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
Best of Bob Lowry “Algae and Algaecides”
Algae is the bane of many pool owners and pool service professionals. Bob Lowry explains algae in detail and how to treat and prevent it in today’s “Best of Bob Lowry Podcast.”
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Pool Industry Mergers: HASA Buys ORENDA and More
Mergers are nothing new to the industry and the breaking news is HASA acquiring Orenda Technologies. It should be an interesting merger and I touch on others here as well.
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2023 Western Pool & Spa Show New Product Spotlight
The 45th Annual Western pool & Spa Show featured many new products from some familiar companies and from some new ones as well. I touch on a few of the new and upcoming products that I …
Resetting the Podcast at Episode 1111!
This is a good time to reset the podcast and give you a little information about me and when I started in the pool service industry. Episode 1111
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An Overview of Chlorine Enhancers
A chlorine enhancer is simply a product that extends the life of the chlorine in your pool. I go over all of the options here for you in todays podcast.
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The Power of a Service Agreement
Service agreements are a necessary part of any business and they provide a layer of protection for your pool service business they also provide the customer with guidelines that they n…
Multi-Tork New 4-Pack of Filter Sockets
The Multi-Tork filter sockets are a great tool to use to speed up your pool filter cleaning. They have a new 4-pack that covers just about every filter clamp out there on the market tod…
Clever Marketing Ideas to Land More Pool Service Accounts
I go over some clever marketing ideas for you here that will set you apart from your competition. Marketing is easy and if you do it right you can be the #1 pool service in your area!
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The Truth About the Negative Aspects of Being a Pool Service Pro
There are some real negatives about leaving a company job or career field for the pool service industry. Or are there? I counter some of the perceived negatives of owning a pool service…
Residential vs Commercial Pool Service Which is Better
If you are servicing residential pools and are thinking of expanding out to Commerical pool service, which includes apartments, hotels, motels, mobile home parks, recreational centers, …
Why a Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 3 of 3
There are several reasons why a pool won’t hold chlorine and is constantly zeroing out. In this new 3-part series I go over some common and some uncommon reasons why your pool can’t hol…
Why A Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 2 of 3
There are several reasons why a pool won’t hold chlorine and is constantly zeroing out. In this new 3-part series I go over some common and some uncommon reasons why your pool can’t hol…
Why A Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 1 of 3
There are several reasons why a pool won’t hold chlorine and is constantly zeroing out. In this new 3-part series I go over some common and some uncommon reasons why your pool can’t hol…
PoolRx Plus – All About the Booster, Benefits with a Salt Pool & More with Fred Schweer Part 2 of 2
PoolRx is a great way to reduce your chlorine use and it is easy to use. Fred Schweer the VP of Marketing at PoolRx goes over the booster, what PoolRx is compatible with, and what is no…
PoolRx Plus- Use 50% less Chlorine and Prevents Algae with Fred Schweer Part 1 of 2
PoolRx Plus is a great way to save on chlorine use and prevent all algae in a pool. Fred Schweer the VP of Marketing at PoolRx goes over these benefits and more for you.
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Some Irritating Pool Service Customer Mistakes and Oversights
There is no perfect customer out there but some people do things that make your pool service job harder. Here are some common things I run into out on my pool route that irritate me.
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Best Way to Deal With Messy Gardeners Out on Your Pool Route
Gardeners and landscapers can be a peal pain out on your pool route. Some of them of course treat the pool with respect but others treat it as a giant trash can. What is the best way to…
Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum Pool Poles, Which is Right for You?
Carbon fiber poles are really emerging as a product and after 6 years on the market is it time for you to pick one up? Or is your aluminum pool pole good enough?
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Some Common Cartridge Filter Cleaning Myths and Truths
Here are some common cartridge filter myths and truths. Jordan Thiessen of Cyclone Filter Tools helps me clear the air of some false ideas and thinking around cartridge pool filters. ht…
Cyclone Filter Cleaner System with Founder Jordan Thiessen
Jordan Thiessen is the creator of the “Cyclone Filter Cleaning System” which is a device that makes your cartridge filter cleaning a breeze. Jordan goes over some of the fine points of …