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
- 1754
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Advantage Manufacturing PORTAVAC 2.0 & Service Cart 2.0
I am a big fan of Advantage Manufacturing and their portable filtration systems. I go over the PortaVac 2.0 and Service Cart 2.0 that I reviewed in April of this year.
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SpaBot Cordless Spa Robot & Hayward TracVac Cleaner Are They Good?
Two very different cleaners came on the market this year. One was a cordless robotic spa cleaner and the other was the 1st new cleaner from Hayward in decades.
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Skimlite CarbonLite Carbon Fiber Pool Pole
In this podcast, I revisit the Skimlite Carbon fiber pole that I tested in March of this year. I will go over some of the features and if you should switch from aluminum to carbon fiber…
PoolLab 2.0 and LaMotte ColorQ Pro Photometers
The PoolLab 2.0 or Water Tester in the US market launched in early 2023. I recap why this tester would be a great choice and contrast it with the LaMotte Photometers.
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Pool Pro Guide to Investing in Real Estate
I am a firm believer that investing and preparing for the future is something that is just not talked about in the swimming pool industry. I review some key investing strategies for you…
BWT PK Turbo & Water Tech Battery Leaf Vac
I am doing a year-in-review round-up of products I reviewed in 2023. The BWT PK Turbo and PK Giant were two new leaf vacuums for 2023, and how did they compare to the Water Tech counter…
Taking 4-Weeks Off Every Year!
In general, vacation time and time off should not be a struggle for your pool service business. I review how you can effectively work 48 weeks and have four weeks off each year.
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Ways to Stay Safe Out On Your Pool Route
Protecting yourself while you are out on your pool route is essential. I go over some things I do to protect myself from industrial hazards, cancer and the normal effects of repetitive …
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 9
In this episode, I tough on questions surrounding different vacuum system battery sizes, Purple dust in a pool, and hazards with critters on your pool route.
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Suction Side Cleaner Installation Tips & Tricks
Installing a suction side cleaner is easy enough, but many issues arise depending on the pool setup and overall shape and size. I go over some common problems and tips to solve them.
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Rudy Stankowitz on Algae Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show Part 2 of 2
Rudy Stankowitz is unique among field experts as he has practical pool service experience. You can really see this in his new book, “How to Get Rid of and Prevent Swimming Pool Algae” a…
Rudy Stankowitz on Algae Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show Part 1 of 2
Rudy Stankowitz is unique among experts in the field as he has actual practical pool service experience. You can really see this in his new book, “How to Get Rid of and Prevent Swimming…
Ways to Vacuum a Swimming Pool Faster
What is the fastest way to vacuum a swimming pool? Not having to clean the entire pool is the short answer. I will go over ways to achieve just that.
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Vacuum System VS System Vacuuming
Are Vacuum Systems all that much better than a standard pool hose and vacuum head? I will go over the difference for you in today’s episode.
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Draining A Pool is Not Rocket Science
Although there are cations and steps you need to take before you drain a swimming pool, it is not very difficult. I go over some of the cautions and various aspects of draining a pool.
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Picky Pool Service Customers
Everyone will have one of these hyper-vigilant clients at one time or another. Picky customers can be a real pain, and I go over some ways to deal with them.
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Off-Brand Robotic Pool Cleaners Hype or Real?
Are the cordless and corded robotic pool cleaners found online any good? I review the good and bad of these “Off-brand” robotic pool cleaners.
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Dealing With Dog Issues on Your Pool Route
Dogs can be a problem on your route, from something as simple as the dog being too friendly to something more severe like aggressive dogs or poop all over the deck.
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Gardner & Landscaper Relations 101
How do you handle the gardeners on your route who treat the pool like one giant trash can? Or the customer who wants you to change your service day because of the gardener.
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Saltwater Pool & Salt Cells and the Winter Months
What should you do in the Winter with your saltwater generator? I also answer some common questions about saltwater pools in the winter.
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