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 #6 – Preventing Algae
It’s good to hear Bob Lowry’s voice again. It has been just over a year now since his passing. Here Bob talks about how you can prevent algae in a pool.
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Multi-Tork Socket Set – Save Time on Your Filter Cleaning!
The Multi-Tork socket set is a great time saver out on your pool route. You can shave off a good 3-5 minutes per filter and over the course of just one filter cleaning period pay for th…
Setting a Swimming Pool VS Pump Run-time and Speeds (RPM)
What is the ideal run-time and RPM for a VS pool pump? That varies and there are a lot of factors to consider like pool size and time of year.
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VS Pool Pump Tips, Tricks & User Error
There are a lot of cases where user error comes into play with a VS pump. Plus all of the other common issues you will face with any pump. I unpack these and more for you in today’s pod…
My Pick for the Best VS Pool Pump
Which VS pump is the best? The question should be which VS pump is the best for you and your pool set-up. I go over the best VS pump and the answer may surprise you.
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Routines are an Essential Part of Business
Doing the same thing and arriving at your stops on the same day and time is a great way to build a consistent routine. This will build trust with your clients and also keep you on task …
Some Pools to Steer Clear Of
Here are a few pools that I just would not take onto service. They can have a number of issues and some may not be obvious at the time. Here are some things to look for.
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Red Flag Customers
Spotting a problem customer before they are your customer is an art form learned from experience. Your gut feeling about someone might be right. Here are some red flags to look for when…
Handling Aggressive and Friendly Dogs on Your Pool Route
There are two kinds of dogs that you need to worry about. Those dogs that are so aggressive that they need to be locked up before you arrive and then on the other spectrum dogs that won…
The 2023 Pool Season, Will It be a Carbon Copy of 2022?
So long 2022 and hello 2023 pool season. Will 2023 be any different than 2022? I think there will be little difference but I could be wrong.
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Real or Hype: The Primate Pool Pole
Is a $230 pool pole worth the money? Is a carbon fiber pool just a marketing tool? Find out what I think about the Primate Pool Pole.
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Do You Love Doing Pool Service?
Loving what you do is something that many people strive for in life. Many don’t really love their profession but if you do pool service there are a lot of things to like and many things…
Hayward Navigator & Pool Vac V-Flex an Underrated Cleaner
Can the Hayward Navigator/Pool Vac be Underrated? Well at least one version of this cleaner is and that is the V-Flex version. There is a real difference between the V-Flex and the fixe…
Should You Service Pools in the Rain?
How much rain is too much rain? And what happens if it is raining for 2-weeks in a row? I go over these rainy-day questions and more for you so you can decide what to do on those rainy …
Pool Guy Investing Advice: Do It Now!
Take my advice for what it is worth. I am not a licensed financial advisor but I have been investing in Real Estate for the last 21 years and have some real practical investing experien…
Confession, I Don’t Carry a Pool Vacuum Hose on my Truck
How can I clean pools on my route if I don’t carry a 50 ft pool vacuum hose? I will go over how I service pools and don’t even carry a pool hose.
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Get Some Good Cleaning Equipment Bro!
Your cleaning equipment can make your day enjoyable or frustrating. Having the proper equipment has always been my mantra and I will go over my prime choices for you for premium pool eq…
Real or Hype? CuLator Metal and Stain Eliminator
Does the CuLator really remove metals from the pool water? There are a lot of variables that you need to account for and you need a proper testing method. Find out if this product is re…
Best and Worst Time to Start a Pool Service Business
Is there a good time and a bad time to start a weekly pool cleaning service? The answer is yes, there is prime time to launch your business or expand your business and there is a bad ti…
Burr, it’s Cold Out There
Servicing pools in cold weather adds a unique wrinkle to pool service. Do you close the pool entirely? How do you deal with the cold weather and cold water? How does the cold weather af…