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 Many Pools Can You Clean in One Day?
This is probably the most asked question and one that is very difficult to answer because of all of the variables, some out of your control. But I give it a shot based on my experience …
The First Impression in Everything in Business
You may buy into the idea that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But in reality that is what we all do. Make your first impression count.
Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a W…
Flate Rate vs Itemized Billing for your Pool Service
There are basically two effective billing methods. A flat-rate white glove type method and a more itemized method where many things are billed to the client separately. Which one should…
Generic Robotic Cleaners VS the Major Manufacturer Robotic Cleaners
How do generic branded robotic cleaners stack up against the big two in the industry? The big two are Polaris and Dolphin. I’ve tested many generic cleaners and also the cleaners from t…
Pentair IntelliFlo VS Pump Hacks & Tips
The Pentair IntelliFlo VS and the Sta-Rite IntelliPro VS pumps are probably the most popular VS pumps on the market today. I go over some tips and hacks for you to keep everything runni…
How To Know If a Swimming Pool Product is Good?
I have done a lot of Beta testing in my day and I film a lot of new products for my YouTube Channel as well. I go over some practical ways you can test products out for yourself on your…
When to Refer Work Out on Your Pool Route
There is a logical limit to what you can do and when you should refer the job out to another pool company. I go over some common misconceptions for you and why referring work out is a g…
To Do-It Yourself or Not, That is the Question
There are many things around your pool that are DIY projects. Some that are not. And the manufacturers are also trying to discourage you from doing it yourself by voiding the warranty.
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Betta 2.0 The New Standard in Solar-Powered Surface Cleaners
I for one applaud any manufacturer that corrects and updates their product after getting customer complaints. The Betta 2.0 is the latest updated solar surface cleaner and I believe it …
Some Reasons Why Your Suction Side Cleaner is Not Moving
Besides some obvious reasons like debris being jammed in there, a suction side cleaner can sit dead at the bottom of your pool for several reasons. I go over some of the common setup is…
Proper Automatic Cleaner Care
There are some things to know about storage and care of your automatic pool cleaner. Many problems arise from improper storage and handling of the cleaner and I offer you some tips and …
AquaStar Pipeline Filter, Small but Mighty!
Don’t let the compact size of this filter fool you. It may have a small footprint in your equipment pad but it sure has amazing flow. I go over some of the features of this new filter f…
Why a Cleaner in Every Pool on Your Route is a Great Idea
Can you have an automatic cleaner of some type in every pool on your route? The answer is yes. In fact, you may even want to pass on pools without a cleaner. I go over some reasons why …
Geared Suction Side Cleaners VS Bouncing Cleaners
If you have been doing pool service as long as I have you may remember the era where the bouncing type Kreepy Krauly cleaners dominated the market. With so many new geared type suction …
Polaris ATLAS XT & MAXX vs Hayward PoolCleaner-Aquanaut-Phoenix
With the new redesigned Polaris ATLAS XT & MAXX cleaners hitting the market you may be wondering how they compare with my go-to cleaner the Hayward PoolCleaner/Aquanaut/Phoenix? I go ov…
Differences Between Fiberglass, Vinyl, and Plaster Pool Types
The surface type of each of these pool types is the main difference. There are several surface types to choose from including tile, PebbleTec, Plaster, Quartz, Fiberglass, and Vinyl. I…
Why Residential Pools are Your Bread and Butter
Residential pools vs commercial pools, residential pools are the clear winner in my book. There are so many great aspects of servicing residential pools over commercial pools and I will…
How to Effectively Bid Commercial Pools
If you don’t bid on a Commercial pool correctly you will lose money. Period. So it is important to get the bid right the first time. I go over my calculations for the right price point.…
Commercial Pool Service Pros and Cons
If you are thinking of serving commercial pools, apartments, HOA communities, and the like, you need to think about the pros and cons of expanding into this sector. From my practical ex…
What is Normal and What is a Defect of the Plaster?
When you have a plaster pool installed you should not have high expectations that the surface will be uniform and flawless. Same in some respects with PebbleTec but that surface type is…