such a challenge. I share some real-worl…
LSI on Salt: Balancing Act in a Salty World with Terry Arko of HASA
Terry Arko on LSI Water Balancing in High CYA Pools and Saltwater Pools
Today, I dig into one of the trickiest balancing acts we face: keeping the LSI in range when dealing with high CY…
Bringing Balance to the pH Chase; The LSI and Disinfection with Terry Arko
Terry Arko on why the LSI is different from Pool Water Safety
In this episode, I sit down with Terry Arko to clear up a common mix-up: the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) versus pool w…
Blown Away: Dealing with Windy Day Disasters
The wind doesn’t just blow — it blows everything into your pools. I just had one of those brutal wind events that turned half my route into green soup overnight. In this episode, I’ll w…
The Route to Ruin: Injury-Proofing Your Pool Career
Let’s be real — this job is hard on the body. In this episode, I’m talking about the injuries I’ve faced over the years running a pool route — from pulled backs to tweaked shoulders — a…
YouTube Q& A Vol 24: Fix Your Pool Pumps, Salt Cells & Cleaner Parts—Answered!
In this episode, I'm diving into the questions you left me on YouTube. From clogged impellers and pumps that won’t prime to figuring out if your Truclear salt cell is the right size and…
VacDaddy or Bottom Feeder — Which One Sucks Better?
I’m diving into a showdown I’ve been asked about a lot lately — VacDaddy vs. The Bottom Feeder. If you're a pool pro, you know how much time and energy your vacuum can save… or waste. I…
Dirt — Here's How I Actually Clean It Up
Ever look at your pool and wonder how that much dirt even got in there? I do too—and in this episode, I break down the smartest, fastest, and most effective ways to get that junk out an…
Stain Science with Bob Lowry
Today, I talk with Bob Lowry about a common and frustrating problem: metal staining in swimming pools. Whether it’s iron, copper, or manganese, stains can make even the cleanest pool lo…
When Chemistry Collides: Sequestrants and Chlorine
In this episode, I talk with Bob Lowry about something many pool owners and pros overlook: how certain pool products—like metal sequestrants—can destroy your chlorine level. Bob explain…
Pool Party Cleanup, CYA Alkalinity, and Low pH—Solved
Bob Lowry is back to answer three smart—and super common—pool care questions: What should you do after a pool party? How do you adjust carbonate alkalinity when CYA is extremely high? A…
The Slippery Slope of High CYA with Bob Lowry
Bob Lowry joins me to explain why high cyanuric acid (CYA) isn’t just a small issue—it’s a major one. We get into the science of how CYA affects chlorine performance, why it causes alga…
Guessing Is Not a Strategy with Bob Lowry
In this episode, I sit down with Bob Lowry to talk about something so basic, yet so commonly misunderstood: chemical dosing. It all starts with knowing your pool’s volume—because if you…