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
How to Avoid Burnout on Your Pool Route
Burnout is real and something everyone deals with. What are some proven ways I have fought this off, and how can you avoid not wanting to get up and go out and service one more pool?
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How Many Tri-Chlor Tablets Should I add?
How do you figure out how many Tri-Chlor tablets you will need each week to maintain a good chlorine level? I try my hand at tackling this tough question.
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Odd Pools on Your Route
What do I consider an odd pool? Well, any pool that might have equipment further away than needed, or a pool with a sheer wall you can’t access. Or even some Infinity Edge pools.
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Undersized Swimming Pool Equipment
How do you handle a pool on your route with an undersized filter or pump? What are some ways to get the customer to upgrade to bigger equipment?
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Winter Chemical Use and Other Tips for Your Pool in the Off-Season
I am often asked about chemical use in the winter, among other things, like do you still do weekly service all winter long. I answer these questions and more for you today in today's po…
Hayward Navigator/Pool Vac, the #1 Suction Side Cleaner
Yes, saleswise the Hayward Navigator and PoolVac are the #1 Suction side cleaners. But are they the #1 choice for pool owners and pool pros?
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Things to Consider When Doing a Green Pool Clean-Up
There are a number of things to get in order when you are doing a green pool cleanup. Most of the time, we do not think about liability or equipment failure. But those two things shoul…
All About Cal Hypo Part 2 of 2
Cal Hypo is a popular chlorine type, and there are a lot of pool pros that use it without knowing some cautions. I will go over these and more tips on using Cal Hypo on your pool route.
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All About Cal Hypo Part 1 of 2
Cal Hypo is a chlorine type used in the swimming pool industry. I go over Cal Hypo in detail for you in this 2-part series, and afterward listening, you should know just about everythin…
Pentair Family of VS Pool Pumps
Pentair has 17 current Vs pumps and several discontinued models. It is likely you will take on a service account with one of the VS, VST, or VSF pumps. Also, if you are looking to purch…
Best New Pool Products of the 2023 Season
What are some of the best new products of the 2023 pool season? I go over some for you here in just about every category.
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Treating Pool Calcium Build-Up
Here are some tips on treating calcium buildup on pool tile and on the pool surface. Whether it is on the tile or the pool surface it can be removed by one of these methods.
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Pool Guy's Motto is “Do No Harm to the Pool Surface”
Damaging a customer’s pool surface can leave you with overwhelming dread. I think we all should live by the motto, “Do No Harm to the Pool Surface.”
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Who is Holding the Bag on a “Bad” Plaster Job?
Every customer has a different way of looking at their pool project. Some see everything as a defect and others don’t notice anything. When a plaster job appears to be “bad” who is to b…
Best Water Testing Methods?
With the advent of smart water monitors are the other testing methods a thing of the past? You may be surprised to learn that the old-school methods are still preferred and may be the b…
Going From Pool Service to Pool Builder
If you are thinking of making the jump from your weekly pool service business to building pools I go over some real pros and cons for you to consider. It’s not difficult but ultimately…
You Can’t Clean Pools Forever You Know
There will come a point when cleaning pools will not be possible due to your age. Hopefully you are planning now so that you can stop long before thqt point. I go over some good passive…
Convincing Your Customers that their Salt Cell Needs to be Replaced
One of the hardest things about a saltwater system is convincing your customers that their salt cell needs to be replaced. It’s a big expense and sometimes a hard sell.
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An Automatic Cleaner at Every Stop
Can you have an automatic cleaner at every stop? You sure can and you should. This makes your day a lot easier and eliminates system vacuuming for the most part.
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Are Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners a Gimmick?
With both Polaris and Dolphin jumping into the cordless robotic pool cleaner market, are there cleaners still a gimmick or are they for real? I go over why you might want a cordless cle…